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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Ryan Gerard wins Barracuda Championship for his first PGA Tour title
Watch the best shots and moments from the fourth and final round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship from Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood) in Truckee, California. TRUCKEE, Calif. — Ryan Gerard had two seven-point, birdie-eagle bursts and overcame five bogeys to win the Barracuda Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory. In breezy conditions at Tahoe Mountain Club in the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system, Gerard followed a two-point birdie with a five-point eagle on Nos. 2-3 and 10-11. The 25-year-old former North Carolina player had a 13-point round to finish with 47 points for a three-point victory over 2021 winner Erik van Rooyen of South Africa. Gerard fell short of van Rooyen's tournament record of 50 points. 'Been playing a lot of really good golf,' Gerard said. 'Felt like I haven't been quite getting the scores out of the shots that I've hit. It's been a long time being a long grind, and it's pretty cool to end up on top.' Fifth in the event two years ago, Gerard won in his 47th PGA Tour start to become the 999th winner in tour history. 'It's just like a culmination of a lifetime of work,' Gerard said. 'I can't tell you how many hours I've spent hitting golf balls dreaming of winning on the PGA Tour. Yeah, it's really special.' Played opposite The Open, the tournament was co-sanctioned by the European tour. With the victory, Gerard received a spot in the PGA Championship next year but not the Masters. Van Rooyen had an 11-point day. He made a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 15th and a 30-footer for birdie on the par-4 18th. 'Mixed emotions,' van Rooyen said. 'Really happy with how I fought. Left some shots out there the last few days unfortunately with the putter, but can't expect to make everything, right? So maybe I'm a bit too hard on myself.' Todd Clements of England was third with 39 points after a 16-point round. Beau Hossler scored 17 points Sunday to tie for fourth at 37 with Max McGreevy (16) and Jacques Kruyswijk (10). Tied for the third-round lead with Rico Hoey, Gerard made a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 third and holed a 35-footer from the fringe on the par-5 11th. On the 11th, he hit his approach into the rough, but was allowed to take relief and move his ball to the fringe because of a sprinkler head. Gerard followed both seven-point runs with consecutive bogeys - with a point deducted for bogey - and missed a 3-footer on 16 for a three-putt bogey. The winner made a 5-foot birdie putt on 14 to get back the points he lost with the bogeys on the previous two holes. He also quickly canceled out the consecutive front-nine bogeys with a birdie on No. 7. Gerard played for the sixth straight week - a string that began with the U.S. Open and took him to Scotland last week. He was ninth and second in consecutive events in Texas in April. Hoey tied for eighth at 34 after a scoreless round.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ryan Gerard wins the Barracuda Championship for his first PGA Tour title
TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Gerard had two seven-point, birdie-eagle bursts and overcame five bogeys to win the Barracuda Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour victory. In breezy conditions at Tahoe Mountain Club in the only PGA Tour event that uses the modified Stableford scoring system, Gerard followed a two-point birdie with a five-point eagle on Nos. 2-3 and 10-11. The 25-year-old former North Carolina player had a 13-point round to finish with 47 points for a three-point victory over 2021 winner Erik van Rooyen of South Africa. Gerard fell short of van Rooyen's tournament record of 50 points. 'Been playing a lot of really good golf,' Gerard said. 'Felt like I haven't been quite getting the scores out of the shots that I've hit. It's been a long time being a long grind, and it's pretty cool to end up on top.' Fifth in the event two years ago, Gerard won in his 47th PGA Tour start to become the 999th winner in tour history. 'It's just like a culmination of a lifetime of work,' Gerard said. 'I can't tell you how many hours I've spent hitting golf balls dreaming of winning on the PGA Tour. Yeah, it's really special.' Played opposite the British Open, the tournament was co-sanctioned by the European tour. With the victory, Gerard received a spot in the PGA Championship next year but not the Masters. Van Rooyen had an eight-point day. He made a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 15th and a 30-footer for birdie on the par-4 18th. 'Mixed emotions,' van Rooyen said. 'Really happy with how I fought. Left some shots out there the last few days unfortunately with the putter, but can't expect to make everything, right? So maybe I'm a bit too hard on myself.' Todd Clements of England was third with 39 points after a 16-point round. Beau Hossler scored 17 points Sunday to tie for fourth at 37 with Max McGreevy (16) and Jacques Kruyswijk (10). Tied for the third-round lead with Rico Hoey, Gerard made a 20-foot eagle putt on the par-5 third and holed a 35-footer from the fringe on the par-5 11th. On the 11th, he hit his approach into the rough, but was allowed to take relief and move his ball to the fringe because of a sprinkler head. Gerard followed both seven-point runs with consecutive bogeys — with a point deducted for bogey — and missed a 3-footer on 16 for a three-putt bogey. The winner made a 5-foot birdie putt on 14 to get back the points he lost with the bogeys on the previous two holes. He also quickly canceled out the consecutive front-nine bogeys with a birdie on No. 7. Gerard played for the sixth straight week — a string that began with the U.S. Open and took him to Scotland last week. He was ninth and second in consecutive events in Texas in April. Hoey tied for eighth at 34 after a scoreless round. ___ AP golf:
