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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Van Rooyen, Leishman qualify for US Open at Oakmont
SOUTH African Erik van Rooyen and Australian Marc Leishman were among those who earned berths at Oakmont next week from US Open final 36-hole qualifiers on Monday. Van Rooyen fired rounds of 64 and 67 to finish first on 13-under 131 at Kinsale Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio, with Americans Bud Cauley, Justin Lower and Lanto Griffin sharing second on 137 and countryman Harrison Ott on 138. That left a five-man playoff for the final available US Open berth, a fight that included US PGA Tour players Max Homa, Rickie Fowler, Eric Cole and Cameron Young plus compatriot Chase Johnson. Young won the spot with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Homa was notable as the only player carrying his own bag through the all-day affair. Van Rooyen, 35, missed the cut in his last three US Open starts over the past four years after making his best finish, a share of 23rd, in 2020. He is a two-time PGA Tour winner, most recently at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2023, and was a runner-up at last month's CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. At Woodmont in suburban Washington, Americans Ryan McCormack and Trevor Cone took the lead, claiming two US Open spots. That left a three-way playoff for two final US Open spots between Australian Marc Leishman, Colombian Sebastian Munoz from LIV Golf and American Bryan Lee. Leishman, who won his first LIV Golf title in April at Miami, and Lee parred the first two extra holes and booked their berths at Oakmont when Munoz lipped out a par putt to make bogey on the second playoff hole. At Lambton in York, Canada, it was American Kevin Velo setting the pace -- but six others joined him including Danes Niklas Norgaard and Thorbjorn Olesen, England's Matt Wallace, Argentina's Emiliano Grillo, American Mark Hubbard and France's Victor Perez. Americans James Nicholas and Chris Gotterup led four qualifiers at Canoe Brook in Summit, New Jersey, with Mexico's Roberto Diaz and US amateur Ben James taking the last spots. American Zach Bauchou led qualifiers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with Mexicans Alvaro Ortiz and Emilio Gonzalez and American Alistair Docherty one stroke back to also qualify.
The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Van Rooyen, Leishman earn spots at Oakmont in final US Open qualifiying
SOUTH African Erik van Rooyen and Australian Marc Leishman were among those who earned berths at Oakmont next week from US Open final 36-hole qualifiers on Monday. Van Rooyen fired rounds of 64 and 67 to finish first on 13-under 131 at Kinsale Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio, with Americans Bud Cauley, Justin Lower and Lanto Griffin sharing second on 137 and countryman Harrison Ott on 138. That left a five-man playoff for the final available US Open berth, a fight that included US PGA Tour players Max Homa, Rickie Fowler, Eric Cole and Cameron Young plus compatriot Chase Johnson. Young won the spot with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Homa was notable as the only player carrying his own bag through the all-day affair. Van Rooyen, 35, missed the cut in his last three US Open starts over the past four years after making his best finish, a share of 23rd, in 2020. He is a two-time PGA Tour winner, most recently at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2023, and was a runner-up at last month's CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. At Woodmont in suburban Washington, Americans Ryan McCormack and Trevor Cone took the lead, claiming two US Open spots. That left a three-way playoff for two final US Open spots between Australian Marc Leishman, Colombian Sebastian Munoz from LIV Golf and American Bryan Lee. Leishman, who won his first LIV Golf title in April at Miami, and Lee parred the first two extra holes and booked their berths at Oakmont when Munoz lipped out a par putt to make bogey on the second playoff hole. At Lambton in York, Canada, it was American Kevin Velo setting the pace -- but six others joined him including Danes Niklas Norgaard and Thorbjorn Olesen, England's Matt Wallace, Argentina's Emiliano Grillo, American Mark Hubbard and France's Victor Perez. Americans James Nicholas and Chris Gotterup led four qualifiers at Canoe Brook in Summit, New Jersey, with Mexico's Roberto Diaz and US amateur Ben James taking the last spots. American Zach Bauchou led qualifiers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with Mexicans Alvaro Ortiz and Emilio Gonzalez and American Alistair Docherty one stroke back to also qualify.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Van Rooyen, Leishman earn spots at Oakmont in final US Open qualifiying
