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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Darren wins Western Open in Australia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Darren Pragasam beat Egypt's Shady El Sherbiny in the Western Open men's squash final in Belmont, Australia, today. World No. 124 and second seed Darren won 13-11, 6-11, 11-5, 14-12 in 49 minutes against world No. 147 and fifth seed Shady. Darren, 25, said: "It has been tough in the last few months for me, but I am relieved to end the 2024/25 season by winning a title. "I hope to break into the world top 100, so that I will be able to play higher-level tournaments," said Darren, who is studying sports psychology in Bristol, England. In the women's final, Malaysia's fourth seed Goh Zhi Xuan lost 4-11, 7-11, 11-7, 4-11 in 29 minutes to second seed Wong Po Yui of Hong Kong.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
RBC Canadian Open Field Weakened as PGA Tour Stars Withdraw
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. This week, the PGA Tour travels to TPC Toronto to play the prestigious RBC Canadian Open. It is one of the world's oldest tournaments and the second oldest on the PGA Tour calendar (not counting majors), surpassed only by the BMW Championship (originally played as the Western Open). It's no surprise that this event attracts many top stars each year. While this season is no exception, several players have withdrawn at the last minute, which have had its impact on the field. The most notable case is that of World No. 39 Sahith Theegala, who withdrew from the tournament on Tuesday. According to the PGA Tour Communications Twitter account, his place will be taken by Cameron Champ. Tuesday field updates at the RBC Canadian Open (prior to tee times): Matt Kuchar WD Dylan Wu IN Sahith Theegala WD Cameron Champ IN Taylor Dickson WD Taylor Montgomery IN — PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) June 3, 2025 Another notable withdrawal is World No. 52 Michael Kim, who is having one of his best seasons in recent memory. David Ford will replace Kim and play at TPC Toronto. Other players who withdrew include Brian Campbell, K.H. Lee, Ben Martin, Brandon Matthews, Anders Albertson, Michael Thorbjornsen, Matt Kuchar, and Taylor Dickson. This opened the door for Hayden Springer, Joseph Bramlett, Brandon Matthews, Justin Matthews, Dylan Wu, and Taylor Montgomery. Despite the impact these moves have had on the depth of the field, the Canadian Open remains an elite tournament. World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is leading a field that includes Ludvig Aberg, Shane Lowry, Justin Rose, and defending champion Robert MacIntyre, among other stars. The Canadian Open championship trophy is displayed on the first tee box during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at the Royal Montreal Golf Club on July 24, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadian Open championship trophy is displayed on the first tee box during the first round of the RBC Canadian Open at the Royal Montreal Golf Club on July 24, 2014 in Montreal, Quebec, the tournament will have enough storylines to keep fans on the edge of their seats. For one, TPC Toronto will host McIlroy's first press conference since his driver was controversially deemed as non-conforming ahead of the PGA Championship. This moment has generated great anticipation in the golf world. The event will also mark the professional debut of former World No. 1 amateur Luke Clanton. This is a potentially historic moment, given the high expectations for Clanton's career. As if that weren't enough, several players will be looking to capitalize on their last chance to earn a spot in the US Open the following week. Max Homa stands out among them, having dramatically lost his spot in the final qualifier in Columbus, Ohio. Homa needs an outstanding result at the Canadian Open to move up from 87th to within the top 60 of the world rankings. This would earn him the highly coveted ticket to Oakmont. According to the Canadian Open is the eighth oldest men's golf tournament still in play, including both amateur and professional ones. The event was founded in 1904, and champions began being recognized as PGA Tour winners in 1919. More Golf: Tiger Woods' Win Percentage Outpaced by Scottie Scheffler amid Memorial Win
