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Newsweek
8 hours ago
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- Newsweek
LeBron James Calls Bubba Watson 'Ridiculous' But Not For Reason You Think
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. LeBron James is one of the latest to join the long list of stars from other sports who are passionate about golf. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has recently been showing off his swing, receiving no shortage of favorable reviews. Everything seems to indicate that James is not only hitting the links from time to time, but is also following professional golf. Apparently, last weekend he was watching LIV Golf UK, taking into account his reaction to his friend Bubba Watson's performance. The two-time Masters champion finished second at JCB Golf and Country Club, the best result of his LIV Golf career. Enough for "King James" to dedicate a post to the event on his Instagram stories. "You're ridiculous my friend!!" James posted. Bubba Watson's two eagles after two driver off the deck both times left LeBron James impressed. "You're ridiculous my friend," James wrote. — Kit Espina (@KeithEspino22) July 28, 2025 However, it seems that what really motivated James' congratulations were the two spectacular eagles made by Watson on the par-5 10th and 13th holes of the final round. In both cases, the Range Goats GC captain hit driver off the deck on his second shot and ended up holing the putt for a three. "It's not something I practice," Watson said about driving off the deck, according to the transcript of his post-third round press conference. "You don't practice it, right? I just do it. We had 300 plus to the hole on 10, 280 something to the front I think. So wasn't even -- I was just trying to get it over there where I could chip down to the bowl, right?" "I was like, man, that might have hit the downslope, and about that time, 30, 40 seconds later everybody starts cheering and I was like, must have hit the downslope." "Then to get it in the bowl is just I guess luck I'll say it. Then driver off the deck on 13 was a different shot. Like I was trying to fit that in there, but I don't go to the range and practice them. I never practice those until we're playing practice rounds and I need that shot or if I'm playing in a tournament." US golfer Bubba Watson plays a shot from the 4th fairway on the final day of the LIV Golf League event at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, central England, on July 27,... US golfer Bubba Watson plays a shot from the 4th fairway on the final day of the LIV Golf League event at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester, central England, on July 27, 2025. | LeBron James speaks onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 at Javits Center on June 21, 2025 in New York City. More Getty Images/JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP | John Nacion These two eagles were crucial in helping Watson break away from Caleb Surratt and finish solo second, three strokes behind the winner, Joaquin Niemann. Watson added six birdies and four bogeys to his final-round card for a 65. He had carded 66 and 68 in the previous two rounds. The 46-year-old has seen a resurgence in his LIV Golf career this season, with three top-10 finishes. In his previous three seasons, he had only achieved one top-10 finish, at the 2023 Tulsa event (10th). More Golf: LIV Golf Doubles Down, Reportedly To Award Record-Breaking Purses In 2026
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
LeBron James gives shoutout to popular golf star Bubba Watson for his great performance at LIV Golf UK
LeBron James, Image via Getty NBA icon LeBron James knows how to make the heads turn even during the ongoing offseason. From his NBA summer season games' appearances to the buzz around his retirement, the Los Angeles Lakers' star clearly defines his larger-than-life aura. Recently, the NBA icon posted about popular golf star Bubba Watson on Instagram, praising his terrific athletic skills. LeBron James posts about talented golf star Bubba Watson on Instagram LeBron James not only enjoys being one of the biggest NBA stars across the globe but also loves playing golf too. His latest social media posts and stories are a testament to his inclination for golf. Recently, the Lakers' star shared a highlight from LIV Golf League on his Instagram. James posted a clip featuring legendary golf star Bubba Watson's brilliant performance at the LIV Golf UK. Watson managed to divert the attention of the NBA icon with four birdies, two eagles, and a clean finish. LeBron James shared the clip with an adorable option for golfing legend Bubba Watson. His Instagram mentioned, "You're ridiculous, my friend.' LeBron James' Instagram story LeBron James generated waves on the internet after he was spotted with Nikola Jokic's agent, Misko Raznatovic, and Maverick Carter in Saint-Tropez. Raznatovic posted the picture with a caption—"The summer of 2025 is the perfect time to make big plans for the fall of 2026!" The cryptic post has turned heads in the NBA world too. