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IOL News
02-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
SA's Dean Burmester qualifies for Open Championship after playing 'best round of Links golf'
FILE - South Africa's Dean Burmester fired rounds of 70 and 64 at Royal Cinque Ports to qualify for the 2025 Open Championship. Burmester fired rounds of 70 and 64 over 36 holes to win the qualifier by four shots. Burmester, who plies his trade for Stinger GC on the LIV Golf Tour, won the final qualifying event at Royal Cinque Ports to join Stinger teammate and 2010 Open Championship winner Louis Oosthuizen in the field. After making the long trek from Dallas in the United States to the United Kingdom, Burmester tied the course record with an eight-under par 64 in blustery conditions to qualify for the Open Championship. "That's one of the best rounds of Links golf I've played," Burmester said about his 64. "It was just flawless from the get-go this afternoon. ... Basically from the first hole it looked like every putt was going to go in, and that's pretty much what happened for the next 17 holes. "I'm super chuffed with the way it's turned out. It was a goal of mine to get to Portrush. Now I've got to find some accommodation!" Burmester finished T23 at LIV Golf Virginia and T18 at LIV Golf Dallas leading into the qualifier. For the season, he is currently 11th in the individual standings. The 36-year old will be making his fourth Open Championship start, finishing tied for 11th in 2022 and tied for 19th in 2024. @JohnGoliath82
The Courier
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Carnoustie Golf Links snaps up popular town centre restaurant
Carnoustie Golf Links has bought a popular town centre restaurant in a move it hopes will restore the venue as a favourite with locals and visitors. Links bosses have confirmed the purchase of the former Maxibell tapas bar at 5 Park Avenue. It sits just off the High Street and close to the legendary Championship Course. The premises have been a busy spot since its original days as the Golf Inn. But the restaurant closed last year and was later offered at auction with a £150,000 starting price. Links management are now developing new plans for the restaurant. The move comes after major changes to the running of the Open Championship venue. A new company has been formed to run the courses and resort hotel. Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality Group Limited has promised huge investment to secure the return of the event to Angus. And the Links said it is 'excited' about a comeback for Maxibell's. A spokesperson said: 'This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the community and preserving valued local institutions. 'Maxibell's has long been a place of connection and joy for many. 'We felt it was important to safeguard its legacy, ensure its continued success and to contribute positively to the community. 'We believe that this is a special opportunity for us to support something that means a lot to people. 'We're excited about the positive impact this will have both now and into the future.' 'We are currently in the process of exploring renovation works, including carrying out necessary surveys to assess the building and its facilities. 'We are working through this as quickly as we can and our aim is to re-open and welcome guests as soon as possible.' CGHHG now operate the golf assets and Carnoustie Golf Hotel as a single entity. In January, Angus Council agreed the biggest ever change to the way the council-owned courses are run. The Links said a new deal was essential to secure the external investment needed for Carnoustie to retain its place on The Open rota. A £3 million spa upgrade at Carnoustie Golf Hotel was completed earlier this year. Links chief executive Michael Wells said the investment was a 'sign of things to come' from its new owners.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
More than $95K in scholarships awarded to local students by Crown Jewels Links chapter
More than 20 local students cashed in on money for college thanks to an organization of women dedicated to community service. The Crown Jewels Chapter of the Links awarded more than $95,000 to area high school seniors. From education to employment, Charlotte program offers jobs, benefits Scholarship recipients completed applications and interviews to compete for the funds to continue their education. Jade Smith plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill and received $20,000. 'I'm really passionate about community service, leadership,' Smith said. 'I'm so excited to be honored here by the Links. It's an incredible honor and opportunity and I'm so grateful for this experience.' The students were recognized at the 10th Annual Crowning Achievements Program, along with some important community partners. The Crown Jewels Links is a group of ladies committed to friendship and service. VIDEO: CMS seniors awarded scholarships to join college marching band
American Press
30-04-2025
- Sport
- American Press
Bucs second in regional, Purgahn ties for third place
