Author: JAKE NISSE
Source link By JAKE NISSE Published: 21:48 EDT, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 21:59 EDT, 18 May 2025 Scottie Scheffler was praised for an ‘elite dad move’ after cameras caught him multitasking with his baby son after winning the PGA Championship on Sunday.The 28-year-old father of one was carrying his son, Bennett, as he prepared to do a press conference alongside Alex Noren.And with the three-time major winner needing his son to be occupied for a bit during his media availability, he gave Bennett his hat and scorecard to play with after placing the tot on the floor.Noren, who finished tied for…
Source link By JAKE NISSE and MAX WINTERS Published: 18:57 EDT, 18 May 2025 | Updated: 19:39 EDT, 18 May 2025 Scottie Scheffler emotionally celebrated with his family on Sunday as he captured the PGA Championship.One year on from his shocking arrest at Valhalla Golf Club, Scheffler blew away the competition in Charlotte to finish five strokes ahead of the pack at 11-under.And following the win, an impassioned Scheffler threw his hat to the ground in celebration before making his way over to his wife, Meredith, and their baby son, Bennett.The family-of-three embraced during a heartwarming moment before Scheffler and Meredith shared…
Source link By JAKE NISSE Published: 19:52 EDT, 13 April 2025 | Updated: 09:18 EDT, 14 April 2025 Justin Rose has revealed what he said to Rory McIlroy after his Masters heartbreak on Sunday, as the 44-year-old admitted it was a ‘momentous occasion’ for golf despite missing out on his first Green Jacket.For a second time at Augusta, Rose fell in a playoff while McIlroy – after an agonizing missed putt on 18 – was able to finally triumph at the tournament.The pair embraced following the painstaking finish, with Rose later telling CBS what he said to McIlroy.’I just said to…
Source link By JAKE NISSE Published: 07:14 EDT, 14 April 2025 | Updated: 14:27 EDT, 16 April 2025 Rory McIlroy began his post-Masters press conference with a lighthearted dig at reporters after capturing a Green Jacket for the very first time.McIlroy, 35, finally triumphed in Augusta as he edged out Justin Rose in a playoff after blowing a four-stroke lead and missing a birdie putt on 18 that would have clinched the tournament.And after completing his career Grand Slam, he had a query for the reporters covering his historic win.’I’d like to start this press conference with a question myself:…
Source link By JAKE NISSE Published: 00:26 EDT, 30 April 2025 | Updated: 07:57 EDT, 30 April 2025 Rory McIlroy has announced a well-deserved break from golf following his Masters triumph earlier this month.The Northern Irishman followed up his win in Augusta with an appearance at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans last weekend, as he and partner Shane Lowry finished tied for 12th and did not defend their title.McIlroy also declined to play at the RBC Heritage and the Corales Puntacana Championship after the Masters.And after his finish in New Orleans on Sunday, he told reporters of the brief ‘reset’…
Source link By JAKE NISSE and ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 10:31 EDT, 13 May 2025 | Updated: 10:31 EDT, 13 May 2025 An American golf star has bizarrely compared Quail Hollow to the Kardashians ahead of the PGA Championship.The Charlotte, North-Carolina-based course will be hosting the PGA Championship this year for the first time since 2017.But 2008 Ryder Cup champion Hunter Mahan isn’t overly enthused about the location. ‘I guess I would say Quail Hollow is like a Kardashian, he said, via The Athletic.’It’s very modern, beautiful and well-kept. But it lacks a soul or character.’ The course, founded in 1959, is known…