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Associated Press
15 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Justin Rose is 15 years removed from his first PGA Tour win and still going strong
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Rose has reason to feel his age at the Memorial when he sees his framed photo on the wall of his first PGA Tour victory. That was 15 years ago. 'It's quite amazing when I think about it like that,' he said. 'Fifteen years. The image I have is my little son Leo was kind of messing around in a bunker behind 18.' Rose turns 45 next month, and the number that should impress him is being No. 19 in the world ranking. He has had a few wobbles over the years but is fully entrenched in the top 50, eligible for all the majors for the 15th consecutive year. 'I think I'm getting to a stage in my career where that is the goal now, sort of having pride of performance and trying to buck the trend of what is a natural aging process,' he said. 'There are things that get more difficult, but yeah, you don't want to kind of believe it. I still think my good (golf) is good, which is what I've seen this year. 'It's been inconsistent this year, but my good is good, and that's the most important thing to see.' There are examples of players still going strong in their 40s, even as the PGA Tour trends younger. One would be longtime friend Adam Scott, who also turns 45 next month and is approaching 100 straight majors. Another longtime friend born in 1980 was Sergio Garcia. 'I think we're the three players that have kind of kept the form, in terms of just being out on tour and competing and popping our names up on the leaderboard once in a while,' Rose said. Rose also said he was inspired by Steve Stricker, who rediscovered his game after a deep slump and reached No. 2 in the world in his 40s. 'I think he won nine times in his 40s,' Rose said. 'I think he did it living in the Midwest, locking things up for winter, having a great family, didn't sacrifice the world in order to do it. He's a really good role model from that point of view.' Rose has the week off before going to the U.S. Open. He hasn't missed this major since 2010, right after he won the Memorial. It was his victory that led the USGA to create another exemption category to use the world ranking the week before the U.S. Open. Masters tickets The road to the Masters began Sunday for those wanting a ticket, and it will cost a little more. But not much, and it's still by far the best bargain for major sporting events. The Masters opened its lottery to apply for tickets, and Sports Business Journal reports a slight increase for practice-round tickets. It cost $100 in 2025. Next year the price is $125 for Monday and Tuesday, and $150 for Wednesday (which includes the Par 3 Contest). Tickets for tournament days (a maximum of two per day) are now $160, compared with $140 in 2025. Of course, the hard part is being able to purchase them. The lottery application ends on June 20, and winners are notified in July. The Nicklaus filter Jack Nicklaus has reached the age (85) and time around the PGA Tour (65 years) to speak freely. Very freely. He made that much clear during the broadcast Friday when television did a walk-and-talk with Ben Griffin as he played the 17th hole. 'I can't stand that, the interview on the golf course,' Nicklaus said when it was over. And he was just getting warmed up. 'Let me tell you how I think, how I feel,' he said. 'I mean, seriously, here's a guy who's leading the golf tournament, he's just hit the edge of the rough, he's got a very difficult shot on a very difficult hole, and you're talking to him about stuff that totally takes his mind off of what he was doing. 'How would you think (Ben) Hogan would respond to that question?' Nicklaus said. 'You would not have any teeth left if you did.' Nicklaus generally likes the advancements in the PGA Tour, understanding that times change. But he cares deeply about the integrity of competition. By the end of the week, he also said only what most people think. Scottie Scheffler was leading and eventually pulled away by playing the last eight holes with two birdies and six pars. Nicklaus said Scheffler did what he had to do with the competition chasing him. 'Ben Griffin's a nice player, Sepp Straka is a nice player, Nick Taylor is a nice player. Those were all the guys that were there basically coming down the stretch,' Nicklaus said. 'But he knows that those guys are not in his league. Now, if he would have had ... Xander (Schauffele) or somebody like that would have been there, he might have said: 'Well, that might be a little tougher. I might have to do something different.' He didn't have to.' Shades with a purpose The shades for which Ben Griffin is becoming known is not about style. Griffin, who won the Colonial and was runner-up to Scottie Scheffler at the Memorial, said he began seeing floaters a year ago and was told by his eye doctor that his retina was trying to detach itself. 'I had retinal holes, so I had to go get basically laser surgery to fill in those holes,' he said. 'I had eight retinal holes in both eyes, so I was at risk of losing vision maybe within five or six months had I not gotten the treatment.' He still sees floaters. The surgery was to maintain his level. The sunglasses help. 'When I wear sunglasses it's a little bit darker out, so I don't necessarily see the floaters as well,' Griffin said. 'So if it's really bright out and I'm not wearing the sunglasses, I look into the clouds or whatever and I see black stuff everywhere.' There's one other advantage. He says the glasses help reading greens. 'I love the ability to see the contrast a little bit better, then when it's really bright, it's kind of hard to see grain changes from time to time,' he said. 'So seeing contours is definitely a little bit easier I think with the sunglasses.' Divots The PGA Tour picked up another extension when Deere & Company agreed to a new deal that keeps title sponsorship of the John Deere Classic through 2030. ... Muirfield, which hasn't hosted the British Open since 2013, will hold the Women's British Amateur for the first time next year. The R&A also announced the British Amateur would be at Royal Liverpool. ... David Graham, the Australian great who won the 1979 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills and the 1981 U.S. Open at Merion, was selected as the Memorial honoree for 2026. ... Mexican brothers Carlos and Alvaro Ortiz both qualified and will play in the same U.S. Open for the second time. They also were at Torrey Pines in 2021. Stat of the week Max Moldovan is the only player to make it through U.S. Open qualifying in each of the last four years. Final word 'This old man, as long as he's around, is always here as a sounding board if you need it.' — Jack Nicklaus to the five Nicklaus Award winners from each level of college golf. ___ AP golf:
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
$400 million Coinbase scam: What role did THIS Indian call centre play in the company's biggest-ever fraud?
