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Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Sir Nick Faldo's Masters Story Reveals Why Jim Nantz is the GOAT
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. For years, Sir Nick Faldo was Jim Nantz's right-hand man on CBS Sports. They called countless golf tournaments and Masters Tournaments. He recently joined Claire Rogers on her Scoop podcast, where she chats with people in the golf industry while they eat ice cream. Her latest guest was the six-time major winner who provided so many incredible stories. However, his favorite memory of Nantz from their first Masters together may be the best story in the video. "We're still calling live golf through the internet, and we're down to two minutes to go, and Tiger's now going out, so, of course, we're going to stay," Faldo said. "We're down to 30 seconds — the only time Jim has an autocue is maybe for those opening first lines of the Masters. That's the only week." Nick Faldo's favorite memory with Jim Nantz came during their first ever Masters together and it's a perfect example of his brilliance. The Scoop with @Sir_NickFaldo and @kclairerogers is OUT NOW! — (@GOLF_com) May 8, 2025 Faldo continues and explains that Nantz's autocue went down with 30 seconds until they are live on CBS. The legendary announcer gets up and goes toward the control room nonchalantly where they produce the show in Butler Cabin. Time continues to tick by, which causes the three-time Masters winner to start stressing out. FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Jim Nantz the lead CBS golf announcer enjoys a light hearted moment with Sir Nick Faldo on stage during the CBS Television team press conference as a preview for... FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Jim Nantz the lead CBS golf announcer enjoys a light hearted moment with Sir Nick Faldo on stage during the CBS Television team press conference as a preview for the 2019 PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on May 15, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York. More Photo by"Im sitting there and I hear 10 seconds. In the world of our worlds, five seconds is nothing, but in TV, five seconds is monstrous," Faldo continues. "I hear five, and there's no Jim Nantz." "I'm sitting there and I go, 'Oh sh**, it's going to be me. I'm going to go: Hello, I'm Jim Nantz, no, I'm not, I'm Nick Faldo. Well, I won this, maybe I didn't. Uh, welcome to The Masters.' I'm panicked. I had a split second of what the heck, and Nantz waltzes in, sits down, and goes, 'Hello friends, welcome to The Masters.' So that was my very first Master's." Faldo's storytelling was so animated that it was hilarious to watch. He acted out Nantz sitting down and not missing a beat to open the 2007 Masters. The story reminded us all that Nantz is truly a generational talent in play-by-play broadcast coverage. Nantz is the GOAT of golf broadcasting, and maybe sports as a whole. The 67-year-old Faldo retired from television after the 2022 PGA Tour season at the Wyndham Championship. He has made some appearances since he left the lead golf analyst role, but it has been sparingly. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Gets Ryder Cup Dinner 'Excused Absence'
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Famous Golfer Who Owns Five Guys Franchises In California
You might think a professional golfer who's won 45 times on the PGA Tour (not to mention three Masters Tournaments and an Open Championship) has no time for other business pursuits, but this isn't the case for Phil Mickelson. The golf legend happens to own several franchises of Five Guys in California, primarily in sunny Orange County. The first hint he gave the public that he had ties with the burger joint famous for its freshly-made burgers came in 2010, when he controversially claimed that the burgers from Five Guys were better than those at In-N-Out, the burger chain darling based in Southern California. It wasn't long after that when people realized Mickelson was invested in Five Guys (which famously uses peanut oil in its fryers), although it's unknown just how many locations he owns. From a financial perspective, it's not easy to obtain even a single franchise location of Five Guys. The company has reported it costs anywhere from $152,000 to $360,000 to be considered for an investment opportunity. The buyer must have a net worth of $500,000 and have liquid cash of at least $250,000. Of course, Mickelson's golf prize winnings surpass $96 million not to mention several brand endorsements, so he likely saw the opportunity to own franchises as a great business move at a price he could afford. Read more: Culver's Or Five Guys: Which Burger Reigns Supreme? Successful franchise ownership can be incredibly lucrative, with owners enjoying a hands-off approach while enjoying the perks of the business. These owners often hire a qualified team of managers and operators to run the business for them. This is likely the case for Mickelson, who won't be found behind the fryer at any of his locations. Big celebrity names like Mickelson's also give big exposure to the company, which ultimately results in higher sales. The golfer isn't the only famous athlete to invest in Five Guys (where you can order a Chicago-style hot dog). Basketball great Shaquille O'Neal purchased his very first franchise ever with Five Guys, buying and selling over 150 locations throughout his career. Today, his franchise portfolio includes locations of Papa John's (you've probably seen him in the company's commercials), Krispy Kreme, Auntie Anne's, and Big Chicken Restaurant. Not all athletes go with Five Guys, though. Tennis legend Venus Williams owns several franchises of Jamba (formerly known as Jamba Juice) in the Washington D.C. area. There's even a location inside the Pentagon, but we're pretty sure Williams doesn't own this one. In addition, Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints owns a handful of Jimmy John's, Dunkin', and Five Guys locations while Magic Johnson owns franchises of Burger King and TGI Friday's. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout. Sign in to access your portfolio
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How does a playoff work at the Masters?