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are You From Iraq? You Might Qualify For AI Courses Artificial Intelligence Course | Search Ad Undo LeBron James motivates himself to walk that extra mile for his good health When it comes to motivating himself, there is no one better than the King himself. LeBron James recently posted a clip of himself on Instagram with a motivational caption for himself. The Los Angeles Lakers' star was seen drenched with sweat, presumably he posted the video after a rigorous exercise. From the time LeBron James wasdrafted into the NBA, he worked hard to construct his permanent spot in the widely loved sport. He has not only helped the Lakers to become one of the most successful teams in the history of NBA, but also become a brand name outside the basketball stadium. Also Read: 'He was on steroids'- Former NBA star makes shocking doping allegations against LeBron James FAQ's 1. Is LeBron James retiring from the NBA? Despite touching the 40s club, LeBron James hasn't confirmed his retirement from the NBA. 2. Are the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James breaking up? LeBron James has already accepted the $52.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. This move clearly shows that both the Lakers and James are not breaking ties with each other. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 LIV Golf UK prize money payouts for each golfer
Joaquin Niemann stormed clear at LIV Golf UK this week, fending off Bubba Watson by three shots to register his fifth victory in the breakaway league this season. Keep reading for a breakdown of how the prize money was distributed at LIV Golf UK. Check out the thrilling recap of the Final Round at LIV Golf United Kingdom, where top players like Joaquin Niemann, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, and more battled it out. LIV Golf UK 2025 prize money payouts WIN: Joaquin Niemann, ‑17, $4 million 2: Bubba Watson, ‑14, $2.25 million 3: Caleb Surratt, ‑13, $1.5 million 4: Talor Gooch, ‑11, $1 million T‑5: Jon Rahm, ‑10, $750,000 T‑5: Dean Burmester, ‑10, $750,000 T‑7: Josele Ballester, ‑9, $522,500 T‑7: Patrick Reed, ‑9, $522,500 T‑7: Adrian Meronk, ‑9, $522,500 10: Cameron Smith, ‑8, $405,000 T‑11: Charl Schwartzel, ‑7, $322,143 T‑11: Martin Kaymer, ‑7, $322,143 T‑11: Bryson DeChambeau, ‑7, $322,143 T‑11: Sebastian Munoz, ‑7, $322,143 T‑11: Tom McKibbin, ‑7, $322,143 T‑11: Marc Leishman, ‑7, $322,143 T‑11: Paul Casey, ‑7, $322,143 T‑18: Andy Ogletree, ‑6, $250,000 T‑18: David Puig, ‑6, $250,000 T‑18: Charles Howell III, ‑6, $250,000 T‑21: Yubin Jang, ‑5, $215,000 T‑21: Sergio Garcia, ‑5, $215,000 T‑21: Branden Grace, ‑5, $215,000 T‑21: Tyrrell Hatton, ‑5, $215,000 T‑25: Louis Oosthuizen, ‑4, $187,500 T‑25: Jason Kokrak, ‑4, $187,500 T‑25: Brendan Steele, ‑4, $187,500 T‑25: Carlos Ortiz, ‑4, $187,500 T‑29: Anirban Lahiri, ‑3, $165,000 T‑29: Richard Bland, ‑3, $165,000 T‑29: Cameron Tringale, ‑3, $165,000 T‑29: Thomas Pieters, ‑3, $165,000 T‑29: Abraham Ancer, ‑3, $165,000 T‑34: Harold Varner III, ‑2, $147,500 T‑34: Lucas Herbert, ‑2, $147,500 T‑34: Henrik Stenson, ‑2, $147,500 T‑37: Sam Horsfield, ‑1, $140,000 T‑37: Phil Mickelson, ‑1, $140,000 T‑37: Lee Westwood, ‑1, $140,000 T‑40: Peter Uihlein, E, $133,750 T‑40: Matt Jones, E, $133,750 T‑42: Chieh‑Po Lee, +1, $127,500 T‑42: Ben Campbell, +1, $127,500 T‑42: Mito Pereira, +1, $127,500 T‑42: Ian Poulter, +1, $127,500 46: Kevin Na, +2, $125,000 T‑47: Graeme McDowell, +3, $100,833 T‑47: Anthony Kim, +3, $100,833 T‑47: Brooks Koepka, +3, $100,833 T‑50: Jinichiro Kozuma, +5, $56,667 T‑50: Danny Lee, +5, $56,667 T‑50: Frederik Kjettrup, +5, $56,667 53: Matthew Wolff, +7, $50,000 54: Dustin Johnson, +9, $50,000 Team Payouts No. 1: Legion XIII, -35, $3,000,000 No. 2: Torque GC, -28, $1,500,000 No. 3: Stinger GC, -26, $500,000 Check out this article for a complete list of LIV Golf payouts throughout the season. recommended Item 1 of 2 Get more from the LIV Golf Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Niemann lands fifth LIV Golf title of season in UK
