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Daily Record
an hour ago
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- Daily Record
Rickie Fowler thrilled with Open Championship ticket as he silences critics' taunts
Popular American buzzing for Royal Portrush after super show at The Memorial Resurgent Rickie Fowler is thrilled to be going The Open having jammed criticism down the throats of snipers. The Californian star's top 10 finish behind winner Scottie Scheffler at The Memorial earned him a place in July's 153rd Championship at Royal Portrush. Fowler finished tied-sixth at the Northern Irish venue six years ago as Shane Lowry strode to success and now gets a chance to return having fought his way through struggles and qualified the hard way. The 36-year-old can't wait to get across the Atlantic and said: 'We're heading the right way. This week still could have been a lot better, but a definite positive is going over to Portrush. That's one I've wanted on the schedule. I had a great time when we were there the last and had a decent showing as well. Links golf's my favourite. "Portrush is a great spot, so excited for that opportunity. I knew top 10 (would be enough). That was obviously what I needed. Like I said, I left a lot out there and could have played a lot better, but still a nice step in the right direction.' Fowler's efforts were payback for the faith shown in him by the backers of The Memorial, Workday. Due to his slump in the rankings, the American star has not qualified for signature events this season in the States and been forced to rely on invites. His popularity means he always seems to get a pick along with Jordan Spieth, but that has drawn criticism over the meritocracy of the system to make such events. However, Fowler answered the sniping at Muirfield Village and said: 'With the position I've been in, not having played well and not being in these elevated events and having to hope and pray for sponsor invites, definitely very thankful to Workday and everyone involved with the tournament giving me the opportunity here. "And then not being in the majors. I've been thinking about that at times. I'm in a lot better spot now versus earlier in the year or going into where I was last year. I've been fighting hard and putting a lot of work in and trying to stay as patient as possible. I'm starting to finally see some good things and that work starts to pay off. So I'm excited for tournaments heading up.' Having secured his place at Portrush, Fowler's next task is to try to earn his spot in the US Open at Oakmont. He is in Monday qualifying as he looks to make it an Open double and said: 'Long day, hopefully we saved all the putts because nothing went in or wanted to go in Sunday. Let's see if we can play some solid golf and go get ourselves a tee time at Oakmont and go from there.'
Newsweek
9 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Nelly Korda's US Women's Open Charge Comes up Just Short
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. Nelly Korda is the biggest star on the LPGA Tour, and on Sunday she had another chance to break out of a very crowded group of women with two career majors. Korda was in contention this week at the U.S. Women's Open, but a Sunday struggle saw her come up just short. In the end, Korda finished in a tie for second place at 5-under par after signing for a 1-under 71 for her final round. Maja Stark lifted the trophy at the end of the tournament, winning her first major championship by two strokes with a score of 7-under par. Korda will rue Saturday's front nine when she looks back at this missed opportunity at Erin Hills. She went out with a 4-over 40 on the front nine during the third round after starting the round at 5-under par, giving herself a massive hole to dig out of. ERIN, WISCONSIN - JUNE 01: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the third green during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally 2025 at Erin Hills Golf Course on... ERIN, WISCONSIN - JUNE 01: Nelly Korda of the United States reacts on the third green during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally 2025 at Erin Hills Golf Course on June 01, 2025 in Erin, Wisconsin. More Photo byThe World No. 1 showed a lot of resilience, bouncing back from that dreadful start with a bogey-free 33 on the back nine to give herself a chance on Sunday. Unfortunately for Korda, she could never kick it into high gear during the final round, making three bogeys and four birdies to finish T-2. Stark, playing a few groups behind her in the final pairing, was rock-solid all day long and never felt the pressure of closing out her first major while holding onto a sizable lead for most of the back nine. Still, this is easily Korda's best finish at the U.S. Open during her career. She came into the week with just two top 10s and three missed cuts in 10 previous starts, so there are plenty of positives to take from the result. The 26-year old will now start to get ready for the Women's PGA Championship, which she won back in 2021. After a strong week at a very difficult Erin Hills course, Korda will be playing with plenty of confidence moving forward. More Golf: The Memorial: Ben Griffin Honored with 6-Word Message from Scottie Scheffler