IOL News
03-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Landlords beware: 26 per cent of rental applicants in South Africa classified as high risk in Q1 2025
Interest rates, supply and demand, popular locations, and property types drive South Africa's property market. Image: Henk Kruger/ANA/African News Agency More than a quarter of South African rental applicants were classed as high-risk in the first quarter of this year. A detailed risk analysis in the latest PayProp Rental Index highlighted that this is a significant challenge for landlords and rental agents. Based on data from the Tenant Assessment Report, PayProp's market-leading tenant screening tool, 26% of prospective tenants fell into the scoring system's highest risk bracket, up from 25% a year ago. 'Landlords are seeing improved returns from healthy rental price growth in 2025, but it's important not to get complacent,' says André van Rooyen, head of sales at PayProp. 'Tenant affordability is lower due to the cost of living in many provinces, and with one in four applicants potentially presenting a payment risk, thorough vetting is non-negotiable,' van Rooyen said. Traditional credit checks were said to offer only part of the picture when it comes to assessing tenant payment reliability, as they score the applicant based on their debt repayment history but often do not take rental payments into account. In contrast, PayProp combines credit scoring with rental payment histories captured from the platform to reveal where tenants fall on the risk spectrum. Analysis by PayProp ahead of a recent training webinar found that it was 94% better at predicting bad tenant behaviour than a traditional credit score when applied to a sample of real tenant data. In the first quarter of this year, 39.6% of lease applicants were rated minimum-risk, 20.0% were low-risk, 14.5% were medium-risk, and 26.0% were high-risk. This distribution across the risk spectrum suggests that rental applicants are becoming more concentrated at both ends of the risk scale lately, making careful tenant selection more important than ever. Income was said to be the strongest determinant of tenant risk. Among applicants earning R80 000 or more per month, 60.6% were classed as presenting minimum risk and just 12.2% as being high-risk. In the lowest income bracket (R10 000 - R20 000), only 23% qualified as minimum risk, while 37% were high-risk. 'Affordability is one of the first things any agent will check, and this helps demonstrate why,' says van Rooyen. 'It also means that careful vetting is even more essential for lower-priced properties, as applicants are more likely to fall into lower income brackets. "However, there are high-risk and low-risk tenants in every income bracket, and using smarter tools helps agents identify low-income, low-affordability tenants who nevertheless have perfect payment records.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. 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However, despite being unknown quantities in normal credit scoring terms, this group tends to have more disposable income after debt and rent, making them potentially better prospects than raw scores may suggest. In contrast, 61.3% of applicants over 60 were classified as presenting minimum risk, and tenant risk declined sharply for all age groups over 50, thereby indicating a pattern likely linked to more stable financial positions and mature credit profiles. According to Experian's latest Consumer Default Index (CDI) for the first quarter of this year, despite their active economic roles, young South Africans face barriers in accessing the credit market. Representing nearly 24% of the adult population, the youth segment (consumers around 30 years and younger) was said to account for only 9% of the total credit market, holding just 3% of outstanding debt. Vehicle Asset Finance (14%) and Retail Loans (10%) are the most common credit products for youth, reflecting their current financial needs and market accessibility. In contrast, youth only hold 1% of the Home Loans market, underscoring the long-term financial milestones that remain largely out of reach for many people. Interestingly, the report finds only slight gender-based differences in tenant risk, despite women earning roughly 80% of what men do, according to Stats SA. Some 40.1% of men were assessed as minimum-risk, compared to 39.1% of women. One possible explanation is that women spent 3.2% less of their income on debt repayments than men, improving their overall affordability profile. While trends by income, age and gender offer useful insights, van Rooyen reiterates that every tenant is unique. 'Each demographic contains both high and low-risk individuals,' says van Rooyen. 