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American golfer Grayson Murray, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, has died at the age of 30. Murray’s death was announced by the PGA Tour a day after he withdrew during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas. PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement: “We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA Tour player Grayson Murray passed away this morning. I am at a loss for words. “The PGA Tour is a family and when you lose a member of your family, you are never the same.…
A series of Twilight Golf Leagues have been launched by England Golf providing golfers across the country with new opportunities to play regular golf through a unique and fun format. The format for eight of the leagues will be a pairs betterball stableford, where each round will be played at the same host venue over nine holes, with each pair’s best five rounds of six counting towards their final league position.The final two leagues will follow a four-person team betterball format, offering larger groups the opportunity to compete. “Twilight Golf Leagues is a fantastic chance for us to support all…
The police officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler has received “corrective action” for failing to have his body-worn camera switched on during the incident. Scheffler was detained ahead of the second round of the US PGA Championship after trying to drive into Valhalla Golf Club in heavy traffic caused by an earlier, unrelated accident in which a male pedestrian died after being struck by a shuttle bus. According to the police report, Detective Bryan Gillis stopped Scheffler’s car and “attempted to give instruction” to the Masters champion and world number one. The report alleges Scheffler refused to comply and “accelerated forward,…
Scheffler is pictured being detained by police after attempting to bypass a traffic jam caused by a fatal accident further up the road outside of Valhalla Golf Club Master champion Scottie Scheffler has been released by Louisville Metro Police after being arrested while he was on his way to his second round tee time at Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky early this morning (Friday). The World No.1 was arrested and subsequently charged with second degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic. According to eyewitness, it is understood that Scheffler…
Everyone who plays golf knows what a brilliant and enjoyable sport it is.However, ever felt like, as a golfer, you have an obligation to pass down your love of the sport to the next generation? You’re certainly not alone. Getting kids into golf can be a real challenge, but knowing how to do so could be vital for the future popularity of our much-loved game.If anyone knows how to get kids into golf from a young age, it’s Aaron Cox. In 2022, Aaron won Participation and Development Coach of the Year at the England Golf Awards for his incredible work…
When Xander Schauffele carded a record-equalling 62 in the opening round of the 106th US PGA Championship, the jokes soon followed. “Schauffele staking his claim for 2nd place” read a typical post on social media, one of many variations on a theme which took aim at Schauffele’s reputation for failing to convert leads into victories. Three days later it was Schauffele who had the last laugh as he secured his first major title with a wire-to-wire victory at Valhalla in a record total of 21 under par. Xander Schauffele hugs his caddie Austin Kaiser after winning the US PGA Championship…
English teenager Kris Kim will make his debut on the DP World Tour in August at the British Masters. The 16-year-old amateur, the son of former LPGA player Ji-Hyun Suh, became the youngest player to make the cut on the PGA Tour in 11 years at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas earlier this month. He placed 65th overall and can now look forward to an appearance at the Belfry, where the British Masters hosted by Nick Faldo will be staged from August 29–September 1. “I am so excited to play at the Belfry later this year,” Kim said.…
Scottie Scheffler’s arraignment date has been postponed by almost two weeks until Monday, June 3. The world number one had been due to be arraigned on Tuesday following his arrest during the US PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville. According to multiple reports, the Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell said: “Today, over the objection of Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell, the District Judge presiding in the case of Mr Scheffler granted the defendant’s attorney’s motion to continue Mr Scheffler’s arraignment from May 21 to June 3 at 9am. “Our office continues to gather information in the case.” Scheffler,…
Perennial golfing bridesmaid Xander Schauffele finally added a major trophy to his Olympic gold medal and seven PGA Tour titles after winning the 108th PGA Championship with a superb front-running performance, sealing the deal with a 72nd hole birdie. A week after letting slip a two-shot lead in the final round at the Wells Fargo, the 30-year-old American took the same advantage onto the back nine at Valhalla Golf Club, but this time he held his nerve, claiming his maiden major title with a pressure packed six-foot putt to deny the charging Bryson DeChambeau the chance of a play-off. He…
Nelly Korda held off Hannah Green at the Mizuho Americas Open to claim her sixth win in her last seven starts on the LPGA Tour. The world number one, who had won on five consecutive victories before last week’s Cognizant Founders Cup, became the first player since Inbee Park in 2013 to win six times in a season. “I can’t even really gather myself right now with that,” Korda said. “Wasn’t my best stuff out there today but fought really hard on the back nine.” Korda started the day at Liberty National with a two-shot lead, but Green drew level after just two holes and…
