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Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies Legend Jimmy Rollins Wins a Boat with Sick Ace at ACC
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. Philadelphia Phillies' legendary shortstop Jimmy Rollins is no stranger to milestone moments. Who could forget his walk-off double against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS, or his MVP season in 2007 when he led Philadelphia to the NL East Division crown? Even so, his first hole-in-one as a golfer is sure to rank high on his list of milestone moments. It's not just the ace itself—a tremendous achievement, no questions asked—but the conditions under which he accomplished it. Rollins aced the par-3, 154-yard 12th hole at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course during the final round of the recently concluded American Century Championship. His luck couldn't have been greater, as this shot also earned him a boat awarded by the organizers for the first hole-in-one of the tournament on that hole. "I got my first hole-in-one and won a boat." ⛳️🚤 What a day for former @MLB star Jimmy Rollins! — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 12, 2025 The former MLB star told the Tahoe Daily Tribune that the luckiest shot of his golf career was made with his 50-degree wedge: "I got up there, off the club, it felt pretty good," Rollins said. "And as it landed, Davante [Adams, his group mate] started yelling, 'Jump in the hole!'" "I've been close a number of times, so I didn't anticipate it going in. I just figure, of course it's going to cross over the front of the hole, go tap in for a birdie. It goes in. And I look at him, he's sky high, and I don't know what to do." The boat Rollins won is none other than a MasterCraft, valued at $325,000. Not bad for a weekend of golf. Jimmy Rollins sits in the boat he won for hitting a hole in one on the 12th hole after the second round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 12,... Jimmy Rollins sits in the boat he won for hitting a hole in one on the 12th hole after the second round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 12, 2025 in Stateline, Nevada. More)/Getty Images Jimmy Rollins: "Don't let that be your only highlight" Jimmy Rollins finished the 54-hole tournament with a total of 2 points, according to the Stableford scoring method used at the American Century Championship. This placed him 49th among the 90 celebrities who participated in the event. "You can't let that hole-in-one be the only highlight...," Rollins told the Tahoe Daily Tribune. "Don't let that be your only highlight where you do that and then you just fall off the rest of the day. I got in motion, locked in. It was in. I don't have to do anything else but worry about the next shot, and I hit the next shot right down the middle." NHL legend Joe Pavelski won the American Century Championship with a total of 73. Defending champion and NBA star Stephen Curry finished 5th, while golf legend Annika Sorenstam, one of five women in the field, finished 7th. More Golf: Scottish Open: Nico Echavarria's Sick Hole-in-One Lands Him a Car
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Experts warn of troubling pattern threatening popular ski resorts: 'Raises concern'
One of the country's most popular skiing regions has been suffering from a snow drought this winter. But this lack of snow in California and Nevada has implications beyond the tourism industry. During the warmer seasons, there is also a higher risk of wildfires. A snow drought in the Lake Tahoe basin and its surrounding regions could significantly impact the area's economy, water supplies, and wildfire season. "Too many blue-sky days in January followed by too much rain in early February raises concern about where this winter's snowpack will end up on April 1," said the Nevada Water Supply Outlook Report, per the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Snowpack improved in mid-February but fell off in the second half of the month in the Tahoe, Truckee, Carson, and Walker basins. The March report cautioned that these basins "will be playing catch-up in March with a couple more significant storms needed to achieve a normal peak snow water amount." The National Ski Areas Association has called rising global temperatures the top threat to the snowsports industry. The NSAA includes over 300 alpine resorts that collectively generate over 90% of the country's skier and snowboarder visits. According to a snapshot of the 2023-24 season, downhill snowsports contribute nearly $59 billion annually to the nation's economy. Unfortunately, analysis of over 2,000 United States locations by Climate Central showed that "nearly two-thirds (64%) of locations now get less snow than they did in the early 1970s." Another study by the nonprofit group — which studies how our changing climate impacts people's lives — determined that winter is the fastest-warming season for most of the country. "Warming winters can disrupt snowfall patterns, which can in turn limit snowfed water supplies critical for people, agriculture, and ecosystems," Climate Central wrote. "Limited snowpack accumulations reduce the amount of water stored for drinking, hydropower, and irrigation." Climate Central also cautions that earlier snowmelt raises the risk of wildfires in forests with abundant fuels in the West. A Dartmouth College study found that seasonal snowpacks have shrunk significantly across the Northern Hemisphere over the past 40 years. In recent months, our warming world has contributed to the closure of popular ski resorts in Canada and Switzerland. The NSAA has pledged, among other things, to "engage in advocacy with key policy makers in support of the adoption of standards and legislation to curb carbon emissions" and "support research and funding of adaptation, resiliency and restoration measures that will protect the outdoor experiences enjoyed by millions of Americans, and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the benefits of mountain recreation." Moving away from dirty energy sources and embracing renewable options will reduce the harmful heat-trapping gases released into our planet's atmosphere. Taking public transportation whenever possible can have a big impact, saving nearly a pound of pollution for every mile of travel. Driving more efficiently and choosing a planet-friendly electric vehicle for your next vehicle purchase, if possible, can also help. When was the last time you weatherized your home? This year Last year More than two years ago Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
