5 days ago
TOMARATA, New Zealand (AP) — Defending champion Fifa Laopakdee of Thailand salvaged a 1-over 71 in strong wind Friday in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend at Te Arai Links.
A day after opening with an 8-under 63, Laopakdee began his morning round on the seaside layout bogey-bogey-birdie-bogey-bogey in 35 mph wind. The Arizona State senior also bogeyed the 10th, then birdied Nos. 12, 13 and 17.
"I had a 5‑footer two holes in a row and the ball just snapped 90 degrees," Laopakdee said. "I aimed a foot left from 5 feet and it went like 3 feet right. It's pretty tricky. Overall, it was a grind out there and I would take 7 under for the first two rounds."
The winner will receive spots in the Masters and British Open. Last year in Dubai, Laopakdee won the third hole of a playoff to become the first Thai champion in event history.
Three players from New Zealand followed on the leaderboard. Cooper Moore (70) was second at 5 under, Ryan Xie (71) was 4 under, and Zack Swanwic (67) 3 under. Kaito Sato of ****** an was 2 under after a 72.
#first #defending
A day after opening with an 8-under 63, Laopakdee began his morning round on the seaside layout bogey-bogey-birdie-bogey-bogey in 35 mph wind. The Arizona State senior also bogeyed the 10th, then birdied Nos. 12, 13 and 17.
"I had a 5‑footer two holes in a row and the ball just snapped 90 degrees," Laopakdee said. "I aimed a foot left from 5 feet and it went like 3 feet right. It's pretty tricky. Overall, it was a grind out there and I would take 7 under for the first two rounds."
The winner will receive spots in the Masters and British Open. Last year in Dubai, Laopakdee won the third hole of a playoff to become the first Thai champion in event history.
Three players from New Zealand followed on the leaderboard. Cooper Moore (70) was second at 5 under, Ryan Xie (71) was 4 under, and Zack Swanwic (67) 3 under. Kaito Sato of ****** an was 2 under after a 72.
#first #defending
26 days ago
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When did we lose the art of enjoyment? These days, the average person loves a think piece—specifically, having their own and putting it out there for the world to see. It stems from this new access we have on the internet to each other. On ****** es like TikTok, Instagram, and X and Threads, we can reach beyond our narrow circles into the phones of literally anyone else. Out of this environment, we've normalized an even more extreme parasocial nature between celebrities, influencers, and each other. The new internet landscape involves users ****** yzing and critiquing anyone who chooses to try or put themselves out there, serving as amateur publicists, stylists, and brand-image architects. There's an element of this new world order that's thrilling—our opinions matter! But...what's that phrase about opinions again?
I'd argue that we've critiqued ourselves into mass hysteria, conflating personal opinion with expertise. Just because someone has something to say doesn't mean they actually know what they're saying. There once was a time when people took the time to learn, gain experience, and work in a specific field so they're equipped to handle certain industries. But now, everyone simply thinks they know enough about everything. And it's making fashion and entertainment commentary less fun for everyone involved.
Over the last few weeks, with Fashion Month, the Emmys, and the VMAs, we were inundated with sartorial opinions on the internet. Top of mind for me was Shailene Woodley's Emmys look.
Kevin Winter - Getty Images
#anyone #know #time
When did we lose the art of enjoyment? These days, the average person loves a think piece—specifically, having their own and putting it out there for the world to see. It stems from this new access we have on the internet to each other. On ****** es like TikTok, Instagram, and X and Threads, we can reach beyond our narrow circles into the phones of literally anyone else. Out of this environment, we've normalized an even more extreme parasocial nature between celebrities, influencers, and each other. The new internet landscape involves users ****** yzing and critiquing anyone who chooses to try or put themselves out there, serving as amateur publicists, stylists, and brand-image architects. There's an element of this new world order that's thrilling—our opinions matter! But...what's that phrase about opinions again?
I'd argue that we've critiqued ourselves into mass hysteria, conflating personal opinion with expertise. Just because someone has something to say doesn't mean they actually know what they're saying. There once was a time when people took the time to learn, gain experience, and work in a specific field so they're equipped to handle certain industries. But now, everyone simply thinks they know enough about everything. And it's making fashion and entertainment commentary less fun for everyone involved.
Over the last few weeks, with Fashion Month, the Emmys, and the VMAs, we were inundated with sartorial opinions on the internet. Top of mind for me was Shailene Woodley's Emmys look.
Kevin Winter - Getty Images
#anyone #know #time
2 months ago
Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned on Saturday in the wake of an internal investigation into verbal harassment allegations, according to The Athletic.
Shirley was reportedly placed on administrative leave after the White Sox received an anonymous tip about his conduct at last month's Area Code Games in Long Beach, California. He was alleged to have made racial and ****** ist comments both about coworkers and in front of coworkers.
The White Sox human resources department reportedly launched an investigation into Shirley, interviewing members of his scouting department. It remains unclear what findings the investigation made.
This reportedly wasn't the first time Shirley faced an internal investigation over his behavior. In 2022, he was investigated after a former employee left the club and flagged his behavior toward scouts from underrpresented groups. The tip was made to MLB and later passed on to the White Sox, whose investigation did not find any bias in his hiring practices or behavior.
This latest investigation reportedly included allegations of vulgar language about women and their bodies.
#investigation #made #behavior #scouting
Shirley was reportedly placed on administrative leave after the White Sox received an anonymous tip about his conduct at last month's Area Code Games in Long Beach, California. He was alleged to have made racial and ****** ist comments both about coworkers and in front of coworkers.
The White Sox human resources department reportedly launched an investigation into Shirley, interviewing members of his scouting department. It remains unclear what findings the investigation made.
This reportedly wasn't the first time Shirley faced an internal investigation over his behavior. In 2022, he was investigated after a former employee left the club and flagged his behavior toward scouts from underrpresented groups. The tip was made to MLB and later passed on to the White Sox, whose investigation did not find any bias in his hiring practices or behavior.
This latest investigation reportedly included allegations of vulgar language about women and their bodies.
#investigation #made #behavior #scouting
2 months ago
Donald Trump saw home favourite Shane Lowry take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open on Saturday at the Doonbeg course which bears the US President's name.
