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Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adam Scott's Special Guest at US Open Grabs Attention
Adam Scott's Special Guest at US Open Grabs Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Australian Adam Scott, the veteran golfer, is the fan favorite to win this year's U.S. Open and add another major trophy to his cabinet. He is one shot behind leader Sam Burns, who sits at 2‑under par through seven holes. To give him a boost in the final round, an unexpected guest graced the course. Advertisement Oakmont Country Club became the scene of an unexpected reunion on Saturday, when former U.S. Open champion Ernie Els paid a surprise visit to the practice range to support Scott, his longtime friend, ahead of the final rounds of the 125th U.S. Open. Els, a two‑time U.S. Open winner at Oakmont in 1994 and at Congressional Country Club in 1997, strolled down the fairway alongside Scott, offering tips and encouragement as media and fans looked on. The South African superstar, nicknamed 'The Big Easy' for his fluid swing and laid‑back demeanor, was in fine form as he greeted onlookers and paused for photos. Adam Scott plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the U.S. Open.© Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Social media lit up with snapshots of the pair laughing and discussing strategy, prompting fans to remark on the rare sight of two major champions sharing the same practice tee. Advertisement "Big Ern living his best life," a fan commented. "Looking very sharp Ernie," another expressed. "Two of the best looking swings in the sport." one fan pointed out. "He could still make the cut. Such a beast," a fan wrote. "One of the best. Big Easy 🏌️" another posted. "He's been on the commentary on Sky Golf in the UK, full of insight. What a chap," one fan dropped some insight. Els's presence not only highlighted the deep camaraderie among golf's elite but also underscored Scott's bid to capture a second major, 12 years after his Masters triumph in 2013. Related: PGA Tour Had No Words for Scottie Scheffler and Son Bennett Moment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Nicklaus 'big fan' of McIlroy despite Memorial absence
Jack Nicklaus says he remains "a big fan" of Rory McIlroy despite expressing surprise that the Masters champion is not competing at his Memorial Tournament in Ohio this the first time since 2017, McIlroy has opted to sit out the event Nicklaus hosts annually at Muirfield will be the third time this year that the 36-year-old from Northern Ireland has not featured in one of the PGA Tour's signature events after also skipping The Sentry and the RBC at his traditional pre-tournament press conference for his reaction to McIlroy's absence, Nicklaus said: "Yeah, it surprised me."But, you know, guys have got schedules and got things they do. And, you know, I haven't talked to him for him to tell me why or why not. It's just his call."I made a lot of calls that I had to make when I played to play or not play and sometimes it wasn't as popular as people thought it was. But, you know, sometimes you have to make those calls."I don't hold anything against Rory for that." McIlroy joined 18-time major champion Nicklaus as part of an elite group of six players who have completed a career grand slam of all four major tournaments by winning The Masters at Augusta in world number two subsequently tied for 47th place at the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and is set to return to competitive action at the Canadian Open on 5 June as he prepares for the season's third major, the US Open at Oakmont in Pennsylvania, from 12-15 PGA Tour's final signature event of the season, the Travelers Championship, will be staged in Connecticut the following week."I know he likes to play so many in a row. He likes to play the week before a US Open. And so that's what he's doing. So, you know, I really don't have a comment on it," added Nicklaus."It's very difficult, very difficult. I mean, I'm a big Rory fan, I always have been. I'm sure that I will remain that way. I just, I was a little surprised, yes."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rory McIlroy's NSFW Reaction to PGA Championship's Big Decision
Rory McIlroy has never been able to hide his feelings, and Saturday at the PGA Championship was no exception. The 5-time Major champion was originally scheduled to tee off for Round 3 at 8:25 a.m. EST alongside Xander Schauffele at Quail Hollow. However, the PGA Championship abruptly and significantly changed the schedule just as McIlroy was getting ready for his round. Advertisement The statement read, "Due to dangerous weather in the area, Round 3 starting times will be a split tee off of #1 & #10 tees in groups of 3 from 11:43 AM - 1:55 PM." The sudden schedule shift didn't sit well with the Northern Irish star. McIlroy was clearly upset and immediately started walking back. As he walked away, he turned back and was heard muttering a clear , '(Expletive) off,' in frustration. The moment immediately went viral on social media, with many siding with the 2025 Masters Champion. However, it was later reported that McIlroy only suffered a delay of 15 minutes, which eventually hurt his warm up schedule. Rory McIlroy hasn't been performing his best at the Major as he survived missing the cut with a score of +2 after the second round. The bad week started for the 36-year-old when USGA deemed McIlroy's TaylorMade Qi10 driver non-conforming ahead of the first round. Rory later had to change his driver. Nonetheless, the 5-time Major winner now enters the penultimate round of PGA Championship with high hopes of bouncing back. He has previously won the Major twice in 2012 and 2104.
