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Yahoo
11-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Jordan Spieth Makes Final Decision on The Open Amid Injury
Jordan Spieth Makes Final Decision on The Open Amid Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Golf fans know what it means when mid-July approaches. The Open Championship is just around the corner. The historic event, first played in 1860, is the oldest tournament in the sport and will return July 17-20 at Royal Portrush for its 153rd edition. Advertisement Among the familiar faces expected to compete is three-time major winner Jordan Spieth. Spieth won The Open in 2017, defeating Matt Kuchar by three strokes, but he hasn't added another major title to his résumé since. After withdrawing from this weekend's Scottish Open due to an injury concern, Spieth provided a quick update on his status for The Open following neck spasms that caused some uncertainty. 'I'm good. It was a weird neck spasm thing that just came up,' Spieth said. 'I've been back to full strength getting ready for The Open Championship. I have no restrictions, which is great.' Spieth's last win came in 2022 at the RBC Heritage, where he beat Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. In 2025, he has played in all three major championships and made the cut twice, finishing tied for 14th at the Masters and tied for 23rd at the U.S. Open. He missed the cut at the PGA Championship. Advertisement He's still searching for the consistency that once made him a dominant figure on tour. A strong showing at Royal Portrush could help reignite his confidence. Jordan Spieth at the U.S. Open.© Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Historically, Spieth has been consistent at The Open, making the cut every year he's played. The only exception was in 2020 when the tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a clean bill of health and momentum on his side, Spieth will look to recapture some of the magic that made him a major champion and contend once again at one of golf's most prestigious stages. Related: Heartwarming Tiger Woods Moment With Son Charlie Woods Is Turning Heads Related: John Deere Classic Results and Payouts After Brian Campbell's Big Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Matt Kuchar climbs into contention at John Deere Classic after a Saturday 67 at TPC Deere Run
Saturday's third round of the John Deere Classic featured a wild, 10-way tie for the lead at one point. But making a charge and getting into contention is a name we haven't heard much of in 2025. That would be one Matt Kuchar. Kooch fired a 4-under 67 in windy conditions Saturday at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. He walked off the golf course at 11 under, and at the time, was just a shot off the lead. Kuchar has made nine of 11 cuts in 2025 but he doesn't have a top-10 finish. His best outing was a tie for 18th in April at the Valero Texas Open. He does have a T25 at the Memorial but the rest of his finishes this season are T43, T56, T42, MC, T32, T56, T53 and a MC last week in Detroit. Safe to say, this week has energized him. "Listen, I still feel like a kid. I still get excited to come to those tournaments," he said. "One of the unique things about the game of golf is every week we all start at even par, we all have a chance of doing something great." He then made a comparison to another professional sport. "I think if you happen to be a professional baseball player and your team starts 10-40, it would be tough to keep going, but golf gives that you hope every week that you show up and you got a chance to do something great," he explained. "So I show up here excited. I show up hoping to do something great this week." Kuchar, 47, is a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour but hasn't won since the 2019 Sony Open in Hawaii. This week marks his 574th start on the circuit. He started the week 135th in the FedEx Cup standings so a strong finish this week would be a huge boost.