After completing his political engagements in Dublin, golf fan Trump made a dramatic landing aboard helicopter Marine One on Ireland's west coast at a course he has owned since 2014.
Lowry's surge to the top of the leaderboard has further energised the tournament.
The 39-year-old won his home Open in 2009 as an amateur and claimed his only major on Irish soil at Royal Portrush seven years ago.
However, Lowry has one only won one individual event since.
#open #home #since #only
After completing his political engagements in Dublin, golf fan Trump made a dramatic landing aboard helicopter Marine One on Ireland's west coast at a course he has owned since 2014.
Lowry's surge to the top of the leaderboard has further energised the tournament.
The 39-year-old won his home Open in 2009 as an amateur and claimed his only major on Irish soil at Royal Portrush seven years ago.
However, Lowry has one only won one individual event since.
#open #home #since #only
2 months ago
The 33rd Volusia County Amateur Golf Championship is approaching. Venetian Bay, in New Smyrna Beach, is serving as host for the third straight year, Oct. 3-4 (Saturday-Sunday).
The annual County Am features three divisions — Championship, Senior (55-plus) and Super Senior (65-plus), with prize money awarded to the winner of each. The field is limited to the first 72 entries.
Entry fee is $150, with another option $10 for skins play each day, and $35 fees for practice rounds Oct. 1-2. For more info, or to register: VenetianBayGolf.com, or call 386-424-5775.
Tee times start at 8 a.m. each day, and Sunday's play will be followed by lunch and awards.
Grey Cooke, of Brevard County, won last year's County Am with a 36-hole total of 7-under-par 137, three shots better than 2024 winner Dave Bouton.
#championship #winner
The annual County Am features three divisions — Championship, Senior (55-plus) and Super Senior (65-plus), with prize money awarded to the winner of each. The field is limited to the first 72 entries.
Entry fee is $150, with another option $10 for skins play each day, and $35 fees for practice rounds Oct. 1-2. For more info, or to register: VenetianBayGolf.com, or call 386-424-5775.
Tee times start at 8 a.m. each day, and Sunday's play will be followed by lunch and awards.
Grey Cooke, of Brevard County, won last year's County Am with a 36-hole total of 7-under-par 137, three shots better than 2024 winner Dave Bouton.
#championship #winner
2 months ago
There aren't many grand conclusions to be drawn from what was for the most part a lackluster Week 1 college football schedule. Of course, that never stops professional and amateur pundits alike from attempting to do just that. We're back once again to bring a bit of perspective to the sport's weekly debates.
For the uninitiated, here's how this works. The following statements are hyperbolic to some degree. We'll discuss whether there's an element of truth to them or if they're serious overreactions.
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We'll start with the result that caused the loudest commotion over the weekend from a game that undoubtedly wasn't on anybody's radar.
As someone once famously said, 'Playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs?" Tainted or not, the Wolverines' victory against Western Michigan is in the books and the case is closed.
#playoffs #Football
For the uninitiated, here's how this works. The following statements are hyperbolic to some degree. We'll discuss whether there's an element of truth to them or if they're serious overreactions.
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We'll start with the result that caused the loudest commotion over the weekend from a game that undoubtedly wasn't on anybody's radar.
As someone once famously said, 'Playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs?" Tainted or not, the Wolverines' victory against Western Michigan is in the books and the case is closed.
#playoffs #Football
2 months ago
Before the European's made their historic comeback at the 2012 Ryder Cup at Medinah, Ian Poulter had to make five birdies in a row to help him and Rory McIlroy win their Saturday match and trim Team USA's lead to 10-6 heading into Sunday.
"This has given us a heartbeat," Poulter said that Saturday night. One day later, the Europeans had stormed back to ****** the Ryder Cup away from the Americans in historic fashion. But the comeback all started with Poulter creating momentum out of thin air for his team to feed off — creating belief.
On Sunday at the 51st Walker Cup, Great Britain and Ireland faced a similar mountain to climb. After getting whitewashed in the morning foursomes, GB&I entered Sunday singles trailing the Americans by three points. The Americans needed just 3.5 points from their 10 matches to retain the cup and four to win outright. GB&I captain Dean Robertson believed his team could mount the biggest comeback in Walker Cup history, but first it needed a pulse.
Enter: 33-year-old mid-amateur Stuart Grehan.
The Irishman already authored a Walker Cup moment to remember on Saturday when he won the final three holes of his match against World No. 1 amateur Preston Stout to steal a crucial point. After pouring in the winning putt on Saturday, Grehan and his son were mobbed by Irish fans as chants of "Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole" filled the air.
#saturday #poulter #sunday #grehan
"This has given us a heartbeat," Poulter said that Saturday night. One day later, the Europeans had stormed back to ****** the Ryder Cup away from the Americans in historic fashion. But the comeback all started with Poulter creating momentum out of thin air for his team to feed off — creating belief.
On Sunday at the 51st Walker Cup, Great Britain and Ireland faced a similar mountain to climb. After getting whitewashed in the morning foursomes, GB&I entered Sunday singles trailing the Americans by three points. The Americans needed just 3.5 points from their 10 matches to retain the cup and four to win outright. GB&I captain Dean Robertson believed his team could mount the biggest comeback in Walker Cup history, but first it needed a pulse.
Enter: 33-year-old mid-amateur Stuart Grehan.
The Irishman already authored a Walker Cup moment to remember on Saturday when he won the final three holes of his match against World No. 1 amateur Preston Stout to steal a crucial point. After pouring in the winning putt on Saturday, Grehan and his son were mobbed by Irish fans as chants of "Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole" filled the air.
#saturday #poulter #sunday #grehan
2 months ago
Sep. 6—NEW PRAGUE — With Ashton Dingmann struggling, it was time for A.J. Hadley to go to Plan B.
That meant it was time to go to the draft picks, one of amateur baseball's most unique rules.
Teams get to pick up to three players to pitch from their league and their region to help get them through the state tournament.
Enter Grant Moscho.
