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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy 'p***ed off' Shane Lowry who had to fake his feelings to avoid issue
Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy often travel to and from tournaments together but the former admitted to fans at The Open Championship that he was not in the best of moods on one journey Shane Lowry revealed how he was 'p***ed off' after losing to Rory McIlroy at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California. But Lowry admitted that he had to fake his feelings as he was hitching a ride home with his good friend immediately after that defeat. The two golfers and their families spend plenty of time together away from the course due to living within a mile of each other in Florida. That means they regularly travel together to and from tournaments. But that proved awkward on at least one occasion, namely when McIlroy pipped Lowry to victory in California back in February. The former made an eagle and five birdies in a spectacular final round of 66 to finish 21 under par. Meanwhile, playing partner Lowry birdied the 18th to secure outright second on 19 under. Lowry recalled that journey back to Florida after the tournament during an R&A event at The Open at Portrush. He said: 'The odd time we've played against each other on Sundays… the last time was at Pebble earlier this year.' He added while smiling: 'He beat me, so I was obviously p***ed off about that. I had to pretend to be happy for him because he was giving me a lift home!' The 38-year-old Dubliner believes their friendship has allowed the two golf stars to take positive traits from each other over the years, saying: 'I feel like we're good for each other. Rory's obviously very serious about his golf. 'He works very hard and I've seen that over the years. I've brought some of that into my game. He sees the way I am and brings some of that into himself. I feel like we're very good for each other. We go way back. 'Our wives are really good friends, our kids are similar ages. We all hang out together, we live a mile from each other in Florida. It just so happens that… well, he's really good at golf, I'm OK.' Lowry faced a tough first two rounds at Portrush, initially having been optimistic ahead of returning to the course where he clinched The Open title six years prior. He suffered a blow in the form of a two-stroke penalty incurred for inadvertently causing his ball to move on a practice swing on the 12th hole on Friday. Lowry insisted he did not see the ball move and was "disappointed" with the decision but decided not to contest it. As a result, he finished his second round on level par, just inside the cut line. He said: 'The last thing I want to do is sit there and argue and not take the penalty and then get slaughtered all over social media tonight for being a cheat. "I'm disappointed that they don't have more camera angles on it. The one zoomed in slow motion, they're trying to tell me if it doesn't move from the naked eye, if you don't see it moving, it didn't move. "I told them I definitely was looking down towards the ball as I was taking that practice swing, and I didn't see it move." Holywood star McIlroy, meanwhile, went into the weekend on a promising three under par, though he still trailed halfway leader Scottie Scheffler by seven strokes.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
PGA Tour, AT&T renew title sponsor of Pebble Beach Pro-Am in multi-year agreement
PGA Tour, AT&T renew title sponsor of Pebble Beach Pro-Am in multi-year agreement The PGA Tour announced Wednesday it has signed a multi-year agreement with AT&T to continue as title sponsor of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The length of the agreement was not announced, but AT&T has sponsored the event since 1986, continuing its streak as the longest-running PGA Tour title sponsor. Rory McIlroy won the 40th edition of the event this year on the famed links. 'We are honored to extend with our longest-running title sponsor in AT&T, a committed supporter of Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Pebble Beach Company for four decades,' PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a release. 'A legacy event on our PGA Tour schedule, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am holds a special place in the hearts of golf fans everywhere, and we are delighted to see this historic championship retain its association with AT&T.' Next year will be the 80th playing of the event on the Monterey Peninsula, with the first round set for Thursday, Feb. 12. "I was going to play it every year anyway, so it's kind of nice they're going to renew for one of these elevated events," Jordan Speith, an AT&T ambassador, said Wednesday at the Travelers Championship. "We saw what's possible on the tough end two years ago with obviously a crazy storm that knocks out the final round, and then we saw kind of this last year how amazing this model can look on one of the greatest golf courses in the world with one of the greatest champions that we've had in Rory winning there. "All in all, I think it's amazing. Having been on kind of single-year partnerships with the Tour the last couple years, to make a commitment there is really big for us players, for the PGA Tour, and hopefully AT&T reaps the benefits that they're hoping for as well." AT&T is the latest title sponsor signing a long-term agreement with the Tour, joining Valspar, 3M and John Deere, all of which signed agreements through 2030. The Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a signature event, thus requiring a bigger commitment from sponsors. Sports Business Journal's Josh Carpenter reports signature event sponsorships have been going for as much as $25 million annually.
