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Caves Valley Course Proves a Stiff Test at BMW Championship Return After a three-year hiatus, the BMW Championship has returned to Caves Valley Golf Club, but this year’s edition presents a dramatically different challenge than the 2021 tournament. Renovations to the course, including the conversion of two par-5s into par-4s, have significantly increased the difficulty, […]

Pacific Grove residents Gina and Paul Hein walked to the inaugural Woodies in the Woods event Thursday afternoon at Asilomar and were met with a collection of 50 classic Woodies in their own backyard. The Asilomar Conference Grounds, located steps away from Asilomar State Beach, tested the waters of Classic Car Week festivities for the […]

Robert MacIntyre stormed atop the leaderboard with a flurry of birdies during the first round of the BMW Championship on Thursday, Aug. 14. MacIntyre birdied the last six holes to card an 8-under 62 and take a three-shot lead into the second round Friday at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland. Tommy Fleetwood […]

When Sofia Sewing last came to Midland, she was a tennis player with ailing knees and an uncertain future. Less than two years later, she is back in town as the No. 1 player in the world – in a whole different sport. Sewing (pronounced “sev-ing”) retired from professional tennis only months after playing doubles […]

Shane Lowry Hit With Controversial Penalty at Open Championship A seemingly innocuous practice swing has landed golfer Shane Lowry in the midst of a rules controversy at the Open Championship. During the second round of the 153rd Open, a practice swing resulted in his ball moving slightly, leading to a two-stroke penalty that has sparked […]

The Claret Jug is up for grabs today as the final round of the Open Championship unfolds at Royal Portrush. All eyes are on Scottie Scheffler, who holds a commanding four-shot lead heading into the final day. Can he convert his advantage into a historic victory and become the first World No. 1 to claim […]

The atmosphere in Portrush was electric on Saturday, traditionally known as ‘moving day’ at any major golf tournament, but amplified tenfold at The Open Championship. The sheer volume of spectators attempting to enter the grounds early in the morning hinted at the lively scenes to come. The weight of expectation was firmly on local favourite […]

Scottie Scheffler maintained his composure on Saturday, carding a steady 67 to remain on track for his maiden Open Championship title. Royal Portrush basked in sunshine as birdies and eagles became the order of the day, with Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton, and defending champion Xander Schauffele all enjoying the low scoring conditions. The County Antrim […]

Scheffler Seizes Lead at Open Championship Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, displayed remarkable composure and skill at Royal Portrush, carding a stunning seven-under 64 on Friday. This performance propelled him to a one-shot lead heading into the weekend at the Open Championship in Northern Ireland. Scheffler’s round was a masterclass, featuring eight birdies that […]