American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase disclosed a major data breach on May 15 that cost the company up to $400 million, affected more than 69,000 customers. Known to be its biggest security failure to date, this incident occurred after hackers bribed customer service workers in India to leak sensitive data, according to a report by Fortune. The report revealed that a loose network of young English-speaking hackers was partially responsible for the scam. Additionally, business process outsourcing units (BPOs) also played a role as a weak link in its security operations. The employees of a US-based customer support company, TaskUs, handling support for Coinbase since 2017, were targeted by hackers. With a significant presence in India, TaskUs laid off 226 Indian staff in Indore, weeks after the security breach was reported. The company paid salaries in the range of $500-$700 per month. Because of low salaries, some employees in India were convinced to transfer confidential customer records for bribes. Coinbase stated it had severed relationships with those individuals and other foreign agents implicated. 'Obviously that's the weakest point in the chain, because there is an economic reason for them to accept the bribe,' Sergio Garcia, founder of the crypto investigations company Tracelon, told Fortune. Hackers used to impersonate Coinbase staff, convincing customers to give up their crypto assets, as stolen information was not enough to get the crypto vaults of the company. This led to huge financial losses. The crypto company has not revealed the exact number of users who have lost money. However, it plans to reimburse the affected customers. A class action lawsuit has been lodged on behalf of Coinbase customers in New York against TaskUs, alleging negligence. The company maintains that all the accusations lack merit, and they are improving security protocols. TaskUs claimed that two agents were involved in a wider plot targeting several service providers associated with Coinbase. 'The Comm' or 'Community," a loosely connected group of young English-speaking cybercriminals who use Telegram and Discord to communicate, are expected to be responsible for the security breach. The group is 'often motivated by attention seeking or the thrill of mischief,' the report states. They also compete with one another to see who can steal more. 'They come from video games, and then they bring their high scores into the real world,' Josh Cooper-Duckett, director of investigations at Cryptoforensic Investigators, told Fortune. 'And their high score in this world is how much money they steal," he added.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian call centre agents accused of leaking customer data in $400 million Coinbase hack
In May, cryptocurrency giant Coinbase revealed a major data breach that affected more than 69,000 customers – its biggest security failure to date. The breach, which could cost the company up to $400 million, happened after hackers bribed customer service workers in India to leak sensitive data, according to a report in Fortune. The hackers targeted employees of TaskUs, a US-based company that provides customer service support to major tech firms. TaskUs has a large presence in India, and its agents have handled support for Coinbase since 2017. In January, TaskUs laid off over 200 Indian staff working for Coinbase – just weeks after the data theft was discovered. TaskUs salaries in India are not high – often between $500 and $700 a month. Due to low salaries, some workers in India were persuaded to hand over confidential customer records in exchange for bribes. Coinbase confirmed it had cut ties with the individuals and other overseas agents involved. 'Obviously that's the weakest point in the chain, because there is an economic reason for them to accept the bribe,' Sergio Garcia, founder of the crypto investigations company Tracelon, told Fortune. The stolen information wasn't enough to access Coinbase's crypto vaults directly. Instead, criminals used it to impersonate Coinbase staff and trick customers into giving up their crypto assets. These social engineering scams led to real financial losses, though Coinbase hasn't revealed how many customers lost funds. The company says it is reimbursing affected users. A class action lawsuit has been filed in New York, accusing TaskUs of negligence. The company insists the claims are baseless and says it's strengthening its security measures. TaskUs believes two agents were part of a broader scheme involving attacks on multiple service providers linked to Coinbase. The hackers are believed to be part of a loosely connected group known as 'the Comm' or 'Community' -- young, English-speaking cybercriminals who coordinate through Telegram and Discord. Unlike traditional hacking groups from Russia or North Korea, the Comm includes thrill-seeking teenagers and young adults who often compete for attention and success online. According to a hacker who spoke with Fortune under the alias 'puffy party,' different members of the group handled different parts of the operation: bribing agents, collecting data, and carrying out scams.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Sergio Garcia Takes Major Step to Hopeful Ryder Cup Return
