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USA Today
17-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Celebrate J.J. Spaun's dramatic, improbable U.S. Open win with commemorative page print
Celebrate J.J. Spaun's dramatic, improbable U.S. Open win with commemorative page print A 34-year-old journeyman who contemplated retirement a year ago wins the U.S. Open? Sounds more like the movie 'Tin Cup' than what transpired at storied Oakmont Country Club on Father's Day. But J.J. Spaun, who was born in Los Angeles and played at San Diego State, won the tournament in dramatic fashion on a roller coaster of a Sunday. He bogeyed five of the first six holes but rallied with a 3-under 32 on the back nine, which included birdies of 40 feet, 22 feet and an incredible 64 feet. Celebrate Spaun's underdog victory with a beautifully designed commemorative page print from USA TODAY. Featuring a bold headline and a striking image of Spaun celebrating at Oakmont, this keepsake captures the moment perfectly. Buy our U.S. Open page print Printed on premium, acid-free art paper, this collectible starts at $35 (plus shipping). Elegant upgrade options include framed editions and backgrounds in canvas, acrylic, metal or wood through the USA TODAY Store. Late on the back nine, Spaun was one of five players tied for the lead on a course that crowned such champions as Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Johnny Miller and Ernie Els. Spaun finished at 1-under 279, the only golfer in red numbers, two strokes ahead of Scotland's Robert MacIntyre. He made the 64-foot putt for birdie on the 72nd hole when he only needed a two-putt par for victory. Own a piece of golf history today! J.J. Spaun's story will long be remembered by golf fans the world over. Buy our U.S. Open page print Contact Gene Myers at gmyers@ Follow him on X @GeneMyers. After nearly a quarter-century as sports editor at the Detroit Free Press, Myers unretired to coordinate book and poster projects across the USA TODAY Network. Explore more books and page prints from the USA TODAY Network, including titles on the Florida Gators' NCAA basketball championship and the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in Super Bowl 59.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celebrate J.J. Spaun's victory in the U.S. Open with our commemorative page print
A 34-year-old journeyman who contemplated retirement a year ago wins the U.S. Open? Sounds more like the movie 'Tin Cup' than what transpired at storied Oakmont Country Club on Father's Day. But J.J. Spaun, who was born in Los Angeles and played at San Diego State, won the tournament in dramatic fashion on a roller coaster of a Sunday. He bogeyed five of the first six holes but rallied with a 3-under 32 on the back nine, which included birdies of 40 feet, 22 feet and an incredible 64 feet. Advertisement Celebrate Spaun's underdog victory with a beautifully designed commemorative page print from USA TODAY. Featuring a bold headline and a striking image of Spaun celebrating at Oakmont, this keepsake captures the moment perfectly. Buy our U.S. Open page print Celebrate J.J. Spaun's victory in the 2025 U.S. Open with a commemorative page print from USA TODAY. Printed on premium, acid-free art paper, this collectible starts at $35 (plus shipping). Elegant upgrade options include framed editions and backgrounds in canvas, acrylic, metal or wood through the USA TODAY Store. Late on the back nine, Spaun was one of five players tied for the lead on a course that crowned such champions as Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Johnny Miller and Ernie Els. Spaun finished at 1-under 279, the only golfer in red numbers, two strokes ahead of Scotland's Robert MacIntyre. Advertisement He made the 64-foot putt for birdie on the 72nd hole when he only needed a two-putt par for victory. Own a piece of golf history today! J.J. Spaun's story will long be remembered by golf fans the world over. Buy our U.S. Open page print Contact Gene Myers at gmyers@ Follow him on X @GeneMyers. After nearly a quarter-century as sports editor at the Detroit Free Press, Myers unretired to coordinate book and poster projects across the USA TODAY Network. Explore more books and page prints from the USA TODAY Network, including titles on the Florida Gators' NCAA basketball championship and the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in Super Bowl 59. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Commemorate J.J. Spaun's U.S. Open title with our page print
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Celebrate J.J. Spaun's victory in the U.S. Open with our commemorative page print
Celebrate J.J. Spaun's victory in the U.S. Open with our commemorative page print A 34-year-old journeyman who contemplated retirement a year ago wins the U.S. Open? Sounds more like the movie 'Tin Cup' than what transpired at storied Oakmont Country Club on Father's Day. But J.J. Spaun, who was born in Los Angeles and played at San Diego State, won the tournament in dramatic fashion on a roller coaster of a Sunday. He bogeyed five of the first six holes but rallied with a 3-under 32 on the back nine, which included birdies of 40 feet, 22 feet and an incredible 64 feet. Celebrate Spaun's underdog victory with a beautifully designed commemorative page print from USA TODAY. Featuring a bold headline and a striking image of Spaun celebrating at Oakmont, this keepsake captures the moment perfectly. Buy our U.S. Open page print Printed on premium, acid-free art paper, this collectible starts at $35 (plus shipping). Elegant upgrade options include framed editions and backgrounds in canvas, acrylic, metal or wood through the USA TODAY Store. Late on the back nine, Spaun was one of five players tied for the lead on a course that crowned such champions as Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, Johnny Miller and Ernie Els. Spaun finished at 1-under 279, the only golfer in red numbers, two strokes ahead of Scotland's Robert MacIntyre. He made the 64-foot putt for birdie on the 72nd hole when he only needed a two-putt par for victory. Own a piece of golf history today! J.J. Spaun's story will long be remembered by golf fans the world over. Buy our U.S. Open page print Contact Gene Myers at gmyers@ Follow him on X @GeneMyers. After nearly a quarter-century as sports editor at the Detroit Free Press, Myers unretired to coordinate book and poster projects across the USA TODAY Network. Explore more books and page prints from the USA TODAY Network, including titles on the Florida Gators' NCAA basketball championship and the Philadelphia Eagles' victory in Super Bowl 59.
