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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SEC Coach Under Fire for Offseason Golf Habit After Back-to-Back Losing Seasons
SEC Coach Under Fire for Offseason Golf Habit After Back-to-Back Losing Seasons originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There's an old sentiment in college football that you don't want your coach to be a good golfer. Why? Because if he's good at golf, then he obviously isn't spending enough time in the facilities working, and is likely out on the course more often than he should be. Advertisement That's got to be the feeling among Auburn fans this week, with a report from some investigative fans showing that head coach Hugh Freeze has been spending a lot of time on the golf course this summer. According to the fan, Freeze played 10 rounds in the first 20 days of June. Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze.© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Had some friends who play in Auburn tell me how much CHF plays, and it has led me to check his GHIN," the poster wrote. "Hugh played golf 10 of the first 20 days this month. I know people that are RETIRED that don't get to play that much, let alone making $7mm a year. Not blaming our struggles on this, but goodness, when you're under .500 here and ranked 47th in recruiting, I have concerns." Advertisement That's a fair thing to be concerned about as an Auburn fan. Since joining the Tigers in 2023, Freeze has gone 11-14 in his 25 games, with an 0-1 bowl record. Things aren't expected to get much better going forward, either. Most sports books have Auburn with a 7.5 win total for 2025, with ESPN's Football Power Index giving the Tigers just a 1.8% chance of winning the SEC. While it may be a bit crazy for someone to deep dive into the Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) to sleuth out a handicap, this Auburn fan feels justified in his findings. "I understand that it is insane behavior for me to have dove into this, and I do not care. When I have friends tell me he is at the course every day as an SEC head football coach, I am going to investigate. Just pretend like you're working harder than you actually are, because I am tired of losing." Advertisement Seeing as it is the offsesaon in college football, there are few media availabilities for Freeze to be pressed on this, if any. We'll see if Auburn reporters bring it up come August. Related: Florida State Fans Furious Over Thomas Castellanos' Latest Controversial Comments This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
11-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What would an 18 handicap shoot at Oakmont? Pros weigh in, and their answers are hilarious
What would an 18 handicap shoot at Oakmont? Pros weigh in, and their answers are hilarious Show Caption Hide Caption Bryson plans to be fearless but strategic at Oakmont's tough setup Bryson DeChambeau says he'll stay aggressive when possible but knows Oakmont demands smart decisions. USGA It's a questions that comes up almost every week during the professional golf calendar but is emphasized during the biggest events of the year: what could an amateur shoot at the hardest tests in golf? Whether it's Augusta National or this week's 2025 U.S. Open site, Oakmont Country Club outside of Pittsburgh, it's a fun talking point when the majors come around. What's the best score an amateur could shoot? Could they break 100? Oakmont is an especially stern tests, with greens running in the 14s on the stimpmeter and rough chopped at a hefty 5 inches. Forget the course is a par 70 that stretches to nearly 7,500 yards. The DP World Tour posted to its social media accounts a video going around asking players what an 18 handicap would shoot at Oakmont. Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Min Woo Lee and a host of others were asked, and in the nearly 3-minute video, players give their feedback on what would happen. In short, carnage. Michael Kim responded to the tweet, saying a scratch golfer may not break 90. If that doesn't tell you how difficult the course is going to play, not sure what will. Lucky for you, if you have an official GHIN handicap, the USGA has a course calculator that shows what you *should* shoot at a course with your specific handicap. Then again, not every course is in U.S. Open conditions. And if the pros this week are going to struggle unlike we're used to seeing, just imagine what would happen to us average joes in a foursome. Thomas chimed in on social media Tuesday afternoon, saying find a way to let a group of ams play the course the Monday after the U.S. Open. From the tips, full Rules of Golf and see what happens. The consensus is an 18-handicapper would shoot well into the 100s. Even one par for an 18 handicapper would be an impressive accomplishment. During his pre-tournament news conference Tuesday, Rory McIlroy said he birdied his final two holes during a practice round last Monday, June 2, and shot 81. The Masters winner and Grand Slam champion shooting in the 80s. There would probably be a lot of volunteers who would play the course the Monday after a champion is crowned, myself included. But how many would actually finish or have enough golf balls to sign a card? Not many of us.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryson DeChambeau Grabs Attention With Five-Word Message to Justin Bieber