The Greenwald Cubs left-hander saved the day for the Elrosa Saints, who beat the Hanska Lakers 6-2 Saturday night to advance to the state Class C final in the 103rd annual amateur baseball tournament.
#amateur
That meant it was time to go to the draft picks, one of amateur baseball's most unique rules.
Teams get to pick up to three players to pitch from their league and their region to help get them through the state tournament.
Enter Grant Moscho.
The Greenwald Cubs left-hander saved the day for the Elrosa Saints, who beat the Hanska Lakers 6-2 Saturday night to advance to the state Class C final in the 103rd annual amateur baseball tournament.
#amateur
2 months ago
After weeks focused on his fledgling career, Keon Johnson caught up with family. The Houston Astros had the 18-year-old infielder and recent draft pick and his family attend Sunday's game at Daikin Park, with Johnson arriving from their minor-league facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., late Saturday.
"It was a pretty surreal moment to finally see them again," Johnson said. "Once I got to see them, it was like pretty much all the weight finally got back off my shoulders again."
The Astros selected Johnson in the third round in the July draft, with the No. 93 overall pick, out of First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Ga. They signed Johnson, who was committed to play at Vanderbilt, for a reported over-slot $2 million bonus. Slot value for the No. 93 pick this year was $846,900.
A shortstop listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Johnson was selected as the Gatorade Georgia high school player of the year as a junior in 2025. Astros director of amateur scouting Cam Pendino deemed him an "unbelievably impressive kid" with an "exciting blend of bat-to-ball and pitch recognition" after the draft.
"We think our hitting instruction can really help unlock the contact quality here," Pendino said in July. "But when you have a guy with a special blend of bat-to-ball and approach - and really specifically bat-to-ball and pitch recognition as an 18-year-old kid with really good actions in the middle of the diamond on the dirt - it's an awesome recipe."
#year #july
"It was a pretty surreal moment to finally see them again," Johnson said. "Once I got to see them, it was like pretty much all the weight finally got back off my shoulders again."
The Astros selected Johnson in the third round in the July draft, with the No. 93 overall pick, out of First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, Ga. They signed Johnson, who was committed to play at Vanderbilt, for a reported over-slot $2 million bonus. Slot value for the No. 93 pick this year was $846,900.
A shortstop listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, Johnson was selected as the Gatorade Georgia high school player of the year as a junior in 2025. Astros director of amateur scouting Cam Pendino deemed him an "unbelievably impressive kid" with an "exciting blend of bat-to-ball and pitch recognition" after the draft.
"We think our hitting instruction can really help unlock the contact quality here," Pendino said in July. "But when you have a guy with a special blend of bat-to-ball and approach - and really specifically bat-to-ball and pitch recognition as an 18-year-old kid with really good actions in the middle of the diamond on the dirt - it's an awesome recipe."
#year #july
2 months ago
Thousands of amateur cyclists and some of the world's top professionals are taking to the road in the Scottish Borders.
Two major events are taking place later in the region, which is set to host the Tour de France next year.
The final stage of the elite Tour of Britain men's race is being held on a circular route, beginning and ending at Earlston.
At the same time, riders will come from across the UK and beyond to test themselves in the Tour O The Borders which starts and finishes in Peebles. The two routes do not overlap.
Biking business revives town centre eyesore building
#tour #taking
Two major events are taking place later in the region, which is set to host the Tour de France next year.
The final stage of the elite Tour of Britain men's race is being held on a circular route, beginning and ending at Earlston.
At the same time, riders will come from across the UK and beyond to test themselves in the Tour O The Borders which starts and finishes in Peebles. The two routes do not overlap.
Biking business revives town centre eyesore building
#tour #taking
2 months ago
COUNTY CLARE, Ireland (AP) — British Amateur champion Stuart Grehan didn't flinch when he was 3 down after three holes against the No. 1 amateur in golf. The Irishman rallied to beat Preston Stout on the 18th hole Saturday as Great Britain and Ireland took a one-point lead over the Americans in the Walker Cup.
Luke Poulter of England held off 17-year-old Miles Russell in the last singles match on the course, giving GB&I a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead going into the final day at Lahinch as it tries to beat the Americans for the first time since 2015.
GB&I had a three-point lead after the opening day its last time on home soil, in 2023 at St. Andrews, only for the Americans to win 10 of the 14 matches on Sunday. The Americans had a one-point lead last year at Cypress Point and lost only one of the 10 singles matches in a 17-9 win.
"We're ahead, but we need to reset for tomorrow," said Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter and a senior at Florida. He turned the match in his favor with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole and a stellar up-and-down on the par-3 16th.
The crowd created a big atmosphere as it walked the fairways behind matches and surrounded the greens on the fabled links along the Atlantic coast in the west of Ireland.
#poulter
Luke Poulter of England held off 17-year-old Miles Russell in the last singles match on the course, giving GB&I a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead going into the final day at Lahinch as it tries to beat the Americans for the first time since 2015.
GB&I had a three-point lead after the opening day its last time on home soil, in 2023 at St. Andrews, only for the Americans to win 10 of the 14 matches on Sunday. The Americans had a one-point lead last year at Cypress Point and lost only one of the 10 singles matches in a 17-9 win.
"We're ahead, but we need to reset for tomorrow," said Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter and a senior at Florida. He turned the match in his favor with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole and a stellar up-and-down on the par-3 16th.
The crowd created a big atmosphere as it walked the fairways behind matches and surrounded the greens on the fabled links along the Atlantic coast in the west of Ireland.
#poulter
2 months ago
In the blink of an eye, college golf is back.
Three months ago, trophies were handed out to the Stanford women and Auburn men at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, bringing an end to a stellar 2025-26 season. But after a great summer of amateur golf (with a couple more big events to go in 2026), college golf's time to shine has returned.
There are plenty of storylines to look forward to this season, but Golfweek is taking a look into a crystal ball to make some predictions for the season, including what may happen eight months from now at Omni La Costa.
Over the last week, Golfweek has announced its preseason men's and women's rankings, men's and women's All-Americans, men's and women's freshmen to watch and more. Now, it's time to predict what will happen come the end of the season.
