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USA Today
4 days ago
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- USA Today
2025 ISCO Championship Start Time Thursday, Tee Times, Pairings & ESPN+ Live Streaming Coverage
A $4M purse is on the line at the 2025 ISCO Championship as Harry Hall defends his title at Hurstbourne Country Club. It all starts Thursday in Louisville, Kentucky. Brian Campbell shot -18 at TPC Deere Run, picking up a win at the John Deere Classic. Emiliano Grillo finished second. Including tee times for the first round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, plus TV and streaming info, we've got everything you need to know. Watch the PGA Tour all season long without cable! Start watching now on Fubo. And catch PGA Tour Live streaming, plus tons of other live sports and programming, with ESPN+. Tee times and pairings Round 1 TV & streaming information You can watch The Golf Channel and more on Fubo. ESPN+ is the exclusive home for PGA Tour Live streaming.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
2025 Genesis Scottish Open Start Time Thursday, Tee Times, Pairings & ESPN+ Live Streaming Coverage
The 2025 Genesis Scottish Open is July 10-13 at The Renaissance Club, where Robert MacIntyre will try to defend his title. $9M in prize money is up for grabs. Brian Campbell shot -18 to win the John Deere Classic, with Emiliano Grillo finishing second at TPC Deere Run. Player tee times, TV and streaming info, and anything else you need to know ahead of the first round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open is available right here. Watch the PGA Tour all season long without cable! Start watching now on Fubo. And catch PGA Tour Live streaming, plus tons of other live sports and programming, with ESPN+. Tee times and pairings Round 1 TV & streaming information You can watch Golf Channel, The Golf Channel and more on Fubo. ESPN+ is the exclusive home for PGA Tour Live streaming.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Max Homa Has Perfect Reaction to Hater's $2K Venmo Request
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Max Homa has had a season to forget, but there are signs of life after a solid finish this past week. The 2025 PGA Tour season for the ninth time this year required a playoff to determine a winner at the John Deere Classic. Brian Campbell defeated Emiliano Grillo on the first hole of the playoff for his second win of the season. Meanwhile, Homa, who held a solo lead during Sunday's final round, ultimately finished fifth. His putter let him down on the back nine while Campbell, Grillo and others charged past him up the leaderboard. SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Max Homa of the United States lines up a putt on the 15th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July... SILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 06: Max Homa of the United States lines up a putt on the 15th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2025 at TPC Deere Run on July 06, 2025 in Silvis, Illinois. (Photo by) MoreWithout the victory he has been searching for, Homa has now gone 30 months without a win. His last title came at the Farmers Insurance Open in January of 2023. Max Homa Shows Character in Loss Despite the mounting frustration, the six-time PGA Tour winner has kept a level head. Even as fans spew hate and vitriol at him through social media. After his first top 10 of the season on Sunday, one such fan sent a Venmo request to Homa in the amount of $1,900. What did the PGA Tour fan favorite do? Simply put the guy on blast by screenshotting and sharing on his Instagram stories, with the guy's name for everyone to see. Positive vibes only for Max Homa after his close call at the John Deere, even if his DMs weren't so positive. 😳 (h/t maxhoma // IG) — (@GOLF_com) July 7, 2025 Homa included another message from a fan that is far too disgusting to even reiterate. But there is a reason the Burbank, California native is so beloved by most fans. He wears his emotions on his sleeves, and keeps a positive mindset. That was once again illustrated by his Instagram post. "Disappointing finish but huge thx to the @johndeereclassic for an amazing week. The fans were unbelievable! I think I lost 15 pounds of water weight so thankful for that as well," Homa wrote. Homa recently addressed his disgust with X, formerly Twitter. He is not a fan of the type of mentality some people express behind a username. But this instance shows that hatred exists across platforms. Nevertheless, he will keep chugging along. After playing the last few weeks, Max Homa is taking this week's Scottish Open off. It is an interesting decision considering he has not yet qualified to play in next week's Open Championship at Royal Portrush. 153 spots have been claimed, with three more up for grabs at the PGA Tour-DP World Tour co-sanctioned event. The top three finishers not already exempt will earn the final spots into Northern Ireland. More Golf: LPGA Legend Nelly Korda Calls out Delta Airlines for Losing Luggage
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
A Name You Should Know: Kevin Roy's Feel-Good Rise From Medical Sales to PGA Tour Contention
