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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Typical LIV behaviour' – Fans slam Joaquin Niemann for shocking temper tantrum at The Open
GOLF fans have slammed Joaquin Niemann for a bad tempered display of frustration at The Open. The Chilean golfer is the top player on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour this season. 3 He has won four times on LIV Golf from eight tournaments, and has banked an incredible £15m for this troubles. But the 26-year-old missed the cut at Royal Portrush by one stroke after rounds of 70 and 74. And he let his frustration boil over as he left the 18th green on Friday. Niemann stomped on his golf bag, in a scene that was shared on X. He raises his foot high and stamps down on his clubs, and caddie Gary Matthews has to pull his hand away quickly to avoid it being clipped. Fans were quick to slam the hot-headed temper tantrum. One fan wrote: 'Typical LIV behaviour.' Another said: 'He's horrible at majors.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Another fan commented: 'Pro golfers are the biggest babies on the planet. His caddie was trying to pick up the bag …. Dude is a total loser.' One disappointed fan wrote: "I'm sick of all these temper tantrums with golfers lately. "They look like spoiled little brats having tantrums like two-year-olds.' Niemann's frustration is justified, even if his outburst with his spikes is not. 3 3 He must be baffled that he hasn't been able to translate his LIV Golf form to the majors. It is now two consecutive missed cuts and one top-10 finish in 26 major appearances for Niemann. Niemann wasn't the only big name to miss the cut as Colin Morikawa and Brooks Koepka also crashed out. Open champion in 2021, Morikawa endured two rounds to forget, finishing on seven over par. And Koepka also missed out, meaning he's failed to make Saturday at three of the four majors this year, which is a fall from grace for the American.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Golf star who is Buddhist monk tearing it up at The Open thanks to Zen-like focus
GOLF star Sadom Kaewkanjana is hoping to continue his winning habit - after taking time out to become a MONK. The 27-year-old from Thailand took time away from the sport to become ordained as a Buddhist monk and practice meditation. His win at Kolon Korea Open earned him a place at Royal Portrush. And he seized the chance with an opening round of 68 to lie at -3. Kaewkanjana said: 'Being a monk helps me with my concentration, both on the golf course and away from the golf course. 'It has made me focus. "I forget everything on the outside, just live in the present, just stay in my mind. "I really enjoy being a monk.' His Zen-like focus was put to the test in testing conditions at The Open on Thursday. But he fared better than many of the biggest names in the sport such as Jon Rahm (-1), Xander Schauffele (E) and Bryson DeChambeau (+7). Kaewkanjana has ten professional wins in Asia, and admitted he has never experienced anything like Portrush. He said: 'We have no links courses so it's a new experience for me. "I really enjoy playing a links golf course. "It's fun to play with a windy course and tough conditions.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Jena Sims steals the show at The Open with viral TikTok dance with the ‘younger hot golf Wags'
GOLF beauty Jena Sims has been upstaging her husband Brooks Koepka at The Open, with a dance with three of the 'younger hot Wags'. Sims, 36, joined up with a younger group of Wags at Royal Portrush. 6 6 6 Jena even joked whether she was 'too old' for the dance and called the girls 'hot' as they joked about being the younger Wags She filmed herself with Presleigh Schultz - who is Akshay Bhatia's fiancee, Alayna Finau - who is married to Ryder Cup star Tony Finau, and Juju Chan - who is Sahith Theegala's partner. Sims shared their adventures to her 335,000 fans on Instagram, with the tagline "When the younger hot WAGS want to do TikToks". She jokes to the camera: "Am I too old to be here? does it looks weird that I'm here? Am I hotter than these little b******?" The quartet then perform a dance at one of the player and family enclosures at The Open. At one point, former US Open champ Koepka steps in while Jena was filming a dance reel. As he passes by on his way to the course with the other players, he stops to kiss his wife. Smiling at him, Jena replies: 'We might not be done for a while.' BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK She also shared several stories featuring her and her son as they explored nearby Dunluce Castle. The ongoing rift in golf between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf clearly doesn't apply to the Wags. Koepka has joined the rebel Saudi-backed venture, while the younger trio's partners all stayed on the PGA Tour. Sims has built up a close friendship with Layna Finau. The two were recently spotted together at a spa during the US Open. 6 6
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Open Championship star ‘hurt' by Rory McIlroy comment in private conversation