Free Malaysia Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Major difference for McIlroy at PGA after winning Masters
Rory McIlroy will tee off next week at Quail Hollow as a reigning Major champion for the first time in 10 years. (AP pic) CHARLOTTE : Rory McIlroy says winning the Masters to complete a long-sought career Grand Slam will change how he feels going into other Majors, starting at next week's PGA Championship. World No 2 McIlroy defeated England's Justin Rose last month at Augusta National to capture his fifth Major title, and first since 2014, to finally take the green jacket and complete the career Slam. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland joined Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Gary Player, Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan with wins in all four Major tournaments. So when McIlroy tees off next week at Quail Hollow, a course where he has won four PGA Tour titles, it will be as a reigning Major champion for the first time in 10 years. 'I'm obviously going to feel more comfortable and a lot less pressure, and I'm also going back to a venue that I love,' McIlroy said. 'It's nothing but positive vibes going in there next week with what happened a few weeks ago and then how well I've played at Quail. 'Yeah, it probably will feel a little bit different. I probably won't be quite as on edge as I've been the last few years when I've been at Major championships. I'll probably be a little bit better to be around… I'll be a little more relaxed. I think overall it will be a good thing.' There will be fresh challenges. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler, who won nine times last year, took his first title of 2025 at last week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson and tied a PGA Tour 72-hole record low of 253 strokes. 'Scottie won by a million last week and seems to be playing back to his best,' McIlroy said. 'We'll see who is the best player at the PGA,' Scheffler said. 'Rory has been playing some tremendous golf this year. 'I feel like my game is trending in a good direction. I'm excited to start the rest of the season.' Justin Thomas, a two-time PGA Championship winner, won his first title since the 2022 PGA at last month's Heritage tournament. 'Rory winning the Masters… Scottie winning last week. Those two deserve all the spotlight and the favouritism they'll probably have next week,' Thomas said. 'We're playing well and feeling great about everything come next week as well.' LIV Golf Korea winner Bryson DeChambeau, the reigning US Open champion, was only beaten in last year's PGA on the 72nd hole before he edged McIlroy a month later on the 72nd hole to win the US Open. 'There's a lot of star-studded talent out there right now that's going to be in the PGA Championship. We're going to be battling it out,' DeChambeau said. Defending champion Xander Schauffele, who also won last year's British Open, is motivated to add to his major haul. 'I don't think it's motivation to remind people. I think it's just motivation to play better and to keep working hard,' Schauffele said. 'I feel like I'm putting nice building blocks together to get me back to a place where I feel like I can win every week.' Spieth eyes career Slam Hoping to complete his own career Grand Slam is Jordan Spieth, who won the 2015 Masters and US Open and 2017 British Open. He's just getting over left wrist surgery from last August, shooting a 62 in the Byron Nelson final round. The American will make his ninth attempt to complete the career Grand Slam at the PGA, on same Quail Hollow course where he had his first chance at finishing the Slam in 2017. 'My ball-striking is coming around at a really nice time,' Spieth said. 'I've been progressing each week since the surgery.' Spieth said McIlroy's emotional Masters victory served as inspiration for his own Slam dream while McIlroy knows the struggle Spieth has endured. 'You're not just trying to win another tournament, you're trying to become part of history, and that has a certain weight to it,' McIlroy said. 'I've certainly felt that at Augusta over the years. I'm sure Jordan has felt that a bit going into each PGA that he's had a chance to do the same thing.' Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
