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Associated Press
15 hours ago
- General
- Associated Press
Scottie Scheffler has flawless card and surges into lead at the Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler was at his best on a tough day at Muirfield Village, opening with 13 straight pars and then pouring it on at the end for a 4-under 68 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday over Ben Griffin at the Memorial. Scheffler birdied four of his last five holes, finishing with a birdie from just inside 15 feet. He took the lead when Griffin missed a 3-foot par putt on the final hole. At stake for Scheffler is a chance to win for the third time in his last four tournaments and join Tiger Woods as the only back-to-back winners at the Memorial. 'I don't know what the scoring average was today, but I was definitely proud of the way I finished and it was really challenging,' Scheffler said. 'Through 13 holes, I felt like I was playing really good and I was only even par. Just a hard course.' The scoring average for the 57 players who made the cut was 73.9, and three players failed to break 80. Scheffler, the only player to break par all three rounds, was at 8-under 208. Griffin, who won last week at Colonial, made five birdies and five bogeys over his last 13 holes. Scheffler was six shots behind Griffin at one point in the cool, blustery weather. And then it all changed so quickly. Griffin, who became the only player this week to reach 10-under par when he ran off three straight birdies, gave it all back with four straight bogeys. He was in the fairway or on the tee when he made three of those bogeys. Scheffler was lurking, as always. The world's No. 1 player has an uncanny knack of hanging around and winding up with the low score by the end of the day. This was no exception. 'I did see that Ben got to 10 under, but it's not going to change my play in the middle of a Saturday,' Scheffler said. 'This golf course is really challenging and no lead's safe around this place. I knew if I kept going and played a decent round, I would be in somewhat of a position to chase him down tomorrow.' He holed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 14th — his first of the day — followed getting on the collar of the green at the par-5 15th for a simple birdie. He hit 7-iron into the wind to 8 feet for birdie and closed with the last one that gave him the lead. He's no longer chasing, and he's a tough customer to track down. Scheffler has won the last eight times when he held the 54-hole lead. Jordan Spieth also was in the chase, tied with Scheffler in second place at one point, until he failed to save par from a bunker on the 17th and drove into the creek on the 18th for a closing bogey and a 72. He was five shots behind, feeling better about his game. There was just one problem. Spieth talked about the fun of being in the mix, of making six birdies on a tough course, of needing to keep moving in that direction. And then he paused. 'The bummer for me is Scottie's at 7 or 8 (under) and he just ... you can't count on him shooting even tomorrow,' Spieth said. 'So it would take something special. But all in all, just trying to shoot a few under each day out here.' Nick Taylor of Canada wound up three shots behind after a 74, and for that he was thankful at the end. Taylor went into the water and made double bogey on the diabolical par-3 12th, followed that with a bogey and was sliding out of contention. And then he holed out from fairway for eagle at the 14th, birdied the next hole and played that four-stretch in even par. The best round belonged to Sepp Straka, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour this year. He posted a 66 as the leaders were just getting started and was in the group at 3-under 213 that included Spieth and Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley (68). Patrick Cantlay and Rickie Fowler each shot 69 and joined Shane Lowry (73) at 214. It's a long way off, and it can feel even longer with Scheffler the one they are chasing. 'It's a tough golf course. I'll be trying to chase him down,' Taylor said. 'He's obviously playing phenomenal, so I'll have to play some of my best golf to be in the hunt there with the last few holes to go. But it is playing so difficult that being a few under early will get me back in there.' ___ AP golf:
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump Ready for 'Next Step' in their Relationship
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. These days, the golf world's attention jumps from the US Women's Open to the Memorial Tournament. Everyone is also keeping an eye on the final qualifiers for the US Open, which will be played next Monday. After that, everything will be set for the third major of the men's season in two weeks. However, the attention of golf fans goes far beyond scores, strokes, and champions. According to reports, new developments in the life of the couple of the hour are also in the news this weekend. Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are reportedly dating. Sources say the relationship began in late 2024. Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are reportedly dating. Sources say the relationship began in late 2024. mpi34/MediaPunch/IPxleft) / Copyright Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire 2025 (right According to Mail Online, Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are ready to take the next step in their relationship. The British media outlet reported statements from people close to the couple who claim that things are moving full steam ahead: "She's very comfortable in his home now. She has all the security codes and can come and go as she pleases. She has total access to his life," the unnamed source told Mail Online. "She's got some clothes there, her toiletries, some cosmetics. She'll throw in a load of laundry while she's there, or help herself to something in the fridge. You'd think she owns the place!" the source added. The source offered a personal assessment pointing to a very favorable future for the relationship between Tiger and Vanessa: "She's really good for him to have around. And they're always together now. If things keep going the way they're going, they'll be living together by the end of the year. Tiger moves fast in that department." The relationship between Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump was first reported in mid-March. At that time, reports emerged that the two had been dating since Thanksgiving 2024. Woods later confirmed the relationship through a post on social media that quickly went viral. According to reports, the children of both Woods and Trump, including junior golfers Charlie Woods and Kai Trump, are OK with the relationship. Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts. — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) March 23, 2025 Another person who views the relationship favorably is Donald Trump, Vanessa's former father-in-law and the current president of the United States. "I have a very special relationship with Tiger," Trump said on the matter, according to The Mirror. "He's a fantastic guy. I said Tiger, 'that's good. I'm very happy for both.'" Tiger Woods is out of competitive golf due to a ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered in early March. He will not be able to compete again until at least the 2026 season. More Golf: The Memorial: Max Homa implodes as US Open berth slipping away
