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Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Rory McIlroy made his feelings clear as poor behaviour sees golfer banned from US Open
Former US Open champion Wyndham Clark has been indefinitely banned from Oakmont Country Club after he caused extensive damage to lockers in the clubhouse during this year's Championship Wyndham Clark is facing serious consequences after Rory McIlroy's previous remarks resurfaced following his indefinite suspension from Oakmont Country Club. In an unexpected development, the former US Open winner was banned after a temper-fuelled episode during this year's tournament, which took place at the famed Pennsylvania course. After failing to make the cut by just one stroke, Clark reportedly vandalised several lockers in a fit of anger, sparking an official inquiry. Images of the damage quickly spread online, igniting a public debate about sportsmanship in golf. Previous comments made by McIlroy – who, it's fair to say, is no stranger to a tantrum on the course – seemed especially pointed. Commenting on Patton Kizzire's emotional outburst at the Valspar Championship in March – where the American booted his putter after missing a short putt – the Northern Irishman had said: "It can be relatable, but at the same time, you want to try to set a proper example. "Like you don't want – you don't want 10-year-old kids punting their putters across the green every time they miss a putt." With Oakmont slated to hold the US Open in 2033, Clark may now miss future top-tier competitions. At the Travelers Championship in June, he took accountability and offered an apology for his outburst. When asked about the situation during the Scottish Open, he responded: "Yeah, I mean, I made a mistake in a moment of rage with, you know, a bad year and everything coming together. And it just was more than anything a good wake-up call for me to say, 'Hey, you know what, let's get back on track and things aren't that bad.' "I live a great life and I'm not that far off from playing good golf, so I feel like I've turned a page and we're now maybe on the right track of playing some good golf." Oakmont president John Lynch shared a statement with Golf Digest, confirming Clark's ban and calling his conduct both "unacceptable" and "damaging to the integrity of the sport." To re-enter the club, Clark must cover repair costs, contribute to charity, and complete either anger management or counselling. The rare decision to discipline such a high-profile player – a recent Ryder Cup participant – highlights the sport's increased attention to decorum under mounting pressure. Clark also drew heat earlier this season at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, where he angrily threw his driver and broke signage, nearly striking an official. He later issued a social media apology: "I would like to sincerely apologise for my behaviour yesterday on hole 16. As professionals, we are expected to remain professional even when frustrated and I unfortunately let my emotions get the best of me. "My actions were uncalled for and completely inappropriate, making it clear that I have things I need to work on. I hold myself to a high standard, trying to always play for something bigger than myself. "I fell short of those standards. For that I am truly sorry. I promise to better the way I handle my frustrations on the course going forward, and hope you all can forgive me in due time."
USA Today
11-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
'I'm here to win': Kevin Kisner made the cut for just the second time on PGA Tour in 2025
He's been pulling double duty all year, working as the lead analyst on NBC's golf coverage while also still playing PGA Tour events he's not calling from the booth. At this week's ISCO Championship, Kevin Kisner is enjoying his best outing of 2025. And it's his best by a mile. Kisner has posted scores of 66-69 at Hurstbourne Country Club in Louisville, which is debuting as host this season. It's the first time all year he's posted back-to-back scores in the 60s. In fact, in 26 rounds this year, Kisner has only broken 70 six times, including Thursday and Friday this week. He's entered 12 events and missed the cut 11 times but this week, you don't have to scroll too far down the leaderboard to find his name. He was tied for fifth after the conclusion of his round and will play a weekend for the first time since the Valspar Championship in March, where he tied for 70th. "Well, it feels great. I haven't played well all year. I've been close, missed a bunch of cuts by one. But I'm here to win," he said. "Basically the only thing that can help my life is to win so put it all on the line here the next couple days." He was then asked if he's noticed an uptick in fan support since he was named the lead analyst on NBC. "For sure. I told somebody I'm more famous calling 10 tournaments in the booth than I am playing 400 times on the Tour. So I appreciate it." he said. "People seem to like what I'm doing in the booth and hopefully I can keep that up."
