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CTV News
2 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Spruce Meadows welcomes new foals – and you can help name them
Calgary's Spruce Meadows is offering equestrian fans another chance to name some future champions and win a prize package to this year's Masters Tournament. (Supplied) A Calgary show jumping facility has three new additions and it's inviting the public to help name them. Spruce Meadows is holding a competition to name three Hanoverian foals, future show jumpers at the facility. The contest is open to all Canadians, excluding Quebec residents, aged 18 or older. Anyone under 18 can enter the contest, too, but a parent or legal guardian is needed to accept the prize. Only one name per foal may be submitted with each entry, officials say. Submissions will be judged between Aug. 9 and 17 and must follow the naming conventions for the Hanoverian breed: each foal's name must begin with the same letter as its sire's name. Some of the previous names of foals include Uptown Girl (2024), J'Adore (2023) and Caffeine Boost (2022). Winners will be selected on Aug. 22. Prize packages include tickets to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Spruce Meadows, airfare (where applicable), ground transportation and up to four nights' accommodation in Calgary for the event, which runs from Sept. 3 to 7.
Newsweek
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Golf Fan POV Video of Jordan Spieth Nearly Taking His Head off Surfaces
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jordan Spieth performed excellently at the 2025 Memorial Tournament, finishing tied for 7th with a score of 1-under. However, it wasn't his result that made headlines this weekend. As usual, the three-time major champion faced several challenging situations during the tournament, including a moment when Spieth hit a shot just over the heads of several spectators. Video of the moment quickly went viral throughout the golf world. If the point of view of the television broadcast was frightening, it was even more so from the perspective of the fans in attendance. Video footage showing the spectators' view of the play has also surfaced, revealing the tremendous danger involved. A user identified as MCondon posted the video on X. The footage shows fans deep in the rough, right at the edge of the fairway, and Spieth hitting the ball directly toward them at a height that could easily have hit someone's head. Guy I was with was. Here's his POV — MCondon (@Marc_Condon) June 2, 2025 In a later post, McCondon stated that the fans were deeper into the fairway but that Spieth had asked them to move back. Nevertheless, this wasn't enough, and the now-famous situation arose. The play occured at the 490-yard par-4 hole 1 of the Muirfield Village Golf Club. As is also common for him, Spieth ended up making par on the hole. During the Memorial Tournament, the 31-year-old carded rounds of 72, 69, 72, and 74. This earned him his fourth top-10 finish of the season. Spieth has played in 14 events in 2025, making 12 cuts. His best finish of the year has been fourth place, which he has achieved twice, at the WM Phoenix Open and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, notable result was his tie for 14th place at the Masters Tournament. However, he missed the cut at two relevant events: the Genesis Invitational and the PGA Championship. This was also his fourth top-10 finish in 13 Memorial Tournament appearances. His best result at Muirfield Village has been a tie for third place in 2015. His results this season keep him ranked 45th in the world, earning him a spot in next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. However, he is also qualified because he won the title in 2015. More Golf: Max Homa Ditches Caddie amid Carrying Own Bag at Painful US Open Qualifier
Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Rory McIlroy walks the talk as he prepares to clock air miles to grow golf globally
Rory McIlroy tees off on the third hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. PHOTO: IMAGN IMAGES Even before he became only the sixth man to complete golf's career Grand Slam with a win for the ages at the Masters Tournament in April, Rory McIlroy already had a voice in the game, and a big one too. He often spoke with candour, boldness and purpose on issues that mattered especially during his time as a policy board member on the PGA Tour, and along with Tiger Woods, he is among a rare few who is highly respected by his peers and the sport's administrators. The main thing is – McIlroy walks the talk. When LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, emerged on to the scene a few years ago and lured some big stars with millions, the world No. 2 from Northern Ireland stayed loyal to the PGA Tour and backed it up with his reasons. 