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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Max Homa Reveals Wife-Related Reason to Desperately Need a Win
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. There are many reasons professional golfers have found themselves in need of a win, but few have encountered the dilemma Max Homa currently faces. The six-time PGA Tour winner is on the verge of finishing regular season well outside the top 70. A win would help get him in, but a far more pressing need at home puts a major emphasis on getting a trophy this week. "I need to win. I really need to win because my wife's pregnant and I need to go home," Homa said after the first round of the 3M Open, according to the transcripts of his post-round interview. "We have like two weeks left. It's a little extra stressful, but I think the only way that you can go out and win a golf tournament is by not exactly trying to win a golf tournament. So it's a weird headspace." A victory would give Homa the opportunity to keep his PGA Tour card for the next two years. If he doesn't win, and finish the regular season outside the top 70, he'll have to compete in the FedEx Cup Fall, aiming to finish inside the top 100, which would keep his membership until 2026. Max Homa of the United States Team and wife Lacey Croom leave the 18th green in a golf cart during Friday four-ball matches on day two of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country... Max Homa of the United States Team and wife Lacey Croom leave the 18th green in a golf cart during Friday four-ball matches on day two of the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Country Club on September 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. MoreThat's why, despite his wife's upcoming due date, Homa is playing the 3M Open and is also committed to the Wyndham Championship next week. "My wife told me to play, so it's scheduled the Monday after the Wyndham," Homa said, according to the transcripts. "Yeah, just every day I finish a day of golf I look at my phone and see if I'm flying home so we'll see. It's a good problem to have." The 34-year-old got off to a strong start at the 3M Open, carding five birdies to finish a bogey-free first round tied for 18th at 5-under. However, he trails leader Adam Svensson by six strokes. He has had a rather poor season, with seven missed cuts in 18 tournaments played and only two top-25 finishes, including a top-10 he achieved just two weeks ago at the John Deere Classic (T5). Homa married his wife Lacey Croom in 2019, and they welcomed their first child, Cam Andrew, in October 2022. More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau Targets Rory McIlroy With Ryder Cup 'Chirping' Warning
USA Today
01-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
PGA Tour's tournament in Utah has a new title sponsor for the next 3 years: Bank of Utah
After its first season as the Black Desert Championship, the PGA Tour's stop in southern Utah has a new title sponsor. For the second playing of the event in October, the tournament at Black Desert Resort will be known as the Bank of Utah Championship. When the inaugural event was held last year, it was the first Tour stop in the state of Utah in more than 60 years. The new deal is a three-year contract through 2027. The 2025 tournament will be held Oct. 23-26 during the Tour's FedEx Cup Fall. "After celebrating a successful return to Utah last year, the PGA Tour is pleased to introduce Bank of Utah as title sponsor of our event at Black Desert Resort, which received rave reviews from Tour players and families following the inaugural 2024 tournament," said Tyler Dennis, PGA Tour Chief Competitions Officer. "The Bank of Utah Championship is staged in one of the most unique settings found on the PGA Tour schedule, and we are eager to welcome a proud Utah company into the fold ahead of the second rendition later this fall." More: Utah feels like it's having a moment at PGA Tour's inaugural Black Desert Championship The Black Desert Golf Course was the final design by the late Tom Weiskopf. Black Desert Resort also hosts the LPGA, with its inaugural tournament held last May. Opened in 2023, the golf course has received multiple accolades in its short time in existence. Black Desert ranks 34th on the Golfweek's Best 2025: Top 100 public-access courses in the U.S. list, 96th on the Golfweek's Best 2025: Top 200 Modern Courses in the U.S. list, and it's the No. 1-ranked course in Utah on the Golfweek's Best 2025: Top public-access golf courses in every state.
USA Today
08-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mackenzie Hughes used an outdated but functional method to get Arnold Palmer exemption
Mackenzie Hughes used an outdated but functional method to get Arnold Palmer exemption ORLANDO – Rafael Campos wrote a heartfelt letter that netted him a sponsor's exemption into the Arnold Palmer Invitational. What did Mackenzie Hughes do? He made a phone call to Drew Donovan, the tournament director. 'I didn't plead my case but just said what it would mean to me and that I would help him in any way that I could help him for the tournament,' Hughes said. 'He said it's not commonplace to get calls like that. I've never requested an exemption before. I would've thought that's the only way to do it. It probably doesn't feel as genuine if it comes from an agent.' Hughes finished No. 51 in the FedEx Cup standings and missed being exempt into all eight signature events by one spot. He was exempt into the first two signature events via finishing in the next 10 of the FedEx Cup Fall. Hughes shot rounds of 73-70 in the first two rounds of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Lodge & Club. The final group on Saturday will consist of Shane Lowry – solo lead at 8 under – and Wyndham Clark, who was absolved of any penalty after he took relief during his Friday round. Clark is two back, while Corey Conners and Collin Morikawa are tied for third at 5 under. Rory McIlroy is tied with Russell Henley and Jason Day for fifth at 4 under. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is tied with Hughes for 12th at 1 under.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TopCare named an official health and wellness sponsor for PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers
