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Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Scott Scheffler Sr. replied to fan who demanded he 'move out the way' perfectly
Scottie Scheffler is aiming to defend his Travelers Championship title this weekend and his father, Scott, will be in attendance to offer his support in Connecticut As the Travelers Championship draws to a close this weekend, all eyes are on Scottie Scheffler as he aims to be the first in more than two decades to retain his title. And he's likely to have dad Scott by his side in Cromwell, Connecticut, as he chases yet another historic victory. Scheffler Sr. was right there cheering when his son triumphed over Tom Kim in last year's dramatic play-off at TPC River Highlands. The pair were locked at 22 under par before Scheffler Jr. clinched the crown with a par on the first play-off hole. However, amid the celebrations, a commotion involving Scheffler Sr. caught the attention of golf fans. But his dignified reaction to a confrontation with a disgruntled spectator revealed a possible source of his son's grace under pressure. Positioned between a grandstand and a ShotLink tower to catch a glimpse of the final green, Scheffler Sr. unsurprisingly found himself in a spot coveted by fellow spectators. But a PGA Tour report (via The Mirror US) depicted the class of the man Scottie takes his cues from. That's when the ex-carpenter realised he was blocking the view for some. And it culminated in one fan frustratingly calling out Scott: "Hey, move out of the way!" In regards to what happened next, Scott's response defied expectations. Where many a sportsperson's parent might stand their ground, Scheffler Sr's modesty shone through and reflected the the kind poise his son usually displays around the greens. "Scott waved his hand to apologise and kneeled down, blocking his view in the process," read the account. "He laughed and shrugged, realising then that he didn't need to see what would happen. "He has watched a similar scene play out more than a few times in recent months. Those fans hadn't. They deserved to see it. The sound would tell the story anyway." Indeed, the crowd's roar did indeed tell him all he needed to know as Scheffler, who finished T7 at the US Open on Sunday, clinched the victory. Kim was a close second but fell short against a player in the prime of his career. Scheffler's win earned him the top prize of £2.7million and marked his sixth victory of 2024 at the time. Consequently, he became the first player on the PGA Tour to win six events before July since Arnold Palmer achieved the same feat back in 1962. The Texan is accustomed to exuding class in every aspect of his game. He carries himself with sophistication, as was recently demonstrated at the PGA Championship. It was there he had to play with a back-up driver after his was declared unfit for play. Nonetheless, he still managed to secure another major title and didn't make a bit of fuss over the entire ordeal. Scheffler Sr. displayed the same sense of style and confidence in a moment where he could have reacted very differently. No fuss, and not a hint of petulance, the same stoic mentality that is quickly earning his son a place among the golfing greats.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
KPMG Women's PGA Championship showcases cutting-edge platform KPMG Performance Insights
Over the past quarter century, advanced analytics have transformed much of the sports world. Thanks to technology platforms such as the PGA Tour's ShotLink, Tour players, coaches, media and fans now have more performance data at their fingertips than they could ever possibly consume. Relative to other sports leagues, the LPGA was late to the analytics party, but has made up for lost time, thanks to the 2021 introduction of KPMG Performance Insights, which generates the sort of advanced analytics and performance data that had been missing from the women's game for years. LPGA athletes suddenly had a wealth of information to help them make small adjustments in their practice routines or tournament play that would translate into significant performance gains. Since its inception, KPMG has been relentless in scaling up the platform. In 2022, for example, KPMG Performance Insights added a player dashboard (an example can be found here) with personalized portals that provide access to data and insights. In 2023, in support of KPMG ambassador and U.S. Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis, the company provided KPMG Performance Insights tools, such as analyzing 20,000 simulations to identify the optimal pairings for the matches. Those simulations went so far as to identify how players perform under pressure or on certain types of grass. Last year KPMG Performance Insights went next level through the incorporation of AI-empowered predictive analytics that provided leading-edge insights for LPGA tournaments. Additionally, to enhance the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, KPMG partnered with T-Mobile to introduce KPMG CHAMPCAST presented by T-Mobile, which leverages ShotLink Pro 2.0 cutting-edge technology to create an immersive experience for fans watching at home or onsite. (An example of KPMG CHAMPCAST can be found here.) 'The KPMG Women's PGA Championship is the most tech-forward event on the LPGA,' said Shawn Quill, National Sports Industry Leader at KPMG. 'Through KPMG Performance Insights and KPMG CHAMPCAST presented by T-Mobile, we're providing the players with real-time, shot-level data and analytics. With features like win probabilities, winning score projections, a dedicated player portal, 3D imagery, shot trails and individual shot highlights, players, fans and the media are able to get closer to the action than ever before.' As has been the case from the outset, KPMG continues to ramp up its platform by adding more features and benefits for players and fans. For the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, KPMG is providing new, enhanced features through an AI-generated daily recap. Hole-by-hole AI course analytics that will help players decide how best to attack the difficult Fields Ranch East layout at PGA Frisco. This feature will provide players with information on the best way to play each hole and the trouble spots to avoid on the course. Based on the KPMG Performance Insights Daily Recap (an example can be found here) from Thursday's first round, there is a 92% chance the cutline falls between +2 and +4. Players will be able to use this data to help them decide how aggressively they will need to play in the second round. As an example, KPMG ambassador Leona Maguire currently sits at even par through 18 holes. Based on insights from the report, a round of 75 Friday gives her a 95% chance to make the weekend. Additional insights from the recap show the relative difficulty of each hole from the first round. For example, hole 6 (a 446-yard par 4 with bunkers protecting the green) currently has a birdie or better percentage of 2% and a bogey or worse percentage of nearly 50%. As players head into their second round, they will know that a score of par on the sixth hole is actually helping them gain strokes on the field. These are all great tools for LPGA fans and media, but they're invaluable to the LPGA players. 'As part of our strategy, we are focused on setting the standard for excellence in women's golf,' Quill said. 'We are excited about our new KPMG Performance Insights Daily Recaps that include AI-powered course analysis, which provides players data on how each hole is playing, and AI-generated scoring targets, so the players can see the predicted cut line and winning scores. These powerful insights will equip the players so they can adjust their approach as they prepare for the next round.'
