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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PGA Championship 2025: Winners and losers as Scottie Scheffler hoists the Wanamaker Trophy
The 107th PGA Championship wrapped up Sunday with Scottie Scheffler winning in dominant fashion on the back nine at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. Here are 10 winners and losers from the second men's professional golf major championship this year. PGA Championship Winner: Scottie Scheffler Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images From being locked up and getting arrested last year to hoisting the trophy, Scottie Scheffler played like a World No. 1 this week. In addition, the notion of Scheffler winning a major only at Augusta National has come to an end with his win Sunday for his first Wanamaker Trophy. Scheffler grew his lead to six entering the final three holes, also known as the Green Mile, leading to a five-shot win. Loser: Jon Rahm Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Jon Rahm had a three-hole stretch where he had the chance to keep up with Scheffler. However, the Green Mile got to Rahm. He bogeyed the 16th before recording double bogeys on the 17th and 18th holes. He went from potentially finishing as the runner-up to finishing tied for eighth. Winner: Ryan Gerard Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images In Ryan Gerard's first PGA Championship, he has one to remember. He finished tied for eighth place while having the 18-hole lead after Thursday. This week marks Gerard's third top-10 finish this season and first since being the runner-up at the Valero Texas Open. Loser: Hideki Matsuyama Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images Hideki Matsuyama went home early on Friday after missing the cut. That ends a streak of 19 consecutive made cuts at a major championship, dating back to the 2019 Open Championship. He shot 3-over par for the tournament, which included struggling in Friday's second round. On Friday alone, Matsuyama ranked 123rd with -1.012 strokes gained around the green and 127th in both strokes gained off the tee (-0.891) and tee to green (-2.515). Winner: Matt Fitzpatrick Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Matt Fitzpatrick had a solid week at the PGA Championship, finishing tied with Rahm in eighth place at 4-under par. Fitzpatrick recorded his best finish this season. It is also his second top-five finish at the PGA Championship since 2022. Loser: Jordan Spieth Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images In an opportunity to once again achieve the career grand slam, Jordan Spieth will have to wait another year. Like Lowry, Spieth missed the cut by one shot. He struggled on the first day, shooting 5-over 76 to derail his chances. Spieth recorded seven bogeys Thursday, including six over his final 10 holes. He tried to make the cut after shooting 3-under 68 and hoped the cutline got pushed back to 2-over par, but it did not. Winner: Harris English, PGA Championship runner-up Credit: Michael Madrid-Imagn Images Harris English made his eighth PGA Championship start and tied for second for his best finish at a major championship. His shot a final round 6-under 65 which was the best round of the day to finish in place. He made five birdies on the back nine Sunday, including four in a five-hole stretch. Loser: Shane Lowry Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Shane Lowry's luck did not go in his favor over the first two days. The Irishman's shot on the par-4 eighth landed in the fairway, but in a divot, resulting in the ball being embedded. However, the rules official did not allow him to take relief and play it as it lies. He eventually went on to bogey the hole and missed the cut by one stroke. It marks his second missed cut at a major championship since the 2022 U.S. Open. That is eight made cuts in the last 10 majors. Winners: Si Woo Kim and Eric Cole Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images There is always gratitude in the players getting the chance to play in a major, like the PGA Championship. One great moment to remember the week by is getting a hole-in-one. On Thursday, Eric Cole achieved that on the par-3 fourth from 186 yards. It also marked his first ace in an individual stroke play event while on the PGA Tour. Advertisement 24 hours later, Si Woo Kim aced the par-3 sixth from 252 yards out. It was his sixth hole-in-one on the PGA Tour since 2016, the most in that span. Of those six, two have come at majors with the other taking place during last year's Open Championship. He also became the first player with a hole-in-one in back-to-back major seasons since Scott Hoch recorded an ace at the 2001 PGA Championship and the 2002 U.S. Open. Loser: Michael Block Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images The Block party looks like it has come to an end after his heroics from a couple of years ago. Michael Block shot a four-over 75 before shooting an 11-over 82 on Friday to miss the cut. Block had two bogeys and two double bogeys in a four-hole stretch early on Friday before closing with a bogey and two double bogeys in his final three holes. Advertisement Related: Fan Favorite Michael Block 'Very Happy' Heading Into This Year's PGA Championship: Relive His 2023 'Magical Carpet Ride' With Rory McIlroy Related Headlines
Daily Record
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
PGA Championship trumped as elephant charges around golf course after Quail Hollow snakes and turtles
Skukuza Golf Club takes Quail Hollow hand and raises it when it comes to wildlife invading the course The PGA Championship has been seen plenty of creatures lurking around the course with snakes and snapping turtles livening up the days at Quail Hollow. But the North Carolina track has nothing on Skukuza Golf Club inside the Kruger National Park in South Africa which is, on this evidence, not described by themselves as the world's wildest course for nothing with footage of an ELEPHANT running across the fairways. On their Facebook page, the Skukuza Golf Club posted: "Looks like someone's trying to join the fourball today! "Only at Skukuza Golf Club will you find elephants casually wandering onto the course. "A true reminder that we're playing in the heart of the wildest golf course. Nature and golf meet in the most unforgettable ways here!' Elephants have not been an issue at the 107th Championship in Charlotte, but there has been plenty of other distractions aside Scottie Scheffler running clear of the herd. On day one, American star Ryan Gerard had to watch out as a snapping turtle, rumoured to have quite the bite, was positioned right beside his ball near the lake when he missed the green at the 14th. Then in the second round, a course official had to get involved to try and get a large snake off the fairway as golfer Shaun Micheel stood looking fearful. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Reuters