More: Golfweek's 2026-27 women's college golf preseason team rankings
#omni
Three months ago, trophies were handed out to the Stanford women and Auburn men at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, bringing an end to a stellar 2025-26 season. But after a great summer of amateur golf (with a couple more big events to go in 2026), college golf's time to shine has returned.
There are plenty of storylines to look forward to this season, but Golfweek is taking a look into a crystal ball to make some predictions for the season, including what may happen eight months from now at Omni La Costa.
Over the last week, Golfweek has announced its preseason men's and women's rankings, men's and women's All-Americans, men's and women's freshmen to watch and more. Now, it's time to predict what will happen come the end of the season.
More: Golfweek's 2026-27 women's college golf preseason team rankings
#omni
2 months ago
PEORIA — A teenaged rider has died from injuries suffered in a crash during a heat race on the card of the 79th Caterpillar Peoria TT national championship races in Peoria in late August, according to a statement Wednesday night by American Flat Track, the sport's national sanctioning body.
The motorcycle races were Saturday, Aug. 22, at Peoria Motorcycle Race Club, and were part of a national tour operated by AFT under the American Motorcycle ******* ociation.
Bayne Nantz, a 15-year-old riding a KTM 450 SX-F for Nantz Brothers Racing and competing as an amateur, crashed in a heat race for the AFT ProSport 450 main event as part of the Peoria TT racing card.
Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins and Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood in a statement Thursday morning said they are investigating a "fatal racing accident that occurred during the Peoria Motorcycle Club TT races on Aug. 22, 2026."
Nantz was in a collision involving three riders, and the sheriff's report says he was transported to OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center for treatment. He eventually died, at 10:31 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
#nantz #race #national
The motorcycle races were Saturday, Aug. 22, at Peoria Motorcycle Race Club, and were part of a national tour operated by AFT under the American Motorcycle ******* ociation.
Bayne Nantz, a 15-year-old riding a KTM 450 SX-F for Nantz Brothers Racing and competing as an amateur, crashed in a heat race for the AFT ProSport 450 main event as part of the Peoria TT racing card.
Peoria County Sheriff Chris Watkins and Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood in a statement Thursday morning said they are investigating a "fatal racing accident that occurred during the Peoria Motorcycle Club TT races on Aug. 22, 2026."
Nantz was in a collision involving three riders, and the sheriff's report says he was transported to OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center for treatment. He eventually died, at 10:31 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
#nantz #race #national
2 months ago
DraftKings is available on Texans' smartphones - but not through the traditional online sportsbook that operates in states where sports betting is legal.
Founded in Massachusetts in 2012, DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company offering products that include online sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online casino games and prediction markets.
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, states were allowed to decide whether to legalize sports betting. As of 2026, 39 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized it.
Texas has not.
So how can Texans legally use DraftKings? The answer comes down to which DraftKings product they use.
#texans #founded
Founded in Massachusetts in 2012, DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company offering products that include online sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online casino games and prediction markets.
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, states were allowed to decide whether to legalize sports betting. As of 2026, 39 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized it.
Texas has not.
So how can Texans legally use DraftKings? The answer comes down to which DraftKings product they use.
#texans #founded
2 months ago
As promoter Eddie Hearn tries to quantify the impact Katie Taylor has made throughout her career, there is a smile and shake of the head as he says, "the whole story, you couldn't make it up."
On Saturday night, Taylor will make her final walk to the ring when she takes on Flora Pili at Croke Park, with the chance to become undisputed light-welterweight champion once again.
While Taylor entered professional boxing in 2016 with an Olympic gold medal, five world and seven European amateur ****** les to her name, there were no guarantees that star power could flourish in the paid code where women's boxing remained firmly in the shadows.
After agreeing to meet Taylor, her mother Bridget and manager Brian Peters, Hearn's interest was more than piqued.
"I went into that meeting, I would say 90% in my mind I wasn't going to do anything," said the Matchroom chairman.
#taylor #croke
On Saturday night, Taylor will make her final walk to the ring when she takes on Flora Pili at Croke Park, with the chance to become undisputed light-welterweight champion once again.
While Taylor entered professional boxing in 2016 with an Olympic gold medal, five world and seven European amateur ****** les to her name, there were no guarantees that star power could flourish in the paid code where women's boxing remained firmly in the shadows.
After agreeing to meet Taylor, her mother Bridget and manager Brian Peters, Hearn's interest was more than piqued.
"I went into that meeting, I would say 90% in my mind I wasn't going to do anything," said the Matchroom chairman.
#taylor #croke
2 months ago
Ryan Garcia takes shot at Conor Benn in Emily Austin interview originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia has never been shy about giving his opinion on fellow fighters. This became as clear as ever when he sat down with sports broadcaster Emily Austin and offered a blunt ****** sment of rival Conor Benn.
During an episode of The Emily Austin Show, Garcia was asked about Benn and quickly made his view known.
Emily Austin
"He fights like an amateur," Garcia told Austin.
#benn
WBC Welterweight Champion Ryan Garcia has never been shy about giving his opinion on fellow fighters. This became as clear as ever when he sat down with sports broadcaster Emily Austin and offered a blunt ****** sment of rival Conor Benn.
During an episode of The Emily Austin Show, Garcia was asked about Benn and quickly made his view known.
Emily Austin
"He fights like an amateur," Garcia told Austin.
#benn
2 months ago
When Katie Taylor leaves the ring on Saturday night, she will have a claim to being the greatest women's boxer in history.
GOAT debates in combat sports are often fruitless — beyond having to compare fighters from different weight classes, different levels of competition and different millennia, we're reliably confused by both recency bias and the glow of nostalgia. We find it hard to ignore charisma and correct for its absence. We're biased, hopelessly so, and there are far too many pitfalls on the landscape. So it is refreshing then, although incredibly rare, for a fighter in the debate to transcend the question altogether.
Is Katie Taylor the greatest?
Maybe. Her staggering amateur career, culminating in Olympic gold in 2012, preceded a professional run that saw her become undisputed champion at two weight classes and dominate the lightweight division for years. She fought the best fighters of her generation, avenged her only loss, and of all her peers in the GOAT debate, she boasts the greatest singular win, defeating Amanda Serrano in an all-time classic firefight at Madison Square Garden in 2022. She went on to defeat Serrano twice more.
