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Newsweek
4 days ago
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Rory McIlroy to Face the Music at PGA Tour RBC Canadian Open
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. Amid the excitement surrounding the final round of the Memorial Tournament, Rory McIlroy is back in the news, even though he is not competing. On Sunday, it was announced that the Northern Irishman will hold a press conference next Wednesday as part of the activities leading up to the RBC Canadian Open. Naturally, this isn't just another press conference; it's a highly anticipated event for fans. It will be the first time McIlroy has spoken publicly since his driver was famously deemed as non-conforming ahead of the PGA Championship. 🚨🎤⛳️ #NEW — Rory McIlroy is scheduled to meet the media on Wednesday after the pro-am at the RBC Canadian Open. The availability will be the first time Rory will have taken questions since declining requests for 4 consecutive days at the PGA Championship. @TrackingRory — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 1, 2025 As you may recall, the United States Golf Association (USGA) tested the five-time major winner's driver before the second major of the season. The club failed the test, and McIlroy had to play with a backup. Once the PGA Championship started at Quail Hollow, McIlroy didn't speak to the press at all, whether because of his driver, his poor performance during the tournament, or both. His decision to skip the Memorial Tournament was equally surprising, if not more so. The PGA Tour Signature Event is hosted by legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus, and McIlroy has attended it every year since 2018. Journalists had hoped to speak with McIlroy at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, but that did not happen. After the USGA declared his driver non-conforming, numerous fans took to social media to question his recent successes, including his victory at the Masters Tournament, which completed his career Grand Slam. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on during the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on during the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 18, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images However, many others defended the 29-time PGA Tour winner, arguing that situations like this with drivers are normal and happen all the time. The USGA corroborated this as well. In fact, one of the drivers tested alongside McIlroy's was Scottie Scheffler's, which was also declared non-conforming. Scheffler went on to win the tournament despite playing with a backup. However, the incident generated all sorts of comments. A very talked-about one was made by Lucas Glover on his SiriusXM PGA Tour radio show, where he stated that many players avoid these tests by cheating. According to Glover, these players submit other drivers for testing instead of their competition ones. Collin Morikawa's response to these claims also received a lot of attention. The two-time major winner said that no player would have such an attitude because using one driver instead of another wouldn't provide a significant advantage. More Golf: PGA Tour star's tragic accident at Memorial led to meeting wife
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Austria's Straka happy to fly under radar at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Austria's Sepp Straka enjoys flying under the radar but may find that harder to do at this week's PGA Championship given he is fresh off the biggest win of his career that moved him into the top 10 of the world rankings. Straka, whose triumph last week at the PGA Tour Signature Event in Philadelphia put him alongside Rory McIlroy as the only multiple winners in 2025 on the U.S.-based circuit, may have no choice but to start coming out of his shell. "I'm not very outgoing. I'm not a big people person. I'm a little bit shy. So I definitely enjoy being under the radar a little more," Straka said at Quail Hollow on Wednesday. "It makes it maybe a little bit easier to prepare for tournaments because you don't have all the eyeballs on you." By the time he tees off early on Thursday, Straka will have had little time to prepare for the year's second major given he arrived in Charlotte on Monday evening. Straka, who in 2022 became the first Austrian-born player to win on the PGA Tour, acknowledged the challenges of trying to regroup after the physical and emotional fatigue that comes with a big win. "It's definitely tough. I've had a lot of off weeks after my wins recently, which definitely helps to decompress, take it all in, get your energy back. But when it's a quick turnaround like this, it's hard," said Straka. "The big thing is getting energy back. You get kind of drained. There's a lot of pressure. You're wrestling a lot of things, and then obviously after you win, there's a lot of adrenaline still going." Straka, who lived in Vienna until age 14 when his family moved to the United States, said golf had grown a lot in Austria and he was enjoying the support he was getting from his home country. "It's definitely not one of the major sports in Austria. Pretty limited with the seasons. But they're definitely golf crazy, and it's awesome to see the support that I get from Austria," said Straka. "Every week there's somebody from Austria in the crowd that's rooting me on, or I get messages from friends. It's really cool to see kind of the support from Austria." Straka will tee off on Thursday from the 10th tee at 7:27 a.m. ET (1127 GMT) alongside Max McGreevy and Sahith Theegala. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Austria's Straka happy to fly under radar at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 14 (Reuters) - Austria's Sepp Straka enjoys flying under the radar but may find that harder to do at this week's PGA Championship given he is fresh off the biggest win of his career that moved him into the top 10 of the world rankings. Straka, whose triumph last week at the PGA Tour Signature Event in Philadelphia put him alongside Rory McIlroy as the only multiple winners in 2025 on the U.S.-based circuit, may have no choice but to start coming out of his shell. "I'm not very outgoing. I'm not a big people person. I'm a little bit shy. So I definitely enjoy being under the radar a little more," Straka said at Quail Hollow on Wednesday. "It makes it maybe a little bit easier to prepare for tournaments because you don't have all the eyeballs on you." By the time he tees off early on Thursday, Straka will have had little time to prepare for the year's second major given he arrived in Charlotte on Monday evening. Straka, who in 2022 became the first Austrian-born player to win on the PGA Tour, acknowledged the challenges of trying to regroup after the physical and emotional fatigue that comes with a big win. "It's definitely tough. I've had a lot of off weeks after my wins recently, which definitely helps to decompress, take it all in, get your energy back. But when it's a quick turnaround like this, it's hard," said Straka. "The big thing is getting energy back. You get kind of drained. There's a lot of pressure. You're wrestling a lot of things, and then obviously after you win, there's a lot of adrenaline still going." Straka, who lived in Vienna until age 14 when his family moved to the United States, said golf had grown a lot in Austria and he was enjoying the support he was getting from his home country. "It's definitely not one of the major sports in Austria. Pretty limited with the seasons. But they're definitely golf crazy, and it's awesome to see the support that I get from Austria," said Straka. "Every week there's somebody from Austria in the crowd that's rooting me on, or I get messages from friends. It's really cool to see kind of the support from Austria." Straka will tee off on Thursday from the 10th tee at 7:27 a.m. ET (1127 GMT) alongside Max McGreevy and Sahith Theegala.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Golf-Austria's Straka happy to fly under radar at Quail Hollow
May 13, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Sepp Straka on a practice day for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) -Austria's Sepp Straka enjoys flying under the radar but may find that harder to do at this week's PGA Championship given he is fresh off the biggest win of his career that moved him into the top 10 of the world rankings. Straka, whose triumph last week at the PGA Tour Signature Event in Philadelphia put him alongside Rory McIlroy as the only multiple winners in 2025 on the U.S.-based circuit, may have no choice but to start coming out of his shell. "I'm not very outgoing. I'm not a big people person. I'm a little bit shy. So I definitely enjoy being under the radar a little more," Straka said at Quail Hollow on Wednesday. "It makes it maybe a little bit easier to prepare for tournaments because you don't have all the eyeballs on you." By the time he tees off early on Thursday, Straka will have had little time to prepare for the year's second major given he arrived in Charlotte on Monday evening. Straka, who in 2022 became the first Austrian-born player to win on the PGA Tour, acknowledged the challenges of trying to regroup after the physical and emotional fatigue that comes with a big win. "It's definitely tough. I've had a lot of off weeks after my wins recently, which definitely helps to decompress, take it all in, get your energy back. But when it's a quick turnaround like this, it's hard," said Straka. "The big thing is getting energy back. You get kind of drained. There's a lot of pressure. You're wrestling a lot of things, and then obviously after you win, there's a lot of adrenaline still going." Straka, who lived in Vienna until age 14 when his family moved to the United States, said golf had grown a lot in Austria and he was enjoying the support he was getting from his home country. "It's definitely not one of the major sports in Austria. Pretty limited with the seasons. But they're definitely golf crazy, and it's awesome to see the support that I get from Austria," said Straka. "Every week there's somebody from Austria in the crowd that's rooting me on, or I get messages from friends. It's really cool to see kind of the support from Austria." Straka will tee off on Thursday from the 10th tee at 7:27 a.m. ET (1127 GMT) alongside Max McGreevy and Sahith Theegala. (Reporting by Frank PingueEditing by Toby Davis)
