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USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Is 'one of the best players to never win on PGA Tour' going to finally win this week?
He's long been near the top of everyone's list of "The best golfer who has yet to win on the PGA Tour," but maybe this is the week he finally breaks through. Cameron Young caught fire late in his first round at the 2025 Wyndham Championship, his online scorecard on lighting up with those little fireball icons as he birdied six of his last seven holes, including five straight on Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18. His birdie at the last came by way of his wedge. After he missed the green to the right, he chipped in for a 3. Young signed for a 7-under 63 on Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, his best score in 2025 by two shots in his now 68 rounds on Tour this season. In those rounds, he's only shot in the 60s a total of 25 times. To dig a little deeper, after opening his year with five straight rounds in the 60s, he only managed 20 more sub-70 scores over his next 63 rounds. He has had a stretch in 2025 where he went 18 straight rounds without breaking 70, including an 82 in the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational and an 81 in the third round of the Players Championship. But enough drilling into Young's season. His Thursday 63 at the Wyndham was a work of art, although he downplayed his smoking-hot finish. "To be honest, nothing really clicked, the ball just kind of started going in a little bit," he said. "I started off the day totally the opposite end of that spectrum. I hit it close a few times and missed a few. I think it kind of just evened out and happened to end up looking dramatic on the scorecard, but it wasn't much of a difference really throughout the day." Despite his scorecards as well as making only 13 of 20 cuts in 2025, Young started the week at No. 40 in the FedEx Cup Playoffs standings, safely inside the top-70 cutoff. After he signed his Thursday card, he shot up to 16th, which, should that hold, would make him eligible for all three postseason tournaments. "I think it's just been a progression throughout the year. It's one of those times early in the year where it feels like I'm doing a lot of stuff right and getting nothing for it and the results show the nothing and not the stuff that I felt like was getting better," he said. "It's been a long season and I think I've kind of grown and built some confidence throughout it. It's just a matter of some of that work starting to show and looking forward to doing more of it the next few days." Young's 63 was later matched by Aaron Rai and Nico Echavarria and then bested by Alex Noren's 62 and Joel Dahmen's 61. Young is playing in his 94th PGA Tour event. He has seven seconds, a pair of thirds and 12 top-5s in his career.
Telegraph
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
The Open Championship betting tips: 1st-round 3 balls
The 153rd Open begins at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Thursday and our golf expert, Ron Wood, has the following 13.74/1 treble from the first-round three balls: 8.25am – Cameron Young @ 17/10 with bet365 (vs Patrick Cantlay and Mackenzie Hughes) 9.36am – Sepp Straka @ 11/8 with bet365 (vs Ben Griffin and Akshay Bhatia) 1.48pm – Harry Hall @ 13/8 with bet365 (vs Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala) Selection: 1pt treble at 13.74/1 with bet365 Go to site > Already used the bet365 sign-up offer? Check out all the latest free bets and best betting sites Selected players, and their three-ball rivals, in focus Selection one – Cameron Young He has patchy form but was tied-fourth in last month's US Open and has two top-10 finishes at the Open, having finished runner-up in 2022 and tied-eighth in 2023. He drives long, and putting can be one of his strengths. Rivals: Patrick Cantlay has missed the cut on his previous two major appearances, and Mackenzie Hughes missed the cut at last week's Scottish Open. Selection two – Sepp Straka Tied-second at the 2023 Open and twice a winner on the PGA Tour this year. The world No 8 warmed up for this with a seventh-place finish in the Scottish Open, when he tied for the lead on day one. Rivals: Ben Griffin missed the cut on his two previous Open starts, likewise on his latest PGA Tour start. Akshay Bhatia missed the cut on his Open debut last year, and also on his two most recent major outings. Selection three – Harry Hall: This Englishman is a golfer to buy shares in. He is in better form than may appear the case at a glance. He came through qualifying for the Open and played better than his tied-17th finish at last week's Scottish Open might suggest, posting rounds in the 60s on three of the four days. Rivals: Aaron Rai struggled at the Scottish Open (tied-47th) last week. Sahith Theegala missed the cut at the previous two Opens and has not been seen since a missed cut in early June. How to watch the action Play is live on Sky Sports from 6.30am on Thursday, with the opening tee time at 6.35am. There are also highlights on the BBC. World rankings Scottie Scheffler Rory McIlroy Xander Schauffele Justin Thomas Russell Henley Collin Morikawa Keegan Bradley Sepp Straka Ludvig Aberg J.J. Spaun