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Business
- NBC Sports
KPMG Women's PGA ups purse by $1.6 million, matching largest on LPGA
PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague and KPMG CEO Paul Knopp join Golf Central to explain why it 'was the right time' to increase the KPMG Women's PGA Championship purse to a record-tying $12 million. The KPMG Women's PGA is now on equal terms with the U.S. Women's Open when it comes to prize money. KPMG announced Tuesday its total purse is now $12 million, up from $10.4 million a year ago. KPMG took over as title sponsor in 2015 when the PGA of America became partners with the LPGA in the major championship that dates to 1955. More than money, the company has provided players with data to improve their games called 'KPMG Performance Insights,' which operates on a smaller scale of the ShotLink data on the PGA Tour. Golf Channel Staff, For the Women's PGA, which starts Thursday at the Fields Ranch East at PGA of America headquarters near Dallas, KPMG is adding AI-enhanced features like hole-by-hole analysis delivered to players after each round. Another feature is AI-generated scoring targets, particularly the cut, giving players an idea if they're safe or need to make a move. 'The high purse, top courses, comprehensive broadcast coverage, and technology are all ways we are setting the standard,' said Paul Knopp, the U.S. chairman and CEO of KPMG.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Truist Championship Announces Historic PGA Tour News on Sunday
The final round of the Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club should feature some exciting PGA Tour action. After 54 holes, Shane Lowry and Sepp Straka sit atop the leaderboard at 14-under par. Justin Thomas and Kieth Mitchell teed off three shots back at 11-under, trailed closely by Hideki Matsuyama at 10-under. Advertisement The Philadelphia Cricket Club made some unique PGA Tour history on Sunday, featuring the shortest hole in the ShotLink era. The par-3 14th is playing 95 yards in Round 4. "95 yards. The 14th will be the shortest a par 3 has played on the @PGATOUR in the ShotLink era, excluding the major championships," the Truist Championship wrote on X. "The 95 yards is to honor the opening of The Philadelphia Cricket Club's original nine-hole St. Martins Course, which was built in 1895 by famed architect Willie Tucker. Expanded to an 18-hole course in 1897, the course hosted the U.S. Open in 1907 and 1910." The Wissahickon Course at the Philadelphia Country Club (par-70) is playing 7,100 yards this week. In a professional golf world that increasingly prioritizes length, this shorter course is a welcome sight for some golfers. Advertisement 45-year-old PGA Tour veteran Lucas Glover appreciates the variety that this course provides. 'Look at this Cricket Club course,' Glover said, via 'You have a pitch-shot par-3 where the cover is a 100 yards, you have a 250-yard uphill par-3 where one side is death and you have two par-3s that are in between four different clubs." Lucas Glover looks over the first hole during the first round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images 'Golf's a walking sport,' he continued. 'When Tillinghast designed this course, the greens and the tees were close together. Land was not an issue back then. But golf was meant for walking, so of course you had the greens and tees close together.' Related: Scottie Scheffler Makes Strong Jordan Spieth Admission Before PGA Championship Related: PGA Tour Announces Unfortunate Sahith Theegala News on Sunday
USA Today
11-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Philly Cricket Club's 14th hole is playing as the shortest par 3 in ShotLink era on Sunday
Philly Cricket Club's 14th hole is playing as the shortest par 3 in ShotLink era on Sunday 95 yards ‼️ The 14th will be the shortest a par 3 has played on the @PGATOUR in the ShotLink era, excluding the major championships.#TruistChampionship — Truist Championship (@TruistChamp) May 11, 2025 History was made Sunday at the 2025 Truist Championship. The par-3 14th played 95 yards in the final round, making it the shortest par 3 in the PGA Tour's ShotLink era, which began in 1983. This stat excludes majors. The hole was played to 95 yards to honor Philadelphia Cricket Club's original nine-hole St. Martin's course, which was built in 1895. It's not the shortest hole played in recent memory, however. At the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club's North Course, the par-3 15th played as an 81-yard hole during the third round.
