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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Phil Mickelson Makes Major Career Announcement on Thursday
Phil Mickelson Makes Major Career Announcement on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Weeks ago, Phil Mickelson created buzz by declaring that the U.S. Open played June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club would 'very possibly' be the last of his career, as his five‑year exemption earned by winning the 2021 PGA Championship expires in 2025. Advertisement The six‑time major champion, who turned 55 on June 16, hinted that a future return would depend on special exemption, qualifying or leading the LIV Golf standings (currently 15th). However, during his press conference at LIV Golf Dallas on Thursday, Mickelson seemingly walked back that sentiment. "So I said it's very possibly my last, and I think that's real," Mickelson told reporters. "However, I also feel like I'm starting to play some good golf, and I've had ... this year has been my best year on LIV. "I've had three top-six finishes and some opportunities to win. If I play like that in some upcoming major championships, that could ultimately qualify me into another U.S. Open." Phil Mickelson gestures to fans at the first tee during the first round of the U.S. Open.© Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Mickelson believes his performance in the other three majors could earn him entry to Shinnecock Hills in 2026. Advertisement "I don't want to say it's my last," Mickelson added. "I actually think I'm playing well enough that if I can play at the level I've played at out here in majors again, I'll finish high enough to get into a U.S. Open via that qualifying avenue. "So I don't want to say that it is my last because I think I'm going to contend in the — I'm in the other three majors for a lot of years, and it could very well get me into the U.S. Open again." Mickelson, who has never won the U.S. Open but has finished runner‑up six times, missed the cut at Oakmont by one stroke, finishing 6-over par. He will tee off for the first round of the Dallas event on Friday. Advertisement Despite speculation that Oakmont would mark his final U.S. Open, Mickelson's tone has shifted. His remarks in Dallas underscore a renewed optimism, suggesting this chapter in his storied career may not be over, after all. Related: Grant Horvat Makes Revelation About Michael Jordan This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
National Post
a day ago
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- National Post
On Tour: Will Keegan Bradley be a player captain at the Ryder Cup?
Article content WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of On Tour with Jon McCarthy, Postmedia's Rob Wong chats with Toronto SUN National Golf Writer Jon McCarthy about the potential of Keegan Bradley being a player captain for Team USA at the upcoming Ryder Cup and why Collin Morikawa continues to take issue with the media.
Irish Times
a day ago
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- Irish Times
Pádraig Harrington tied for the lead at US Senior Open
Pádraig Harrington shot a three-under-par 67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the US Senior Open at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs. Harrington and Australian Mark Hensby are ahead by one stroke over seven players tied at 68, with three rounds to go at the fourth of five senior Major championships. Harrington, who won this championship in 2022 early in his senior career, birdied four of his first eight holes on Thursday before playing the back nine in one-over-par. 'I was four under through eight and probably could have been a little bit more,' Harrington said. 'I three-putted 9. The back nine is hard, but I was still really feeling my way around that nine. READ MORE 'I only played it once before. I was a little bit tentative in the lead. I suppose it's a little harder when you're leading and not knowing the course 100 per cent like you would like to.' Harrington led the field in driving distance on Thursday and hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation. Darren Clarke is tied 33rd on one over, while Chris Devlin is five over The seven players who turned in rounds of two-under 68 were Bob Estes, Ken Tanigawa, Stewart Cink, Matt Gogel, Scotland's Stephen Gallacher, Sweden's Freddie Jacobson and Denmark's Thomas Bjorn. Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez – coming off a win at last week's Major, the Kaulig Companies Championship – opened with a one-under 69 and is tied for 10th. Angel Cabrera of Argentina, who won the first two senior Majors of the season, shot a three-over 73. Meanwhile, Leona Maguire is in a tie for second at the Dow Championship in Michigan on the LPGA Tour. Playing with American Jennifer Kupcho in a team event, they are one shot behind Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland and Cassie Porter of Australia. Kupcho and Maguire got past an early bogey and put four birdies on their card. 'Foursomes, it's always a game of patience,' Maguire said. 'Nice to hole quite a long [putt] on 16. Had a nice one on 3 to bounce back after the bogey on 2 to kind of get the round going.'