A Name You Should Know: Kevin Roy's Feel-Good Rise From Medical Sales to PGA Tour Contention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kevin Roy has waited a long time for moments like these. As Saturday's third round concluded at TPC Deere Run, the 35-year-old found himself tied for 10th place, just four shots behind the leaders heading into Sunday's final round of the John Deere Classic. Advertisement For most PGA Tour professionals, such a position might feel routine. For Roy, it represents the culmination of a journey that has taken him through the depths of professional golf's minor leagues, a detour into the corporate world and back to the biggest stage in the sport. Finding His Rhythm at 35 The numbers tell the story of a player hitting his stride at an age when many of his peers are contemplating retirement. Roy currently sits 88th in the FedEx Cup standings and has climbed to 152nd in the world rankings — career-high marks that seemed almost unimaginable just a few years ago. "I am just feeling more and more comfortable out here," Roy said Saturday evening. "I have been swinging it really well for the past few months, recently started working with a new putting coach, and have been working hard on the greens, so it's nice to see what I'm working on paying off some." Advertisement The breakthrough moment came just one week ago at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, where Roy opened with a stunning 62 that tied the tournament record. The round was highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 17th hole that seemed to encapsulate both his improved play and the element of fortune that often accompanies a player finding his best form. "Yeah, that eagle on 17 was a bonus," Roy recalled with a smile. "I had 285 (yards to the) pin there and we hit a 5-wood, my 250-260 club, so I was very surprised that it went long over the green. I had a decent lie and knew that if I just hit a high soft shot, it would roll to the cup. Right when I hit it, I knew it was going to be a good shot. Obviously a bonus it went in." That magical moment helped propel Roy to a T-8 finish in Detroit, his second top-10 result of the season and fourth of his career. In just 49 PGA Tour starts, he has now doubled his career total of top-10 finishes. Kevin Roy, right, talks with his caddie during the second round of the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club on June 27, David Rodriguez Munoz / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Detour That Saved His Career Roy's motivation stems partly from a journey that nearly ended before it truly began. In 2017, facing mounting credit card debt and frustrated by poor play, Roy made the difficult decision to step away from professional golf. He took a job in medical sales and worked at Bellevue Country Club, trading the uncertainty of tournament golf for the stability of a regular paycheck. Advertisement "I do think stepping away was great for me," Roy reflected. "I was kind of burned out from playing so poorly for a while, and racking up credit card debt wasn't very fun either. I realized after a few months that golf is what I wanted to do, and I had the support from my family to give it another shot." When he returned to professional golf, Roy approached it differently. "I focused on what I needed to do to become a great player," he said. "I got into the gym, started practicing with a 'purpose' and really went all in on trying to become an elite golfer." Following in His Father's Footsteps That support system has been crucial throughout Roy's career, particularly from his father, Jim, who competed on both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. The elder Roy's experience in professional golf provided a unique perspective on the challenges and demands of life on tour. Advertisement "My dad has been with me throughout my entire career, even when I stepped away," Kevin Roy said. "His words were, I just want whatever is best for you, whether that's playing pro golf or in the corporate world. He also understands how hard golf is, since he's been through it. The best advice he's ever given me was 'value par' and to become amazing from 150 yards and in." The father-son bond was on full display at the 2018 U.S. Senior Open, where Roy served as his father's caddie, providing a different perspective on the professional game and reinforcing his desire to compete at the highest level. College Connections and Motivation Roy's college years at Long Beach State also provided him with a front-row seat to elite-level golf development. He was teammates with Xander Schauffele for one year, witnessing firsthand the work ethic and talent that would eventually propel Schauffele to major championship victories. Advertisement "I played one year with Xander at Long Beach. We still keep in touch, yeah, and I'll see him occasionally out on tour," Roy said. "I knew Xander was going to be a stud the first time I ever played with him. It also got me motivated to get better and keep grinding while I was on the mini tours to get out there and play with him on tour." The Mental Game Breakthrough Roy's statistics this season paint the picture of a player who has found consistency across all aspects of his game. He ranks third on tour in scoring average at 69.36 and fifth in par-4 scoring, numbers that reflect both improved ball-striking and better course management. "My stats have been getting better and better," Roy noted. "I would say I needed to improve mostly with my wedges, short game and putting, so I've been