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Hans India
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Golf: Theegala tees up in attempt to make Play-offs as Bhatia looks to rise in rankings
Blaine: Akshay Bhatia will seek to improve his position from the current 46th on the FedExCup points list, while for Sahith Theegala, who came back to action last week at the Open, the 3M Open is one of the last two chances to make the big jump into the Top-70 for the 2025 Playoffs. Bhatia is 46th on the list and 38th in the world. Theegala is 50th in the world ranking. While Bhatia and Theegala have full status for the Tour because they made the Top-30 Tour Championship in 2024, they are seeking a better ranking to get into the $ 20M Signature events next season. Theegala also plans to play a lot of Fall Season events after the Playoffs. For now, Theegala needs something like a win or a Top-3 in both events to have a chance to squeeze into the Play-offs. Theegala tees off with Maverick McNealy, the highest-ranked player in the field, and Max Homa, also looking to make the Playoffs. Bhatia plays with William Mouw and Jake Knapp. Last year, Theegala was Tied-sixth at the 3M Open, so it clearly suits him, but he had missed the cut on three earlier occasions, while Bhatia, in his first appearance at the event last year, was T-64. Bhatia, in his last five starts, has been in the Top-30 three times, including at the Open, but is still some way from the kind of form that saw him finish third at the PLAYERS. Theegala has missed his last two cuts, including at the Open, and his best this year has been T-17 at Genesis in February and then T-17 at Zurich Classic with Indo-British Aaron Rai. Also, the Indian-American duo will be looking to go up in the ranking to merit an invitation to Tiger Woods' elite Top-20 event, the Hero World Challenge, which both played last year and was fourth as Scottie Scheffler won a second time. The four majors, eight Signature Events, THE PLAYERS Championship, five Additional Events, and another 16 competitions are all done and dusted, and only two tournaments remain for the Playoffs to begin. After the 3M Open is the Wyndham Championship. Dozens in the field of 156 at the 3M Open who currently sit outside the bubble to qualify for the three-event series will be hoping for a good outing these two weeks, and Theegala is one of them. Maverick McNealy returns to the 3M Open as the highest-ranked golfer in the field, and he is also on the hunt for a spot on the U.S. Team at the Ryder Cup. McNealy finished tied for third last year in Minnesota and has six top-10 finishes so far this year. After his magical run in Europe, Chris Gotterup returns to the U.S. with momentum on his side. Gotterup won the Genesis Scottish Open and followed that up with a solo third at The Open Championship, while Jhonattan Vegas returns to the 3M Open looking to become the first golfer to successfully go back-to-back in the tournament's history. Other top stars include Sam Burns (22nd on FedExCup), Wyndham Clark (25th), Gotterup (23rd), and Sungjae Im (29th).
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
3M Open 2025: Odds, favorites, picks to win at TPC Twin Cities
Keegan Bradley already has plenty to think about for the 2025 Ryder Cup U.S. Team roster, and Chris Gotterup isn't making it any easier. The powerful Gotterup, who won the Scottish Open and celebrated his 26th birthday with a solo-third in The Open, is screaming up the Ryder Cup leaderboard (as well as the FedExCup standings). He's the 3M Open favorite. But he's got a co-favorite, another Bethpage hopeful. And plenty more are looking to make their case for the squad, as well as qualify for the shorter-term issue: The playoffs. It's a big week. Here are the betting favorites for the weekend at TPC Twin Cities, plus some expert picks by betting expert Brad Thomas. Chris Gotterup, to win (+1800) 'Tell them to bring me my money!' This now-classic quote comes from a video clip featuring North Carolina AT&T head coach Sam Washington, which Chris Gotterup shared following his recent victory at the Scottish Open. What an incredible journey the past two weeks have been for Gotterup. He has not only celebrated his second career Tour win but also made a strong showing at The Open, where he finished third, earning an impressive $2.7 million over the last two weeks. As the former Big Ten Player of the Year in 2020, who also won the Fred Haskins and Jack Nicklaus awards in 2022, he's proven that he can be a star in golf. This season, he has seemingly started to warm up to stardom. A string of impressive finishes highlights his steady progress. Before his victory at the Scottish Open, he finished in the top 25 in five out of his previous eight tournaments. He was already a big-time gainer off the tee, and his second shot started to get dialed in. Once his putter started heating up, it was nearly impossible for him not to win. He could fall flat this week after two very exciting and successful weeks abroad, but there is a glimmer of hope for Gotterup to make the Ryder Cup team. So, any post-win celebrating will have to remain minimal until the season ends; there's still work to be done if he wants to represent the United States in September. Jake Knapp, to win (+4000) + Top 30 finish (+115) Let's talk about Jake Knapp. Surprisingly, over his last 100 rounds, Knapp has gained more strokes putting than he has off the tee and on approach. This trend has held over a smaller sample of his last 12 rounds. At TPC Twin Cities, strong iron play and exceptional putting are key for success. Aside from losing nearly six strokes on approach at the Scottish Open, Knapp's irons have been strong. He's gained at least 2.5 strokes on approach in three of his last five starts. He's been a gainer on the putting surface in his previous four and gained a massive 10.8 strokes at the Scottish. Knapp's also finished no worse than T27 in his last four starts. Since switching putters back in February, he's gained strokes putting in 27 of his previous 40 and 10 of his last 12 rounds. Given how fast he likes to start tournaments, there's no reason he can't wire the field and pick up his second PGA Tour win. 2025 Genesis Scottish Open odds (as of Tuesday morning, courtesy DraftKings): Chris Gotterup: +1800 Sam Burns: +1800 Maverick McNealy: +2000 Wyndham Clark: +2500 Max Greyserman: +2800 Si Woo Kim: +3000 Michael Thorbjornsen: +3500 Tony Finau: +3500 Taylor Pendrith: +3500 Akshay Bhatia: +4000 Kurt Kitayama: +4000 Jake Knapp: +4000 Rickie Fowler: +4000 Adam Scott: +4500 Max Homa: +4500 Davis Thompson: +4500
