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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
LIV Golf Announces $22 Million Golfer Abruptly Withdraws at Virginia
LIV Golf Announces $22 Million Golfer Abruptly Withdraws at Virginia originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LIV Golf has shaken up the traditional golf scene by introducing a unique team-based format alongside its competition. Unlike the PGA Tour, where players compete solely for individual glory, LIV Golf crowns both an individual champion each week and a winning team. Each four-player squad works together to rack up points, with every stroke affecting the team leaderboard as much as the individual standings. Advertisement One of LIV Golf's youngest and most electrifying talents, Matthew Wolff, was set to tee off for Range Goats GC at LIV Golf Virginia, but his tournament ended abruptly on Wednesday. Shortly after his tee shot at the par-4 eighth, Wolff grimaced, pulled up, and withdrew with an apparent muscle strain. Miami, Florida, USA; Matthew Wolff of the RangeGoats thanks the crowd after a birdie putt on the seventh green during the final round of LIV Golf Miami golf tournament at Trump National Matay-Imagn Images His departure came as a shock, Wolff, a $22 million career earner already turning heads. Most of his earnings are from LIV Golf, yet PGA too has a contribution in it. "Matthew Wolff WD (injury) after his 8th Ollie Schniederjans joins field, will play remainder of Rd. 1 in place of Wolff," LIV Golf wrote on X. Advertisement Fellow Range Goats member Ollie Schniederjans—who had been on standby—stepped in to finish the round. While Ollie's score over the final ten holes counts toward the Range Goats' team total, it won't affect his individual ranking this week. Wolff's résumé is impressive: he drained the winning putt to capture the 2018 NCAA Division I Championship for Oklahoma State, aced a hole-in-one at LIV Golf Boston in 2022, and won the 3M Open in just his third PGA Tour start in 2019. He also notched two top-5 finishes in his first major appearances and led the U.S. Open after 54 holes in 2020—the youngest ever to do so. Although his individual campaign at LIV Golf Virginia was cut short, Wolff's presence still looms large. As his teammates rally to keep Range Goats in contention, fans everywhere will be watching to see when the young phenom bolts back into action—ideally pain-free and firing on all cylinders. Advertisement Related: Last-Minute Addition Leads PGA Tour's RBC Canadian Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Mirabel misses NCAA Div 1 title
KUALA LUMPUR: Rising golf star Mirabel Ting came agonisingly close to creating history as she narrowly missed out on becoming the first Malaysian to win the prestigious NCAA Women's Division I individual title in the United States. The 19-year-old, representing Florida State University (FSU), produced a superb closing round of four-under 68 to finish solo second with a 10-under 278 total at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in California on Monday. Mirabel was edged by just two strokes by University of Arkansas standout Maria Jose Marin, who clinched the title with a 12-under finish. "I was trying to play my game and do what I do on a golf course," Mirabel told "Once I'm in the right headspace, I'm able to play well - and I did today. I made a couple of mistakes on the front nine, but managed to stroke five under on the back nine." Mirabel's runner-up finish matches the achievement of compatriot Natasha Andrea Oon, who also finished second in the 2022 edition at Grayhawk Golf Club in Arizona. FSU head coach Amy Bond was full of praise for the Malaysian sophomore, who has enjoyed a stellar season in collegiate golf. "Mirabel played some great golf this week," said Bond, as quoted on FSU's official athletics site. "She really wanted to birdie that last hole so she could finish 80 under par for the year. That's some unbelievable golf. She's hit the ball so well and her putting has come along. I'm extremely proud to have her and proud of the year she's having." The NCAA Division I Championship is regarded as one of the most prestigious titles in amateur golf, with past champions including legends such as Annika Sorenstam, Stacy Lewis, Grace Park and most recently, Rose Zhang — all of whom went on to enjoy decorated LPGA Tour careers.
Forbes
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Virginia Women Secure Fifth Consecutive NCAA Swimming And Diving Title
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON - MARCH 22: The Virginia Cavaliers pose for a team photo with the first ... More place trophy after the Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on March 22, 2025 in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) The University of Virginia Women's Swimming and Diving team has made history, becoming just the third program ever to win five consecutive NCAA Division I Championship titles in the sport—and the first to do so in nearly thirty years. Stanford (1992–96) and Texas (1984–88) are the only other programs to reach this milestone. The Cavaliers have secured all of these titles under head coach Todd DeSorbo, who has led the team for the past eight years. In addition to accomplishments like serving as head coach of the U.S. women's swim team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, DeSorbo is now the fastest first-time head coach to win five national titles. The 2025 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships were held from March 19–22 at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way, Washington. Virginia came out on top with a score of 544 points, while Stanford followed with 417 points—a 127-point gap. Ten Cavaliers earned 2025 All-America First Team recognition, while eight received All-America Second Team honors. Swimmers in the A-Finals received First Team All-America honors, and those in the B-Finals were recognized as Second Team All-America. The Cavaliers captured six individual titles and won four of the five relays, setting six new NCAA and American records. The team, which also earned its sixth consecutive ACC Championship title this season, currently holds all ACC and NCAA relay records. But that's not all. FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON - MARCH 22: Gretchen Walsh of the Virginia Cavaliers lifts a trophy from the ... More podium after the 100 yard freestyle final during the Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on March 22, 2025 in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Gretchen Walsh secured the most wins, claiming three individual titles at the championship. A senior and Olympic gold medalist following her debut at the Paris Games, she won the 50 free (20.37), 100 free (44.71) and 100 fly (46.97), setting NCAA records in each event. Walsh was also part of the victorious 200 free relay, 400 free relay, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay teams. The 200 medley relay set a new NCAA record (1:31.10). After winning the 100 free, Walsh became the 14th swimmer in NCAA Division I women's championship history to win the same event four times. She finished her career with a total of 25 NCAA titles, including nine individual, and was recently named Division I Women's Swimmer of the Year, while Todd DeSorbo was named Women's Division I Swim Coach of the Year by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON - MARCH 22: Claire Curzan of the Virginia Cavaliers looks on from the podium ... More after the 200 yard backstroke final during the Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on March 22, 2025 in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Sophomore and Olympic silver medalist Claire Curzan also delivered a strong performance at the championships. In total, she earned six titles, including two individual wins. She captured first in the 100 back (49.11) and 200 back (1:46.82), with her 200 backstroke time setting a new NCAA record. Curzan previously swam for Stanford, where she won the 200 back (1:47.64) at the 2023 NCAA Championships. She is now the first swimmer to win an individual NCAA event for two different schools. Additionally, she was part of Virginia's four winning relay teams. FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON - MARCH 21: Alex Walsh of the Virginia Cavaliers competes in the 100 yard ... More breaststroke final during the Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on March 21, 2025 in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) Alex Walsh, a fifth-year swimmer and Olympic silver medalist from the Tokyo Olympic Games, won the 100 breast (56.49), becoming the first swimmer in the NCAA to win an individual title in five separate championship meets. She also contributed to the victories of the 400 free relay, 200 medley relay and 400 medley relay teams. Walsh is the only swimmer to have been part of five different teams that captured NCAA titles. Over the course of her career, she has earned 23 NCAA titles, including nine individual ones. Walsh and three-time Olympic gold medalist Tracy Caulkins are the only swimmers to capture an individual title in at least five different events at the NCAA Division I Women's Championships. FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON - MARCH 22: The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate with a first place team trophy ... More on the podium after the Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championship held at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center on March 22, 2025 in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo by Tyler McFarland/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) To put into perspective how successful Virginia has been in recent years, the Cavaliers currently hold 12 of the 19 NCAA swimming records and 11 of the 18 NCAA championship meet records. Forty-five of the 51 individual NCAA event titles in their program history have been won in the past five years. Virginia now ranks sixth in total all-time individual event titles, trailing only Stanford, Florida, Georgia, Texas and California. Although the Walsh sisters have completed their college careers and will not be on the roster next season, Virginia still has the opportunity to win six consecutive Division I titles—a feat no team has ever accomplished in the history of the sport.
