May 2023
Nine-year-old Brazilian becomes youngest ever to attempt US Women’s Open qualification
CNN — When 19-year-old South Korean prodigy Inbee Park lifted the first of her seven major championships at the 2008 US Women’s Open, she became the tournament’s youngest ever champion. Bella Simões would not be born for around another six years. On Tuesday, she attempted to qualify for the major. At nine years old, the […]
Rickie Fowler picks up snake with golf club at Wells Fargo Championship
CNN — Golf fans are accustomed to hearing a curling putt described as ‘snaking.’ What they are less familiar with, though, is the sight of a snake dangling off the end of a club. During the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow on Saturday, Rickie Fowler was on hand to provide a safe demonstration. Fowler […]
Wyndham Clark soars to first PGA Tour victory at Wells Fargo Championship
CNN — Walking up the final fairway at Quail Hollow on Sunday, victory all but assured, Wyndham Clark made a conscious effort to soak up all the sights and sounds around him. Moments later, the American tapped home to clinch the Wells Fargo Championship and his first ever PGA Tour title. “You only can win […]
Tee-k Tock: The ‘appalling’ slow play controversy riling golf’s biggest stars
CNN — There’s a lot you can do in just under three minutes. You can listen to “Speed of Life” by David Bowie, you can re-live Usain Bolt’s 100m world record run 18 times, and, if you are an exceptionally talented Premier League footballer, you can even squeeze in a hat-trick. Alternatively, you can watch […]