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Hensby hangs tough with power pairing in US Senior Open
Padraig Harrington and Stewart Cink endured the ups and downs of the US Senior Open together for a second straight day and found themselves tied for the lead. The payoff - sharing the final tee time to kick off the weekend at the hilly, hard-to-read Broadmoor. Finishing on a high note 💪@Padraig_H made six birdies on Friday including this clutch putt on the last!@USGA — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) June 28, 2025 Cink made up five shots over the final nine holes of his head-to-head pairing against Harrington, and the players headed into the weekend tied at six-under 134, along with the late-charging Mark Hensby. Cink shot 31 on the front nine, their second nine, to match Harrington's score on the back. Both players - the only two who average more than 300 yards driving on the 50-and-over PGA Tour Champions - called it a comfortable pairing, especially on a hilly course at altitude where gauging distance is anything but routine. "If anything, he'd be a little bit longer than me," Harrington said. "But I suppose I know his game enough that I can see what's happening, as well. He is definitely a partner I would choose to play with." Hensby shot his second straight round of three-under 67, finishing the day with his 14th and 15th birdies of the tournament. That included a 20-footer on No.8 that would have been from closer had his tee shot not hit Doug Barron's ball on the green. Hensby was nine-under par on the front nine and three over on the back after two days. "Making a lot of birdies, so that's a good thing around here," the Australian said. Don't count out Mark Hensby 👀The Aussie is T1 in Colorado Springs! — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) June 28, 2025 Three behind are Thomas Bjorn (69), followed by YE Yang (68) and Billy Andrade (69) at two under. At one under, Darren Clarke, Steve Flesch and Miguel Angel Jimenez rounded out the list of nine players heading into the weekend under par. Cink hit all 18 greens in regulation, making it 35 of 36 for the week. He called that stat overrated, especially at a course where the real test starts on the notoriously difficult-to-read greens that cant away from a monument lurking above the course on Cheyenne Mountain. "You don't want to be chipping downhill on this course, it's not a secret," said the 52-year-old Cink, the 2009 British Open champion who is playing in his first US Senior Open. Cink two-putted from 45 feet on No.9 for his fifth birdie on the front and a score of 66 - the best of the tournament so far. After Harrington shot 31 on the more difficult back nine, then kept the lead at five with a birdie on the par-5 third, he was thinking there might be an opportunity to open a big lead heading into the weekend. A pair of three-putts - one on the seventh and the other on the par-3 fourth green that has been slowed down to temper the severe slope - resulted in bogeys. But it ended well for the three-time major champion, whose wins came at the 2007 British Open and the '08 British and PGA Championship. Short-sided in a greenside bunker on No.9, Harrington made a 20-footer along the same line Cink had just putted for a birdie to head into the clubhouse in a tie. "I got a lovely read off Stewart. I don't think I would have given it as much break, so that was nice," said Harrington, who won the US Senior Open in 2022. "They're the breaks you get when things are going well." Australian Scott Hend (69) is tied 10th at even par, while Steven Alker and Stuart Appleby are a shot further back. Among those missing the cut were 12-time senior major champion Bernhard Langer, who shot 77, and Angel Cabrera, a two-time major winner this year, who shot 75. Both missed the number by three.
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Aussie Hensby goes on birdie-blitz in US Senior Open
Mark Hensby and Padraig Harrington have both gone on a birdie-blitz to share the first-round lead at the US Senior Open. The Australian made seven birdies while Harrington made four on their way to three-under-par 67s at the Bradmoor on Thursday. Both had contrasting rounds. Leaders after the first round at the U.S. Senior Open Championship 🏌️♂️ — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) June 27, 2025 Hensby made seven birdies on the front nine before coming unstuck on the way home - closing with back-to-back bogeys - while for Harrington it was the miraculous bogey he saved after losing a tee shot deep in a thickest of trees on the 15th that helped him earn a share of the lead. Hensby spent the entire morning in the lead, though after he signed his scorecard he hardly looked like a player winning a senior golfing major. "Obviously, I felt like I lost some out there," he said. "It's just frustrating. I played like (expletive) the back nine. What else can you say?" Hensby finished with a pair of bogeys, each coming after drives that missed the fairway and landed in rough that is thick, but not Oakmont thick, and not the biggest problem at this course nestled at the base of Cheyenne Mountain. "There's so much slope, and it all comes off the mountain - most of the time," Hensby said. "Sometimes it doesn't. But the greens were softer today, so it kind of made it a little bit easier, and probably not as fast as they can get." Harrington, the 2022 US Senior champion, made all four birdies on the (easier) front nine and was leading by one when he snapped his tee shot on the par-4 15th deep into the woods. The Irishman took a cart back to the tee box for his third shot, then hit that into the right rough. His approach to 20 feet and the ensuing make limited the damage and he made three pars on the way in to stay atop the leaderboard. The leaders are one ahead of a group of six, including Stewart Cink, who hit the first 17 greens before making bogey after coming up short on No.18. It was, indeed, a calm, partly cloudy day less than 36 hours removed from a massive thunderstorm that soaked and softened the course. Even so, only 17 players finished under par with a few in the 156-man field still on the course as dusk approached. Special shoutout to the Broadmoor agronomy team 👏After an inch of rain (and hail!) on Tuesday, the agronomy team has the course in major shape 💪 — PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) June 25, 2025 When the tournament was last played here in 2018, David Toms won with a score of 3-under par - a number that made Hensby's six under after nine that much more remarkable. But Hensby, who shot 63 in the second round of last year's US Open at Newport Country Club was more focused on the back nine. "I've never been a very consistent player," he said. "I'm hot or cold, and that kind of sucks. Certain shots I keep hitting during rounds, it just (ticks) me off, so to speak. So yeah, the back nine was just kind of a bit of that." Fellow Australians Greg Chalmers and Rod Pampling finished even par, with Stuart Appleby, Richard Green, Steve Allan and Scott Hend a shot further back.