focusing a lot on those areas." Advertisement The mention of mental coach Brian Cain highlights an often-overlooked aspect of Roy's transformation. While technical improvements have certainly played a role in his recent success, the mental side of the game has been equally important. "I certainly struggled with self-belief. Brian Cain has been a huge part in getting me to believe in myself," Roy acknowledged. The work with Cain has helped Roy develop the mental fortitude necessary to compete at the PGA Tour level, where the margin for error is razor-thin and confidence can be the difference between making cuts and contending for victories. Looking Ahead: Dreams Within Reach Roy's goals for the rest of the 2025 season are both practical and ambitious. Currently sitting 88th in the FedEx Cup standings, he needs to finish inside the top 100 to secure his playing privileges for the following season. Advertisement "The obvious goal is to finish the year inside the top 100," Roy said. "But you know, I believe I can compete and win out here, so I'm just really going to keep trying to do what I have been doing, keep working hard and see where it can take me. I've got to be honest, I haven't really felt any pressure from playing good. I'm just really enjoying it and having fun." That perspective — treating his current success as a bonus rather than a burden — may be the key to Roy's continued improvement. After years of struggling to establish himself on tour, he has found a way to embrace the moment while maintaining the hunger that drove him back to professional golf. For players currently facing similar struggles, Roy offers hard-earned wisdom born from his own experiences in golf's wilderness years. "I would tell them to keep chasing their dream," he said. "There will be obstacles, and the journey will have many tough and low points, but when you achieve your goal or fulfill a dream, it makes every low point and challenging time that much better. I'm living a dream playing on the PGA Tour." Advertisement Kevin Roy during the second round of the Valspar Championship on March 22, 2024, in Palm Harbor, Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Sunday's Opportunity As Sunday's final round approaches at TPC Deere Run, Roy finds himself in unfamiliar but welcome territory. Four shots behind the leaders with 18 holes to play, he has a legitimate chance to capture his first PGA Tour victory — an outcome that would cap one of the most unlikely and inspiring comeback stories in recent memory. Whether or not he closes the gap on Sunday, Roy has already accomplished something perhaps more valuable: He has proved to himself and others that it's never too late to chase your dreams, even when the path seems impossibly difficult. At 35, with his best golf seemingly still ahead of him, Kevin Roy is living proof that sometimes the longest journeys lead to the most rewarding destinations. Advertisement Related: Gary Player Reflects on Royal Portrush's Return to The Open Championship Related: A True American Story: LPGA Celebrates 75 Years Related: Doug Ghim Reaps Rewards With a Remarkable Round at John Deere Classic This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Brian Campbell's Partner Kelsi McKee is 'His Rock' Amid John Deere Classic Victory
Brian Campbell's Partner Kelsi McKee is 'His Rock' Amid John Deere Classic Victory originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brian Campbell capped off a fairytale week at the 2025 John Deere Classic by clinching his second PGA Tour victory of the season and he did it dramatically. The 32-year-old edged out Argentina's Emiliano Grillo in a sudden-death playoff at TPC Deere Run, where on-and-off rain showers added to the tension. Advertisement Campbell, a former University of Illinois standout, took home the trophy a decade after missing the cut as an amateur at the same event in 2015. 'It's awesome. I've never had this much support at any golf tournament,' he said. 'What a special event.' But behind every swing and every clutch putt this season, there's been a steady, calming force walking just outside the ropes Campbell's girlfriend, Kelsi McKee. 2025 tournament champion Brian Campbell, right, shows the trophy Kelsi McKee, post winning John Deere Classic Lebryk-Imagn Images A former Texas A&M collegiate golfer and now a published fiction writer, McKee has been instrumental in Campbell's breakout year. The couple first connected in 2019 through a mutual love of golf, navigating long-distance challenges while Campbell battled injuries and fought to regain his PGA Tour card. Advertisement McKee's support has gone far beyond cheerleading. With her background in competitive golf, she understands the emotional rollercoaster of the Tour. At the Mexico Open Campbell's first win earlier this year she was seen in tears. And at the John Deere, she was once again by his side, quietly grounding him through the pressure of a playoff. Campbell, who moved from 59th to 28th in the FedEx Cup standings, credited McKee post-round, calling her 'his rock.' After years on the Korn Ferry Tour and even contemplating quitting after a disastrous Q-School round, Campbell's resurgence is as much about resilience as it is about love. Advertisement Related: Scottie Scheffler's PGA Payday Has Already Surpassed NHL's Highest Salaries This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