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, follows in the footsteps of his father and wins his first American Junior Golf Association tournament
USA: Charlie Woods, a high school junior and the son of the iconic golfing star, Tiger Woods, claimed his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title. The young athlete competed against 71 top junior golfers from around the world, including the AJGA's top-ranked player, and had an impressive performance at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort in Florida. He defeated golfers Willie Gordon, Luke Colton, and Phillip Dunham with a 15-under par three-shot win. More so, he won against Miles Russell, AJGA No. 1, who then placed seventh at 9-under. American Jr Golf Association shared in a social media post: 'Just the beginning for Charlie Woods!' Netizens expressed their support in the comments section and said: 'I hope this young man has a fantastic career going forward in golf or whatever he chooses', 'Congrats 🎉 Charlie. Just remember, you be you. Don't worry about those big shoes to fill. In time you will. Just be Charlie!!!!!', and 'I am very happy for you. Hard work pays off.' Highlights of the tournament Young Woods began the final round with a birdie and a bogey but then caught fire with six birdies over the next nine holes, where he pulled three shots ahead of the field. He then had a bogey on the 13th hole but made up for it by driving the green on the 14th hole and sinking a birdie putt. Woods had good results with pars on the 15th, 16th, and 17th holes, and he continued his three-shot lead going into the final hole, a long 586-yard par-5. Charlie made one last par there to finish the tournament with a strong 6-under 66, which secured his title. Now, h e is ranked No. 606 in the AJGA standings. Before this victory, his best result in an AJGA event was tying for 25th place back in March. Tiger's hopes for Charlie Tiger has been declaring his high hopes for Charlie's future in golf. The professional golfer had noticed that his son's frustrations often take over, which leads to worse scores. Drawing from his own experience, he gave his son some advice back in 2021: See also Thomas Detry claims his first PGA Tour victory at the Phoenix Open 'Son, I don't care how mad you get… Your head could blow off for all I care, just as long as you're 100 percent committed to the next shot. That's all that matters. That next shot should be the most important shot in your life. It should be more important than breathing. Once you understand that concept, then I think you'll get better.' It is expected that many top golf programs will be eager to recruit Charlie Woods because of his talents and potential, even though he is still undecided about his college career as of now.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tiger Woods told son Charlie not to copy him as he offered Rory McIlroy advice
Tiger Woods is regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, but he's made sure his son Charlie doesn't follow in his footsteps when it comes to his swing Golfing prodigy Charlie Woods appears to have listened to his dad Tiger Woods ' advice to 'copy Rory McIlroy 's swing' instead of his own. The 16-year-old is already making waves in the sport, much like his 15-time major champion father did. Charlie recently suffered the heartbreak of failing to qualify for the US Open for the second year running. He was among a record 10,202 entries for the tournament but was left seven shots short of those who advanced to the 36-hole final stage at Wellington Golf Club, Florida. But the teenager bounced back spectacularly by clinching his first AJGA tournament win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational. He impressed with a final score of 15-under par, leaving four of the top-five ranked AJGA players in his wake. Woods' final round featured eight birdies and two bogeys, and he closed with four straight pars, winning the event by three strokes ahead of a three-way tie between fifth-ranked player Luke Colton, Willie Gordon and Phillip Dunham. And it seems he has heeded his dad's advice of drawing inspiration from recently-crowned Masters champion McIlroy, a move that is already paying off. Woods first made the comment that Charlie shouldn't study his own swing during the 2022 Hero World Challenge. Woods paid the ultimate tribute to McIlroy by saying: 'I told [Charlie], 'Don't copy my swing. Copy Rory's.' Have you ever seen Rory off balance in a shot? "Not ever. That's one of the things my dad instilled in me, is that you should be able to balance and hold your finish until the ball rolls and stops. You can swing as hard as you want, but you need to have balance.' Tiger's own swing has evolved over time due to changing coaches and suffering injuries. That may provide an explanation as to why he would view the Northern Irishman's swing as better than his own. Australian golf pro Mark Allen echoed the same sentiment during a conversation with Nick O'Hern on the Talk Birdie to Me Podcast: 'It's funny, that advice that you give people, that's exactly the advice that Tiger Woods gives his boy. "So I've heard Tiger Woods say this a couple of times. 'Don't watch me, watch Rory.' Because Rory hits it as hard as he can, as long as he middles it and as long as he finishes balanced, that's the skill that I want you to develop. 'Every time I watch Tiger's son Charlie swing the club, every time they put him on the telly or I see it on a post, he's got a Rory McIlroy follow-through where it's incredibly balanced.'
Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Tiger Wood's son Charlie finishes strong to win AJGA tournament
The son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, Charlie Woods carded a 6-under-par 66 in the final round to win the American Junior Golf Association's Team TaylorMade Invitational on Wednesday in Bowling Green, Florida. Woods, 16, collected eight birdies against two bogeys on Wednesday to finish with a three-round score of 15-under 201 at the Streamsong Resort Black Course. The AJGA is the nation's premier junior circuit. He bested the 71-player field by capturing a three-stroke victory over Luke Colton, Phillip Dunham and Willie Gordon. Woods is projected to vault up the AJGA rankings in significant fashion, going from No. 606 entering the week to No. 14, according to reports. He was competing in his fifth AJGA event - his previous best finish was a tie for 25th at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in March.