Others also have a claim. You might prefer earlier pioneers like Ann Wolfe or Laila Ali, or current multi-weight queen Claressa Shields. There are arguments for all.
#katie
GOAT debates in combat sports are often fruitless — beyond having to compare fighters from different weight classes, different levels of competition and different millennia, we're reliably confused by both recency bias and the glow of nostalgia. We find it hard to ignore charisma and correct for its absence. We're biased, hopelessly so, and there are far too many pitfalls on the landscape. So it is refreshing then, although incredibly rare, for a fighter in the debate to transcend the question altogether.
Is Katie Taylor the greatest?
Maybe. Her staggering amateur career, culminating in Olympic gold in 2012, preceded a professional run that saw her become undisputed champion at two weight classes and dominate the lightweight division for years. She fought the best fighters of her generation, avenged her only loss, and of all her peers in the GOAT debate, she boasts the greatest singular win, defeating Amanda Serrano in an all-time classic firefight at Madison Square Garden in 2022. She went on to defeat Serrano twice more.
Others also have a claim. You might prefer earlier pioneers like Ann Wolfe or Laila Ali, or current multi-weight queen Claressa Shields. There are arguments for all.
#katie
2 months ago
Transfer Rudy Sautron was expected to have a big impact on the Tennessee men's golf program. Little did he know that it would be felt immediately.
The Nebraska transfer was stellar for the Volunteers on Tuesday, signing for 7-under 63 in the final round of the Visit Knoxville Collegiate at Fox Den Country Club to help the hosts storm from behind and claim their home opener for the second year in a row. Sautron finished second individually, teammate Jackson Herrington placed T-7, and Tennessee, down its No. 1 player in Tyler Watts due to the Walker Cup, won by four shots over Memphis.
Tennessee entered the final round trailing by six but carded an impressive 14-under performance, the best score of the final round by eight strokes. Freshman Pennson Badgett signed for a 2-under 68 while Christian Pardue also finished under par with a 69 on Tuesday, and Tennessee jumped six spots on the leaderboard to begin the 2026-27 season with a win.
Sautron was expected to be one of the biggest-impact transfers this season, and right away his addition was pivotal for Tennessee. With world No. 3 amateur Watts in Ireland, it was Sautron and Herrington, the 2025 U.S. Amateur runner-up, leading the way for the final-round charge up the leaderboard.
Chattanooga's Evan Rogers claimed medalist honors at 10 under, topping Sautron by a shot. Second-team preseason All-American Carson Bertagnole, a sophomore at North Carolina, claimed third at 8 under.
#watts
The Nebraska transfer was stellar for the Volunteers on Tuesday, signing for 7-under 63 in the final round of the Visit Knoxville Collegiate at Fox Den Country Club to help the hosts storm from behind and claim their home opener for the second year in a row. Sautron finished second individually, teammate Jackson Herrington placed T-7, and Tennessee, down its No. 1 player in Tyler Watts due to the Walker Cup, won by four shots over Memphis.
Tennessee entered the final round trailing by six but carded an impressive 14-under performance, the best score of the final round by eight strokes. Freshman Pennson Badgett signed for a 2-under 68 while Christian Pardue also finished under par with a 69 on Tuesday, and Tennessee jumped six spots on the leaderboard to begin the 2026-27 season with a win.
Sautron was expected to be one of the biggest-impact transfers this season, and right away his addition was pivotal for Tennessee. With world No. 3 amateur Watts in Ireland, it was Sautron and Herrington, the 2025 U.S. Amateur runner-up, leading the way for the final-round charge up the leaderboard.
Chattanooga's Evan Rogers claimed medalist honors at 10 under, topping Sautron by a shot. Second-team preseason All-American Carson Bertagnole, a sophomore at North Carolina, claimed third at 8 under.
#watts
2 months ago
The Detroit Tigers may have just made one of the boldest bets in the international amateur market.
And "amateur" is doing some serious work here.
According to international baseball reporter Wilber Sánchez, the Tigers have reached a pre-agreement with 12-year-old Kevin Sosa that would eventually include a $4 million signing bonus.
Yes.
Twelve.
#tigers #international #according #made
And "amateur" is doing some serious work here.
According to international baseball reporter Wilber Sánchez, the Tigers have reached a pre-agreement with 12-year-old Kevin Sosa that would eventually include a $4 million signing bonus.
Yes.
Twelve.
#tigers #international #according #made
2 months ago
More and more NFL figures are addressing the current chaos in college football. And most of them don't like it.
Texans G.M. Nick Caserio joined the chorus on Tuesday, with two observations.
"First of all, it's ridiculous," Caserio told reporters. "Secondly, it doesn't really impact our job. The whole concept, we could spend an hour having that discussion. It doesn't necessarily materially impact kind of what we're doing specific to training camp and those types of things. If they are in college, if they go back to college, you just evaluate them as if you would through the college lens, through the college process. We didn't have any players that fell under that restraining order so it wasn't really going to affect us. Conceptually it's affected basketball as well. There was a kid that went back to Alabama that was in the G-League. Look, if you're a professional player then you're a professional player. To go from being a professional player to a college athlete or amateur athlete, the whole thing is kind of ridiculous."
But is it really ridiculous to expect the NCAA to adopt a five-year rule while also denying a fifth year to those who didn't have access to one? Plenty of players who entered the draft would have stayed put if they'd known they'd have another year.
All problems in college sports trace to a system that denied compensation to players for as long as possible and the problems the reckoning has created. The players are simply reacting to the circumstances, and attempting to secure fair treatment under the relevant rules.
#college #really #year #doesn 't
Texans G.M. Nick Caserio joined the chorus on Tuesday, with two observations.
"First of all, it's ridiculous," Caserio told reporters. "Secondly, it doesn't really impact our job. The whole concept, we could spend an hour having that discussion. It doesn't necessarily materially impact kind of what we're doing specific to training camp and those types of things. If they are in college, if they go back to college, you just evaluate them as if you would through the college lens, through the college process. We didn't have any players that fell under that restraining order so it wasn't really going to affect us. Conceptually it's affected basketball as well. There was a kid that went back to Alabama that was in the G-League. Look, if you're a professional player then you're a professional player. To go from being a professional player to a college athlete or amateur athlete, the whole thing is kind of ridiculous."