Boston Globe
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Golf comedy ‘Stick' can't get out of the rough
Owen Wilson brings his shaggy brand of charm to the role of Pryce 'Stick' Cahill, a former pro golf stud who flamed out years back, beset by grief (spoiler advisories prevent me from saying why), drinking, and disappointment. His ex-wife, Amber-Linn (Judy Greer, always a welcome presence) is tolerant but weary. His RV-driving former caddy and current barroom hustle partner, Mitts (Boston University alum Then, one day at the driving range, he hears a magical sound. It's the ball flying off the club of Santi (Peter Dager), a teen prodigy with a bit of an attitude. Pryce sees Santi as his way back to golf nirvana. But the kid was coached by his hard-ass dad, who then up and left him and his mother, Elena (promising Mexican actress Mariana Treviño, who shows sharp timing here and opposite Tom Hanks in 2022's 'A Man Called Otto'). He wants no part of competitive golf. Undeterred, Pryce cuts a check for Elena, convinces Santi that together they can make the big time, and embarks on a wild, wacky, life-affirming tour of major amateur events, with Elena, Mitts, and his RV along for the ride. Advertisement Peter Dager, Mariana Treviño, Kirstin Eggers, Marc Maron and Owen Wilson in "Stick." Apple TV+ Golf is rife with metaphors applicable to the game of life, particularly where it comes to deciding between playing it safe or letting it all hang out. A past big-screen golf comedy, which we'll get to in a moment, worked these ideas to smooth and even raunchy effect. 'Stick,' on the other hand, likes to whack you over the head with a 9-iron. The comedy feels forced, more in the vein of a middling network sitcom than a premium streaming series. The drama can be downright maudlin, especially when it tries to visualize Pryce's ruminations on his past and his might-have-beens. As Pryce tries to get his pupil to slow down and let the game come to him, it's hard not to wish 'Stick' had followed similar advice. 'Stick' also shanks its attempts at edgy nowness. Along the way the crew picks up a wild card, a young woman named Zero (Lili Kay). She describes herself as a 'genderqueer, anti-capitalist, postcolonial feminist.' Kids. They're really something, am I right? She becomes Santi's girlfriend and touchstone, which would be fine if the two actors had better chemistry and better material to work with. The series also tries to have some fun at the expense of a hyper-competitive pickleball couple, because pickleball is, you know, hot. You can sense someone standing behind the scenes of 'Stick,' constantly trying to gauge its Q Score. Advertisement There are some highlights. The brightest is Clark is actually a lot like David Simms, Kevin Costner's slick, slimy adversary, who was played by Don Johnson in the 1996 romantic golf comedy 'Tin Cup.' Come to think of it, 'Stick' has an awful lot in common with 'Tin Cup,' another story of a washed-up, impetuous golfer looking for a shot at redemption. The biggest difference is that 'Tin Cup' never sweated on the course as it mixed homespun wisdom with sex appeal. 'Stick' can't keep its cool the same way. You feel it straining to be meaningful and charming, and to fill out ten episodes. Playing golf can be frustrating. Watching a comedy about it shouldn't be. Advertisement STICK Starring Owen Wilson, Peter Dager, Lili Kay, Marc Maron, Mariana Treviño, Timothy Olyphant, and Judy Greer. On Apple TV+. Chris Vognar, a freelance culture writer, was the 2009 Nieman Arts and Culture Fellow at Harvard University.