Barbe's Cassidy Scroggins shot an 82 on Tuesday at the Division I, Region 1 golf tournament at Mallard Golf Club. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) The Barbe High girls golf team didn't get the regional title they wanted, but they kept their hopes for a state championship alive after placing second at the Division I, Region I tournament on Tuesday at Mallard Cove Golf Club. 'I think they will play better next week because they know what is on the line now,' Barbe coach Bob Corley said. Blustery conditions led to no under-par rounds. Barbe finished with a 160, eight shots behind regional champion and defending state champion Benton. Corley said his players did well against the windy conditions. 'This course usually plays pretty tough because the wind blows so much,' he said. 'They play on it some, but not a ton. 'If you get yourself in bad positions, your score can go up really quick. They didn't have any real big blowups. Couple of them had some doubles, but they held it together. They can play better. They just wanted a chance to play next week.' Mattie Purgahn led the Bucs with a 78 to finish tied for third with Ruston's Kate Boersma. After bogies on Nos. 10 and 12, Purgahn finished her round with six consecutive pars. Maggie Dressler and Cassidy Scroggins finished tied for fifth place with Tioga's Morgan Goudeau at 82. Benton had the top two medalists in Abigail McWilliams, who had the low round of the day at 2-over 74, and Grace Goodwin (77). The state tournament tees off Monday and Tuesday at Les Vieux Chenes in Lafayette. Sam Houston's Emmi Marceaux and South Beauregard's Brielle Grant qualified for the state tournament as individuals. Grant shot a 91, while Marceaux finished with a 92. Division II, Region I Southwest Louisiana had a one-two finish at Frenchman's Bend in Sterlington. Westlake won its second consecutive regional team title and beat runner-up St. Louis Catholic 172-180. St. Louis' Reese Crooks edged Westlake's Ali Evans for individual medalist honors by one stroke with a 9-over-par 81. Boys At Links on the Bayou in Alexandria on Monday, Sam Houston's Collin Dibbley qualified for state by winning a playoff for the final individual spot in the Division I, Region I tournament. He shot a 1-under 71. Girls Division I, Region 1 At Mallard Golf Club Team scoring 1, Benton, 152; 2, Barbe, 160; 3, Southside, 168; 4, Ruston, 176; 5, Tioga, 178; 6, South Beauregard, 193; 7, St. Thomas More, 197; , C.E. Byrd, 198; 9, Haughton, 221; 10, Airline, 234; 11, Natchitoches Central, 236; 12, Teurlings Catholic, 237; 13, Pineville, 247; 14, Acadiana Renaissance, 254. Top 15 individual 1, Abigail McWilliams, Benton, 74; 2, Grace Goodwin, Benton, 77; 3, Mattie Purgahn, Barbe, 78; 3, Kate Boersma, Ruston, 78; 5, Maggie Dressler, Barbe, 82; 5, Cassidy Scroggins, Barbe, 82; 5, Morgan Goudeau, Tioga, 82; 8, Rhyan Marcellissen, Southside, 84; 8, Caroline Endsley, Southside, 84; 10, Brielle Grant, 91; 11, Tymber Joubert, St. Thomas More, 92; 11, Emmi Marceaux, Sam Houston, 92; 13, Laila Badger, David Thibodaux, 93, 14, Grace Cooper, C.E. Byrd, 94; 15, Maci Sanders, Tioga, 96. Division II, Region 1 at Frenchman's Bend GC in Sterlington Team scoring 1, Westlake, 172; 2, St. Louis Catholic, 180; 3, Loyola Prep, 181; 4, St. Mary's, 191; 5, St. Frederick, 203; 6, Many, 212; 7, Elton, 215; 8, Anacoco, 236; 9, Calvary Baptist, 238; 10, Basile, 239; 11, Glenbrook, 247; 12, Hicks, 258; 13, Castor, 266. Individual leaders 1, Reese Crooks, St. Louis Catholic, 81; 2, Ali Evans, Westlake, 82; 3, Kathryn Jackson, Loyola Prep, 86; 4, Isabel Taylor, Beau Chene, 87; 5t, Audrey Perry, St. Frederick, 90; 5t, Emma Penfield, Many, 90; 5t, Elle Rodriguez, Westlake 91; 8, Lily Osbon, Evangel, 91; 9, Charlotte Campbell, Loyola Prep, 95; 9, Lacey Boyd, St. Mary's, 95; 11, Lilly Boyd, St. Mary's, 96; 12, Rowyn Thomas, Lacasssine, 97;13, Alyson Gagliano, St. Louis Catholic, 99.
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
St Andrews to cut Old Course fees to £42.50 a round for Scottish golfers
The world's most historic golf course at St Andrews is cutting the cost of playing a round to £42.50 in a bid to make the sport more accessible to Scottish May and October, 179 tee times will be made available at the reduced means 716 golfers with Scottish postcodes will have the chance to play St Andrews' four courses at an 87.5% reduction on the regular high season green full price of a round at the Old Course is currently £340. Rounds on the neighbouring Castle course will cost £22.50 - down from £180 - during the promotional fees on the Jubilee course will be £18.75 (down from £150) and £9.50 (down from £75) on the Eden who live in St Andrews are already eligible for an annual Links ticket, giving access to seven courses for £ Old Course at St Andrews is widely regarded as the home of golf - with the sport having being played their since the 15th hosts the open championship every five years, with the next staging planned for most expensive golf course to play in Scotland is currently Trump Turnberry which, from June, will charge up to £1,000 for a reduced-fee tee times will be made available on the Old Course on the first day of the initiative on 21 will have to sign up in a two-ball ballot, with successful applicants then being paired up and allocated a tee Coulson, chief executive of St Andrews Links Trust, said widening access to golf was a key objective of the organisation."Golf has become increasingly popular in recent years and with this demand for our courses has surged to unprecedented levels," he said."We will continue to ensure that our ticket holders and visitors have the best experience possible, while ensuring that one of the country's most precious golfing assets is available for the public too."Alan Tait, a former European Tour player, said he welcomed the move to make Scotland's most iconic courses accessible to more than wealthy told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme: "It makes me proud that there is that demand that people from all over the world want to come to our beautiful country and play these amazing golf courses."But we just need to be careful that we don't overstep the mark because we don't want the Americans to stop coming and we certainly don't want it priced were Scottish people can't play their own courses in Scotland."
