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Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Justin Thomas' true Jordan Spieth thoughts with relationship crystal clear
Golf stars Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth have a strong friendship, but it seems the duo aren't afraid to put their alliance to one side when it comes to battling for the game's biggest titles Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have one of golf's strongest friendships, dating back to their teenage years on the junior circuit. Spieth, 31, and Thomas, 32, teed off in the US Open on Thursday at the challenging Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Both players will be eager to end a dry spell in the majors by conquering Oakmont's formidable course during the prestigious tournament. Speaking on Netflix 's latest golf documentary, Full Swing, Thomas displayed his fierce side, however, by admitting that he is happy to put his 20-year-long friendship with Spieth on the back burner in order to achieve his goals. 'He's one of my best friends, we're always going to pull for each other," Thomas said on the first episode of the show. "But at the same time, I hope that I beat him in every single tournament that we play in for the rest of our life.' Spieth boasts an illustrious career with three major titles under his belt, but has not secured one of the game's premium events since his triumph at The Open in 2017. Thomas, on the other hand, has two majors to his name, winning the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2022. While they will be going head-to-head at Oakmont, it appears Thomas has always enjoyed a competitive streak with his closest friend. Speaking in 2017, he opened up on how they've always gone toe-to-toe, regardless of the tournament. "I mean, we're always competing," he said. "Whether it was we want to be at the top of the Rolex Rankings in junior golf; we want to be the low junior golfer in the US. "Amateur; we want to make the cut as an amateur in a Tour event; we want to win college player of the year and we want to lead our team's scoring average. It's just now we're at the top level." The duo, who grew especially close after playing all over the world as teenagers, have been spotted on vacation in the Bahamas together, while Spieth was also Thomas' best man when he married Jillian Wisniewski. Despite their highly competitive nature, there is a more tender side to their bromance. In January 2024, Thomas lifted the lid to GOLF's Subpar podcast on his best friend's contribution to his wedding. 'I hate to do this, but man, he crushed it,' Thomas said on Spieth's best man speech. 'I'll give him an A+. He didn't lose the rings, which, if you know Jordan, that's always on the table. He had a great speech. Didn't throw me under the bus but also had a few subtle jabs in there." Spieth and Thomas also bought shares in the 49ers group, which own Leeds United. Yet, alliances will once again be tested as the pair battle it out for the US Open. With Oakmont's damp conditions worrying some of the finest names in the game – from Bryson DeChambeau to Rory McIlroy – Spieth, who is still battling back after wrist surgery, has revealed that he is ready for whatever Oakmont throws his way. 'This course is built to be like this,' he told the Associated Press recently. 'So they're not doing a whole lot different to the golf course. You hit a good shot, you get rewarded for it here. And if you don't, you're in big trouble. It's pure golf, no funny business about it.'
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘Greatest shot in the history of golf' – World No284 unlocks secret of Oakmont with insane 122-yard PUTT before US Open
GOLF star Zac Blair has come up with a genius plan to tackle the "hardest course in the world". The US Open gets underway at Oakmont Country Club, Pennsylvania tomorrow. 6 6 Build-up to the third major of the year has been dominated by concerns from top players over the conditions of the course. The sloped greens have been called "lightening quick" and the incredibly thick rough stands at five inches tall. But Blair has a method to get around the problem on hole one. The world No284 took to the course for a practice round today and pulled out his putter 122 yards away from the hole. He gave the ball a firm whack and it rolled all the way down the steep fairway and onto the green, stopping in a perfect position. Fans were left stunned, with one saying: "No exaggeration, that might have been the greatest shot in the history of golf." Another added: "This is the play." A third commented: "That's elite." 6 Blair, 34, who hails from Salt Lake City, has never won a PGA Tour title. Several of his rivals have voiced concerns over the course, with world No1 Scottie Scheffler branding the venue the "hardest course in the world". DeChambeau and Rose's response to how club golfers would cope at Oakmont US Open course Two-time US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau said: "This course doesn't just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity." Former major champion Jordan Spieth added: "This course is built to be like this. "You hit a good shot, you get rewarded for it here. And if you don't, you're in big trouble. It's pure golf, no funny business about it.' 6 6
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dad practiced golf swing while wife in 12-hour labor to "pass the time"
A man has confessed how he decided to play GOLF to "pass the time" while his wife was in labor for 12 hours. Steven Rideaux, 39 and his wife Da'sha, 27, were at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Louisiana, awaiting the arrival of their second child. Da'sha had been in labor for five hours when Steven decided to get his gold clubs from the trunk of his car to "pass the time".
