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Bernhard Langer Announces 2025 Masters Will Mark His Final Bow: A Legend’s Farewell

Bernhard Langer Announces 2025 Masters Will Mark His Final Bow: A Legend’s Farewell

In a heartfelt announcement, two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer has revealed that the 2025 Masters Tournament will mark his final appearance on the PGA Tour. At 65, this German golfing icon has had an extraordinary journey, amassing over 40 professional titles globally, which include an impressive 42 DP World Tour victories and 11 PGA Tour Champions titles. Langer’s choice to retire isn’t entirely unexpected; he has been reflecting on this decision for several years now. He expressed a desire to dedicate more time to his family and pursue other business ventures that interest him.

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Oakmont changes highlight bigger, fast greens

Oakmont changes highlight bigger, fast greens

Oakmont Country Club, renowned for its challenging golf course, has undergone significant renovations to its greens, resulting in larger and faster putting surfaces. The changes, which aim to elevate the course’s difficulty and test golfers’ skills, have been implemented across all 18 holes. The new greens have been expanded by an average of 20%, providing players with more space to land their shots. Additionally, the greens have been redesigned with steeper slopes and more contours, increasing their speed and making it more challenging to control the ball’s roll. The renovations are part of an ongoing effort by Oakmont to maintain its reputation as one of the toughest courses in the world.

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2024 Olympic golf Thursday tee times: Round 1 groupings for men’s event

2024 Olympic golf Thursday tee times: Round 1 groupings for men’s event

2024 Olympic Golf Thursday Tee Times: Round 1 Groupings for Men’s Event

The first round of the men’s Olympic golf tournament will begin on Thursday, July 18th at the Pont Royal Golf Course in Paris, France. The tournament will feature 60 of the world’s best golfers competing for the prestigious championship trophy.

Tee times for the first round have been released and there are some intriguing pairings. World number one Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 7:45 AM alongside Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm. Other notable pairings include Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, who will tee off at 8:00 AM, and Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, who will tee off at 8:15 AM.

Fans can expect to see plenty of birdies and eagles on the opening day of the championship. The Pont Royal Golf Course is a par-71 course that measures 7,135 yards. The course is known for its fast greens and challenging rough, so the players will need to be on top of their game to post low scores.

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