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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lowry and Straka in joint lead of Truist Championship
Truist Championship third round leaderboard -14 S Lowry (Ire), S Straka (Aut); -11 K Mitchell (US), J Thomas (US); -10 H Matsuyama (Jpn) Selected others: -8 R McIlroy (NI); -7 T Fleetwood (Eng); -5 X Schauffele (US); -4 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), J Spieth (US); -2 A Rai (Eng); -1 R MacIntyre (Sco) Full leaderboard Shane Lowry will go into the final day of the Truist Championship in the joint lead with his European Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka. Irishman Lowry carded a three-under par 67 in a third round that included five birdies and two bogeys. The last of his five birdies came on the 17th and moved him level with Austrian Straka, who hit a 66, on 14 under at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course. "I'm driving the ball pretty straight, not very far but it's going on the fairway, and once I get myself on the fairway I can be dangerous," said Lowry. "If I can hole a few putts [on Sunday] you never know." He added: "This is a tough game and a tough tour and it's hard to win out here. You just have to keep putting yourself in position week after week and do your best. I'm going to give it my best. "I'm playing a good friend of mine in Sepp, my Ryder Cup partner. Hopefully, one of us can get the job done." Defending champion Rory McIlroy, who has won this event four times when it has been played at Quail Hollow, the venue for next week's US PGA Championship, is six off the lead after an up and down 69. McIlroy beat England's Justin Rose in a play-off to complete the career Grand Slam with victory at the Masters last month. Rose played the first two rounds of this event and was seven over par but withdrew prior to the third round of the no-cut tournament. "After becoming progressively ill over the past few days, I have made the unfortunate decision to withdraw," he said. "It's best for me to focus on a quick recovery prior to next week." Fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood went round in a three-under par 67 as he moved onto seven under. Japan's Hideki Matsyama hit one of the rounds of the day, a 63 which included nine birdies and two bogeys, as he improved to 10 under.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Golf fans enjoy perfect day at Philadelphia Cricket Club for day 3 of Truist Championship
It was a gorgeous day at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course on Saturday, as thousands of fans took in day three of the Truist Championship. CBS Philadelphia Fans like Michael Raphael made sure to capture the moment the best they could. "It's special. It's exciting," Raphael said. Raphael said it was the perfect golfing weather and a great day to spend time with family. It was his son Ezra's first tournament. "Being able to come to my home course, seeing pro players play golf is amazing," Ezra said. John Cavanaugh had the privilege of bringing his best friend's son, Grady Stiles. It was also his first tournament, which he said lived up to expectations. "It's super-duper fun," Stiles said. "It's great to be at a golf course and enjoy the beautiful weather," Cavanaugh said. Fans said the experience over the past three days has been amazing and something you can't get by watching on television. They said the best part, besides the beautiful course, was seeing the golfers in person. "Seeing how easily it is to drive the ball 300-plus yards is phenomenal and a great experience," Derrick Benns said. Benns also had one of the best spots on the course. He was just a feet away from hole 17. "It's great to be able to sit here. The players are walking past us, five, eight, ten feet is really great," Benns said. Fans said it's those kinds of moments that make a trip to the course well worth it. "It's a cool place to watch a golf tournament, that's for sure," Cavanaugh said. And for many fans, it's an experience they'll cherish for a long time.
Washington Post
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Mitchell shows staying power at soggy Truist with 2nd-round 67; McIlroy 5 strokes off the lead
FLOURTOWN, Pa. — Keith Mitchell followed a career-best round with a 3-under 67 on Friday and maintained a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Truist Championship. Mitchell, who led the way with a 61 on Thursday , offset two bogeys with five birdies, including a three-hole run on Nos. 3-5, for a 12 under total at Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course.