'It's not for me,' McIlroy said candidly. 'I'm too much of a traditionalist. I love winning golf tournaments and looking at the trophy and seeing that Sam Snead won this trophy or Ben Hogan or Gene Sarazen or Jack Nicklaus or Gary Player, Tiger Woods, Nick (Faldo), whoever it is. The people that came before me.' While the United States is now his second home and primary playground, the 36-year-old is sticking true to his word about the need for him and other stars to ply their trade internationally and reach out to new fans. At the start of 2024, he spoke passionately about the importance for golfers to broaden their horizons and help maintain the momentum of golf's growth and participation data around the world, which picked up pace following Covid-19. 'If everyone is talking about growing the game,' McIlroy said in 2024, 'especially if these investors are going to come into our game and they want a return on their capital, I think everyone needs to start thinking more globally around it.' He will live up to those very words, with three big overseas trips confirmed for the end of the year. The five-time major champion has committed to the Australian Open in 2025 and 2026, and he will tee up in the inaugural DP World India Championship in October. Earlier this week, McIlroy confirmed a return to November's Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, with all three tournaments sanctioned by the DP World Tour. The announcements are massive boosts for local organisers, with Kapil Dev, an Indian cricket legend turned golf administrator, saying it is 'a landmark moment for Indian golf and its fans'. McIlroy will become the first reigning Masters champion to tee up at historic Delhi Golf Club from October 16 to 19 and will no doubt be a crowd-puller, as was reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau who proved to be a hit at the International Series India on the Asian Tour earlier this season. Such is McIlroy's mega appeal that it was reported Golf Australia pulled off the biggest single day of ticket sales in the event's 121-year history a day after it was announced he would play at Royal Melbourne from December 4 to 7. He won the Australian Open in 2013, a tournament where past champions include Sarazen, Arnold Palmer, Nicklaus and Player. The Australian Open has always been regarded by McIlroy as one of golf's jewels, and he hopes his two-year commitment will deliver new impetus for golf in the sports-mad nation. 'The success of the Australian Open is important for the global game, and I'm incredibly confident it will thrive again this year,' he said. Melbourne has previously staged the Presidents Cup in 1998, 2011 and 2019, with all three events generating a combined economic impact of more than A$121 million (S$100.8 million), and over 315,000 spectators, including 47,000 visitors to the state of Victoria. Throughout his career, McIlroy has traversed the international airways to compete on golf's finest fairways and has triumphed in places like Hong Kong, Shanghai and Dubai, and made appearances in countries like Japan and even Malaysia. Not only will he showcase his extraordinary talent which has earned him 29 wins on the PGA Tour and 19 titles on the DP World Tour, he is expected to spend some valuable time with junior golfers. 'I'm excited to not only tee it up in India for the first time but also visit a country that I've always wanted to explore,' said McIlroy. 'I've always enjoyed playing a global schedule and as I have previously said, there is tremendous potential to grow golf further in the country. This is a great opportunity, and I can't wait to play in front of Indian golf fans.' With McIlroy walking the talk, the impact of his appearances in India, Abu Dhabi and Australia will be astronomical. The writer has worked in marketing and communications for the PGA Tour and Asian Tour over the last 25 years. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods' Win Percentage Outpaced by Scottie Scheffler amid Memorial Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Scottie Scheffler continues to reach new heights in his career, prompting comparisons to Tiger Woods. Comments like Jack Nicklaus's recent statement that Scheffler is playing better than he ever did certainly contribute to the conversation. The World No. 1's victory at the Memorial Tournament is another stone in the monument to his greatness, and not a small one. According to the X Underdog Golf tally, Scheffler has won 16 of his last 72 starts on the PGA Tour, representing an impressive 22.2% winning percentage. For comparison, Tiger Woods's career winning percentage is 21.7%. Scottie Scheffler last 72 starts (since first win): 62 top 25s (86%) 51 top 10s (71%) 16 wins (22.2%) Tiger's career win rate is 21.7%. — Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) June 1, 2025 There is no doubt that Scheffler's growth from 2022 