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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
PGA Tour star issues statement on wife as he chases after £1.1m payday
Max Homa is in contention at the 3M Open as he looks to end a difficult season on a high, with the American revealing he is desperate to win in order to be with his wife for the birth of their second child Max Homa is determined to pocket the £1.1million prize from the 3M Open, motivated by his wife's impending due date. The 34-year-old golfer wrapped up the first round of the event with a score of 5-under. He's currently six shots behind leader Adam Svensson but remains in the hunt for his first PGA Tour victory since the Farmers Insurance Open in 2023. Despite a season that has seen him slip to 105th in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR), Homa 's focus is less on his form and more on ensuring he's back in time for the arrival of his second child. On Thursday, Homa shared that his wife, Lacey, is due in a fortnight, confessing that his drive to clinch the 3M Open – which would swell his career earnings past £31m – is fuelled by his desire to be by her side. "I need to win. I really need to win [because] my wife's pregnant and I need to go home," Homa disclosed during a press conference on Thursday. "We have like two weeks left. So 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 the golf tournament," reports the Mirror US. Despite a challenging season, Homa did deliver an outstanding display at the John Deere Classic earlier this month where he secured a joint-fifth finish with a 16-under total. At the 3M Open, he's going head-to-head with close friend Rickie Fowler, who holds a slight advantage after carding 6-under in the opening round. Discussing his prospects for victory in Minnesota, Homa revealed: "I know what I need to do. I need to play unbelievable. So fortunately, my games felt awesome the last month or so. "I don't know how you just make yourself win. I'm just trying to kind of keep doing what I'm doing and see what happens on a Sunday." Despite the looming deadline of his wife's pregnancy, Homa is set to compete at the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro next week. He disclosed that his wife had encouraged him to continue playing but confessed to the mental torment he experienced after realising he'd missed two calls from her when checking his phone. He continued: "My wife told me to play. 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. "Dude, I'm freaking out. I'm ready to have the baby and then get settled. I know it'll be chaos, but I want to make sure I'm there." Homa also spoke to GolfWeek about who he believes ranks above others when it comes to celebrity golf. The fairways are no strangers to sports legends and A-listers alike, with NBA greats Steph Curry and Charles Barkley known for their love of the greens. Even Wrexham's co-owner Rob McElhenney enjoys a swing or two, and Homa, chummy with the 'Always Sunny' mastermind, has dished out his thoughts. When pressed for his pick of the best, Homa confessed: "I mean, Aaron [Rodgers] is really good. I've never played with Steph. He's impressive. "On the spot I'm blanking. I know there is more. But somebody who is really good, Alfonso Ribeiro is a phenomenal golfer."
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
What is the US Open playoff format and how is it used to decide the winner? all you need to know
The US Open has witnessed 33 playoffs in 124 versions of the national championship, but none in the last decade and a half. It was almost 17 years ago, in 2008, that golf fans saw the famous Monday playoff between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate. That playoff was not decided even after the 18-hole playoff. It was in the year 2018 when the U.S. Golf Association revamped its playoff format for the U.S. Open. However, the format remains untested. U.S. Open playoff format The U.S. Open playoff format is a two-hole aggregate playoff. It means that the players tied after 72 holes will play two holes, and the player with the best score thereafter will be declared the winner. In the two-hole aggregate playoff, they will play the short par-4 17th and par-4 18th holes, and the low score for the two holes will take home the victory. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How much is your car worth? Take a look here Cars | Value Click Here Undo However, if Holes No. 17 and 18 are played and golfers remain tied, then the players will then resume in a sudden-death format. They would begin at the 15th hole, then 16, 17, and 18, respectively. This will continue until a winner is ultimately determined. When did the last US Open playoff at Oakmont take place? According to Golf Week, the last time the US Open playoff at Oakmont took place was in 1994, when Ernie Els required one to win his first of two U.S. Opens. Jack Nicklaus also secured the U.S. Open in a playoff in 1962. Tommy Armour did the same in 1927. 2025 marks the 10th U.S. Open at Oakmont. It is the most at any course. Live Events
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Thomas' Wife and Newborn Cheer From Sidelines as He Wins RBC Heritage
Justin Thomas is celebrating his first career win as a father. Thomas, 31, sank a 21-foot birdie putt to win at the RBC Heritage on Sunday, April 19, per footage shared by CBS via X. His family, along with wife Jillian Wisniewski and their newborn baby, cheered him on from the sidelines. Advertisement 'That was as fun as I thought it would be,' Thomas said of his win, per Golf Week. His victory on Sunday marked his first win since the PGA Championship in 2022. 'I didn't realize how much I missed winning,' he added. Cutest Kids at 2025 Masters Tournament: Rory McIlroy's Daughter Poppy to Scottie Scheffler's Son Bennett Thomas' win on Sunday was over Andrew Novak for his 16th Tour title, who said, "Justin just went out and won it. There's nothing you can really do about it." Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Thomas and Wisniewski, who tied the knot in November 2022, welcomed their daughter Molly Grace on November 18, 2024. They shared the news in a joint post via Instagram at the time, writing, 'Our little girl is here! Molly Grace Thomas arrived to us 11/18/24, and we couldn't be more in love. Both mamma (who is a superhero!) and Molly are healthy, and doing well.' Advertisement Their caption continued, 'A massive thank you to @jupitermedicalcenter and their entire staff for such great care the last few days. They made the recovery for Jill and Molly as smooth as possible.' Thomas gushed about becoming a father to reporters during the ZOZO Championship in Japan at the time, per PGA. Pro Golfer Keegan Bradley and Wife Jillian Bradley's Complete Relationship Timeline 'I know my wife's going to be an unbelievable mom," Thomas said, 'and I'm excited for the opportunity to raise a little girl. It's going to be great. 'All I know is I'll be as ready as I possibly can and we're going to make the most out of every situation we can. I can't tell you honestly if I'm ready because I've never done it before. I'll let you know in a couple months. It will be a challenge in different ways, but one that we're excited for.' Advertisement It seems that Wisniewski and Molly Grace are regulars on the sidelines cheering Thomas on. He shared several sweet snaps of the family of three via Instagram last week. 'The par 3 contest @themasters was a little different today than past years! An amazing day with my girls, the Spieths, and the Homa crew. Incredible memories we will cherish forever ❤️,' Thomas captioned his April 9 post, which included a carousel of photos of the happy family. "Prep work is done, it's time to get after it 👊🏽,' Thomas wrote.