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Matt Kuchar odds to win Rocket Mortgage Classic
Matt Kuchar prepares for the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club with +12500 odds to win after he made the cut in his last event here, the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, and finished 25th. In his 20 tournaments during the past year, Kuchar has a best finish of third and an average finish of 30th, with 16 made cuts. Detroit, MI will play host to the event from June 26-29, as the golfers hit the 7,370-yard, par 72 course seeking a share of the $9,600,000.00 purse. Cam Davis is the previous champion. Matt Kuchar odds to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 1:25 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Kuchar's stats and trends Kuchar's recent results How to watch the Rocket Mortgage Classic ESPN+ is the new home of PGA TOUR LIVE. Sign up now to access 4,300+ hours of live coverage from 35 PGA TOUR tournaments this year.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
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Five PGA Tour Golfers Abruptly Withdraw from RBC Canadian Open in Less Than 24 Hours
Five PGA Tour Golfers Abruptly Withdraw from RBC Canadian Open in Less Than 24 Hours originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In less than 24 hours, the PGA Tour has announced that five golfers have withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open. On Monday, the PGA Tour initially announced that two golfers had withdrawn from the tournament. Advertisement Hayden Springer and Joseph Bramlett were added in place of the first two golfers who withdrew from the RBC Canadian Open. Additionally, Mark Hoffman was added to the field with a sponsor's exemption. These changes came as Anders Albertson and Michael Thorbjornsen withdrew from the tournament. On Tuesday, three more golfers followed suit by withdrawing from the RBC Canadian Open. It is good news for Dylan Wu, Cameron Champ and Taylor Montgomery who were added to the field as a result of the three open spots. Sahith Theegala plays a shot from the rough on the tenth hole during the second round of the Truist Championship golf Streicher-Imagn Images These golfers were added after Matt Kuchar, Sahith Theegala and Taylor Dickson all withdrew less than 48 hours before the tournament starts. It is a lot more turnover for a field than normal. The PGA Tour had already announced on Sunday that Ben Martin, Brandon Matthews, K.H. Lee and Brian Campbell were among the golfers who withdrew from the upcoming tournament over the weekend. Advertisement With the U.S. Open a little more than one week away, some golfers may be opting for additional rest ahead of the upcoming major. Additionally, Scottie Scheffler is not in the field, fresh off his win at the Memorial Tournament. Instead, Scheffler will turn his focus to attempting to win his second straight major. The RBC Canadian Open still has plenty of star power in the field of golfers. Rory McIlroy is a heavy favorite to win the RBC Canadian Open at +450, per DraftKings. Ludvig Aberg is a distant second in the odds at +1400. Related: Scottie Scheffler News Emerges on Tuesday After Memorial Win This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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- Yahoo
$60 Million Golfer Abruptly Withdraws From RBC Canadian Open at Last Minute
$60 Million Golfer Abruptly Withdraws From RBC Canadian Open at Last Minute originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The days leading up to the RBC Canadian Open, which tees off on Thursday, have been very chaotic. Multiple golfers have decided to withdraw from the tournament, and PGA Tour is scrambling to fill their spots. By Wednesday, even more players had already exited. Advertisement One of them is veteran Matt Kuchar, with $60 million in career earnings. He was active in the Memorial Tournament, where Scottie Scheffler lifted his 16th title. Kuchar finished T25 with a score of 4-over par. Kuchar hasn't stated any reason for his withdrawal. In his place, Dylan Wu, with $3 million in career earnings, was put in to play. Matt Kuchar plays his shot onto the 14th green during the second round of the Memorial Tournament.© Aaron Doster-Imagn Images Besides him, Shahith Theegala and Taylor Dickinson have also decided to forego their spots. Theegala is suffering from a neck injury, which caused his withdrawal from the PGA Championship and the Truist Championship. In their place, Taylor Montgomery and Cameron Champ have been added to the tournament. Advertisement The biggest name going into this event is Rory McIlroy. He last appeared at the PGA Championship, where he had a disappointing performance, finishing T47 with a score of 3‑over par. While playing at Quail Hollow, he skipped speaking to the media for all four days, drawing significant backlash. He also chose to skip the Memorial Tournament, which upset his mentor, Jack Nicklaus. 'I really don't know why Rory didn't talk to me,' Nicklaus said. 'I can't answer that question. There's nothing I can answer. I know he has to make a schedule that works for him and what he has to do. And I understand, because I had to do the same thing.' Advertisement McIlroy finally announced his decision to speak to the media at the RBC Canadian Open on Wednesday. Related: More PGA Tour Golfers Withdraw From the RBC Canadian Open with Little Notice This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
