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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
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First Coast Women's Amateur continues on a hot, calm day at Sawgrass Country Club
The second round of the First Coast Women's Amateur golf tournament was a long day at the Sawgrass Country Club for the field of 79 players.
The Review Geek
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Stick – Season 1 Episode 8 Recap & Review
Clark The Mark Episode 8 of Stick begins with Clark Ross rehearsing a speech about how he doesn't like prepared speeches. He's known in these parts as the 'Kingmaker' as he's developed a good deal of talent through his Foundation. He's been riding the success he's felt off the back of Pryce's meltdown, and we see here that he's a pretty slimy guy. Clark meets with a 'reporter' which happens to be Zero. Clark immediately takes a fancy to her and sets up a dinner date. However, Pryce also happens to be here too, having a drink at the bar. At the table, Santi drops by to express his joy at seeing Clark, and how he's ready to go pro. Clark blows him off completely, pointing out that he needs to do the hard grind before moving up the gears. Santi doesn't back down though, bringing up that he wants a Sponsor Exemption. Clark is pretty impatient, until Pryce makes a big scene. He chews out Clark for being charming and letting that overshadow the fact he was 51st in a couple of tourneys, including Sawgrass where Pryce had his Happy Gilmore moment. Thanks to Mitts planted at the bar, like he was earlier in the season, they decide to play shot glass golfing. Clark comes out on top to begin with, but when Zero starts leaning into Clark and whispering in his ear, Santi gets angry and calls her a clown. Naturally, Zero decides to oust the entire hustle and how Pryce wanted an exemption so Santi can play in the ReadySafe. Zero is angry, and continues to lash out at everybody. When Ross finds out about Pryce's hustle with Elena and the 100 grand he gave her, he agrees to play them one more time out on the green. This time, Pryce comes out on top. Zero is waiting at the caravan though, where we learn afterwards that the entire episode was just one big hustle to get Santi the Exemption. It works a treat and the group prepare for the next tourney. The Episode Review Stick returns this week with another episode that takes its sweet time getting to the golfing. Instead, the golf side is very much kept to the side in favour of an episode-long hustle, where we get a long con from Pryce and the gang who pretend to be dysfunctional and outed by Zero to make Clark let his guard down. Honestly, it's hard to tell with Zero whether she's genuinely obnoxious or just play-acting, so in that respect she did a pretty good job here. Thankfully she doesn't pedal her 'capitalism bad' messaging this time either, which is a bonus. However, the show itself is getting by solely on the charm of Owen Wilson, and beyond that it doesn't really have much else going for it, as evidenced by this chapter. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Stars aling for Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance
When MacIntyre turned that near miss into a glorious triumph last year, those same grandstands were shoogled to their foundations after propping up a frenzy of thunderous, foot-stamping, hand-clapping jubilation. 'We are trying to figure out what we can do for an encore,' smiled John Sarvadi, the chief executive officer of the Renaissance as it prepares to host the Genesis Scottish Open for a seventh year in a row. In that time, we've certainly got our money's worth with a championship that will be headlined by MacIntyre, McIlroy and the world No 1, Scottie Scheffler. The last three champions have all won by a slender one-shot margin while the three before that prevailed in a play-off. MacIntyre's moment 12 months ago was certainly something to savour as he became the first Scot since Colin Montgomerie in 1999 to conquer in the domestic showpiece. The Oban left-hander's winning putt on the final green was just about sooked into the cup by the collective will of the entire population of East Lothian. 'Last year was my first as CEO so I take the credit for arranging a Bob MacIntyre win,' added Sarvadi with a chuckle. 'I remember watching him standing over that putt and thinking how great this would be for Scotland and the Renaissance. It was a magical moment for everybody.' The hot seat Sarvadi snuggled into, of course, used to be the reserve of his older brother, Jerry, a man so steeped in the Renaissance, they should call him Michaelangelo. 'This was his baby, and he had the vision, the passion and the determination to get this place done,' said John of a journey that began 20 years ago when his older sibling negotiated a lease for a 300-acre stretch of linksland just over the wall from Muirfield. 'It was always part of the vision at this club to have a professional event here. Jerry had been involved at Sawgrass and he was always in and around the Players Championship there. 'Our other brother, Paul, is the CEO of Insperity and that company been involved in an event on the Champions Tour for 25 years. 'So, an event was always a goal. But I don't think we could ever have envisaged this. 'In 2018, we hosted final qualifying for The Open. We had the Claret Jug sitting there and I thought that was mission accomplished event wise. But to be here now with a co-sanctioned tour event, a sponsor like Genesis who were a game-changer for us and the very the best players in the world? It's hard to comprehend and we are very proud of that.' Like everything, you've got to start somewhere and having co-hosted the Boys' Amateur Championship with neighbouring Muirfield in 2016, the Renaissance dipped its toes into the professional scene in 2017 when it welcomed the golden oldies for the Scottish Senior Open. 'Those events were all part of the journey,' reflected Sarvadi. 