'That's why risk reporting based on proven payment behaviour is essential for agents managing tenant selection. It's not just about reducing risk for agents, it also ensures that good tenants who pay their rent reliably can go to the front of the line, no matter their income levels or what's left after servicing current debts,' van Rooyen said. 'With more rental applicants falling into the high-risk category than a year ago, the days of relying solely on gut feel or credit scores are behind us. The smartest agencies are combining data sources for a full-circle view of tenant reliability.' According to the South Africa Property Market Predictions for 2025 published by the Landlord Association of South Africa (LASA) in January, the South African property market is set to undergo significant changes in 2025, influenced by shifting economic dynamics, evolving consumer behaviour, and potential legislative amendments. The National Residential and Commercial Landlords Association said the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was expected to maintain a cautious monetary policy stance in 2025. It said that while inflation may stabilise around the target range of 3% to 6%, marginal interest rate increases could be implemented to manage global economic pressures. This would impact home loan affordability and demand for residential properties, it said. LASA said that despite a challenging global economy, South Africa's GDP growth is forecasted to recover modestly in 2025, supported by mining exports and infrastructure investment. It said urban areas, particularly Gauteng and the Western Cape, were likely to see a resurgence in property development and demand. Independent Media Property
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Erik van Rooyen odds to win the 2025 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Rocket Mortgage Classic details and info Watch golf on Fubo! van Rooyen odds to win the Rocket Mortgage Classic PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 8:59 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. van Rooyen odds to finish in the top 5 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic van Rooyen odds to finish in the top 10 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic Other betting markets for van Rooyen at the Rocket Mortgage Classic van Rooyen recent performances van Rooyen has played 16 tournaments this season, securing one top-five finish and two top-10 finishes. van Rooyen has not finished inside the top 20 in his past four events, with an average finish of 36th. Over van Rooyen's last three trips to this tournament, he's finished among the top 10 once, and his average finish at the event is sixth.
IOL News
05-06-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Pick n Pay celebrates World Environment Day with major recycling milestone
Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative grew into a national network of 39 machines across Pick n Pay stores in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape. Image: Supplied. Marking World Environment Day 2025 on 5 June 2025, with this year's theme of 'Ending Plastic Pollution', South Africa's major retailer, Pick n Pay celebrated a major environmental milestone: its Reverse Vending Machines (RVM) customer recycling initiative, which has now diverted over 1.1 million plastic and packaging recyclable items from landfill. Since launching the pilot in 2018, the RVM initiative grew into a national network of 39 machines across Pick n Pay stores in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, and the Eastern Cape. Each machine accepts recyclable items, such as plastic bottles, aluminium cans, and glass containers, and rewards customers with Smart Shopper loyalty points, which can be used for everyday purchases. 'What started as a small test has evolved into a movement. This programme has shown that people are willing to recycle when it's made convenient, accessible, and rewarding,' Riley van Rooyen, Sustainability Lead at Pick n Pay, said. As of May 2025, the initiative collected and diverted over 1.1 million recyclable items from landfill, resulting in over 80 000 kgs of waste recycled and an estimated 1 200 tonnes of CO₂e emissions avoided. Customers received a total of over R135 000 in recycling rewards since the pilot launched, and over R56 000 in Smart Shopper points since the integration with the programme in August last year. Each machine can hold up to 750 items and uses barcode recognition technology to ensure the correct sorting of recyclables. 'Ending plastic pollution isn't a one-day project. But this initiative proves that scalable, community-led environmental solutions work. And on this World Environment Day, we're proud to celebrate our plastic reduction initiatives wins with our customers and our partners in the project, who've helped us take over a million small steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable future,' van Rooyen added. The retailer has exceeded its Plastic Pact 2025 target for packaging weight, reporting a 38% reduction in average packaging weight. This also builds on the retailer's broader efforts to reduce waste in the environment. Last year, it diverted nearly 13,000 tonnes of waste from its stores, equivalent to the weight of approximately 2 100 average adult male elephants Through its regular beach clean-ups, it has removed nearly 2,000kg of plastic waste from local beaches over the past five years.