Newsweek
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Gary Woodland's Heartwarming Story Rolls On with Ryder Cup Appointment
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. There are no days off for Keegan Bradley when it comes to the Ryder Cup. There are still a few weeks to go before the players who will make the roster are announced, but news continues to arrive on the vice-captains' side. Bradley announced on Wednesday the appointment of Gary Woodland as his fifth and final vice-captain for the upcoming Ryder Cup. The announcement was made official through the team's social media profiles. Welcome to the team room, @GaryWoodland! 🇺🇸 Woodland has been named the fifth U.S. Ryder Cup Team Vice Captain by @Keegan_Bradley 🏆#GoUSA — Ryder Cup USA (@RyderCupUSA) July 2, 2025 "I have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for Gary and all he has accomplished in this game," Bradley said. "As a major champion and someone who is still competing at a high level, he is well aware of the demands of performing on golf's biggest stages." "He will be a valuable leader for us over the coming months and throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black." Woodland, for his part, highlighted the extraordinary opportunity this appointment represents in his career: "I am extremely excited and grateful to Keegan for the opportunity to support the U.S. Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup," he said. "Keegan's passion for this event is contagious and I am thrilled to be a part of it. With just over two months to go until we arrive at Bethpage, I am fully committed to doing everything I can to help Keegan as well as our team of vice captains and players." Gary Woodland is a model of resilience that will surely be an asset to the team. As you may recall, he underwent brain surgery less than two years ago to remove a lesion. Despite the delicate nature of the procedure, he was able to return to competing at the highest level. Gary Woodland of the United States Team plays his second shot on the second hole in his match against Sungjae Im during the final day singles matches in the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne... Gary Woodland of the United States Team plays his second shot on the second hole in his match against Sungjae Im during the final day singles matches in the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club on December 15, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. MoreHe received the Courage Award at the start of the 2025 season for his perseverance in returning to the PGA Tour. What Will Gary Woodland Bring to Team USA? Although he has never participated in the Ryder Cup as a player, his experience as a major champion (2019 U.S. Open) and as a member of the American team at the 2019 Presidents Cup seems to have been enough for Keegan Bradley. There's no doubt that Woodland has plenty of experience to share. He has competed at the highest level since 2009, with more than 400 starts on the PGA Tour under his belt. His key results include four wins (including his major title), as well as 11 second-place finishes and more than 50 top-10 finishes. Woodland completes the team of vice captains appointed by Bradley. He joins Jim Furyk, Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, and Webb Simpson in that capacity. More Golf: Patrick Reed's Ryder Cup candidacy gets 'toxic' take via Eamon Lynch
USA Today
02-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Gary Woodland added as final vice captain to United States' Ryder Cup side
Welcome to the team room, @GaryWoodland! 🇺🇸Woodland has been named the fifth U.S. Ryder Cup Team Vice Captain by @Keegan_Bradley 🏆#GoUSA The Ryder Cup is fast approaching as many of the world's best will square off in the biennial competition before what are expected to be rowdy galleries at Bethpage Black outside New York City in late September. And while the rosters are still very much in question, the brain trusts are coming together. On Wednesday, United States captain Keegan Bradley put the finishing touches on his list of vice captains, naming Gary Woodland to the fifth and final post. Jim Furyk, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker had previously been named as vice captains. 'I have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for Gary and all he has accomplished in this game,' Bradley said in a statement. 'As a major champion and someone who is still competing at a high level, he is well aware of the demands of performing on golf's biggest stages. He will be a valuable leader for us over the coming months and throughout the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.' For all his accomplishments, Woodland will be making his debut at the Ryder Cup, as a vice captain or player. Although the 2019 U.S. Open champ has represented his country in competition at the Presidents Cup, he'd not previously been selected to play in the Ryder Cup and said he's eager to get started. 'I am extremely excited and grateful to Keegan for the opportunity to support the U.S. Team at the 2025 Ryder Cup,' said Woodland. 'Keegan's passion for this event is contagious and I am thrilled to be a part of it. With just over two months to go until we arrive at Bethpage, I am fully committed to doing everything I can to help Keegan as well as our team of vice captains and players.' Woodland, 41, has a total of 56 top-10 finishes in 383 career starts and was chosen as the winner of the 2025 PGA Tour Courage Award as he underwent brain surgery in September of 2023 to remove a brain lesion, yet continues to manage symptoms as he competes on the PGA Tour.
NBC Sports
30-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
How 'roster construction' impacts Ryder Cup bubble
Rex Hoggard weighs in on the "bubble" for the Ryder Cup U.S. Team and identifies a few players to watch, before breaking down Open qualifiers, Lexi Thompson's resurgence and plenty more.
