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Newsweek
12-06-2025
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- Newsweek
PGA Tour Winner Makes Shocking U.S. Open Admission Despite Stellar Play
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. As expected, the Oakmont Country Club is taking center stage at the 2025 U.S. Open. Even players who performed well during the first round appeared to be almost in disbelief at their results. This was the case for Si Woo Kim, who shot a 2-under for the round yet still seemed far from in control of the situation. "Honestly, I don't even know what I am doing on the course. Hitting good, but feel like this course is too hard for me," Kim shockingly revealed after his round. Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the ninth tee during the first round of The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2019 in Ponte Vedra... Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the ninth tee during the first round of The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 14, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. MoreThe South Korean golfer had four birdies and two bogeys, and is currently tied for fifth place, with the round still to finish. "Yeah, it was a good start and then didn't even windy much this morning, so that's why I played, I feel like, more easier because I played the last couple days kind of like hard wind," he said. "It kind of feel helpful for me. I started great, so I drive it great, so I think it helps really, kept the good scoring, this course. Yeah, it was a good round." However, his success in the round did not cause him to lose sight of the course's extraordinary challenges: "It was tough. I played three nine holes, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and I saw the past scores, like 5-over win... So kind of like no expectation, but I played great today." Sure seems like Si Woo knows what he's doing. — U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 12, 2025 The "no expectations" philosophy is shared by other players, including clubhouse leader JJ Spaun. "I didn't really feel like I'm going to show a bogey-free round 4-under. I didn't really know what to expect especially since I've never played here. But yeah, maybe sometimes not having expectations is the best thing, so I'll take it," he said. Si Woo Kim had never played at Oakmont before, as his US Open run began in 2017. In his eight appearances at the event, he has only made four cuts and has never finished in the top 10. For Spaun, the 2025 edition is only his second US Open appearance. He failed to make the cut in his previous appearance in 2021. More Golf: Did Bryson DeChambeau get caught cheating at 2025 U.S. Open?
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Cutest Par 3 Contest moment? It might be Rory McIlroy's daughter slow-rolling in a putt
Cutest Par 3 Contest moment? It might be Rory McIlroy's daughter slow-rolling in a putt Show Caption Hide Caption Rory McIlroy explains why Augusta is his forever course Rory McIlroy opens up on why Augusta is his forever course, from childhood memories to pure beauty. The Masters The Masters Tournament is one of the more stressful events on the golf calendar each season. But for one day leading into the marquee major tournament, 91 members of the 95-player field can relax and create everlasting memories with their families with the Par 3 Contest at Augusta National Golf Club. That is most definitely the case for Rory McIlroy and his daughter, Poppy McIlroy, who had a special moment on the ninth hole during the Par 3 Contest on Wednesday. The daughter of the four-major champion converted a lengthy putt — thanks to some last minute downhill speed. REQUIRED READING: 2025 Masters predictions: Expert picks, predictions for 2025 Masters winner As the putt went into the hole at Augusta National, Poppy was welcomed with a round of applause from the patrons near the hole, which included "Uncle" Shane Lowrey and Rory McIlroy both dropping their clubs and putting their hands up in the air in a touchdown celebration. All told, a moment that the McIlroy family will not forget from one of the most sacred golf courses in the sport. "I think every Masters week for me seems to get bigger and bigger each and every year and I think to do something like this, for me at least, allows me to forget about all that for a couple of hours on a Wednesday afternoon," Rory McIlroy told ESPN's Marty Smith earlier during the network's coverage on Wednesday. "It's just a really nice way and a relaxed way to go into business end of the week. "As time has gone along and Poppy has gotten a little bit bigger, I look forward to this day more and more each and every year. Just to see the excitement on her face this morning knowing it was going to be Par 3 (is great). It is such a fun afternoon." McIlroy enters the 2025 Masters Tournament playing some of his best golf of late, as he has already won both The PLAYERS Championship and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this season. A win at the 2025 Masters Tournament would end an 11-year major drought and make McIlroy just the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam, and the first since Tigers Woods did so. The four-time major champion is set to tee off in the first round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at 1:12 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 10 alongside Ludvig Aberg and Akshay Bhatia.