to the present has been exponential. During that period, he finished in the top 25 in 86% of the 62 tournaments he played and in the top 10 in 71% of them. This, coupled with his win rate, demonstrates his current overwhelming superiority. However, these statistics also demonstrate the enormous gap that continues to separate Tiger Woods from the rest of the golf world. Note that the winning percentage cited by Underdog Golf for the 15-time major winner corresponds to his entire career spanning 28 PGA Tour seasons. Woods has won 82 of the 378 PGA Tour tournaments he has played in (21.7%). This record still seems untouchable, even in light of Scheffler's extraordinary performance in recent years. Woods' impressive statistics include 339 cuts made (89.7%), 163 top-five finishes (43.1%), and 199 top-10 finishes (52.6%). Bubba Watson of the United States poses with the green jacket after winning the 2014 Masters Tournament by a three-stroke margin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2014 in Augusta, Georgia. Bubba Watson of the United States poses with the green jacket after winning the 2014 Masters Tournament by a three-stroke margin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2014 in Augusta, the four consecutive seasons in which Woods' performance peaked (1999–2002) makes it clear how far ahead of his competitors he was. During that period, the 82-time PGA Tour winner played in 78 tournaments and made the cut in all of them. He won an impressive 34.6% of those events (27), and finished in the top 10 in 70.5% of them (55). It's also worth mentioning that he achieved another five victories on the European Tour during that same period. The bottom line is that it's probably safe to say Scheffler is the best player on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods. However, he is nowhere close to what the Big Cat achieved inside the ropes. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's son, Bennett, poop stain steals the Memorial show
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jordan Spieth Sends Fans Ducking to Avoid Being Hit with Ball at Memorial Tournament — Watch the Wild Moment
NEED TO KNOW Pro golfer Jordan Spieth had a near-miss at a tournament on June 1 when he shot a ball that flew directly toward a crowd of fans Footage from the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, showed spectators, who were seemingly standing in the path of Spieth's shot, ducking to avoid being hit by the ball Spieth tied for seventh with four others and nine shots below winner Scottie Scheffler, and eventually took home more than $600,000 in prize money Jordan Spieth had quite the near-miss at a tournament this weekend when a group of fans watching his shot from the gallery were forced to duck to avoid being hit by the ball. In a broadcast on the Golf Channel, Spieth, 31, can be seen lining up his second shot of the day at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, on Sunday, June 1. Advertisement As he hit the ball from the rough, several fans attending the event at the Muirfield Village Golf Club can be seen standing directly in front of his shot in the gallery. They quickly reacted by ducking as the errant ball sailed over their heads, just missing them. Check out the clip below. According to Newsweek, Spieth's game went much more smoothly after the near-miss, and his next shot reached 22 feet. Despite the progress, Spieth tied for seventh with four others and nine shots below winner Scottie Scheffler at -1 after a combination of bogeys and birdies kept him from taking any leads. His winnings were still significant, however, as Golfweek reported that he took home $603,200 in prize money. Advertisement Scheffler then became the first player since Tiger Woods to successfully defend his title at the Memorial Tournament and took home his third victory of the 2025 PGA Tour season. Ben Jared/PGA TOUR via Getty Jordan Spieth, his wife Annie with their son Sammy and daughter Sophie prior to the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2025 Jordan Spieth, his wife Annie with their son Sammy and daughter Sophie prior to the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2025 Outside of his golf career, Spieth has had an eventful year, as he and his wife Annie Verret announced in February that they are expecting their third baby together. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Spieth shared the exciting news while appearing on the Feb. 19 episode of The Smylie Show. Asked how he spent his off-season, the athlete responded, "We have a third coming in July, so it's busy." Advertisement Spieth and Verret are already parents to son Sammy, 3, and daughter Sophie, 1. Though the couple haven't shared more details, Verret was spotted at the Masters' 3 Par Contest sporting a bump under her white caddie jumpsuit. Read the original article on People