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. Sergio García has declared his goal of returning to the Ryder Cup in September. The Spaniard knows he must meet two crucial requirements: first, he must play the minimum number of events required by DP World Tour rules; second, he must prove he is fit to play at Bethpage Black. With the first objective in mind, García has announced one of the European Tour events where he will compete before the Ryder Cup: the BMW International Open in July. He also used the moment to confirm his return to the Spanish Open in October. "Yes, definitely playing BMW International Open and will also play Spanish Open," García revealed via text message to Golf Magic. DP World Tour members must play at least four tournaments to keep their cards. García has already played two of them, the Masters and the PGA Championship, both of which are part of the European Tour calendar. He must complete the remaining tournaments during the season, not before the Ryder Cup. The 2017 Masters winner could meet that requirement with the events he's already committed to. Now, he needs to demonstrate his level by posting good results. García knows it's almost impossible for him to qualify as a member of Luke Donald's team in the top six rankings. His hopes rest on his ability to excel and earn one of the captain's six picks. Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC looks on day one of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. Sergio Garcia of Fireballs GC looks on day one of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on April 25, 2025 in Mexico City, European Ryder Cup team is composed through a points system that ranks all eligible players. There are six automatic qualifiers. From there, Donald freely picks the other six members of the group. Sergio Garcia is a European Ryder Cup legend and one of the event's most successful players. He has won six of his ten appearances and holds the record for the most points in the event with 28.5. The 2025 BMW International Open will mark García's 14th appearance and first since 2022. In his previous 13 starts in Germany, the Masters winner achieved five top-10 finishes, including two second-place finishes in 2011 and 2017. García has also participated in 13 Spanish Open editions, most recently in 2019. He won the tournament in 2002 and finished in two other top 10s. More Golf: US Women's Open: Charley Hull Shows Up Lexi Thompson's Slow Play
Arab News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Bryson DeChambeau's wild ride: LIV Golf star gets taste of speed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS: Two-time US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau once hit a golf ball 221 mph with his driver. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Exactly as fast as some of the drivers will be going in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. 'It would be really cool,' DeChambeau mused Saturday, sitting on a perch that overlooks the front stretch at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 'to hit a ball down the straightaway, see if you could land it in a car going by you.' Sounds like an interesting challenge. Then again, DeChambeau is all about the challenges these days. Sure, the majority of golf fans know of his highly publicized exodus to the LIV tour and his tremendous success in the majors, including the US Open, where he will be the defending champion at Oakmont in a few weeks. But millions of mainstream sports fans, especially in younger demographics, know him just as well — perhaps even better — from his YouTube channel, which boasts nearly 2 million followers. There, DeChambeau takes on a myriad of challenges: trying to break 50 with partners ranging from fellow LIV star Sergio Garcia to President Donald Trump, attempting to set scoring records at random public courses that he's never even seen, even playing matches against some top junior players. The overwhelming success of the channel, coupled with an infectious personality that has been on full display everywhere from the Masters to the PGA Championship last week, has allowed DeChambeau to transcend the sport of golf. 'I saw what Dude Perfect was doing, and then Mr. Beast, and they grew the channels like crazy, and encapsulated a massive audience, and I was like, 'Man, I'm a sports player. I'm a professional. Like, why can't I do that?'' DeChambeau said. 'So I took it upon myself — I found the right team, got started, and five years later, here we are.' Right in the middle of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, often referred to as the 'Racing Capital of the World.' DeChambeau was there in part to film a behind-the-scenes documentary for LIV, which has a tournament in August just north of Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills. But he also was taking in the scene on the eve of the biggest single-day sporting event in the world, one that is expected to draw a sellout crowd of 350,000 fans on Sunday. DeChambeau spent time with Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin. He launched tee shots with Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood off the Turn 2 terrace onto Brickyard Crossing, the golf course with four holes inside the track. And he climbed into a fire suit for a two-seater ride around the 2.5-mile oval at speeds approaching 180 mph. 'Going around the track was actually insane,' DeChambeau said. 'I went off and I mean, it was the craziest. Now I understand racing. Yeah, I get it, like that feeling — a rush. It's unlike anything you can experience elsewhere. It's a rollercoaster, but way faster and lower to the ground, and I hated rollercoasters growing up. The G-forces are just incredible.' Others taking part in his session Saturday included WWE star Titus O'Neil, members of the rock band Creed, Grammy nominee Omar Apollo, Mary and Romain Bonnet from 'Selling Sunset' and 'Shadowhunters' actress Katherine McNamara. These are the kinds of things DeChambeau might not have done early in his career. But his YouTube channel, and his success in all avenues of social media, has made him more comfortable in situations that might have pushed his boundaries. 'I've kind of gotten out of my box more,' he said. 'This is another one where I was like, 'You just got to go.' I wasn't afraid at all. It was just, 'What am I going to feel like?' The unknown. And I'm like, 'I'm not in control of this at all.' 'And then you get to that first corner and you're like, 'My goodness, am I in for a treat.' And feeling that the whole way around, and looking up through the helmet. I can't imagine what it's like on race day with 32 others out there.' DeChambeau's schedule will keep him from sticking around to see it in person. But he plans to be watching on TV on Sunday. 'Kirkwood, I mean, he's awesome. I really like him,' DeChambeau said. 'And he's a decent golfer, too, as well.'