South African Erik van Rooyen and Australian Marc Leishman were among those who earned berths at Oakmont next week from US Open final 36-hole qualifiers on Monday. Van Rooyen fired rounds of 64 and 67 to finish first on 13-under 131 at Kinsale Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio, with Americans Bud Cauley, Justin Lower and Lanto Griffin sharing second on 137 and countryman Harrison Ott on 138. That left a five-man playoff for the final available US Open berth, a fight that included US PGA Tour players Max Homa, Rickie Fowler, Eric Cole and Cameron Young plus compatriot Chase Johnson. Young won the spot with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Homa was notable as the only player carrying his own bag through the all-day affair. Van Rooyen, 35, missed the cut in his last three US Open starts over the past four years after making his best finish, a share of 23rd, in 2020. He is a two-time PGA Tour winner, most recently at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in 2023, and was a runner-up at last month's CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament. At Woodmont in suburban Washington, Americans Ryan McCormack and Trevor Cone took the lead, claiming two US Open spots. That left a three-way playoff for two final US Open spots between Australian Marc Leishman, Colombian Sebastian Munoz from LIV Golf and American Bryan Lee. Leishman, who won his first LIV Golf title in April at Miami, and Lee parred the first two extra holes and booked their berths at Oakmont when Munoz lipped out a par putt to make bogey on the second playoff hole. At Lambton in York, Canada, it was American Kevin Velo setting the pace but six others joined him including Danes Niklas Norgaard and Thorbjorn Olesen, England's Matt Wallace, Argentina's Emiliano Grillo, American Mark Hubbard and France's Victor Perez. Americans James Nicholas and Chris Gotterup led four qualifiers at Canoe Brook in Summit, New Jersey, with Mexico's Roberto Diaz and US amateur Ben James taking the last spots. American Zach Bauchou led qualifiers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with Mexicans Alvaro Ortiz and Emilio Gonzalez and American Alistair Docherty one stroke back to also qualify. js/st
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Tamparuli's Atitih Yatih Robert crowned Unduk Ngadau 2025
PENAMPANG: Atitih Yatih Robert of Tamparuli was crowned the 65th Unduk Ngadau Kaamatan at Hongkod Koisaan on Saturday (May 31), emerging top among 51 finalists from districts across Sabah and beyond. Elka Alika Pijeh (Tambunan) was named first runner-up, followed by Celarin Jenny (Kiulu) as second runner-up. Rini Swanda Jukilin (Beluran), Steavaynie Ginadus (Beaufort), Jenylin Janis (Ranau), and Evanatie Sannie (Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu) completed the top seven. Atitih walked away with RM15,000 cash, a tiara, UNK2025 sash, trophy, bouquet (sponsored by Sawit Kinabalu Group), an ATI education scholarship, an NBUC scholarship worth RM35,000 and RM2,500 cash, haircare and skincare products, PHI Dental's ClearCorrect aligner treatment worth RM20,000, a one-year rice supply by Sazarice, a 3D2N stay at Taman Badukan Riverside Resort, and return flight tickets to South Korea sponsored by Trippo. The 2025 pageant also introduced a major upgrade in its scoring process through e-Unduk, a digital system developed by Sabahan IT expert and PhD researcher Ts. Aedeshie Daisy Rayner. "For over six decades, we relied on manual scoring using paper forms and pens. But with e-Unduk, we are embracing digital transformation in culture, while still upholding the values and traditions that define us,' said the organising committee in a statement. They said the research-based system uses scientific algorithms to enhance the traditional scoring structure, boosting transparency and public confidence in the judging process. "This reform also reflects what Unduk Ngadau truly stands for – not just beauty, but empowerment, innovation, and the preservation of our Kadazandusun Murut Rungus heritage in the digital age.'