Associated Press
a day ago
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- Associated Press
Stand-alone Women's Australian Open golf tournament set for March 2026 in Adelaide
ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — The Women's Australian Open will make its return as a stand-alone tournament in 2026, officially ending Golf Australia's attempts at playing both men's and women's events at the same time. After sharing the tournament with the men in a mixed and alternate-tees format from 2022 to 2024, the women's event to be co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour will move from December to March 12-15 at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide. Golf Australia said Friday that Adelaide, the South Australian state capital, will host the tournament for the next three years. While the 2026 LPGA Tour schedule has not been announced, the U.S.-based circuit typically plays co-sanctioned events in Asia in February and March. That could result in greater opportunities for international players to travel to Australia from the Asia region, including recently-crowned Women's PGA champion Minjee Lee, Australia's top women's player. Last month, Golf Australia announced that Rory McIlroy will headline the men's Australian Open this year at Royal Melbourne from Dec. 4-7. This year's Masters champion is also contracted to play at nearby Kingston Heath, another Melbourne sandbelt course, in 2026. ___ AP golf:
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Stephen Curry celebrates Morgan Riley's Underrated Golf Tour victory after clutch final round at Eisenhower course
(Image Source - Getty Images) Morgan Riley's swing wasn't the only thing making headlines at Eisenhower Golf Course. With a clutch final round and a five-under finish, the 2025 graduate from Raleigh walked off with his first Underrated Golf Tour win—and a share from none other than Stephen Curry in his Instagram story. In a storm-tested performance, Riley brought real meaning to Curry's mission of leveling the playing field for junior golfers everywhere. Underrated Golf Tour's mission comes alive through Morgan Riley's breakthrough win At the scenic yet demanding Eisenhower Golf Course in the U.S. Air Force Academy, Morgan Riley, a 2025 high school graduate from Raleigh, North Carolina, recorded a solid 71 in Round 1. He then faced the tough conditions head-on with a remarkable 68 in Round 2, bringing his total to five under par at 139 to win the title. Navigating through swirling winds and sporadic rain, Riley's triumph highlighted his skill under pressure—and he earned a notable shoutout from Stephen Curry, co-founder of the Underrated Golf Tour. The avid golfer Curry has a 1.3 handicap, considering himself a golf junkie and playing a match with the President Obama, as well as victor in the 2023 American Century Championship. In 2022, he joined forces with former pro Will Lowery to establish the Underrated Golf Tour, which aims to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for junior golfers from diverse backgrounds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo Riley's rise is a great example of that mission in action: a player advancing through the junior ranks and achieving his first title. Before making it to the professional scene, Riley boasts a remarkable amateur record—he received a letter of intent from Harvard University and hit No. 74 in the AJGA rankings, achieving three top-five finishes in 2023 and a total of two top-10 AJGA results as of mid-2025. His five-under-par finish under tough conditions highlights his determination and promise for the future. The Underrated Golf Tour isn't solely about winning once—it's a whole experience. Featuring tournaments across the U.S. and Europe, with stops in places like London (Surrey) and Scotland (Fairmont St Andrews), the tour concludes with the highly regarded Curry Cup championship. As the tour arrives at French Lick Resort, Indiana from July 2–4, everyone will be watching Riley to see if he can keep up this momentum and achieve back-to-back victories. Also Read: Phoenix Suns pull off two more bold trades but that's not even the biggest twist yet Morgan Riley's success at Eisenhower goes beyond earning a trophy—it confirms the vision of Underrated Golf: equity, opportunity, and talent shining through challenges. With Stephen Curry's support and Riley's impressive background from Harvard and AJGA, this feels more like the foundation for a major career than just a breakthrough. From the gusty fairways in Colorado to the national stage, Riley's adventure is just beginning—and the next tee is waiting Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