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Newton Fast Motion Shaft's Strong Run Continues as Miguel Ángel Jiménez Earns Second Win Since Making the Switch
Jiménez Wins His Third Major Championship at Kaulig Companies Championship in Playoff, Earning Second Title with Newton Fast Motion Shaft And Strengthening Grip on His Number One Ranking CAMARILLO, Calif., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- NEWTON GOLF Company (Nasdaq: NWTG) ('NEWTON GOLF' or the 'Company'), a technology-forward golf company with a growing portfolio of golf products—including putters, golf shafts, golf grips, and other golf-related accessories—celebrated another strong showing this week as Miguel Ángel Jiménez captured the Kaulig Companies Championship on the PGA TOUR Champions equipped with Newton's Fast Motion Shaft. The victory marked his third major champioinship title on the PGA TOUR Champions -and the second major championship win with a Newton Motion shaft, following Doug Barron's major championship victory earlier in 2024. Jimenéz secured his 17th PGA TOUR Champions title, while maintaining his number one ranking, with a birdie on the second sudden-death playoff hole. The victory is his fourth title of the season and his second since putting the Newton Fast Motion shaft in the bag just five starts ago. Since debuting the shaft at the Regions Tradition in mid-May, Jiménez has posted two wins and one-top-10 finish, highlighting the consistency and confidence he's found with the Newton Fast Motion in play. One of the most decorated and charismatic figures in professional golf, Jiménez has tallied 45 global victories across the PGA TOUR Champions, DP World Tour and other international events. He is a four-time Ryder Cup team member for Europe and remains a dominant force on Tour in 2025. 'The momentum Miguel has speaks for itself, and we're proud to be a part of his success,' said Dr. Greg Campbell, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newton Golf. 'Congratulations to Miguel for another incredible win. When elite players trust our shafts in the biggest moments, it's the ultimate validation of the innovation and precision we build into every product.' The Fast Motion shaft has already proven itself on Tour, with 10 professionals – who have a combined 10 major championships in their careers - putting it into play across the PGA TOUR Champions and LPGA Tour. Overall, more than 40 professionals on these tours are gaming Newton Motion shafts. Building on the four key innovations of the Newton Motion shaft—including Elongated Bend Profile, Kinetic Energy Storage, Symmetry 360 Construction, and Variable Bend Profile—the Newton Fast Motion series caters specifically to players who demand lighter shafts without compromising stability, straightness, or control. Light Yet Stable: High-Modulus Toray Carbon Fibers The Newton Fast Motion shafts are constructed with advanced high-modulus Toray carbon fibers, known for their superior strength-to- weight ratio. This design reduces shaft weight by approximately 10 grams compared to the Motion series, enabling faster swing speeds while maintaining tight dispersion, exceptional straightness, and stability. Players can feel the shaft load naturally during the swing. This makes it easier to time and sequence the motion for more consistent strikes. 'Roughly 30–40% of driver shafts in Regular and Stiff flexes fall under the 55-gram weight category, serving golfers who seek added swing speed without losing control,' added Dr. Greg Campbell, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Newton Golf. 'This new line reflects our commitment to supporting the growing market segment of golfers seeking additional swing speed by utilizing lighter driver shafts.' Distinctive Design: Red-to-Gold Finish That Changes Under Sunlight The Newton Fast Motion series features a striking red-to-gold finish that shifts color under sunlight. Every shaft is proudly Made in the U.S.A. at Newton Golf's St. Joseph, Missouri facility, enabling tight quality control and supporting growing demand from club fitters, retailers, and international distributors. A Lighter Shaft Powered by Newton's Four Core Technologies Elongated Bend Profile – Optimized for fairway wood lengths, the Fast Motion shaft flexes across its full length—from grip to tip— delivering improved clubhead speed. Kinetic Energy Storage Optimization – Proprietary construction enables efficient energy storage during the swing and controlled release at impact for a significant boost in exit velocity. Symmetry 360™ Construction – This design eliminates shaft spine, providing consistent flex regardless of clocking position— critical for adjustable drivers and fairway woods. Variable Bend Profile – Each flex is tuned based on swing speed rather than age or gender. Slower swings benefit from greater flex and torque, while faster swings require the opposite. Additionally, the Newton Fast Motion shaft replaces traditional flex labels (Ladies, Senior, Stiff, etc.) with Newton's proprietary DOT system. Ranging from one to seven dots, the system enables precise matching of shaft performance to individual swing profiles—allowing fitters to fine-tune performance more intuitively than legacy flex categories. With demand for lightweight performance shafts growing—particularly among club fitters and moderate swing speed players—Newton Golf believes the Fast Motion series is well-positioned to drive continued growth and brand momentum throughout 2025 and beyond. Product Access & Media Order Newton Fast Motion shaft, Click Here. 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Miguel Angel Jimenez shoots 66 at Firestone for share of lead in PGA Tour Champions major