But is it really ridiculous to expect the NCAA to adopt a five-year rule while also denying a fifth year to those who didn't have access to one? Plenty of players who entered the draft would have stayed put if they'd known they'd have another year.
All problems in college sports trace to a system that denied compensation to players for as long as possible and the problems the reckoning has created. The players are simply reacting to the circumstances, and attempting to secure fair treatment under the relevant rules.
#college #really #year #doesn 't
2 months ago
Photos by Christian Pondella, Red Bull Content Pool
The track was intense and the temps only added to the brutality.
Begin Press Release:
Mani Lettenbichler won the sixteenth annual Red Bull Tennessee Knockout on his Red Bull KTM. It was the German rider's fourth TKO win at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tennessee and his third in a row. FMF KTM's Trystan Hart finished second. It was the Canadian's third consecutive runner-up finish at the TKO to go along with three wins in prior years. The UK's Billy Bolt rounded out the podium on his Husqvarna.
A total of 535 entries kicked off three days of racing on Friday with five youth and peewee classes taking on a special course in the morning. That was followed by the amateur hot laps to set the starting order for two rounds of Saturday racing followed by four rounds of pro-class racing that started on Saturday afternoon and concluded on Sunday afternoon.
#tennessee #rounds
The track was intense and the temps only added to the brutality.
Begin Press Release:
Mani Lettenbichler won the sixteenth annual Red Bull Tennessee Knockout on his Red Bull KTM. It was the German rider's fourth TKO win at the Trials Training Center in Sequatchie, Tennessee and his third in a row. FMF KTM's Trystan Hart finished second. It was the Canadian's third consecutive runner-up finish at the TKO to go along with three wins in prior years. The UK's Billy Bolt rounded out the podium on his Husqvarna.
A total of 535 entries kicked off three days of racing on Friday with five youth and peewee classes taking on a special course in the morning. That was followed by the amateur hot laps to set the starting order for two rounds of Saturday racing followed by four rounds of pro-class racing that started on Saturday afternoon and concluded on Sunday afternoon.
#tennessee #rounds
2 months ago
It took minutes to convince everybody that Katie Taylor truly did deserve a final fight in front of 80,000 people at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday night.
The tickets went on sale and then the tickets for boxing's greatest final fight sold out; it was all over in 30 minutes of trading, and Taylor's position as one of the most popular fighters in history was secure.
The journey to the very end of the boxing line started so long ago when Taylor, with her hair in braids tucked inside a headguard, posed as a boy to have her first fight. A legend was born on a tiny amateur show, and the girl from Bray was on her way.
Katie Taylor will fight at Croke Park, Dublin, at long last (PA Wire)
The battle for equality was on; Taylor moved through the ranks, became the star of the Irish boxing team, won medals in tournaments all over the world and then won the Olympic ***** le in London in 2012.
#fight #dublin #final #tickets
The tickets went on sale and then the tickets for boxing's greatest final fight sold out; it was all over in 30 minutes of trading, and Taylor's position as one of the most popular fighters in history was secure.
The journey to the very end of the boxing line started so long ago when Taylor, with her hair in braids tucked inside a headguard, posed as a boy to have her first fight. A legend was born on a tiny amateur show, and the girl from Bray was on her way.
Katie Taylor will fight at Croke Park, Dublin, at long last (PA Wire)
The battle for equality was on; Taylor moved through the ranks, became the star of the Irish boxing team, won medals in tournaments all over the world and then won the Olympic ***** le in London in 2012.
#fight #dublin #final #tickets
2 months ago
It's time for one of the biggest amateur competitions in the world: the 51st Walker Cup.
The biennial competition between 10 of the best amateurs from the United States and their counterparts from Great Britain and Ireland will take place Sept. 5-6 at Lahinch in Ireland. It's the first time Lahinch has hosted the Walker Cup.
In 2025 at Cypress Point, the U.S. dominated Sunday Singles to win 17 to 9 for its fifth straight win. The Americans lead the all-time series, 40-9-1.
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 Walker Cup:
Golf Channel: 3:30-8 a.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
#lahinch #great
The biennial competition between 10 of the best amateurs from the United States and their counterparts from Great Britain and Ireland will take place Sept. 5-6 at Lahinch in Ireland. It's the first time Lahinch has hosted the Walker Cup.
In 2025 at Cypress Point, the U.S. dominated Sunday Singles to win 17 to 9 for its fifth straight win. The Americans lead the all-time series, 40-9-1.
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 Walker Cup:
Golf Channel: 3:30-8 a.m.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
#lahinch #great
2 months ago
Marc Ehudin had to wait more than seven hours on Sunday to see if he had reached the match play portion of the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at Baltimore Country Club in Lutherville.
The wait is over — temporarily.
Ehudin, a Pikesville native and Gilman graduate who now lives in Potomac, learned he will take part in a playoff to determine whether he will be among the top 64 golfers in the match play round. He and 12 others will compete for three spots on Monday at 7:30 a.m. beginning at Hole No. 9 on the East Course.
"To not know where I stood the entire day and then find out, 'OK, I've got to kick it back into gear tomorrow and focus and get ready to play again,' I've got some mental adjusting to do tonight, but I will be very excited tomorrow," said Ehudin, who turned 63 last Monday. "This is a really new experience for me. Didn't get this far two years ago. So a mixture of wishing I had done better yesterday and excitement for what could be tomorrow. We'll see."
Ehudin carded a 5-over 75 on Sunday after opening with a 6-over 76 on Saturday for a two-day total of 11-over 151. That put him on the bubble until about 7 p.m. when he learned he was tied for 62nd.
#tomorrow #wait
The wait is over — temporarily.
Ehudin, a Pikesville native and Gilman graduate who now lives in Potomac, learned he will take part in a playoff to determine whether he will be among the top 64 golfers in the match play round. He and 12 others will compete for three spots on Monday at 7:30 a.m. beginning at Hole No. 9 on the East Course.