Newsweek
10 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Scottie Scheffler's Memorial Message for His Wife, Meredith, Unveiled
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. On Sunday, Scottie Scheffler defended his title at The Memorial to join Tiger Woods as the only other player to do so at Muirfield Village. He defeated Ben Griffin by four shots to earn his 16th PGA Tour victory and second of the season. CBS Sports' Amanda Balionis asked him about the emotional win and getting to shake Jack Nicklaus' hand for a second straight year. However, her asking about his wife, Meredith, and her support and impact on his career got him emotional. "You're really trying to make me emotional," Scheffler told Balionis. Then, in a not-so-typical Scheffler moment, he got choked up as he expressed himself. "My wife is my biggest supporter," he said, fighting back tears. "She's my best friend know, this is our life here on the road. We have had some special memories at this tournament. I definitely couldn't do it without her." An emotional Scottie Scheffler speaks with Amanda Balionis following his @MemorialGolf win 😊 — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) June 1, 2025 Balionis subtly compared him and Meredith to Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. She explained how important she was to the Golden Bear's career and made the connection with what seems to be the next power couple, the Schefflers. When Scheffler wins, Meredith embraces him, and their love shines through the camera. Now they have their son Bennett, who continues to steal the spotlight from his dad. DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses for photos with wife Meredith, son Bennett, Barbara Nicklaus, and Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield... DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Scottie Scheffler of the United States poses for photos with wife Meredith, son Bennett, Barbara Nicklaus, and Jack Nicklaus after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. More Photo byIt happened after his PGA Championship win, and again at The Memorial, as Scheffler switched to dad mode even with media obligations. The three-time major champion rarely shows emotions, but Scheffler could not help himself when talking about his little family. The Schefflers continue to steal the hearts of golf fans, and this small quote shows how much it means to the No. 1 ranked golfer to have them there. These players depend on wins for a long career, but their support systems are equally important, and Scheffler seems to have a great one. More Golf: The Memorial: $20 Million Payout to PGA Tour Stars Revealed
Newsweek
13 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Jordan Spieth Inches from Taking Fan's Head Off at Memorial, Makes Insane Par
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 is not easy for anyone, but Jordan Spieth seems to like to make it even harder. To start his Sunday round for The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village, he hit a terrible tee shot on the par 4 1st that went right of the fairway and into the deep rough. On his second shot, disaster almost happened. Fans were lined up to his right, but a little further down, there was a patch of onlookers in a precarious spot. They were slightly within the danger zone and quickly learned that even some of the best players in the world can hit questionable shots. Spieth hit his shot, and it ended up being a line drive right toward that group of fans. It almost hit one of them, but it sailed inches above their heads. Thankfully, it did not hit any of them, but it was still too close for comfort. Standard Spieth par right here. — Skratch (@Skratch) June 1, 2025 The former Texas Longhorn's shenanigans did not stop there. He may have had two wild shots to start the day, but on his third shot, Spieth hit it to 22 feet and had a lengthy par putt on his hands. In typical Spieth fashion, he sank the par putt and avoided starting his round with a square on the card. DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Jordan Spieth of the United States greets fans while walking to the fifth tee during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf... DUBLIN, OHIO - JUNE 01: Jordan Spieth of the United States greets fans while walking to the fifth tee during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. More Photo byThose fans likely learned a hard lesson about where to stand at a golf tournament. PGA Tour players are the best in the world, but they can still hit wild shots occasionally, especially when the rough is deep like it is at Murifield Village. More Golf: The Memorial: Ben Griffin Reveals Frightening Reason For His Sunglasses
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
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