JJ Spaun was left heartbroken after being beaten by Rory McIlroy in a play-off at the Players Championship in March - and the Northern Irishman hasn't let him forget it JJ Spaun has revealed how a harsh seven-word taunt from Masters champion Rory McIlroy came "too soon" following his heart-wrenching defeat at the Players Championship. The 34-year-old Spaun and McIlroy, 36, played out a nail-biting play-off showdown at the Players in March this year. Speaking on GOLF's Subpar podcast, Spaun opened up about how his painful loss to McIlroy didn't stop the career Grand Slam-winning superstar from throwing a cutting remark his way just weeks later. Subpar co-host Drew Stoltz asked Spaun if he had ever received any sage advice before a major golf tournament. Clearly with a tale to share, Spaun then swore and chuckled before confessing that he had. Spaun and McIlroy went head-to-head in a three-hole aggregate play-off on a windy Monday morning. McIlroy was vying for his second title at the competition, while Spaun was chasing the most significant victory of his career so far. McIlroy birdied the 16th, while Spaun parred. On the 17th at TPC Sawgrass, Spaun sealed his fate as McIlroy found the green, with Spaun overshooting and landing in the water, reports the Mirror US. Fast-forward to weeks later at Augusta, and Spaun and Nico Echavarria were tied in the Masters Par-3 Contest. While the annual Wednesday event is often a lighthearted affair, a play-off is still required to decide the victor. Spaun was heading back to the course for the play-off when, as fate would have it, he ran into McIlroy. Spaun then explained the cutting seven-word remark that was pretty close to the bone for the 34-year-old. He said: "[Rory's] like, 'Are you doing a playoff for the Par-3 Contest?'" "I'm like, yeah, I guess. And he's like, 'Better get the club right this time.'" Spaun continued: 'That hurt, that hit me deep. Shane Lowry was there, he's like, 'F*****g hell, Rory.' "Granted, it was a little rinky-dink par-3, but doesn't matter, but it was still a little too soon to hear that. [The wound] was not healed yet," he added. Despite the jibe, Spaun didn't let it derail him. He went on to claim his first major victory at Oakmont Country Club, sinking an incredible 64-foot putt on the 18th hole of the 2025 US Open, edging out Robert MacIntyre by two strokes. Spaun has earlier reflected on how the March play-off with McIlroy had been pivotal, giving him a surge of confidence that helped pave the way to his major win. "The Players was sort of a springboard into self-belief," he said after his impressive first round at the US Open. "But to do that at The Players, a course where I'd never done well historically, and to go head-to-head with Rory on Sunday, and then the playoff was great for my confidence. Sadly, I didn't win, but it was brilliant for me to lean back on that experience." Meanwhile, McIlroy has taken significant steps in shaking off his erratic performance since triumphing in April's Masters, finishing in second place at the Scottish Open on Sunday. Ultimately, US star Chris Gotterup fought off a stern challenge from the Northern Irishman to clinch the title. However, with The Open fast approaching, McIlroy seemed to be in a good place with his game. "It was pretty windy and hard to get the ball super close," he said. "I gave myself plenty of chances coming down the stretch. It's been a great week. I'm really happy with where my game is. No frustration, really."
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Colt Knost Astonished at Tiger Woods' Ex-Caddie Lying About Yardages
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. In golf, numbers don't lie, but sometimes, caddies could be forced to fudge the numbers. When that caddie is Steve Williams, the longtime right-hand man to Tiger Woods, the revelation hits like a misread putt on Sunday. On the latest episode of GOLF's Subpar podcast, Williams admitted he intentionally gave Woods incorrect yardages during rounds, sending shockwaves through the golf world and leaving former professional golfer Colt Knost stunned. Colt Knost Astonished at Tiger Woods' Ex-Caddie Lying About Yardages. (Image Collage | Credits: Getty Images) Colt Knost Astonished at Tiger Woods' Ex-Caddie Lying About Yardages. (Image Collage | Credits: Getty Images) Getty Images "I'm still shocked by this," Knost posted on X, reacting to the confession. Woods' caddie, Williams, didn't sugarcoat it but came clean. "The biggest thing I did was adjust the yardages all the time," he said. "I mean I was constantly doing that. You know, if it was 160 yards and it's a 9-iron, I'd be telling him it's 170 or something." The reason was simple for him: Tiger's adrenaline. "When he was running a little warm... he would walk quicker, he would talk quicker. Everything became a bit quicker," Williams explained. "The ball started going further and further." One of the most jaw-dropping examples came at Bay Hill, during the final round of one of Woods' many victories. "I didn't give him the right yardage, the correct yardage, on any shot for the entire round," Williams noted. "I did that so often when he got running hot and got the adrenaline going." Did Tiger Woods, the legend of the golf world, ever know what his long-time bag man was up to? "It took him a while to figure it out," Williams recalled. "He said, 'Just keep doing it. You know what you are doing.'" The admission has sparked debate across the sport. Was it deception or genius? Fans flocked to the comment section after Knost's post. "Ask Tiger to confirm, please," a fan typed under the post. ask tiger to confirm please. — Joel Strickland (@joelspov) July 4, 2025 Many wanted Tiger to comment, but others chose to mock Williams. This dude lies a lot — Mr. Joe Nunamaker (@JoeMama1567546) July 4, 2025 According to Williams, it was about understanding Tiger's physiology and mental state under pressure. Given Woods' record-tying 82 PGA Tour wins and his 15 majors, it's hard to argue with the results. As for The Big Cat's current status, the legend is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, which required surgery earlier this year. He missed the first three majors so far in 2025 and is expected to skip The Open Championship at Royal Portrush as well. Tiger's doctor, Dr. Charlton, shared that the 15-time major winner is expected to fully recover by early 2026. More Golf: Jordan Spieth Injury Leads to Stunning Omission from Scottish Open