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Forbes
Underrated Golfers May Steal Thunder At 2025 Open Championship
Cameron Young may not be one of the favorites but he has the game to find glory —. (Photo by Andrew ...) and perhaps a title — at The Open Championship. The Open Championship is golf's final major of the year, and the top golfers in the world will meet at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland for one of the sport's most demanding setups. This links course is not in the usual rotation of courses used for this most traditional event as it hosts the tournament for just the second time since 1951. Royal Portrush is more than 7,300 yards long, has brutally narrow fairways, pot bunkers and undulating greens that will test the best golfers in the world. Even casual golf fans know that big names like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Xander Schauffele are the favorites in the tournament. One or more of these golfers is likely to be in the mix by the time Sunday's final round reaches its climax. However, the unique setup of Royal Portrush and the challenging weather conditions – rain and wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour are likely – should give multiple underdogs a chance to show off their skills and rise to contender status. Here's a look at five underrated golfers who could make a deep run for the title of 'Champion Golfer of the Year.' Cameron Young Young has done very well in past Open Championships that includes two top-10 finishes. He had one of his best showings at the U.S. Open this year when he finished tied for fourth. He regularly elevates his game in golf's major championships. Young is still looking for his first career victory on the PGA Tour or internationally, but he has seven runner-up finishes and has also finished in the top five 12 times. The 28-year-opld from Scarborough, New York ranks 37th in the FedEx Cup points. He is a sharp putter who ranks 11th in shots gained on the green and he averages 4.05 birdies per round. He is also a strong enough driver to be a factor off the tee at Royal Portrush. Corey Conners The Canadian's biggest strength is his elite ball striking, which should mean that he will be accurate from tee to green. The 33-year-old has two career wins and five top-10 finishes in 2025. He ranks 14th in FedEx Cup points. Conners is not a big hitter as he averages 296.6 yards off the tee, but he is very accurate and he excels when he is forced to scramble from the rough. Conners has never risen to the occasion at any of the Majors, but he is playing well this season and The Open Championship tends to give a true opportunity to those looking for a breakthrough. Sepp Straka of Austria may be ready for a breakthrough victory in the final major tournament of the ... More year. (Photo by) Sepp Straka If you don't think Straka has been playing well this season, you have missed one of golf's most interesting stories this season. Straka has two wins this season while adding six top-10s, and that may be enough to help him rise to the occasion after missing the cut at the Masters, the PGA and the U.S. Open. He is third in FedEx Cup points and a decent showing in the opening round could give him the confidence needed to contend. Straka's greatest strength comes on approach shots as he ranks fourth on the tour in that area. As a result, he also excels at making greens in regulation. He leads the tour with an average of 4.52 birdies per round, but he struggles with his distance off the tee. Russell Henley Henley is another golfer who is going to get the job done because he keeps the ball in the fairway but is not going to overwhelm the field with his driving distance. He has won one event on the PGA Tour so far this season, but his consistency is exemplified by his eight top-10 finishes. The 36-year-old Macon, Georgia native is fifth in FedEx Cup points this season. He made the top 10 at the U.S. Open and he finished tied for fourth in last year's Open Championship. He has earned more than $9.3 million this season. Viktor Hovland Hovland could raise his profile dramatically if he could manage to earn the title at Royal Portrush. He is widely respected by the game's top players and closest observers, but he needs to come through with a championship effort in a major tournament. He has the all-around game to do just that and has been known for his ability to string birdies together. The 27-year-old from Oslo, Norway has one win this season and ranks 22nd in FedEx Cup points. He has earned more than $35.6 million in his career. Hovland ranks 18th with an average of 4.18 birdies per round. Long approach shots – 200 yards or more – are his strength. However, when Hovland is in the rough, he has a tough time scrambling. That last factor could become a problem for him at The Open Championship.