NBC Sports
16-03-2025
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- NBC Sports
NOTES AND QUOTES – THE 2025 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP ON GOLF CHANNEL (THIRD ROUND)
*PROGRAMMING ALERT* - Sunday's Coverage Windows Updated – 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel, NBC/GOLF Channel Simulcast at 12 p.m. ET, NBC at 12:30 p.m. ET – All Coverage Streams on Peacock 'The golf course and the weather won today.' – Kevin Kisner 'He has played a brand of golf that is deserving of contending for the biggest title of his life tomorrow.' – Dan Hicks on J.J. Spaun (-12, Leader) 'This was a real test today – a test of golf, but for these players today, more a test of yourself.' – Brandel Chamblee on Live From on difficult weather conditions STAMFORD, Conn. – March 15, 2025 – NBC Sports presented comprehensive coverage of the second round of The PLAYERS Championship from The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on NBC and Peacock. Golf Central Live From THE PLAYERS followed with post-round coverage on GOLF Channel. **Due to potential inclement weather on Sunday, tomorrow's final round coverage will begin at 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel. Coverage will simulcast on NBC and GOLF Channel at 12 p.m. ET before shifting to NBC at 12:30 p.m. ET. All coverage will stream on Peacock.** Dan Hicks and Terry Gannon handled play-by-play duties, while Kevin Kisner and Brad Faxon served as analysts. Jim 'Bones' Mackay, Smylie Kaufman, John Wood, and Curt Byrum served as on-course reporters, while Cara Banks handled reports and interviews. Today's championship coverage also featured Dan Hicks and Kevin Kisner opening the broadcast from the new, state-of-the-art PGA TOUR Studios in Ponte Vedra Beach., Fla., on NBC and Peacock. Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Paul McGinley, Johnson Wagner, and Todd Lewis, anchored Live From THE PLAYERS post-round coverage on GOLF Channel. Following are notes and quotes from today's coverage. The PLAYERS Championship – Third Round Leaderboard ON CONDITIONS AT TPC SAWGRASS Faxon on the wind factoring into play: 'It's incredible, everyone thinks into the wind is the hardest but down winds can be hard to manage as well. Rory (McIlroy) has a gap wedge that he hits 125 yards. He hit one shot that went 149 yards, and the next one only went 139 yards. That's ten yards of discrepancy on one wedge shot. It's going to be really tough.' Wood on the wind: 'It's so hard today because the wind affects everything. You think, 'well it's an eight-foot putt, how can it affect it?' Well, you have to take into account for everything out here today.' Faxon on the island green 17th hole: 'Easily one of the most unsettling shots in golf. Particularly later in the weekend with the wind.' Kisner: 'The golf course and the weather won today.' Chamblee on Live From: 'This was a real test today – a test of golf, but for these players today, more a test of yourself.' Hicks: 'Pete Dye's place delivers 'crazy' every year.' ON J.J. SPAUN (-12, Leader) Kaufman on Spaun's recent success: 'He's been really consistent this year and it's because of his elite ball striking. He's been super consistent leading the field in tee-to-green this week.' Kisner on Spaun's caddie Mark Carens: 'He was on the bag for Si Woo Kim when he won THE PLAYERS Championship, and he also lives just outside the back gate here. He tries to play as much golf here as he can. He is really coaching up J.J. and they are rolling.' Hicks: 'He has played a brand of golf that is deserving of contending for the biggest title of his life tomorrow.' Kisner: 'I've spent a lot of time with J.J. I played a lot of rounds with him last season on TOUR. I've always thought he could be a heck of a player and I always talk to him about his attitude. He's very quick to get down on himself, he works hard on that, and I've said, 'If you're going to have a long career out here, you've got to quit beating yourself up. You're too good.'' ON BUD CAULEY (-11, 2nd) Cauley to Banks on what it would mean to get his first PGA TOUR victory at his hometown course and on what will be his 35th birthday: 'That would be amazing, there's a lot of golf left to play but as you mentioned I played this course every year growing up and even dreamt of playing it, let alone winning it. I'll give it a chance tomorrow and go out and have some fun.' Lerner on Live From: 'He is playing the role of Seabiscuit longshot.' ON LUCAS GLOVER (-9, T-3rd) Hicks on his chip-in eagle on No. 16: 'Just when you least expect it! Double bogey and then an eagle – typical Stadium Course stuff.' --NBC SPORTS--
NBC Sports
16-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
*PROGRAMMING ALERT* - NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCES UPDATED COVERAGE WINDOWS FOR 2025 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL ROUND
Final Round Coverage Begins at 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel, NBC/GOLF Channel Simulcast at 12 p.m. ET, NBC at 12:30 p.m. ET ALL Final Round Coverage Streams on Peacock Beginning at 10 a.m. ET Live From THE PLAYERS – Sunday at 8 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel, Leading into Final Round STAMFORD, Conn. – March 15, 2025 –NBC Sports announced updated coverage times for Sunday's final round of The PLAYERS Championship from The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on NBC, GOLF Channel, and Peacock. The earlier coverage windows come following the PGA TOUR's announcement of earlier final round tee times due to potential inclement weather. Sunday's final round coverage will begin at 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel, simulcast on NBC and GOLF Channel at noon ET, and shift to NBC at 12:30 p.m. ET. All coverage will stream on Peacock. Pre-game coverage will begin on GOLF Channel at 8 a.m. ET with Live From THE PLAYERS, and Live From will air on GOLF Channel at 3 p.m. ET, immediately following the conclusion of play. --NBC SPORTS--