LIV Golf UK final leaderboard -17 J Niemann (Chi); -14 B Watson (US); -13 C Surratt (US); -11 Talor Gooch (US) Selected others: -10 J Rahm (Spa); -7 P Casey (Eng), T McKibbin (NI); -5 T Hatton (Eng); -3 R Bland (Eng) Full leaderboard Chile's Joaquin Niemann won the UK leg of the LIV Golf tour for his fifth title of the season. It came after the 26-year-old parted ways with his coach and caddie after missing the cut at the Open earlier this month. Niemann started the final round with a six-shot lead at the JCB Golf and Country Club in Rocester. And a steady round of 68, including five birdies and a bogey, left his rivals with a gap that proved too big to close. Nearest challenger Bubba Watson did make a bold effort as his six-under 65 - featuring a run of four birdies and two eagles on the back nine - threatened to make things interesting. Niemann admitted feeling some pressure before he settled to finish three shots clear on 17 under. "I felt like today I was pretty calm, pretty chill, until Bubba started playing golf," he said. "He made it tough for me. I was actually feeling the pressure on 13, 14, but, yeah, just stay in the present. Yeah, was able to hit a great shot on 15. After that, [it] put me back into my place." American Watson's 14 under was the two-time major winner's best LIV Golf finish. Niemann's success in Staffordshire followed ones in Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico City and Virginia this season as he became the first player to register five wins in a season on the LIV tour. Jon Rahm's Legion XIII won the team event as he, Englishman Tyrrell Hatton, Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin and Caleb Surratt finished with a combined score of 35 under.
Fox News
3 days ago
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- Fox News
LIV Golf UK: Joaquin Niemann Wins Solo Title, Legion XIII Finishes as Top Team
ROCESTER, England – Joaquin Niemann continued his stellar season with a commanding wire-to-wire victory at LIV Golf UK by JCB Golf & Country Club, marking his fifth win of the 2025 season and seventh LIV Golf win overall — both LIV Golf records. The Chilean posted rounds of 65-63-68, finishing at 17-under, three shots ahead of his closest challenger. The triumph followed his decision to part ways with his coach and caddie after missing the cut at The Open Championship, a change he seamlessly overcame. On the team side, Legion XIII surged to a team victory for the second consecutive week and the fifth time this season. Niemann's dominance at JCB was a masterclass, excelling in all major statistical categories. He was exceptional from tee to green and among the week's top putters. The Torque GC captain's relentless performance in LIV Golf victories remains nothing short of jaw-dropping. It felt as though Niemann would not be threatened all day, but Bubba Watson made a strong charge on the back nine. The RangeGoats GC captain was scorching hot, going birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie-eagle-birdie on holes 9-14. The remarkable run was vintage Watson, and the 44-year-old cut the deficit to two shots with four holes to play. A birdie for Niemann on the 15th hole would stretch the lead back to three, but Watson made things interesting for a short time. He finished the week at 14-under par, good for solo second place and his best-ever LIV Golf finish. Caleb Surratt, 21, continued his rapid ascension as one of the league's brightest young players. He led the way for Legion XIII's come-from-behind team victory on Sunday when he recorded rounds of 67-68-65 to finish at 13-under and in third place, the best LIV Golf finish of his career. In fourth place was Talor Gooch of Smash GC, who shot a 5-under 66 to finish at 11-under and continue his strong form after winning his last start at LIV Golf Andalucia. On the team leaderboard, Legion XIII's victory was claimed by seven shots. The win marks their fourth of the season and eighth in the last two years. The champagne shower extends their stranglehold on the No. 1 seed in the standings as the Team Championship in Michigan inches closer. Surratt led the charge, but it was the consistency of the team, top-to-bottom, that ensured another victory. Jon Rahm charged on Sunday, shooting a 6-under 65 to finish tied for fifth. Tom McKibbin (T11) and Tyrrell Hatton (T21) both played solidly to contribute to the win. Despite a strong effort from Torque GC as they pursued their first team victory since 2023, they weren't able to overcome a tough round for Carlos Ortiz, who shot a 2-over 73. Sebastian Munoz shot a 2-under 69 and Mito Pereira shot an even par 70, which simply wasn't enough to hold off the hard-charging Legion XIII. JCB was easier in Round 3 than in the first two rounds, playing to an average of –1.87. Next up is LIV Golf Chicago at Bolingbrook Golf Club from Aug. 8-10. LIV Golf's new scoring format this season now involves all four scores now counting in every round in the team competition. Here are the scores and final results after Sunday's Round 3 at LIV Golf UK. This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
