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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
This PGA Tour pro's son is in the field at this week's historic Western Amateur
Cameron Kuchar is part of an international field at the historic Western Amateur Championship this week at Skokie Country Club in Illinois. Kuchar, a rising senior at Jupiter High School and son of PGA Tour veteran Matt Kuchar, will join more than 150 golfers vying for one of the top prizes in amateur golf from July 29-Aug. 2. The first round of stroke play is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29. The field will cut to low 44 and ties after Wednesday's second round. Golfers will then play 36 holes on Thursday to try to make the match play cut. Round of 16 and quarterfinal match play will be held on Friday. Semifinal and championship match play rounds are scheduled for Saturday. The Western Amateur, first hosted in 1899, holds the distinction of the third-oldest amateur golf event in the world. Past winners include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ben Crenshaw and Curtis Strange. This year's field features competition from more than 18 countries. U.S. Junior Amateur: Cameron Kuchar closes run with narrow match play loss Kuchar most recently played in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship — the United States Golf Association's national championship for boys junior golf — last week at Trinity Forest and Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas. He made the match play cut and lost in the Round of 64 to California's Kailer Stone.
Newsweek
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Shane Lowry Endures Two-Stroke Penalty at Open, But Not For Reason You Think
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Shane Lowry received a two-stroke penalty during the second round of the Open Championship. Officials noted that his ball moved during his second shot on the 12th hole, and the consequences could be decisive for his fate in the event. However, Lowry didn't accept the penalty just because of the ball's movement, as the rules officials ruled. His reasons were more related to his character and the meaning of being in this type of situation as a golfer. "I had to take the penalty because -- I'm still not sure, to be honest, whether it was or not, but I had to take the penalty because I can't have my name talked about or tossed around like that, and I just get on with it," Lowry said via a transcript of his post-round press conference. Video of the moment is available in numerous social media posts, and it's easy to see how complex the situation was. Needless to say, Lowry wasn't at all happy with the officers' decision. "I think they had it in their heads the ball moved, I caused it to move, it's a two-shot penalty. They only had one camera angle which was zoomed in at the ball. They had none of me actually full length, which we were looking for and needed," Lowry was quoted as saying. The movement of the ball at rest is regulated by Rule 9 of the Rules of Golf established by the R&A and the United States Golf Association. Basically, if a player moves their ball, they receive a two-stroke penalty, regardless of whether it was unintentional or if the movement did not result in a more favorable lie. Golf Insider Points Out "Structural Problem" Behind Shane Lowry's Case The matter prompted, among others, a reaction from well-known golf statistician Lou Stagner, who assessed the significance of Lowry's alleged ball movement. Stagner also offered his opinion on the underlying reasons for such situations. Shane Lowry of Ireland on the 15th hole during day two of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 18, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Shane Lowry of Ireland on the 15th hole during day two of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club on July 18, 2025 in Portrush, Northern Ireland."This is where golf's rules become divorced from common sense. What happened to Lowry should not be a penalty. There needs to be space in the rulebook for judgment. If the movement of the ball gave no benefit, there should be no consequence," he said via X. "The deeper problem is structural. The USGA and R&A are self-appointed governing bodies. They have no competition. They can operate however they choose. That is the nature of a monopoly." The truth is, Lowry went from being tied for 17th at 2-under to making the cut by one stroke at even par. The Irishman wasn't exactly in contention for the title, as Scottie Scheffler leads at 10-under, but his situation was decidedly more favorable. "Look, it's a disappointing thing to happen to me, but that's golf," Lowry told reporters, according to the transcript, trying to see the bright side. "Onwards and upwards and give it a run this weekend." More Golf: Open Championship: Rory McIlroy Struggles Amid Local Hero 'Added Pressure'
Straits Times
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Chen Xingtong makes US Girls' Junior C'ship final, first S'porean golfer to achieve the feat
Chen Xingtong books her spot in the US Girls' Junior Championship final after upsetting American top seed Grace Carter in the semi-finals. SINGAPORE – Chen Xingtong made history on July 18 by becoming the first Singaporean golfer to reach the final of the US Girls' Junior Championship. The 16-year-old will face Canada's Aphrodite Deng in the 36-hole championship match on July 19, after upsetting American top seed Grace Carter 1 up in the semi-finals. At the Atlanta Athletic Club's Riverside Course in Johns Creek, Georgia, Xingtong had to dig deep against Grace in the semi-finals, as she lost 1-up and 2-up leads. But she reclaimed the lead after parring the par-three 17th, which Grace bogeyed, maintaining the advantage as both golfers birdied No. 18. Meanwhile, Aphrodite, 15, continued her fine form to earn her spot in the final after beating the United States' Rayee Fang 2 and 1 in their semi-final match-up. She is chasing her third major junior victory in 2025, after wins at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and the Mizuho Americas Open. Xingtong told the United States Golf Association website: 'It's unbelievable for me. I didn't even dare to imagine it when I came here to play US Girls'. 