NBC Sports
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
NOTES AND QUOTES – THE 2025 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP ON GOLF CHANNEL (SECOND ROUND)
'Are you kidding me? I've got goosebumps, guys! Sorry I wasn't looking, JT – I was trying to be a broadcaster.' – Smylie Kaufman on Justin Thomas' birdie at 17 during Happy Hour, prior to tying the course record with 10-under 62 'I think his whole goal was getting off to a nice start today where he could get the momentum going, and then turn the brain off and ride from there.' – Rickie Fowler during Happy Hour on Thomas' 10-under 62 Live From THE PLAYERS – Saturday at 10 a.m. ET, Leading into Third Round Coverage at 2 p.m. ET Live on NBC and Peacock STAMFORD, Conn. – March 14, 2025 – NBC Sports presented comprehensive coverage of the second round of The PLAYERS Championship from The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on GOLF Channel. Golf Central Live From THE PLAYERS followed with post-round coverage. Saturday's coverage from TPC Sawgrass begins at 10 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel with Live From THE PLAYERS followed by live third round coverage at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Dan Hicks, Terry Gannon and Steve Sands handled play-by-play duties, while Brad Faxon, Curt Byrum, Gary Koch, and Notah Begay III served as analysts. Jim 'Bones' Mackay, Smylie Kaufman, John Wood, and Roger Maltbie served as on-course reporters, while Cara Banks handled reports and interviews. Today's championship coverage also featured the latest edition of Happy Hour with Smylie, as 2015 PLAYERS Champion Rickie Fowler joined Smylie Kaufman and Kevin Kisner alongside the 17th hole. Rich Lerner, Brandel Chamblee, Paul McGinley, Johnson Wagner, and Todd Lewis, anchored Live From THE PLAYERS post-round coverage on GOLF Channel. Following are notes and quotes from today's coverage. The PLAYERS Championship – Second Round Leaderboard ON JUSTIN THOMAS (-4. SECOND ROUND 62 TO TIE COURSE RECORD) Rickie Fowler on how to stay present during an exceptional round: 'I think his whole goal was getting off to a nice start today where he could get the momentum going, and then turn the brain off and ride from it's not broken, don't fix it and just go from there.' Kaufman on the energy as Thomas came to the 17th hole at 10-under on his round: 'How about the buzz on this hole right now?' Kisner: 'The whole vibe changed when this group got to the tee. I stood up just because I felt like I had to.' Kaufman on Thomas making birdie at 17 during Happy Hour to go to 11-under on his round: 'Justin Thomas at the 17th to get to 11-under! Are you kidding me? I've got goosebumps, guys! Sorry I wasn't looking, JT – I was trying to be a broadcaster.' Kisner: 'You can't make it more center cut than he gave us a little shoutout there.' Fowler: 'This is a lot easier than hitting shots (laughs).' Koch on Thomas hitting his second shot in the water on 18th hole: 'It has to be a shock to the system. When so many things have gone right and you've done everything you got to regroup. The first real adversity that he has faced all day long. It's very easy to keep it in your mind and second-guess your time and get refocused.' Wood after Thomas' pitch shot on 18th hole to two feet: 'JT marked his ball, came over to the back of the green, looked at me and just gave me a big wink. He is cold.' ON AKSHAY BHATIA (-11, T-1st) Maltbie on Bhatia's decision to lay-up on the 18th hole en route to a birdie: 'I really like the way he thought this one out. He certainly had the distance to be able to reach the green with his second shot, but he really thought it through. You know, today's player's first tendency is to be very aggressive, and I think he made a very wise play in leaving it back there and giving him something he can spin.' Bhatia to Banks post-round on the 18th hole when his third shot clipped a tree: 'I believe this is one of the best par fives in the world. I was telling my caddie that and he said, 'Oh maybe it was just a little good luck there talking good about the hole.' But yeah, very lucky. Kind of when it's your day and you get some of those breaks, it's huge out there and so it's nice to finish with a birdie.' ON MIN WOO LEE (-11, T-1st) Lee to Banks post-round on his use of the 2-iron: 'I love the course, I love how it shapes, and the 2-iron becomes a weapon especially when it gets a little firm, which it has. It's nice to bomb the 2-iron and then have short irons. I love hitting driver of course, but some holes it doesn't let you do it so it's quite nice to hit that 2-iron and get it down there.' Begay III: 'He really seems to have found a nice groove out here in this difficult layout that takes players quite a few years to get to know and to get comfortable on…Just such a tremendous talent.' ON RORY MCILROY (-9, T-4th) Begay III: 'If you got up bright and early to catch the early action, you got to see something special from Rory getting things off to a quick had a little bit more control over the driver more so than he did yesterday.' McIlroy to Banks post-round on his driving today: 'Much better off the tee today. Golf's an amazing game. I obviously didn't shoot quite as good of a score as yesterday, but I felt like I played much better. So, I'm really encouraged with how I hit it off the tee and the work that I did last night. I've got a good feel for it now and hopefully that can continue into the weekend.' ON SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER (-5, T-17th) Begay III on Scheffler: 'We're starting to see some definite flashes of some good golf from Scottie, especially in the wedge area. You start to sync up the wedges, you know your sequence is in a good spot.' --NBC SPORTS--