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘It made me feel more calm' – Golf star says becoming an ordained monk helped him win spot in The Open at Royal Portrush
GOLF star Sadom Kaewkanjana credits becoming an ordained monk in helping him win a spot on the Open Championship. Becoming an ordained monk is a rite of passage that is common for Thai men once they turn 20. 5 5 5 5 It involves individuals in Buddhist monasticism who take vows to formally be recognised as a member of the monastic community. Duties include meditation, study of Buddhist teachings, upholding ethical precepts, and serving as spiritual leaders within the community. In 2022, Kaewkanjana took a two-week hiatus from the sport to become an ordained monk. By 2023, the Thai golfer was back in the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill - but has not played on golf's biggest stage since. He said at the time: 'I was ordained because I wanted to return the greatest merit and repay my parents. 'During this time of ordination, it was of great value and experience, even though the ordination was a short period of time. 'I was cut off from the rest of the world when I was ordained, that made me feel more calm. "I was able to concentrate more, which will help me improve my game of golf.' Kaewkanjana's major championship return is now set after he won the Asian Tour's Kolon Korea Open. The 26-year-old earned his spot on the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in July. Bryson DeChambeau appears to punch himself in the face repeatedly live on Sky Sports in bizarre PGA Championship moment The Kolon Korea Open is part of the Championship Qualifying Series, offering the winner a spot in golf's oldest major. It is Kaewkanjana's first individual win since the 2022 Singapore Open - which got him into the Open at St. Andrews. He said: 'It is a big honour to win this event; it's one of the biggest in the region. 'I tried to concentrate more than last three rounds, so I could do it. I'm very happy.'
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Amanda Balionis takes subtle dig at Rory McIlroy in interviews with DeChambeau and Rahm
Jim Sheridan, Sport Reporter Published: Invalid Date, GOLF presenter Amanda Balionis appeared to take a subtle dig at Rory McIlroy after his Quail Hollow no-show. The five-time major winner refused to speak to the media on all four days in North Carolina. 3 3 McIlroy shot over par in both weekend rounds to finish outside the top 40. It culminated in his second-worst major finish since 2023. The Northern Irishman completed the career grand slam last month at Augusta in The Masters. He admitted prior to the USPGA that he'd been unable to put in his usual amount of practice. And he had his favourite driver snatched away from him last week after a random test showed it broke PGA rules. McIlroy spoke to the media for around 20 minutes ahead of Thursday's first round in Charlotte. But he didn't appear in front of the TV cameras again for the remainder of the tournament. CBS reporter Balionis welcomed Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm for interviews after round four on Sunday. And viewers were convinced she aimed a subtle jibe in Rory's direction at the conclusion. Balionis signed off to Bryson: "We appreciate the time. Footage of emotional Rory McIlroy become's internet's biggest meme "You don't have to take the time so we really appreciate it." Balionis later appeared to double down on Instagram, posting snaps of her interview with both players. She wrote: "Appreciate these two for taking the time to talk after a gutting loss. "Simply a reminder that no one is obligated to talk, it's a choice. "And to bring us in after coming so close to a career accomplishment is awesome for the viewer." One fan wrote on X in response: "Amanda with the subtle dig at Rory." Inside Rory McIlroy's whirlwind love life RORY MCILROY enjoyed a high-profile romance with former tennis world number one Caroline Wozniacki before their split in 2014. The following year, the golf ace began dating Erica Stoll, who he had first met on the PGA Tour in 2011. Erica often interacted with players through her role as the PGA's manager of championship volunteer operations. She even prevented McIlroy from missing his tee time at the 2012 Ryder Cup after some confusion over the time zone. The incident began a firm friendship between the pair, four years before their relationship turned romantic. McIlroy and Erica were spotted on a string of dates in Rochester, New York, in the early days of their relationship. Just eight months later, the couple got engaged in Paris and walked down the aisle at Ashford Castle in Ireland in 2017. The pair then welcomed daughter Poppy into the world three years later. Throughout their time together, McIlroy and Erica have kept their relationship to themselves, with the golfer keen to protect his family from the cameras during filming of Netflix's Full Swing documentary series. However, after seven years of marriage, McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica. The reasons for the divorce were not disclosed, but the Northern Irishman submitted documents to a court in Florida. However, a few weeks later, performed a U-turn on their decision to divorce. McIlroy told the outlet: "Thankfully, we have resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning.' Another said: "I usually defend Rory from all the nonsense takes on Twitter, but yeah this isn't a hill I'll die on. Skipping all four days for any golfer on Tour, especially one of the 'faces' of the sport, isn't right" While a third added: "The point is the tour should obligate players to do a quick chat, the players have to much control." But a fourth countered: "Who cares. He had a bad tournament. Maybe it's better to not say anything then to regret what you want to say." Scottie Scheffler proved too strong for the field as the American won his third major. The 28-year-old dominated on Day 4, eventually winning by five shots.