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 4-under 66 on Saturday for a share of the lead with Steven Alker in the Kaulig Companies Championship, the third major of the year on the PGA Tour Champions. Seeking his four victory of the year, Jimenez played a five-hole stretch in the middle of the round at Firestone South in 4 under, making birdies on Nos. 7-8 and 10-11. The 61-year-old Spanish star dropped a stroke on the par-3 12th, then parred the final six holes. Advertisement Alker, tied for the second-round lead, had a 67 to match Jimenez at 8-under 202. Jimenez won the Trophy Hassan II in February in Morocco, the Hoag Classic in March in Newport Beach, California, and the Principal Charity Classic in a playoff three weeks ago in Des Moines, Iowa. He has 16 career victories on the 50-and-over tour. Alker birdied the par-4 17th to pull even with Jimenez, then made a 5-footer for par on the par-4 18th after missing the green long and left. The 53-year-old from New Zealand won the Cologuard Classic in March in Tucson, Arizona for his ninth Champions title. Michael Wright (66) and Freddie Jacobson (67) were tied for third at 6 under. Richard Green (67) was 5 under. Advertisement The winner will get a spot in The Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass next year. Firestone South previously hosted the World Series of Golf and then a World Golf Championship. It's a strong test for players who next go to the U.S. Senior Open in Colorado. Angel Cabrera, who already has won two majors this year at the Regions Tradition and the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional, was 2 over after a 73. ___ AP golf:
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10-06-2025
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Scheffler and Rahm focussed on fairway finding at Oakmont
The Spanish star, champion at Torrey Pines in 2021, is fully aware that the feared Pittsburgh venue has produced a slew of power-hitting winners. But he also knows power without control won't cut it this week. "Length in a major like this, and even now in general in any sport, having that power is always helpful," he said of winners like Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller, Ernie Els, Angel Cabrera and Dustin Johnson. "I would like to guess that that week their driving was very much on point. I think it's obviously nearly impossible to win a tournament here if you're not hitting it well off the tee because, if you keep putting yourself off the fairway, for lack of a better term, you're not going to get Oakmont very often." Big-hitting DeChambeau destroyed Winged Foot playing bomb and gouge golf in 2020 before winning again last year despite late fairway misses at Pinehurst No 2. But world number one and title favourite Scheffler agreed with Rahm that fairway finding is going to be key this week. "This golf course, there are not many trees out there, but there are so many bunkers; I don't really know if this is a golf course you can necessarily just overpower with kind of a bomb and gouge type strategy, especially with the way the rough is," Scheffler said. "You have to play the angles. Some of the greens are elevated, other ones are pitched extremely away from you. "There's not really many areas where you step on the tee box and you're like, hey, I can miss it right here, hey, I can shade towards the left side of the fairway because right is really bad. "Actually, if you hit it in the right rough, you're probably not going to get it to the green; if you hit it in the left rough, you're probably not going to get it to the green. So might as well try and split the difference there and hit it in the middle." ADVERTISEMENT DeChambeau has a new set of innovative irons in the bag this week and may use the driver sparingly. But he insisted he won't be afraid to let loose with his biggest weapon. "Can I be fearless on this golf course? Well, yeah, anybody really can," DeChambeau said. "Are there times to be more reserved, depending on wind locations, softness of greens, pin locations, you name it, very strategic. "It's not like every single hole is Winged Foot out here. You can't just bomb it on every single hole and blast over bunkers and have a wedge run up to the front of the green. You can on a lot of the holes but not on every one of them. "I think this golf course, you have to be just a fraction more strategic, especially with the rough is so long. I'm going to be as fearless as I can possibly be out there; I know that." Rahm was the low amateur on his US Open debut at Oakmont in 2016 and while Johnson won on four-under that week, he senses that an over-par score could get the job done in a week when mental toughness will be the deciding factor. "It's just a tough course," said Rahm, who put Scheffler under pressure in the final round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow but failed to press on down the stretch and ended up tied for eighth. "It's so difficult where very few times anybody has won under par. If it doesn't rain, most likely, over par will win again. "It's something that none of us, I would say, are used to, but it's a challenge you need to embrace. "If there's any part of your game that will be tested on a week like this, it will be your mental game, that's for sure."