Chicago Tribune
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
‘Stick' review: Owen Wilson scores in a comedy about golf, mentorship and picking yourself up from your lowest lows
A down-on-his-luck pro golfer played by Owen Wilson spots a teenage phenom and decides to coach him to greatness in the Apple TV+ comedy 'Stick.' A few decades back, in the '80s and '90s, writer-director Ron Shelton used to be the go-to for this subgenre, including 1996's 'Tin Cup,' a movie with which 'Stick' has plenty in common: The wry sports comedy about a shaggy dog of a guy hoping to find a small measure of redemption. Created by 'Ford vs. Ferrari' screenwriter Jason Keller, 'Stick' isn't doing anything groundbreaking, it's just a good version of this kind of thing. It's incredibly charming and has a way of growing on you. Pryce Cahill was a major player on the tour earlier in his career before a personal tragedy led to his flameout. A divorce followed and he's about to lose his house. His reduced circumstances see him driving an aging yellow Corvette that's seen better days and working in a pro shop, selling middle-aged guys on expensive golf clubs they do not need. But his sales patter — expertly doling out the bull — is unmatched. To bring in a few more bucks, he hustles fellow barflies into challenging him to a trick shot. (This scene is either a ripoff of a similar bit in 'Tin Cup' or a nod to it; in 'Stick,' the moment serves a different narrative purpose, so let's go with the latter.) Pryce is trying his best to keep his game face intact — everything's — but the man is struggling. Then one day at the driving range, he hears someone crush ball after ball. He turns around and goes to investigate. To his surprise, he finds that it's a teenager and the kid has an incredible swing. His name is Santiago, or Santi for short (played by Peter Dager), with attitude to spare and the kind of artfully tousled hair that says 'I don't care (but I really do care).' Pryce convinces him to compete on the amateur tour, so they pile into an RV — Pryce and Santi, plus Santi's spikey mom Elena (Mariana Treviño) and her little dogs — and hit the road for eight weeks. Also joining them is Mitts, Pryce's semi-grounchy, semi-cuddly former caddie and best friend (Marc Maron). A young bartender they meet along the way, named Zero (Lilli Kay), makes a connection with Santi and decides to come along for the adventure. There are triumphs and setbacks. Pryce and Santi's dynamic is a stop-start process of gaining trust. They both have hurt and anger and regrets that have built up over the years that each has tried to suppress. But you can never completely run from those feelings; they always find a way of coming out. As a group, the quintet is a small collection of misfits who slowly but surely realize that maybe they fit when they're together. I like that the series considers the psychology of competing at this level when you're still a kid; despite the teenage success of athletes such as Serena Williams and Tiger Woods, not everyone responds well to a hard-charging father figure as a coach. Santi is at the age where he can be sweet or sulky, depending on who knows what. He's young and impressionable and doesn't deal with setbacks well, which is appropriate because he's 17. His time on the tour is a process of figuring some of that out, and for Pryce as well. Golf specifically can be so deeply frustrating and 'Stick' captures that. Timothy Olyphant plays a smarmy golf pro whose had the kind of career Pryce should have had, and the guy is insufferably self-satisfied (Olyphant is having a ball with the role), but, by design, even the villains in 'Stick' aren't one-note. I don't love the reductive Gen X vs. Gen Z stuff that initially plays out between Mitts and Zero (the latter of whom uses they/them pronouns and doesn't eat meat, much to Mitts' consternation) and there's a late reveal that puts a temporary wedge between Santi and Pryce that feels too minor to be believable. If Keller wanted to explore Santi's trust issues, the betrayal needs to be something that feels like an betrayal. But the show is doing so much right. It introduces storylines and themes and then develops them, which sounds obvious but is lacking in too many series at the moment. And I deeply appreciate that the season's arc ends with a resolution. That doesn't mean there isn't room for future seasons, just that Keller understands the wonderful satisfaction of giving audiences a complete story that also has places to go if it's renewed. I've seen comparisons to 'Ted Lasso,' but tonally the show is less prone to mugging (and better for it), and it's a far superior series to something like 'Shrinking' (both it and 'Ted Lasso' are Bill Lawrence shows for Apple), which exists in the same thematic and stylistic neighborhood, but is too smug and cutesy for its own good. 'Stick' isn't pulling any of that garbage. Again, it's not reinventing the wheel, but that's not a bar a television show needs to clear, necessarily, when it's this well made. The series hinges on Wilson's performance and he's played a version of this guy many times before. Laconic, good-natured, chatty. A bit of a b.s. artist, but not a bad guy. Just someone who is muddling through. Even when he's agitated, he's easygoing. Wilson has such a light touch with the charming-but-flawed men he tends to play — usually just pleasantly knocking around — and Wilson's particular talent is ensuring that the performance never tips over into a flakiness that can read as vacant. All of that technique is poured into Pryce Cahill with wildly enjoyable results. 'Stick' — 4 stars (out of 4) Where to watch: Apple TV+