RTÉ News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Seamus Power makes solid start at John Deere Classic
Seamus Power carded a solid opening round of 67 at the John Deere Classic to lie inside the top-30 near the end of Day 1 in Illinois. The two-time PGA Tour winner has endured a difficult few months, with five missed cuts in his last nine events since a tied-eighth finish at the Valspar Championship in late March. The Waterford golfer has been hindered by recurring back issues, which forced his withdrawal from the Canadian Open after nine holes and his withdrawal after 18 holes (of 36) in US Open qualifying. However, he posted a strong showing at TPC Deere Run on Thursday, carding five birdies with just one dropped to join the group of players on four-under par, five adrift of leader Doug Ghim. Power, who birdied all three par-5s, registered three birdies on the trot around the turn, sinking a 17ft putt on the par-4 ninth, and clipping his approach shots in close at the 10th and 11th holes. He dropped his only shot at the par-3 12th before notching another birdie at the long 17th. Leader and Illinois native Ghim made an eagle from the sixth fairway en route to a bogey-free 62. Max Homa lies one stroke further back after his best round of 2025, a bogey at his last hole - the ninth - costing him a share of the lead. Tied-second alongside Homa is Austin Eckroat, who eagled two of his first five holes en route to his own round of 63. As the afternoon wave finished their rounds, four players were in the clubhouse on seven-under, David Lipsky, Sam Stevens, Justin Lower and past John Deere champion Michael Kim. Rickie Fowler is in the grouping on six-under, after posting a scintillating 29 on his inward nine, the front nine.
Daily Record
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Viktor Hovland reveals how US Open near miss ended golf 'grind' as he battles back
Norwegian star positive after Oakmont and learning lessons Perfectionist Viktor Hovland has vowed to stop tearing himself down as he maintains his push back to the summit of golf. The Norwegian star made a strong run at the US Open and before just failing to get the job done behind JJ Spaun. However, Hovland's display on the tough Oakmont circuit was another massive move in the right direction. The 27-year-old endured a dismal form slump last year, but victory at this term's Valspar Championship signalled his comeback towards peak. Hovland has backed it up again at the Major in Pennsylvania and believes he'll keep trending the right way if he's less hard on himself. He explained: 'I've been working on that a little bit. I've been tearing myself down a little too much. Even though I do know I need to work on some stuff and get back to where I used to be in a way mechanically, but in the interim, I can still perform at a really high level and there's a lot of good stuff. Just got to take that with me and be a little bit kinder to myself. 'It was a grind, but happy to battle back at least and it was a very nice week. I keep progressing in the right direction and to have a chance to win a major championship without my best stuff and not feeling very comfortable, it's super cool. So I'm going to take a lot of positives with me this week.' Hovland's next major assignment is The Open at Royal Portrush and and he'll build for the big one in Northern Ireland with encouraging signs throughout the week at Oakmont. He said: 'I wouldn't say I found something, but it was at least re-establishing the pattern a little bit, got back to some of the things that kind of ruled out some of the feels that, Okay, I shouldn't try this and kind of go back to closer to where I was the first couple of days. Just didn't time it up very well today [Sunday]. I gave it a good go. I think I missed three five-footers and you can't be doing that if you're going to win a major championship.' Meanwhile, bemused Jon Rahm reckons he endured a crazy experience at Oakmont. The Spanish star, a Ryder Cup team-mate of Hovland, rocketed up the final US Open standings with an excellent last round of 67 to ascend up the field. It was Rahm's best effort of the 125th Championship as he looked to repeat his 2021 success, but the LIV star couldn't help but think it was not much different from the previous three outings around the Pennsylvania circuit. That added to the former Masters champion's puzzled feel as he said: 'It's crazy because it doesn't feel like I played that different to every other round.'
USA Today
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who is Sam Burns wife? 7 photos of the PGA pro and Caroline Campbell
Who is Sam Burns wife? 7 photos of the PGA pro and Caroline Campbell Sam Burns of the United States celebrates with his wife Caroline Campbell after defeating Davis Riley of the United States during a playoff in the final round of the Valspar Championship on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 20, 2022 in Palm Harbor, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) Douglas P. DeFelice, Getty Images Sam Burns of the United States poses with the Leonard Trophy and wearing the Colonial Country Club plaid jacket with his wife Caroline after putting in to win on the 18th green during the first playoff hole during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on May 29, 2022 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by) Carmen Mandato, Getty Images Sam Burns of the United States walks with his wife, Caroline Burns, on the second hole during the Par 3 contest prior to the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by) Andrew Redington, Getty Images May 2, 2021; Palm Harbor, Florida, USA; Sam Burns kisses his wife Caroline Burns after winning the Valspar Championship golf tournament. Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Jasen Vinlove, Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Oct 3, 2021; Jackson, Mississippi, USA; Sam Burns, right, is greeted by his wife, Caroline Campbell Burns, after he putted on the 18th hole during the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship. Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports Chuck Cook, Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports May 29, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Tournament champion Sam Burns is embraced by his wife Caroline on the 18th green following a one hole playoff against Scottie Scheffler during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports Raymond Carlin III, Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports Mar 26, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Champion Sam Burns and wife Caroline Campbell lift the Water Hagen Cup during the final day of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament: Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports Dustin Safranek, Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports
