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Captain’s Picks In
Team Europe have chosen their two captain’s picks for the Solheim Cup– they are Leona Maguire and Georgia Hall.
Who’s in?
Leona Maguire (IRE)
* Georgia Hall (ENG)
Justification:
In a day filled with remarkable moments at St. Andrews, one shot stood out above the rest. A golfer, whose identity remains unknown, struck a remarkable shot from a street adjacent to the iconic 18th green. The ball soared through the air, clearing the towering grandstands and landing on the hallowed green. The shot has drawn widespread attention, with the St. Andrews Link Trust releasing a statement to acknowledge its exceptional nature. In other highlights from Day 1, the biggest shock saw a highly touted golfer miss the cut, while the best quote came from a veteran player who quipped, “Only at the Old Course can you hit a shot that would be a shank anywhere else and still end up on the green.” As for the cruelest shot, a player found his ball deep in the notorious gorse bushes, forcing him to take an unplayable lie. The rollercoaster of emotions continued throughout the day, showcasing the unpredictable nature of golf’s most prestigious tournament.
Scottie Scheffler said his back was sore but fine after shooting a 71 in the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday.
The world number one has been dealing with a back injury for the past few weeks, but he said it did not affect his play on Thursday.
“My back’s a little sore, but it’s fine,” Scheffler said. “I’m just going to keep getting treatment on it and see how it feels tomorrow.”
Scheffler made two birdies and one bogey on Thursday, and he is currently tied for 21st place. He will need to play well in the remaining three rounds to have a chance of winning the FedEx Cup.
PGA Tour Babies, Scheffler’s Sweet Gesture, Schauffele’s Jokes: Rogers Report Highlights
Scottie Scheffler stole the spotlight with his heartwarming actions towards a fan’s baby at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele lightened the mood with their playful banter, discussing birdies, bourbon, and Schauffele’s “Dad bod.” Off the course, rising star Cole Hammer welcomed his first child, while other PGA Tour families prepared for the arrival of new additions. These glimpses into the lives of the tour’s elite athletes provide a humanizing perspective, fostering a stronger connection with fans.
The PGA Tour’s cuts generate the biggest cheques in golf, yet many of the world’s best players didn’t cash in. The PGA Tour is also being urged to help create a “more relatable” connection between fans and players.
Scheffler’s Criticism Sparks Debate on FedEx Cup Format
Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler has sparked a discussion on the PGA Tour’s playoff format after calling it “silly.” The current system, which combines stroke-play tournaments and a short match-play playoff, has come under fire for its perceived lack of fairness and accuracy in determining the season’s best player. Scheffler’s comments highlight the need to address concerns surrounding the format’s integrity and its role in crowning the season-long champion.
The PGA Tour will present two tournaments concurrently on Sunday, Feb. 12, as part of a marathon finish to a season that has stretched over 10 months and four continents.
The Phoenix Open in Arizona and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California will both conclude on Sunday, forcing fans and players to split their attention between the two events.
The unusual scheduling quirk is the result of a weather-delayed Phoenix Open, which was originally scheduled to end on Monday but was pushed back to Sunday due to rain.
The PGA Tour is expected to announce a revised schedule for the final day of competition soon.
As the PGA Tour season nears its climax, golfers find themselves wrestling with a delicate balance—patient accuracy or aggressive play. Facing a demanding course and unrelenting pressure, players must carefully navigate each shot to optimize their chances of finishing strong. Balancing strategic, calculated play with bold, confident swings, they walk a fine line between meticulous course management and the need to seize opportunities. As the competition intensifies and tension rises, golfers will need to find the optimal strategy that propels them to the top of the leaderboard.
In the highly unlikely event of a tie at the Open Championship, players will take part in an 18-hole playoff to determine the winner. The playoff takes place on the following day after the conclusion of the final round.
The starting times for the playoff will be determined by the R&A, golf’s governing body. Players will play in the same groups as they did in the final round.
The playoff will be played under the same rules as the rest of the championship. The player with the lowest score after 18 holes will be declared the winner.
Henderson rallies for third Charles Schwab Cup victory
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) — David Duval never should have given Pat Perez hope. Perez eventually did what a lot of people thought he would do, chipping in for eagle on the final hole of the BMW Championship for a two-stroke victory. With a one-shot lead and needing only to make par on the par-5 18th at Cog Hill, Duval hit a wild tee shot into the trees, then hit 5-iron so far left of the green that it disappeared into the rough.