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
High School Students Named Best in America at the Council for Economic Education's 2025 National Economics Challenge
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--High school students who quickly answered tough questions posed to state-championship teams at the Council for Economic Education's National Economics Challenge (NEC) finals may not change the world today. As economic uncertainty swirls, high schoolers from across the US showed they have answers to tough questions. Kudos to teams from Ellicott City MD, Exeter NH, Suwanee GA, Carmel IN & Miami who nabbed top honors in @CouncilEconEd's National #EconChallenge Share But they'll be ready to change it tomorrow. Question: What does a linear indifference curve tell us about the relationship of the goods measured on the axes? And question: If the United States trade deficit with China increases by $100 million, what can we conclude about the financial account of the U.S. international balance of payments? By correctly answering more questions like these than high schoolers from other states, teams of students from Mt. Hebron High School in Ellicott City, Maryland, earned first place finishes in both the NEC's Adam Smith Division for returning, advanced and honors economics students and the David Ricardo Division for first-time competitors who have taken no more than one economics course. It's the eighth straight NEC in which the Howard County public school emerged as a national champion or finalist. Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, also continued wins, capturing first runner-up in both divisions. Lambert High School from Suwanee, Georgia, was named second runner-up in both divisions in front of a home-area audience in Atlanta where this year's NEC was held. Carmel High School from Indiana scored third runner-up in the Adam Smith Division, while Belen Jesuit Preparatory School of Miami took that honor in the David Ricardo Division. A total of 16 teams competed at the national finals following their wins in state competitions. But taking any economics class in high school remains elusive across most of America; only slightly more than half of the states - 28 - require economics coursework to graduate high school, according to CEE's most recent Survey of the States. 'No one expects young people to teach themselves how to read or write,' said Christopher Caltabiano, CEE's interim chief executive officer and chief program officer. 'But too many states let students graduate without teaching them the basic economic principles that are building blocks for success for their lives, their communities and the nation. 'We congratulate all who taught and learned about economics this year, and all who earned their way to the top in their state and advanced to compete in CEE's National Economics Challenge finals,' he added. Raphael Bostic, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and a CEE board member, welcomed students to the NEC finals and noted the value of broad access to financial and economic literacy. 'Early economic education can be an important steppingstone for establishing a positive personal trajectory,' Bostic said, adding his congratulations to the winners. 'Research and experience tell us that sound economic and financial habits can be established as early as age seven, so the sooner we reach young people, the better. We want today's young learners to become adults whose decisions maximize well-being for themselves, their families and their communities.' 2025 NEC Adam Smith Division winners: 2025 NEC David Ricardo Division winners: First place: Mt. Hebron High School Daksh Mathapati, Tanvi Anand, Caleb Son and Vitus Li Coach: Vann Prime First runner-up: Phillips Exeter Academy Alex Ren, David Liu, Lake Zhou and Chris Spencer Coach: Aykut Kilinc Second runner-up: Lambert High School Ethan Baek, Vivan Kotla, Raghava Murthy and Nidhi Madam Coach: Catherine Arbeiter Third runner-up: Belen Jesuit Preparatory School Manuel Irurita, Pablo Castro, Anthony Kiami and Max Erdmann Coach: Andres Jimenez All finalists in both divisions also receive a cash award. Caltabiano thanked Morgan Stanley for its support of the Challenge this year and CEE's state-based affiliates for their work in advancing economic and personal finance education in the states. Mt. Hebron High School also won international rounds with teams who traveled from China; Shanghai High School International Division and Beijing Haidian Foreign Language Shiyan School took second place honors. The Council for Economic Education's (CEE's) mission is to equip K–12 students with the tools and knowledge of personal finance and economics so that they can make better decisions for themselves, their families and their communities. We carry out our mission in three ways. We advocate to require financial and economic education in every state. We provide training, tools and resources — online and live through over 180 affiliates nationwide — to more than 40,000 teachers annually, who in turn bring the highest quality economics and personal finance instruction to over 4 million students. We deepen knowledge and introduce high school students to critical career capabilities through our national competitions and Invest in Girls program. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and on Facebook.