Irish Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Justin Thomas wins €3.1 million in Rory McIlroy's absence as he ends PGA drought
Justin Thomas has snapped his winless streak by triumphing at the RBC Heritage on Sunday. The two-time major champ hadn't tasted victory since 2022, but he's now ended a drought of 1064 days. The US golfer, whose last big win was at the PGA Championship in 2022, had been finding it tough to leave a mark until he clinched this latest title after a playoff. Thomas' win at Harbour Town in Hilton Head, South Carolina, was nothing short of thrilling, with the golfer nailing a 21-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to grab the win. That earned the 31-year-old a hefty €3.1 million. He was in good form throughout the event - beginning with a 61 on Thursday. That matched the Harbour Town course record. Thomas then posted back-to-back 69s to enter Sunday just a shot back going into the final round. Thomas said on CBS: "Winning's hard. It's really, really hard. I've worked my butt off and stayed patient, stayed positive. I've got a great wife, great team, have a great daughter ... Just take it for granted sometimes when you get on those runs. I didn't realise how much I missed winning. Battling out there today was just so much fun." He went on to add: "It's so hard to force the issue on a course like this. It's so fast and so much fun to play. I'm really proud of myself. I've never made a putt to win a tournament before, of length. Been fortunate to have a lot of tap-ins but that was pretty cool. It wasn't as fun as much as I thought it would be." Thomas is a previous world No 1, topping the rankings in 2018, and alongside his two major successes has also won the prestigious Players Championship at Sawgrass. Rory McIlroy, fresh from winning the Masters, chose to bypass the tournament and will return at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans next week. It means he will fulfil a promise to Shane Lowry that he'll be on the green to defend their title. After completing the Grand Slam at Augusta the 35-year-old opted for some quality time with his family in Northern Ireland. He had already hinted last November that he might cut the event from his calendar, regardless of whether or not he emerged victorious at August. Lowry didn't want to put any pressure on McIlroy after his epic triumph at the Masters but has revealed that McIlroy is raring to get back in the swing of things. "We'll be there," he confirmed to Golf Week. "I talked to him [on Wednesday] morning. We're good to go."
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
PGA Tour star makes most of Rory McIlroy absence to win £2.7m and end 1064-day wait
Justin Thomas ended a near three-year wait for victory by winning the RBC Heritage in a play-off, banking himself £2.7m, with Rory McIlroy absent after choosing to take the week off Justin Thomas finally ended his lengthy winless run by claiming the RBC Heritage on Sunday. The two-time major winner had to go back to 2022 for his last victory and his latest success was his first in 1064 days. The American has a stellar CV with his last victory coming when he claimed the PGA Championship in 2022 - the second of his two majors. Since then though he's struggled to make an impact and needed a play-off to get back in the winner's circle. His victory at Harbour Town in Hilton Head, South Carolina came in dramatic fashion with Thomas sinking a 21-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to seal his victory. That earned the 31-year-old a hefty £2.7million. He was in good form throughout the event - beginning with with a 61 on Thursday. That matched the Harbour Town course record. Thomas then posted back-to-back 69s to enter Sunday just a shot back going into the final round. Thomas said on CBS: "Winning's hard. It's really, really hard. I've worked my butt off and stayed patient, stayed positive. I've got a great wife, great team, have a great daughter ... Just take it for granted sometimes when you get on those runs. I didn't realise how much I missed winning. Battling out there today was just so much fun." He went on to add: "It's so hard to force the issue on a course like this. It's so fast and so much fun to play. I'm really proud of myself. I've never made a putt to win a tournament before, of length. Been fortunate to have a lot of tap-ins but that was pretty cool. It wasn't as fun as much as I thought it would be." Thomas is a previous world No 1, topping the rankings in 2018, and alongside his two major successes has also won the prestigious Players Championship at Sawgrass. Rory McIlroy, fresh from winning the Masters, chose to bypass the tournament and will return at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans next week. It means he will fulfil a promise to Shane Lowry that he'll be on the green to defend their title. After completing the Grand Slam at Augusta the 35-year-old opted for some quality time with his family in Northern Ireland. He had already hinted last November that he might cut the event from his calendar, regardless of whether or not he emerged victorious at August. Lowry didn't want to put any pressure on McIlroy after his epic triumph at the Masters but has revealed that McIlroy is raring to get back in the swing of things. "We'll be there," he confirmed to Golf Week. "I talked to him [on Wednesday] morning. We're good to go."