'I'm just so grateful for this opportunity, to be able to come to the US, it's so far away from Singapore. It's my first time here, so I'm really grateful for this opportunity to play my best.' The teenager booked her berth at the US Girls' Junior Championship after winning a qualifying event in June, joining compatriot Guo Junxi, who had already earned her place through a top-two finish at an earlier competition. In Georgia, Xingtong entered the matchplay round as the fifth seed after finishing two rounds of strokeplay at five-under 137 alongside three others and a stroke behind leader Grace. Junxi also advanced to the matchplay round, placing joint-45th in the strokeplay round with a four-over 146. A 6 and 5 defeat by Canada's Clairey Lin saw Junxi exit the tournament in the round of 64. In the meantime, Xingtong marched to a historic spot in the final with victories over America's Macie Rasmussen (2 up), Australia's Amelia Harris (6 and 4), and the US' Mia Clausen (3 and 2) and Katelyn Kong (4 and 3), before eliminating Grace in the semi-finals. An appearance in the final guarantees both Xingtong and Aphrodite a spot in the Aug 4-10 US Women's Amateur Championship, with the winner also exempt for the 2026 US Women's Open. The first 18 holes of the final will start at 8.15am (8.15pm, Singapore time) on July 19, while the next 18 holes will be contested from 3pm (July 20, 3am, Singapore time) after a lunch break. The US Girls' Junior Championship has been a stepping stone for many of the world's top players, including two-time LPGA champion Rose Zhang, Australian triple Major winner Minjee Lee, as well as former world No. 1 and two-time Major champion Ariya Jutanugarn and South Korea's Olympic gold medallist Park In-bee, who has won seven Majors. This is Xingtong's first appearance at the tournament. The world No. 291 amateur has made strides in her fledgling career, clinching her first international title at the 2023 Selangor Amateur Open. At the 2024 Singapore Open Amateur Championships, she became the youngest player to win the women's title at 15.
USA Today
18-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charlie Woods, Cameron Kuchar set to take part in the U.S. Junior Amateur
Charlie Woods and Cameron Kuchar are set to represent Palm Beach County at the United States Golf Association's national championship tournament for boys junior golfers. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, and Kuchar, a rising senior at Jupiter High School and the son of PGA Tour veteran Matt Kuchar, are part of the 264-player field in Dallas, Texas. The U.S. Junior Amateur will begin July 21 with stroke play at Trinity Forest Golf Club and Brook Hollow Golf Club. The field will cut to the top 64 after two rounds of stroke play. Trinity Forest will then host championship match play rounds with the final match scheduled for July 26. Past winners of the U.S. Junior Amateur include current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (2013), Jordan Spieth (2009, 2011) and Tiger Woods (1991, 1992, 1993). Charlie Woods is competing in the U.S. Junior Amateur for the second consecutive year while Kuchar is set to make his debut. Here's a look at tee times, player pairings for Woods and Kuchar: U.S. Junior Girls' Championship: 2 Palm Beach County golfers reach match play quarterfinals More: 21 golf major champions call Palm Beach County area home Charlie Woods at U.S. Junior Amateur Woods will start the first round on No. 10 at Brook Haven at 2:03 p.m. Monday. He will tee off the second round on No. 1 at Trinity Forest at 8:43 a.m. Tuesday. Woods is paired with fellow Americans William Long and Michael Riebe for both rounds of stroke play. Cameron Kuchar at U.S. Junior Amateur Kuchar will start the first round on No. 1 at Trinity Forest at 2:09 p.m. Monday. He will tee off the second round on No. 10 at Brook Haven at 8:59 a.m. Tuesday. Kuchar is paired with Australian Arrow Aarav Shah and fellow American Jake Lewis. Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wyndham Clark Banned From Oakmont Country Club After Damaging Property
Usually, Wyndham Clark makes headlines for his ability on the golf course, where he won the U.S. Open in 2023. Clark has compiled a total of three PGA Tour wins and another on the European Tour, but today, the 31-year-old isn't generating headlines for his performance on the green. Instead, the professional golfer is trending because of ESPN's Mark Schlabach report that the Oakmont Country Club has now banned Clark from their course. The shutout comes after Clark left his locker damaged after he missed the cut at last month's U.S. Open. The decision to ban Clark from the premises may not have come easily, as the club reportedly held 'multiple discussions' with the United States Golf Association and the group's board members. 'Several of you have inquired about the situation involving Wyndham Clark and the steps being taken in response to his recent behavior. Following multiple discussions with the USGA and the OCC Board, a decision has been made that Mr. Clark will no longer be permitted on OCC property. This decision will remain in effect unless formally reconsidered and approved by the Board.' Oakmont president John Lynch on Wyndham Clark However, Clark isn't entirely out of luck. The ban could still be lifted. But only if he agrees to pay for the damages while also making a 'meaningful contribution' to a hand-picked charity of the Oakmont Country Club's choosing, and seeking counseling and/or anger management therapy. Clark's frustration was understandable and even a bit expected after he missed the cut by just one stroke. While he later apologized for his behavior, there are clearly still some unpaid dues. Related: Related Headlines NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers Trading Evan Rodrigues Now Nearly Guaranteed? NASCAR News: Jimmie Johnson's Team Sues Former Ally, Accuses ex-spire Exec of NASCAR Sabotage Texas Rangers game today: Includes full 2025 TV schedule Ohio State Burned by 5-Star Recruit as Texas Scores Big Win Over Buckeyes Before Week 1 Clash
