The Grind is back, with mention of Alexander Kinser Myers, who has made a long-awaited comeback to golf after undergoing knee surgery. Despite not receiving the same pay as Anthony Kim, AKM has occasionally been able to break 80 like him. AKM even has his own hype video promoting his return. The Grind producer Mason Leverington is credited for putting the video together.
The recent events in the golf world were discussed, including Yuka Saso becoming the first winner of an event from both Japan and the Philippines. Robert MacIntyre also made headlines by winning his first PGA Tour title at the RBC Canadian Open, with his father as his caddie. The touching story of the father-son duo caught the attention of many fans.
The topic of caddies was addressed, with a dad filling in as the caddie for one tournament and winning. This raised questions about the importance of having a professional caddie versus someone familiar like a family member. The U.S. Open at Lancaster CC was also mentioned, with some viewers feeling that the course was too difficult, while others appreciated it as a proper U.S. Open test.
The ordeal of Scottie Scheffler was discussed, including the dropping of all charges against him. The situation was seen as a misunderstanding and an overreaction. The PGA Tour headed to Dublin, Ohio, for the Memorial tournament hosted by Jack Nicklaus. Robert MacIntyre withdrew from the tournament to celebrate his recent win in Canada with his family and friends.
Random prop bets of the week were mentioned, including odds on Nelly Korda making another 10 this year and Scottie Scheffler getting arrested again. The Photo/Tweet of the week featured Adam Hadwin posing with the security guard who tackled him the previous year. The viral videos of the week included Charley Hull signing autographs while smoking a cigarette and Shane Lowry reacting to a caddie incident during the RBC Canadian Open.
There were also mentions of celebrity golfers, including Reggie Bush’s involvement in golf apparel design and his recent podcast appearance. Colin Prater, a science teacher, qualified for the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, adding to the excitement of the tournament. Overall, the article touched on various happenings in the golf world, from tournament wins and caddie stories to unique prop bets and viral videos.