"To not know where I stood the entire day and then find out, 'OK, I've got to kick it back into gear tomorrow and focus and get ready to play again,' I've got some mental adjusting to do tonight, but I will be very excited tomorrow," said Ehudin, who turned 63 last Monday. "This is a really new experience for me. Didn't get this far two years ago. So a mixture of wishing I had done better yesterday and excitement for what could be tomorrow. We'll see."
Ehudin carded a 5-over 75 on Sunday after opening with a 6-over 76 on Saturday for a two-day total of 11-over 151. That put him on the bubble until about 7 p.m. when he learned he was tied for 62nd.
#tomorrow #wait
2 months ago
Rory McIlroy stands as one of the greatest drivers the game of golf has ever seen. His ability to launch the ball high while keeping it straight is a masterclass in modern power. Many amateurs struggle to find this balance. They often sacrifice accuracy for distance or vice versa. McIlroy has cracked the code. He offers three specific secrets for improving your own driving. These adjustments aren't just for the pros. They apply to any golfer looking to gain yardage without losing the fairway. The insights come directly from his recent technical breakdowns shared with the media.
The first secret involves the setup and ball position. McIlroy emphasizes a slight forward press at address. This move helps deliver the clubhead with a positive angle of attack. It's crucial for getting the ball up in the air quickly. The second secret focuses on the swing path. He advocates for a shallow approach into the ball. This reduces the chance of a slice while maintaining speed. That shallow path allows the clubface to stay square longer, which is huge for consistency. The third secret is about release. McIlroy delays the release of the club until just before impact. This creates a lag that generates massive clubhead speed. The combination of these three elements results in a high, penetrating ball flight. It is a technical process that requires patience to master.
McIlroy won't have to change drivers this offseason. This consistency is key. He knows exactly how the club feels. The TaylorMade Qi4D driver decision aligns with his needs. The club provides the stability he requires for his high-speed swing. McIlroy's driving stats remain among the best on tour. His ability to hit the ball down the middle is rare. It is the result of years of fine-tuning these specific mechanics. The three secrets aren't magic tricks. They are fundamental changes to how the body moves through the shot. Golfers who adopt these tips often see immediate improvements in their distance metrics.
The modern game demands power, but accuracy is still king. McIlroy proves you don't have to choose between the two. His approach offers a blueprint for the average player. Most amateurs try to hit harder by swinging faster. This usually leads to poor contact and lost distance. McIlroy's method suggests working on the angle of attack instead. A higher launch angle can actually add carry distance without increasing swing speed. This is a vital lesson for golfers over 35. As flexibility decreases, maintaining speed becomes harder. Optimizing launch conditions becomes the new priority. The shallow approach he uses helps maintain control. It keeps the ball in play even when the swing isn't perfect. This reliability is what separates the good drivers from the great ones.
Equipment also plays a role in this success. The driver he uses is designed for forgiveness. It helps correct minor errors in the swing. However, the swing mechanics are the foundation. Without the right angle of attack, even the bes
The first secret involves the setup and ball position. McIlroy emphasizes a slight forward press at address. This move helps deliver the clubhead with a positive angle of attack. It's crucial for getting the ball up in the air quickly. The second secret focuses on the swing path. He advocates for a shallow approach into the ball. This reduces the chance of a slice while maintaining speed. That shallow path allows the clubface to stay square longer, which is huge for consistency. The third secret is about release. McIlroy delays the release of the club until just before impact. This creates a lag that generates massive clubhead speed. The combination of these three elements results in a high, penetrating ball flight. It is a technical process that requires patience to master.
McIlroy won't have to change drivers this offseason. This consistency is key. He knows exactly how the club feels. The TaylorMade Qi4D driver decision aligns with his needs. The club provides the stability he requires for his high-speed swing. McIlroy's driving stats remain among the best on tour. His ability to hit the ball down the middle is rare. It is the result of years of fine-tuning these specific mechanics. The three secrets aren't magic tricks. They are fundamental changes to how the body moves through the shot. Golfers who adopt these tips often see immediate improvements in their distance metrics.
The modern game demands power, but accuracy is still king. McIlroy proves you don't have to choose between the two. His approach offers a blueprint for the average player. Most amateurs try to hit harder by swinging faster. This usually leads to poor contact and lost distance. McIlroy's method suggests working on the angle of attack instead. A higher launch angle can actually add carry distance without increasing swing speed. This is a vital lesson for golfers over 35. As flexibility decreases, maintaining speed becomes harder. Optimizing launch conditions becomes the new priority. The shallow approach he uses helps maintain control. It keeps the ball in play even when the swing isn't perfect. This reliability is what separates the good drivers from the great ones.
Equipment also plays a role in this success. The driver he uses is designed for forgiveness. It helps correct minor errors in the swing. However, the swing mechanics are the foundation. Without the right angle of attack, even the bes
2 months ago
Above a Methodist church at the end of a row of terraced housing, north of Rochdale town centre, Craig Kirby's phone is buzzing as he opens the door to his gym. The 50-year-old's latest TikTok video has just crept over 85,000 views.
It shows a personal highlights reel from one of his amateur football matches, filmed from the touchline by wife Lindsay, with a caption explaining how Kirby finds **** e and time on the bobbly park pitch. "Fitness and movement off the ball are 90% of the game," the text adds.
Kirby smiles at the video going viral. It has racked up more than 340,000 views by the time of writing, but it is nothing new.
The one pinned to the top of his profile has been seen 2.9 million times. It's a compilation of him playing for Whitworth Valley against Old Rivingtonians on a drizzly January afternoon, a backdrop of rolling Lancashire hills and a kids' playground, a simple **** le of: "Well beaten today. Not bad for 50 though."
That is one of his earliest videos from the beginning of last season - since then he has continued to post regularly across TikTok and Instagram, where the midfielder's 'Football at 50' profile has about 30,000 followers on each.
#rochdale
It shows a personal highlights reel from one of his amateur football matches, filmed from the touchline by wife Lindsay, with a caption explaining how Kirby finds **** e and time on the bobbly park pitch. "Fitness and movement off the ball are 90% of the game," the text adds.