How does a playoff work at the Masters? Major championships contuct playoffs in different ways. See how the Masters handles a tie at the end of a 72 holes at Augusta National. Several recent Masters Tournaments have ended in a tie after 72 holes, necessitating a playoff to decide who wins the coveted green jacket. In 2012, Bubba Watson defeated Louis Oosthuizen in a playoff after hitting an amazing wedge shot out of the trees on the 10th hole, and in 2013, Adam Scott won a playoff over Angel Cabrera to become the first Australian winner of the Masters. The most recent playoff at Augusta National was in 2017 when Sergio Garcia outlasted Justin Rose. So, how does a playoff at the Masters work? Masters playoff format If there is a tie after 72 holes of play, a sudden-death playoff will commence at hole No. 18. Hole Nos.18 and 10 will be played alternately until a champion is decided. Masters playoff history 1935 Gene Sarazen (144) defeated Craig Wood (149) 1942 Byron Nelson (69) defeated Ben Hogan (70) 1954 Sam Snead (70) defeated Ben Hogan (71) 1962 Arnold Palmer (68) defeated Gary Player (71) and Dow Finsterwald (77) 1966 Jack Nicklaus (70) defeated Tommy Jacobs (72) and Gay Brewer (78) 1970 Billy Casper (69) defeated Gene Littler (74) 1976 Masters announced sudden-death playoff format 1979 Fuzzy Zoeller (4-3) defeated Ed Sneed (4-4) and Tom Watson (4-4) with a birdie on the secondplayoff hole (No. 11) 1982 Craig Stadler (4) defeated Dan Pohl (5) with a par on the first playoff hole (No. 10) 1987 Larry Mize (4-3) defeated Seve Ballesteros (5) and Greg Norman (4-4) with a birdie on the second playoff hole (No. 11) 1989 Nick Faldo (5-3) defeated Scott Hoch (5-4) with a birdie on the second playoff hole (No. 11) 1990 Nick Faldo (4-4) defeated Raymond Floyd (4-5) with a par on the second playoff hole (No. 11) 2003 Mike Weir (5) defeated Len Mattiace (6) with a bogey on the first playoff hole (No. 10) 2005 Tiger Woods (3) defeated Chris DiMarco (4) with a birdie on the first playoff hole (No. 18) 2009 Angel Cabrera (4-4) defeated Kenny Perry (4-5) and Chad Campbell (5) with a par on the second playoff hole (No. 10) 2012 Bubba Watson (4-4) defeated Louis Oosthuizen (4-5) with a par on the second playoff hole (No. 10) 2013 Adam Scott (4-3) defeated Angel Cabrera (4-4) with a birdie on the second playoff hole (No. 10) 2017 Sergio Garcia (3) defeated Justin Rose (5) with a birdie on the first playoff hole (No. 18)
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
2025 Masters weather: What's the forecast for Sunday's final round at Augusta?
2025 Masters weather: What's the forecast for Sunday's final round at Augusta? The 2025 Masters Tournament reaches its final round on Sunday, where this year's champion will be awarded the green jacket. Despite tournament week beginning with rainy weather on Monday, the tournament is set to conclude with a significant improvement in conditions. Monday's practice for the 89th edition of the first major tournament of the year was abruptly canceled due to rain. However, the first round was sunny, reaching a high of 74 degrees with a gentle breeze. Friday also saw warm weather, with a high of 71 degrees and gusts exceeding 20 mph. The forecast was a pleasant surprise, considering the less-than-ideal weather that often plagued previous Masters Tournaments at Augusta National Golf Club. Here is the forecast for Sunday as this year's tournament winner will be crowned. More: 2025 Masters Tournament payout: How much will the winner earn? 2025 Masters weather at Augusta National Weather forecasts are from the Weather Channel: Sunday, April 13: Mostly sunny. Low: 46F. High: 69F. How to watch the 2025 Masters Both CBS and ESPN will broadcast the tournament. CBS has announced that this year it is expanding its coverage of the third and final rounds on CBS and Paramount+.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rory McIlroy is in fantastic position to finally win The Masters
Golfer Rory McIlroy is so, so close to winning his first Masters Tournament, and history tells us he's in a great place right now to sport the green jacket by Sunday's end and earn his career Grand Slam. McIlroy has won four of the past five majors where he held a lead after 54 holes, per the CBS Sports broadcast. His only miss after leading by that much was infamously at the 2011 Masters, where he couldn't close the deal on that Sunday and fell back to tie for 15th place. Will history repeat itself in that respect? For McIlroy's sake, you sure hope not. Also, consider in each of the last eight Masters Tournaments, the eventual champion was among the top two (and ties) after three rounds. Rory McIlroy has won 4 of the past 5 Majors in which he held the lead after 54 holes 🏆He has a 2-stroke lead heading into Sunday 👀 — DraftKings Sportsbook (@DKSportsbook) April 12, 2025 McIlroy leads golfer Bryson DeChambeau by two strokes going into Sunday's final round, which should be a nail-biter between the two elite golfers. However, overwhelming history is on McIlroy's side. It just depends on if 2011's Masters collapse is fully behind him. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Rory McIlroy is in fantastic position to finally win The Masters