TopCare teams with PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers TopCare teams with PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers Itasca, Illinois, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The TopCare brand announced today that it is again teaming up with PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers as an official health and wellness sponsor. TopCare is a store brand procured by Topco Associates, LLC to support member-owners. This partnership launched last year and was the first for the brand. TopCare offers a broad assortment of quality and affordable products in health, beauty, and everyday wellness essentials. Throughout the 2025 season, the TopCare logo will appear on the front of Rodgers' hat during tournament play. The professional golfer will also be featured with a variety of TopCare's products including electrolyte solutions and powders, allergy relief medication, ibuprofen pain relief, dual action pain relief, cough & cold medicines, oral care, sleep aid and sunscreen products on the brand's website and social channels as well as in-store marketing displays where TopCare products are sold. 'I am proud to continue and elevate my partnership with the TopCare brand,' Rodgers said. 'I admire their commitment to making affordable products that support a healthy lifestyle. It's exciting to be with a brand that connects with the community at a local level to support this mission. I've seen the impact that a holistic approach to health has had on my game and I'm looking forward to helping more people do the same.' Rodgers, 32, joined the PGA TOUR in 2015 after one of the most accomplished collegiate and amateur careers in history. The Avon, Indiana native attended Stanford, where he tied Tiger Woods for most wins in school history, while also breaking Woods' school record for lowest-scoring average. During that time, he was the unanimous Number 1 player in the world, sweeping the Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Haskins Awards given to the top amateur/collegiate golfer in the world. Since joining the PGA TOUR, he has recorded four runner-up finishes. Last PGA TOUR season, Rodgers recorded five Top 10 finishes and finished 53rd in the FedEx Cup Fall standings after qualifying for the playoffs for the eighth time in the past nine seasons. Rodgers is currently 19th in the FedEx Cup Standings and is planning to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational March 6-9 before heading to the Players Championship March 13-16. To celebrate the partnership, TopCare will be hosting giveaways throughout the year on the brand's Facebook and Instagram pages, including a chance to win TopCare products and merchandise signed by Rodgers. For more information on TopCare or to see where TopCare products are available for purchase, visit . —About TopCare— TopCare is the go-to brand for health, beauty and everyday wellness essentials. From cold and flu remedies and certified vitamins to personal products like mouth and body washes, and beauty solutions for nail and skin care, TopCare covers all your personal care needs. The brand – procured by Topco Associates, LLC to support member-owners – has more than 1,600 products currently available to purchase in thousands of Topco member stores across the country. For more information on TopCare or to see where TopCare products are available for purchase, visit . About Topco Associates, LLC. Topco Associates, LLC is a $19 billion, privately held, member-owned company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its leading food industry member-owners and customers, including grocery retailers, wholesalers, food service, and pharmacy companies. Topco leverages the collective volume, knowledge, and commitment of these companies to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace by reducing costs and offering winning business-building capabilities. Topco manages 20 brands on behalf of its member owners, including the TopCare brand. For more information, please visit . Attachments TopCare teams with PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers TopCare teams with PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers CONTACT: Heather Warthen Topco Associates LLC 847-329-3375 hwarthen@ in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TopCare named an official health and wellness sponsor for PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers
Itasca, Illinois, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The TopCare brand announced today that it is again teaming up with PGA TOUR golfer Patrick Rodgers as an official health and wellness sponsor. TopCare is a store brand procured by Topco Associates, LLC to support member-owners. This partnership launched last year and was the first for the brand. TopCare offers a broad assortment of quality and affordable products in health, beauty, and everyday wellness essentials. Throughout the 2025 season, the TopCare logo will appear on the front of Rodgers' hat during tournament play. The professional golfer will also be featured with a variety of TopCare's products including electrolyte solutions and powders, allergy relief medication, ibuprofen pain relief, dual action pain relief, cough & cold medicines, oral care, sleep aid and sunscreen products on the brand's website and social channels as well as in-store marketing displays where TopCare products are sold. 'I am proud to continue and elevate my partnership with the TopCare brand,' Rodgers said. 'I admire their commitment to making affordable products that support a healthy lifestyle. It's exciting to be with a brand that connects with the community at a local level to support this mission. I've seen the impact that a holistic approach to health has had on my game and I'm looking forward to helping more people do the same.' Rodgers, 32, joined the PGA TOUR in 2015 after one of the most accomplished collegiate and amateur careers in history. The Avon, Indiana native attended Stanford, where he tied Tiger Woods for most wins in school history, while also breaking Woods' school record for lowest-scoring average. During that time, he was the unanimous Number 1 player in the world, sweeping the Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Haskins Awards given to the top amateur/collegiate golfer in the world. Since joining the PGA TOUR, he has recorded four runner-up finishes. Last PGA TOUR season, Rodgers recorded five Top 10 finishes and finished 53rd in the FedEx Cup Fall standings after qualifying for the playoffs for the eighth time in the past nine seasons. Rodgers is currently 19th in the FedEx Cup Standings and is planning to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational March 6-9 before heading to the Players Championship March 13-16. To celebrate the partnership, TopCare will be hosting giveaways throughout the year on the brand's Facebook and Instagram pages, including a chance to win TopCare products and merchandise signed by Rodgers. For more information on TopCare or to see where TopCare products are available for purchase, visit —About TopCare— TopCare is the go-to brand for health, beauty and everyday wellness essentials. From cold and flu remedies and certified vitamins to personal products like mouth and body washes, and beauty solutions for nail and skin care, TopCare covers all your personal care needs. The brand – procured by Topco Associates, LLC to support member-owners – has more than 1,600 products currently available to purchase in thousands of Topco member stores across the country. For more information on TopCare or to see where TopCare products are available for purchase, visit About Topco Associates, LLC. Topco Associates, LLC is a $19 billion, privately held, member-owned company that provides aggregation, innovation and knowledge management solutions for its leading food industry member-owners and customers, including grocery retailers, wholesalers, food service, and pharmacy companies. Topco leverages the collective volume, knowledge, and commitment of these companies to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace by reducing costs and offering winning business-building capabilities. Topco manages 20 brands on behalf of its member owners, including the TopCare brand. For more information, please visit