Otago Daily Times
09-07-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Focus on pregnancy, disease paths
How much does a pregnant mother's diet affect chronic disease progression? It is a question University of Otago PhD candidate and medical student Cameron Young aims to answer after recently receiving a Fulbright New Zealand Graduate Award to study overseas. Mr Young plans to research chronic disease progression, focusing on how diet during pregnancy causes epigenetic changes in offspring at the Wisconsin Institute of Discovery, and nutritional public health interventions at the Center for Indigenous Health, at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Arizona and New Mexico. His PhD is focused on diet during pregnancy and its association with chronic disease risk and progression, in both the mother and child. He was "very humbled and proud" to have received the award, and was looking forward to the life-changing opportunity to learn from talented scholars and others in the United States. He will travel to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in October, spending six months there, before spending another six months at Johns Hopkins, completing research for his PhD. He was among five University of Otago staff and alumni to receive Fulbright New Zealand Graduate and Scholar Awards this year. University of Otago (Wellington) public health department Prof Michael Baker received a Fulbright NZ Scholar Award and will research the prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases at the Harvard University Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics in Boston, Massachusetts. University of Otago (Christchurch) nursing and Māori indigenous health innovations graduate Kelly Tikao received a Fulbright Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award and will research how native Hawaiian practitioners and traditional healers rejuvenate customary native Hawaiian maternity practices in the hospital and community environments. University of Otago (Dunedin) geography, indigenous development and Māori studies graduate Leteisha Te Awhe-Downey also received a Fulbright Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Graduate Award and will research indigenous experiences of diaspora at the University of Hawai'i (Mānoa), and the University of California (Berkeley). And University of Otago (Dunedin) health sciences graduate Laura Gemmell-Sinnott received a Fulbright NZ Graduate Award and will research health policy design in sexual and reproductive health, with a focus on indigenous health equity at Columbia University, New York City, as part of her PhD at the University of Otago. Otago acting deputy vice-chancellor (research and enterprise) Martin Gagnon said the Fulbright programme was one of the largest and most prestigious educational exchanges in the world.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
US Open Winner J.J. Spaun De-Commits From PGA Tour Event
US Open Winner J.J. Spaun De-Commits From PGA Tour Event originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a whirlwind week for J.J. Spaun. The unlikely winner of the 2025 U.S. Open found himself juggling the emotions of a major championship victory with the intense media spotlight that followed. Advertisement Spaun, 34, had little time to reset before teeing off at TPC River Highlands for the Travelers Championship. He struggled in the opening round on Thursday, posting a 3-over 73 on the scorecard. It looked like the grind of the past week had caught up with him. That fatigue likely factored into his decision to withdraw from the next PGA Tour event on the schedule. Tony Paul of the Detroit News reported on Friday morning that Spaun will not compete in next week's Rocket Mortgage Classic. Spaun, a former standout at San Diego State, not only captured his first major win but also earned his first career top-10 finish in a major. He missed the cut in his only other U.S. Open appearance in 2021. Advertisement Earlier in the year, Spaun finished 50th at The Masters and tied for 37th at the PGA Championship. His only other PGA Tour victory came in 2022 at the Valero Texas Open, where he held off Matt Jones and Matt Kuchar by two strokes. J.J. Spaun tees off at Muirfield.© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Cameron Young will now take Spaun's place in the Rocket Mortgage Classic field. Young, the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2021-22 season, is still chasing his first Tour win. Despite that, he's recorded top-10 finishes in all four majors, including a runner-up at the 2022 Open Championship. The 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic is scheduled for June 26-29 at Detroit Golf Club. The event has been part of the PGA Tour since 2019. Last year, Cameron Davis claimed his second victory in Detroit, having also won in 2021, by two strokes and earning $1.6 million. The total purse for the 2025 tournament has increased from $9.2 million to $9.6 million. Advertisement Related: Rory McIlroy Makes Strong Career Statement After US Open Related: Tiger Woods News Emerges Before US Open This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