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Snake slithers way into play at PGA Championship
May 16 - Shaun Micheel didn't seem fazed following an encounter with a sizable snake at the PGA Championship in Charlotte on Friday. Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, saw the reptile slithering its way across the fairway on a par-5 10th hole at Quail Hollow Club. A tournament volunteer bravely used his foot to usher the snake into the rough, allowing Micheel to hit his next shot to within 12 feet of the hole. Micheel, 56, ultimately converted his birdie putt. The snake wasn't the only unexpected visitor at the event. A snapping turtle made his presence known as Ryan Gerard approached his ball near the 14th green on Thursday. The turtle ultimately made itself comfortable in the sand trap near the water. --Field Level Media
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
PGA Championship: Turtles Damage Bunker, Go Viral Saving Gerard's Day
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. Golf courses have long been a playground for reptiles, offering them ample space to explore. In March, during the Houston Open, cameras hilariously captured a caddie removing a turtle from the course—while it peed. But it seems like turtles weren't done making their presence felt in professional golf, as they turned heads again, this time at the PGA Championship's Quail Hollow. As the second major of the season kicked off with soft greens, Kardashian drama and 'mud ball' controversy, two uninvited visitors added another layer of drama to the event. The turtles again! CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 15: A common snapping turtle sits on the 15th hole fairway during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 15, 2025 in Charlotte,... CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 15: A common snapping turtle sits on the 15th hole fairway during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 15, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by) More Getty Images The first turtle made its appearance when PGA Tour's Ryan Gerard managed to salvage his par at the 14th hole. Meanwhile, the second turtle proved to be far more stubborn, delaying the first round after wreaking havoc in a bunker on the same hole. There was a literaly delay in play as tournament organizers were forced to address the wrecked bunker left behind by one of the turtles. Despite the disruptions, the first shelled intruder ended up playing an indirect role in saving the day for one of the tournament's top contenders. Turtle Saves Ryan Gerard's Round at Quail Hollow Playing in a major championship is the pinnacle for many golfers, and for Ryan Gerard, it was no different. The PGA Tour pro found himself in the top two on the PGA Championship leaderboard, living out a dream on home turf. "It's kind of always been a dream to play a major championship in my home state." "I have a lot of fond memories of Quail Hollow and went out there and played really solid for almost the entire day, and I'm really happy with how everything went," Gerard reflected after stunning first round of 5-under-par. But beyond his stellar performance, an unexpected guest, 'a snapping turtle' played a role he will never forget. Turtle to the rescue 💀 — Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) May 15, 2025 With six birdies and an eagle, Gerard was putting on a show. But as he approached the 14th hole, his momentum appeared as though it would come to an end. His chip shot rolled well past the hole and off the green. It had enough speed that the ball may have continued into the water, if not for the turtle, who was there to save the day. As TV cameras zoomed in to locate his ball, a small head poked out from the grass. However, former PGA Champion Rich Beem, who was sharing broadcasting duties then, quickly corrected the assumption. "That's a snapping turtle." "That will rip your finger off," he added. The turtle briefly examined the course before moving back to the lake. Interestingly, it also earned a warm round of applause from spectators. Shortly after, Gerard pulled off an eagle on the 566-yard 15th hole, solidifying his position at the top of the leaderboard—something big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, and Phil Mickelson failed to do. More Golf: Keegan Bradley's Ryder Cup Plan to Coerce Team USA Members Revealed
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
PGA Championship golf course invaded by a snake as latest Quail Hollow hurdle slithers in
Golf's elite have been tested to the limit at the second Major of the year with a tough course and mudballs. Wary PGA Championship stars faced a sneaky and slippery new challenge at Quail Hollow with snakes on the planes. Golf' s elite have been tested to the limit at the second Major of the year with a tough course and mudballs. During the first-round, tournament leader at that stage Ryan Gerard had to be cautious as he approached his ball beside the 14th green as a snapping turtle sat lurking. In the midst of the second round, players had to display caution down the fairway as a snake made it's way towards them. A tournament official was quickly onto the scene and he began trying to nudge the creature out of the way with foot and encourage it off the course. As he did so, Sky TV commentator Ewen Murray was taken aback by the actions as he recounted some advice from a legendary golf coach and broadcast sidekick Butch Harmon when he said: 'That fella obviously knows exactly what this [snake] is because no-one in their right mind would get that close. "I remember what Butch Harmon said many years ago. Never trust anything without shoulders.' Dame Laura Davies added: "He's going to eat that ball. He thinks it's an egg!" At the Gerard moment, Sky TV commentator Henni Zuel noted a small head popping up out of grass and enquired if that, too, was a snake. However, former PGA champion Rich Beem, who was sharing broadcasting duties at that point, quickly set the record straight as he stated: 'That's a snapping turtle. That will rip your finger off!' Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