San Francisco Chronicle
18-06-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
No name change at Pebble Beach: AT&T renews sponsorship of Pro-Am
The onetime Crosby Clambake will not change its name again anytime soon. AT&T extended its four-decade sponsorship of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, it was announced Wednesday morning. The multiyear agreement keeps the telecommunications company as the longest-running continuous title sponsor of a PGA Tour event. Rory McIlroy won this year's tournament in February, pulling away in the final round. McIlroy secured his first victory at Pebble and became the first player in 20 years, since Phil Mickelson, to reach 27 career wins on tour. Next year's Pro-Am runs Feb. 12-15 at Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill. McIlroy won the 40th edition of the AT&T, which started sponsoring the event in 1986. It previously was known as the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am; Crosby founded the tournament in 1937, at Rancho Santa Fe GC in San Diego County. The tour designated the Pro-Am as a 'signature event' the past two years, increasing the prize money and strengthening the professional field. The AT&T will remain as a signature event in 2026. The move dramatically reduced the celebrity presence, with fewer amateurs competing. They now play only on Thursday and Friday, not through the weekend.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: When Tom Brady made Josh Allen's dad smile big at a Pro-Am golf event— and it's still a fan-favorite clip
When Tom Brady and Josh Allen's father had a legendary meeting on the golf course (Getty Images) What began as another star-studded day at the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am turned into a touching sports moment when NFL legend Tom Brady met Josh Allen's father. Although the former New England Patriots quarterback built a legacy dominating the Buffalo Bills during his career, his heartfelt exchange with Joel Allen, father of the Bills' franchise QB, brought a surprisingly wholesome twist to their long-standing rivalry. Tom Brady once bonded with Josh Allen's dad on the golf course Tom Brady, participating in the tournament alongside Josh Allen and six other current or former athletes, had a brief but powerful exchange with Joel Allen before teeing off. What he said was enough to melt even the hardest hearts among the Buffalo faithful. 'I love your son, but you already knew that. He's a great kid,' Brady told Allen's dad, smiling warmly. Coming from the man who tormented Buffalo fans for nearly two decades—compiling a staggering 33-3 record against the Bills, dominating the AFC East with 17 division titles in 19 seasons, and retiring with seven Super Bowl rings—that kind of praise wasn't expected, but certainly appreciated. Now retired from football, Brady is finding new ways to interact with today's stars. While Josh Allen continues to steer the Bills to prominence, winning four consecutive AFC East titles since Brady's move to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, their paths no longer cross on the field. Instead, friendly competitions like the Pebble Beach Pro-Am have become the new battleground. The clip of Brady's exchange with Allen's father quickly spread across social media, drawing admiration from both fans and pundits. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDsกับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้| เปิดบัญชีวันนี้ IC Markets สมัคร Undo For Bills Mafia, long known for its passionate disdain for Brady, the gesture marked a rare moment of mutual respect. It's not often you see the quarterback who used to crush your playoff dreams praise your current hero with such sincerity. While Allen has yet to register a win against Brady—going 0-4 in head-to-head matchups—the admiration from the GOAT speaks volumes. Brady's praise wasn't just lip service. It was a genuine acknowledgment of the talent, leadership, and resilience Allen brings to the field every week. Brady's interaction may not erase the painful memories he left behind in Buffalo, but it certainly bridged the gap between the past and the present. In a sport where rivalries often linger long past retirement, moments like these remind us that mutual respect can turn old wounds into shared admiration. And maybe, just maybe, Brady's words were enough to earn a few nods of approval from the most diehard Bills fans. Also Read: Throwback to when Patrick Mahomes got candid about being a proud girl dad for the first time: 'I Wanted to Have a Boy First'
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Shane Lowry details emotional message to wife as golf star refuses to change
Shane Lowry has been one of the standout players on the PGA Tour this season but is yet to secure a victory, with the Irishman admitting his winless run is 'hard' to take ahead of his next opportunity to land a second Major, the US Open Shane Lowry has opened up about the heartfelt text he sent to wife Wendy as he continues his battle to land a solo win. The Irishman has enjoyed a strong year, but cannot back it up with a standout triumph. He finished commendable tie for 13th at the RBC Canadian Open in Toronto recently, but Lowry has yet to end his wait for a win this season. His closest brush with victory this season was at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, where he finished as runner-up, and he also tied for second at last month's Truist Championship. But a failure to land top place anywhere has left him somewhat disheartened. Lowry, 38, is back at Oakmont this week for the US Open, where he had a four-stroke lead entering the final round in 2016 - only to fall short. Dustin Johnson ultimately claimed the title that day. But Lowry is keen to make amends at the same course this week. And after a string of disappointing Sundays in 2025, he's resolved to end his drought. He revealed a touching conversation with his wife following yet another letdown earlier in June. "It's frustrating. It's hard," Lowry confided to The Irish Times at Oakmont. "I said it to Wendy [after the Canadian Open], you come off the golf course again on Sunday. And she texts me and said, 'How do you feel?' And I said, 'To be honest, I just feel like it's like this every Sunday evening,' just pure disappointment. "And it's hard to take when you feel like you're putting so much time and effort in and time away from your family and your kids and, you know, these Sundays have become quite difficult, but that comes from good golf, expectation, the want to succeed, and not being happy with second best. "Some people would say, 'You're having a great year,' and I am, there's no doubt about that, I'm playing great golf this year. But there's one thing missing. I don't want to win every tournament, just want to win one or two." It is now almost six years since Lowry secured his only major, the 2019 Open Championship. Partnering with Rory McIlroy for a win at last year's Zurich Classic of New Orleans provided some consolation, yet for Lowry, the hunger for solo glory persists. And that has, on occasion, led to Lowry showing his frustrations on course. And that's something he insists won't change any time soon. "I'm just a competitive person," he said. "I don't think it gets in my way at all anymore, right? I'd be honest, it probably did back in the past, but certainly I don't think it gets in my way anymore. I'm well able to get over shots now. "Yes, it might look like, if you're watching on TV, it might look like what it is, but that's literally to show you for maybe 10 seconds after you hit your shot, you've got plenty of time before the next shot. "I'm hard on myself because I want it so much because, like I say, I put so much into it, and I know what [winning] tastes like. You just want it again, but, you know, that's the way I've been my whole career. I've been out here quite a long time now. I don't think I'm changing anytime soon."