CBS News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Truist Championship, Chris Stapleton, Lung Force Walk, Kelly Clarkson, more to do in Philadelphia this weekend
An exclusive look as crews ready the historic Wissahickon Course for PGA's Truist Championship An exclusive look as crews ready the historic Wissahickon Course for PGA's Truist Championship An exclusive look as crews ready the historic Wissahickon Course for PGA's Truist Championship Another work week in the books means it's time for another weekend events guide. With the Truist Championship underway at Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon course, the action has already begun! Plus, we're talking A-list country, R&B and pop performers as the Philadelphia area gears up for a busy summer concert season. Read about all that and more in our latest weekend events guide for the Philadelphia area. Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo CBS News Philadelphia is proud to partner with the American Lung Association in Pennsylvania for its annual Lung Force Walk on Saturday at the Philadelphia Zoo. The event celebrates and supports those living with lung disease while honoring the memory of those lost to lung cancer. Money raised through the Lung Force Walk supports lung cancer research and education. The best part is, there's still time to sign up for the walk! Plus, anyone participating in the walk will have all-day access to the Philadelphia Zoo. The walk starts at 9 a.m., but festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. Truist Championship The 2025 Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon course is underway and will wrap Sunday. The Truist Championship brought some of the biggest names in professional golf to the Philly region. Nine of the 10 ranked players in the Official World Golf Ranking, including Masters champion Rory McIlroy, will compete in the tournament. The Truist Championship is typically played at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, but the PGA Tour signature event moved to the historic Philadelphia-area venue in 2025 because Quail Hollow is hosting the PGA Championship from May 12-18. Tickets for May 9 start at $150. Prices increase on May 10, starting at $357. For May 11, prices start at $280. Kelly Clarkson at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Fresh off the release of her new single, "Where Have You Been," Kelly Clarkson heads to the Jersey Shore for a pair of back-to-back shows at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. The Grammy-winning singer will take the stage on May 9 and 10. Tickets for Friday's show start at $177.95. Chris Stapleton, George Strait & Parker McCollum at Lincoln Financial Field Nothing says summer quite like a country concert in the Philadelphia area. And now, three country kings are coming to Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, ready to get fans in the summer spirit and excited for the start of an action-packed concert season in our area. Country legend George Strait will be joined by 11-time Grammy Award-winner Chris Stapleton, alongside Parker McCollum, who is currently having a moment in the genre. With a lineup this stacked, country music fans are sure to have the time of their lives. Tickets to see Stapleton, Strait and McCollum this Saturday evening start at $84.65. Showtime is 5:45 p.m. Oh, and don't forget your cowboy hats. Lil Sas at Helium Comedy Club Harry Settel, aka Lil Sasquatch from Barstool Sports, is heading to Sansom Street this weekend, headlining five shows from Thursday to Saturday. Lil Sas is back at Helium Comedy Club once again, bringing the flavor from his shows, "Son of a Boy Dad" and "The Yak." After performing one show Thursday night, Lil Sas will take the stage for two shows, both Friday and Saturday night. The first show is at 7:30 p.m. and the second is at 10 p.m. for both nights. While tickets are sold out for his Friday night shows and his early show Saturday, there's still availability for the 10 p.m. show on Saturday. Tickets to see this Barstool fan favorite Saturday at 10:00 p.m. start at $35.99. MMRBQ 2025 at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Want this weekend to rock? You should probably head over to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, for none other than the MMRBQ 2025. That's right, 93.3 WMMR's MMRBQ 2025 is ready to bring the house down with a day of vibes that rock fans won't be able to get enough of. This year's lineup includes Alice in Chains, Three Days Grace, Mammoth WVH and Dorothy. During the day, the general admission portion of the concert includes Dead Poet Society, Octane, Return to Dust and Fat Mezz. Plus, the Preston & Steve Side Stage will have live band karaoke featuring SideArm and Jacky Bam Bam with a DJ set! Doors to this all-day affair open at noon, and the music starts at 1 p.m. Tickets to the MMRBQ 2025 at Camden's Freedom Mortgage Pavilion begin at $40.50. Funk Flex Weekend R&B Concert at Bally's Atlantic City Funk Flex with friends has a stacked up lined up of hip-hop and R&B artists this Mother's Day weekend. The weekend R&B concert will be