Kirby smiles at the video going viral. It has racked up more than 340,000 views by the time of writing, but it is nothing new.
The one pinned to the top of his profile has been seen 2.9 million times. It's a compilation of him playing for Whitworth Valley against Old Rivingtonians on a drizzly January afternoon, a backdrop of rolling Lancashire hills and a kids' playground, a simple **** le of: "Well beaten today. Not bad for 50 though."
That is one of his earliest videos from the beginning of last season - since then he has continued to post regularly across TikTok and Instagram, where the midfielder's 'Football at 50' profile has about 30,000 followers on each.
#rochdale
2 months ago
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS NFL ***** yst Tony Romo "accepts full responsibility for his actions" in the July 23 incident that led to his arrest in Milwaukee and subsequent four citations, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
"Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved," the spokesperson said Aug. 27 in a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other news organizations. "We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps."
Earlier in the day, Romo received citations for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle. He had previously been cited for refusing to take an intoxication test after his arrest.
Romo, a Burlington native, was arrested July 23 after a deputy pulled him over on southbound Interstate 43, and he performed poorly on a field sobriety test, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. He was in the area to participate in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf event in West Bend and told the deputy that he was on his way to a family member's house after the event concluded.
Following his arrest, CBS placed Romo on leave until further notice.
#full #actions
"Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved," the spokesperson said Aug. 27 in a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and other news organizations. "We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps."
Earlier in the day, Romo received citations for first-offense operating while intoxicated, unsafe passing on the right side and possessing open intoxicants in his vehicle. He had previously been cited for refusing to take an intoxication test after his arrest.
Romo, a Burlington native, was arrested July 23 after a deputy pulled him over on southbound Interstate 43, and he performed poorly on a field sobriety test, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. He was in the area to participate in the Wisconsin Amateur Championship golf event in West Bend and told the deputy that he was on his way to a family member's house after the event concluded.
Following his arrest, CBS placed Romo on leave until further notice.
#full #actions
2 months ago
Paderborn return to the German top-flight this season following their promotion play-off victory over Wolfsburg. The club return to the Bundesliga for the first time since relegation following the 2019/20 season, having finished 18th.
Paderborn previously had two spells in the Bundesliga, in 2014/15 and 2019/20, being relegated both times after just one season.
Survival will be their main goal, but just how likely is that?
They will face Mainz in their opener at the MEWA Arena on Saturday, August 29.
Paderborn had a reasonably impressive preseason. After thrashing the amateur Blau-Weiß Ostenland 18-0, they went on to get some decent results, losing only one match (2-0 against Magdeburg).
#bundesliga
Paderborn previously had two spells in the Bundesliga, in 2014/15 and 2019/20, being relegated both times after just one season.
Survival will be their main goal, but just how likely is that?
They will face Mainz in their opener at the MEWA Arena on Saturday, August 29.
Paderborn had a reasonably impressive preseason. After thrashing the amateur Blau-Weiß Ostenland 18-0, they went on to get some decent results, losing only one match (2-0 against Magdeburg).
#bundesliga
2 months ago
Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen is stepping back into his karting roots for a live racing spectacle that's sure to be loads of fun. Red Bull has officially announced "Max vs. 100," an event where Verstappen will attempt to navigate a packed 101-kart grid and pass 100 drivers to claim victory.
The live broadcast will air globally on September 16th via Disney+ and the ESPN App.
Instead of going toe-to-toe with his usual Formula 1 rivals, Verstappen will line up at the very back of the grid. His goal is simple yet daunting: overtake all 100 amateur competitors ahead of him before the checkered flag drops.
The lineup of 100 opponents includes:
Red Bull Endorsed Athletes: Competitors across extreme and endurance sports, including ultrarunner Arda Saatçi and freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones.
#verstappen #formula #bull #back
The live broadcast will air globally on September 16th via Disney+ and the ESPN App.
Instead of going toe-to-toe with his usual Formula 1 rivals, Verstappen will line up at the very back of the grid. His goal is simple yet daunting: overtake all 100 amateur competitors ahead of him before the checkered flag drops.
The lineup of 100 opponents includes:
Red Bull Endorsed Athletes: Competitors across extreme and endurance sports, including ultrarunner Arda Saatçi and freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones.
#verstappen #formula #bull #back
2 months ago
LeBron James, the newest star for the Philadelphia 76ers, gained plenty of attention when he launched a YouTube channel focused on golf in August. If that wasn't enough of an indication, James is apparently far more into the sport than expected. He continued to put his love of the sport on display Tuesday, when it was announced James had teamed up with the PGA Tour to bring a new golf event to his hometown.
The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be played in Akron, Ohio, in 2027, per ESPN. The inaugural event will occur July 6 through July 7 and be played at the South Course at Firestone Country Club.
The event will be focused on helping kids see the benefits of golf. The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will feature "amateurs and pros from the tour's Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five program," per ESPN.
In a statement, James talked about the ways the sport can open doors and build relationships.
"Golf has become a passion of mine, and I've seen firsthand how the game can open doors, build relationships and create opportunities that many kids don't even know exist," James said in a statement. "This partnership with the PGA Tour gives my foundation a chance to introduce my I Promise students and more people to the game at a young age, support talented athletes chasing their dreams, and continue investing in the city of Akron that means everything to me."
#Event #family #akron
The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will be played in Akron, Ohio, in 2027, per ESPN. The inaugural event will occur July 6 through July 7 and be played at the South Course at Firestone Country Club.
The event will be focused on helping kids see the benefits of golf. The LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational will feature "amateurs and pros from the tour's Pathway to Progression Pro-Bound Five program," per ESPN.
In a statement, James talked about the ways the sport can open doors and build relationships.
"Golf has become a passion of mine, and I've seen firsthand how the game can open doors, build relationships and create opportunities that many kids don't even know exist," James said in a statement. "This partnership with the PGA Tour gives my foundation a chance to introduce my I Promise students and more people to the game at a young age, support talented athletes chasing their dreams, and continue investing in the city of Akron that means everything to me."
#Event #family #akron