Newsweek
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Truist Championship Final Round: Tee Times, Streaming
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. One more round remains at Philadelphia Cricket Club, and the race for the sixth PGA Tour Signature Event, the Truist Championship, is tight. Will Sepp Straka win his second tournament of the year, or will Shane Lowry come out victorious? These two finished with a share of the lead Saturday, sitting at 14-under overall. Lowry signed for a 3-under 67 while Straka shot a 4-under 66. Shane Lowry fired a 3-under 67 in tough conditions to grab a share of the lead at @TruistChamp 🇮🇪 Watch the key moments from his round as he heads into Sunday at 14-under. ⬇️ — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 11, 2025 They hold a three-shot lead over Justin Thomas and Keith Mitchell at 11-under. Thomas shot a 4-under 66 Saturday while Mitchell signed for a 1-over 71. The former Georgia Bulldog went low Thursday with a 9-under 61. Could it finally be his week to close the deal and end his six-year-long drought? Hideki Matsuyama lurks in solo fifth at 10-under. Nick Taylor, Sam Burns, Sungjae Im, Tony Finau and Rory McIlroy all sit at 8-under heading into the final day. The Wissahickon Course has been a traditional gem for the players this week as it did not disappoint as the temporary host for Quail Hollow. Who will win the $3.6 million check Sunday evening and hold the momentum heading into the second major championship? Eighteen holes remain before the PGA Tour crowns its sixth Signature Event winner of 2025. 2025 Truist Championship Information: Where: Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wissahickon Course (Par 70/ 7,119 yards) When: May 8-11 Purse: $20 million ($3.6 million winner's share) FedEx Cup Points: 700 Defending Champion: Rory McIlroy FLOURTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Shane Lowry of Ireland shakes hands with Keith Mitchell on the 18th hole green after finishing the third round of the Truist Championship 2025 at The Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket... FLOURTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 10: Shane Lowry of Ireland shakes hands with Keith Mitchell on the 18th hole green after finishing the third round of the Truist Championship 2025 at The Wissahickon at Philadelphia Cricket Club on May 10, 2025 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. More Photo byHow to Watch the Final Round of the 2025 Truist Championship Golf Channel and CBS will broadcast all the action from Philadelphia Cricket Club. Fans can watch the tournament on Golf Channel beginning at 1 p.m. ET CBS will pick up the coverage from 3-6 p.m. ET. How to Stream the Final Round Fans can tune into PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ beginning at 7:30 a.m. ET to watch the first groups play. The streaming platform will have coverage all day long. Paramount+ will stream the tournament from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday. 2025 Truist Championship final round tee times (Eastern Time): No. 1 tee 8:00 a.m. — Garrick Higgo, Sahith Theegala 8:10 a.m. — Matthieu Pavon, Max Greyserman 8:20 a.m. — Ludvig Åberg, Taylor Pendrith 8:30 a.m. — Chris Kirk, Adam Hadwin 8:40 a.m. — Wyndham Clark, Lucas Glover 8:50 a.m. — Austin Eckroat, Russell Henley 9:00 a.m. — Michael Thorbjornsen, Brian Harman 9:10 a.m. — Vikor Hovland, Nick Dunlap 9:25 a.m. — Denny McCarthy, Tom Hoge 9:35 a.m. — Min Woo Lee, Maverick McNealy 9:45 a.m. — Andrew Novak, Robert MacIntyre 9:55 a.m. — Joe Highsmith, Christiaan Bezuidenhout 10:05 a.m. — Erik van Rooyen, Will Zalatoris 10:15 a.m. — Aaron Rai, Ben Griffin 10:25 a.m. — Cam Davis, Adam Scott 10:40 a.m. — Brian Campbell, Patrick Rodgers 10:50 a.m. — Thomas Detry, Ryan Gerard 11:00 a.m. — Rasmus Højgaard, Alex Noren 11:10 a.m. — Gary Woodland, Davis Thompson 11:20 a.m. — Jordan Speith, J.J. Spaun 11:30 a.m. — Byeong Hun An, Matt Fitzpatrick 11:40 a.m. — Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa 11:55 a.m. — Si Woo Kim, Daniel Berger 12:05 p.m.— Max Homa, Akshay Bhatia 12:15 p.m. — Sam Stevens, Stephan Jaeger 12:25 p.m. — Keegan Bradley, J.T. Poston 12:35 p.m. — Cameron Young, Eric Cole 12:45 p.m. — Patrick Cantlay, Corey Conners 12:55 p.m. — Harris English, Rickie Fowler 1:10 p.m. — Jacob Bridgeman, Tommy Fleetwood 1:20 p.m. — Tony Finau, Rory McIlroy 1:30 p.m. — Sam Burns, Sungjae Im 1:40 p.m. — Hideki Matsuyama, Nick Taylor 1:50 p.m. — Justin Thomas, Keith Mitchell 2:00 p.m. — Sepp Straka, Shane Lowry More Golf: Tiger Woods' TGL League Shows Promise for Golf Future as Season 1 Comes To A Close