at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino on Pacific Avenue on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10. The featured artists are Robin Thicke, Jon B, Honey BXBY and Girlfriend. Hosted by Lenny Green and Mia Belle with additional appearances from DJ Funk Flex, DJ Bobby Trends, DJ Ty Boogie, DJ Fastlife, DJ C-Lo, DJ S1 and DJ Smoove Ski. On Friday, registration is at 4 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. On Saturday, registration is at 2 p.m., doors open at 3 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m. Tickets for the R&B concert Friday and Saturday are free, but a two-drink minimum is required. "I'm super excited about partnering with Bally's Atlantic City to bring such an amazing special Mother's Day weekend event!" said Funk Flex in a news release about the event. Funk Flex also noted, "New York Hot 97 and 107.5 WBLS will be giving away VIP passes to the event." Rittenhouse Square Spring Fine Craft Show One of Philadelphia's greatest charms is its love of outdoor, community-driven gatherings. It's an inclusive culture that allows different customs to mingle and overlap, living up to the city's nickname, the City of Brotherly Love. And this weekend, it's Rittenhouse Square's turn as 18th and Walnut streets transform into a vibrant gallery. The biannual Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show returns with more than 140 juried artisans offering a mix of art in all mediums. From jewelry and woodwork to digital art and photography, guests can browse their way through one of William Penn's original five public squares. The show runs Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It's free and open to the public, rain or shine. Surrounded by historic townhouses, don't miss your chance to get lost in the art in the heart of one of the city's most elegant neighborhoods.
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Take a video tour of the Philadelphia Cricket Club Wissahickon Course before pros arrive for Truist Championship
Take a tour of the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course, site of Truist Championship Take a tour of the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course, site of Truist Championship Take a tour of the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course, site of Truist Championship The Philadelphia Cricket Club Wissahickon Course was built more than 100 years ago. To accommodate thousands of fans for the Truist Championship, things look a little different this week. Jim Smith, COO and director of golf and Flourtown general manager, took CBS News Philadelphia on a tour of the historic golf course. The course holes were rerouted to accommodate the thousands of people coming to watch the best golfers tee off. "I look at it and I'm like, this is insane. It's literally insane what they do to get ready for a big event like this," Smith said. It's a "pinch me moment" for Smith, who's been here for 20 years. "This is a great place. A lot of people have always given us a lot of love. ... When this materialized in early '24 and we started talking, we're kind of like pinching ourselves, going, 'Is this really going to happen?'" Smith said. It certainly is happening — and happening quickly. The hospitality build-out, for instance, only started a few months ago. "One of the things as a spectator that I would be looking for ... would be try to find locations where there's a little bit of elevation so you can see a lot," Smith said. A good tip from Smith for the 12,000-14,000 fans expected each day during the championship. "This is going to show the world how Philadelphia treats golf, and how much they love it," Smith said. Smith said "virtually every player" is coming to the tournament, and none of them, he said, have ever been here. He describes it as a "cozy environment." "I think people that come to this and have been to others, will tell you that this will be the best viewing opportunity they've ever had at a professional golf event," Smith said. With that, the tour continues to the tournament front nine, which is the best place, Smith believes, for people to watch. "First of all, it's a great spot to watch just because there's no buildings," Smith said. "So you're going to have basically a par 5 that the players are going to be salivating to get their paws on because it's probably going to be a birdie hole. It's going to be followed by two par 4s that are both fairly difficult, but could make birdie, and then a brutal par 3." Smith suggests fans start here, and then take an hour or two to walk the entire course. CBS News Philadelphia "This is just going to be a really cool week, and the world of golf and many other eyes are going to be on us and we'll do our best to do a great job," Smith said. There's certainly some Philly flair for fans to experience. "We've been doing golf and this has to be one of the most special venues because Tillinghast design – you get so many golf views," Eric Chaves, director of sales for the Truist Championship, said. "Really we built a little city within Philly Cricket Club. Right across from the fan shop is what we call Independence Square."