'You have to earn your stripes as a host venue. We took some steps to prove ourselves, show our mettle and that's how we got to this stage.' The current deal to host the Genesis Scottish Open runs through to 2026 and Sarvadi is keen to keep the alliance going. 'A lot of the pre-eminent tour events in the world of golf have settled in to a host club,' said Sarvadi, who divides his time between East Lothian and Texas. 'The players like that. They like the familiarity. From a set-up point of view too, the planning is easier as people know what they are doing and working with. The feedback gets better too. Justin Thomas came off last year and said, 'the more I play this course, the more I love it'.' Such comments are music to the ears. In 2019, though, there were a few bum notes as the aforementioned McIlroy criticised the links for being 'too easy.' He would change his tune, of course, and ended up hitting the high notes with victory in 2023. Taking the rough with the smooth is par for the course as a tournament host. 'We get feedback every year,' said Sarvadi of these constructive comments. 'We assess it, we get the data were shots end up and we factor all that in. We got Padraig Harrington in as a player consultant and he works with the course designer Tom Doak. 'But it's not just about the Scottish Open. We have to keep it playable for the members while providing a good test for the pros. So, there are always tweaks. "We have changed some lines, added bunkers, rough, mounding, a few tees for more options in different conditions. It's like a big painting. You're never quite finished with your masterpiece.' Golf has been a big part of the Sarvadi family for years. 'It was the one thing us brothers could do together without fighting and arguing,' said Sarvadi with a chortle as he reflected on this healthy sibling rivalry that existed in this hugely successful triumvirate. There is deeper meaning to the Renaissance project too. 'Our father loved everything about golf,' added the 59-year-old who spent a distinguished career in the banking sector. 'The course and the club is a family legacy; a tribute to his love of the game and what it taught us. 'My 35-year career in banking was wonderful but it doesn't come close to this. I would never have dreamed that this would be my second career. 'When Jerry decided to slow down and we discussed succession, my brothers kept looking at me. It was a great opportunity and something of an obligation too. 'It's a special project; one that helps us give back to the game and one that's in honour of our father too.' While the Renaissance prepares to welcome the world's best again, we are still waiting to hear about the return of The Open to Muirfield. Imagine that? Finish up the Scottish Open on the Sunday night and hop next door for a week at The Open? 'The are reasons to do it, there are reasons not to,' said Sarvadi. 'The R&A obviously have a big say in that as would the tours. I did ask some of the players and officials about it and they said they've love to have it back-to-back. 'They could set up in East Lothian for a couple of weeks. Those are on-going discussions.' There should be plenty of golfing affairs to discuss next week. For the golf scribblers, there should be plenty to write about too. Encore, please.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
U.S. Open: Shane Lowry cards first tournament eagle ever at Oakmont's fearsome No. 3
It was a tough day for Shane Lowry, except for one swing. () OAKMONT, Pa. — The thing about golf is, one single swing can turn around your entire day. Shane Lowry was butchering Oakmont through his first round at the U.S. Open ... and then he turned around and pulled off one of the most impressive shots in Oakmont history. Through his first 11 holes, Lowry was +6, in danger of ejecting himself from the entire tournament before the afternoon wave even saw the course. And then came the par-4 3rd, where Lowry put his tee shot in the vicinity of the famed Church Pews. He stood 160 yards from the pin, and then stepped up and did this: You can tell he didn't want to smile, but he couldn't resist. Advertisement Oakmont opened in 1904, has hosted the U.S. Open nine times — this being the 10th — and had never surrendered an eagle on the 3rd in any of those tournaments ... until today. Regardless of how his U.S. Open finishes out, Lowry can claim that honor. It's the latest in a spectacular run of hole-outs for Lowry, who has perhaps the most spectacular hole-in-one resume in history: The 16th at Augusta National The 17th at Sawgrass The 7th at Pebble Beach ... and now, this record-setting jar at Oakmont. Not a bad little run there.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
U.S. Open: Shane Lowry cards first eagle ever at Oakmont's fearsome No. 3
It was a tough day for Shane Lowry, except for one swing. () OAKMONT, Pa. — The thing about golf is, one single swing can turn around your entire day. Shane Lowry was butchering Oakmont through his first round at the U.S. Open ... and then he turned around and pulled off one of the most impressive shots in Oakmont history. Through his first 11 holes, Lowry was +6, in danger of ejecting himself from the entire tournament before the afternoon wave even saw the course. And then came the par-4 3rd, where Lowry put his tee shot in the vicinity of the famed Church Pews. He stood 160 yards from the pin, and then stepped up and did this: You can tell he didn't want to smile, but he couldn't resist. Advertisement Oakmont opened in 1904, and had never surrendered an eagle on the 3rd ... until today. Regardless of how his U.S. Open finishes out, Lowry can claim that honor. It's the latest in a spectacular run of hole-outs for Lowry, who has perhaps the most spectacular hole-in-one resume in history: The 16th at Augusta National The 17th at Sawgrass The 7th at Pebble Beach ... and now, this record-setting jar at Oakmont. Not a bad little run there.