On May 4, Bryson DeChambeau clinched a dramatic win at LIV Golf Korea, finally converting a 36-hole lead into a much-anticipated victory. The 2024 U.S. Open champ shot a 6-under 66 to outlast his Crushers GC teammate Charles Howell III by two strokes. It marked his third individual LIV title and a triumphant response to several close calls earlier in the season. Soon after, social media turned its eyes to another kind of golf buzz, one involving celebrities trading red carpets for green fairways. Justin Bieber, dressed in an all-white outfit (including a tank top), shared a flood of Instagram Reels over the weekend, showing off his swing. While his GHIN handicap remains a mystery, 'he isn't entering his scores,' as noted by golf sleuths, his passion for the game is clear. [US, Mexico & Canada customers only] May 4, 2025; Incheon, SOUTH KOREA; Bryson DeChambeau in action during the final round of play at LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Soo-Hyeon/Reuters via Imagn Images That's when DeChambeau made a move—off the course and into Bieber's comments section, with five simple words: Advertisement 'Let's film some golf content.' It was enough to stir golf fans and pop culture junkies alike. The idea of a DeChambeau-Bieber collaboration suddenly didn't seem far-fetched. Imagine 'Breaking 50 with Justin Bieber' or a music video with the reigning U.S. Open winner walking beside the singer down the fairway. With stars like Tiger Woods and Nelly Korda having attended the Met Gala in years past, golf's pop culture crossover seems overdue for another moment. DeChambeau's playful pitch to Bieber might just tee it up. DeCha͏mbe͏a͏u will now arrive at the 2025 P͏GA Champion͏s͏hip͏ as a confiden͏t ͏threat to win the Wanamaker. For Bryson DeChambeau, ͏the͏ fourth ti͏me was a charm in 2025. Related: $72 Million Major Winner Abruptly Withdraws From PGA Tour's Truist Championship
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matthew Stafford and Bryson DeChambeau are teaming up in an attempt to shoot a ridiculously low golf score
Matthew Stafford doesn't have time for much besides football from July to February, but during the offseason, he's taken a liking to golf. Though he's probably never played in front of a huge audience, that'll change this week. Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, announced on Tuesday that Stafford is the next guest on his 'Break 50' series where he teams up with a celebrity in an attempt to, well, break 50. Advertisement They'll play a scramble from the forward tees and try to shoot a ridiculously slow score together, though DeChambeau didn't announce which course they'll be playing. The video he posted is pretty funny, though. He tried to catch a pass from Stafford, only to have the fastball clank off his chest with a loud 'thud.' DeChambeau has 1.79 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, which is where the video will be posted on Wednesday, so plenty of people are going to see Stafford play. It won't be the same pressure as playing on Sundays in the NFL, but Stafford will probably have to shake off some nerves. Advertisement According to the GHIN database, Stafford's handicap is 4.9, which is pretty good – that is, assuming it's the same Matthew Stafford who belongs to Bel-Air Country Club. His most recent scores range from 75 to 90. DeChambeau has had the likes of Donald Trump, Tom Brady, Tony Romo, John Daly and Phil Mickelson on the series, with Stafford being the latest. This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Matthew Stafford playing golf with Bryson DeChambeau on 'Break 50'
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Palm Beach Par 3, Bank of America team up on 'Golf with Us' intiative for young golfers
Palm Beach Par 3 has partnered with Bank of America on its new "Golf with Us' initiative for young golfers. The Palm Beach course is one of five in Palm Beach County that will offer rounds for $5 or less and instructional opportunities beginning this spring. The other courses are Madison Green Country Club, Palm Beach National, Lake Worth Beach Golf Club and Boca Delray Golf & Country Club. Bank of America launched "Golf with Us" on Tuesday in an effort to grow the next generation of golfers. The initiative offers youth ages 6-18 a free one-year membership to Youth on Course, a California-based non-profit that provides young people with access to life-changing opportunities through golf. Enrollment in the program is open until May 24, and includes access to thousands of courses in 97 markets. 'When kids get involved in sports, they learn first-hand about achieving their goals and develop lifelong skills that help them thrive,' David Tyrie, president of marketing, digital and specialized consumer client solutions for Bank of America, said in a statement. 'By working with Youth on Course to help make golf more accessible, we're helping grow the sport while also making a positive impact in our communities.' Through "Golf with Us," Bank of America also will bring unique instructional opportunities to youth in select markets throughout the spring, summer and fall by hosting a series of free clinics featuring professional golfers, athletes and celebrities with a passion for golf. Program membership also includes a registered handicap index in the United States Golf Association's Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) system, continued development, as well as learning opportunities. Interested families can enroll in Youth on Course and learn more about the "Golf with Us" offer at
