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The men's golf competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics got underway on Thursday morning and Japan is already in a great position to find the podium. Hideki Matsuyama fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 63 in the first round at Le Golf National to take a two-shot lead over the rest of the field.Matsuyama put on a ball-striking show in his first competitive round at Le Golf National, as he hit 11-of-14 fairways and 16-of-18 greens during his stress-free Round 1. The 32-year-old was flying a bit under the radar entering the week due to his recent play, including a T66 at...

Team USA golf tandem in contention behind leader Hideki Matsuyama after Round 1 in Paris

Golf Monthly

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama carded a bogey-free 63 (-8) to lead at Le Golf National by two strokes from defending gold medallist Xander Schauffele

Olympics Men's Golf Leaderboard: Hideki Matsuyama Leads Xander Schauffele

Many countries only have two players in each tournament at Paris 2024 while the USA has four in the men's event and three in the women's competition

Why Does Team USA Have Four Players In Men's Olympic Golf?

Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. When Hideki Matsuyama is firing on all cylinders, nobody can stop him, which was exactly the case on...

Hideki Matsuyama goes nuclear; snatches lead at Olympic Men’s Golf Competition

Reuters

GUYANCOURT, France (Reuters) -Japan's Hideki Matsuyama grabbed an early lead in the men's Olympic golf tournament with a bogey-free opening round, but defending champion Xander Schauffele of the United States was close behind as he brought his sparkling form to Paris.

Olympics-Golf-Flawless Matsuyama leads, Schauffele close behind

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Town Talks

North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

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Hideki Matsuyama shot an 8-under 63 for a two-stroke lead at Le Golf National as Olympic play opened Thursday.

Matsuyama has 2-shot lead after first round of Olympic golf

Hideki Matsuyama hit the front in the first round of the 2024 Olympic Golf Tournament but a number of superstar names are tucked in behind him following a low day of scoring at Le Golf National. Japan's Matsuyama, who won the 2021 Masters, fired a flawless 8-under 63 to set...

Olympics Golf First Round: LIVE leaderboard and updates from Le Golf National in Paris

Sports Illustrated

The world No. 3 said a gold medal could be his biggest achievement in the last 10 years.

Rory McIlroy, Seeking Olympic Redemption, Arrives in Paris via St. Andrews

Yusuf Dikeç is now an internet legend. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday and then went viral for his casual look during the event. The 51-year-old Dikeç wasn't dressed like many others...

Turkish Shooter Had Most Honest One-Liner After Going Viral While Winning Silver

Irish Star

Rory McIlroy has not held back on his thoughts about the LIV Golf breakaway league and has taken aim at the golfers who have switched to the Saudi Arabian tour

Rory McIlroy slams LIV Golf in fiery Olympics press conference

Wyndham Clark's dream of representing his country at the Olympics got off to a tough start on Thursday. Unfortunately, things were made worse by the fact that Wyndham also represents Golf Twitter. Our beloved online community can be a lot of fun during big events like when Scottie Scheffler got...

Wyndham Clark's brutal start at the Olympics did NOT go over well with Golf Twitter

PARIS (AP) — Horse welfare has been a major topic of conversation around the equestrian competition at the Olympics, and the scandal involving champion rider Charlotte Dujardin has attracted the attention of leaders in a related sport. Prominent members of the horse racing community consider the situation another lesson...

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The conclusion of the U.S. Open in June marked the end of qualifying period for the golf competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics set to be held Aug. 1-4 at Le Golf National. While the United States presents a strong team, it perhaps could have been even tougher. Notable among...

Golf in the 2024 Paris Olympics: Teams feature Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele leading United States

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The Carolina Panthers are in the midst of training camp and on Thursday will head south from Charlotte and hold its annual Fan Fest at Clemson University.

Panthers set to hold Fan Fest at Clemson Thursday

The world's top players are in Paris for the Olympics but the field has been weakened by a number of big names missing out due to the LIV Golf World Invitational Tour

Rory McIlroy slams LIV Golf as he joins Bryson DeChambeau in Olympics criticism

The Independent

Golf resumes its peculiar relationship with the Olympics as the men’s event begins at Paris 2024. There appears to be more star players than ever before; Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy are all set to contend for the gold medal.LIVE! Follow all the action and medal updates from Paris 2024While Team GB includes Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick across four rounds at Le Golf National, which hosted the 2018 Ryder Cup and a famous European victory.Scheffler is the favourite, as the world's No.1 ranked player for some time, but Schauffele, the defending gold medalist from Tokyo and a...

Olympics 2024: Golf tee times and schedule for Rounds 1-2 including Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood

2028 LA Olympics organizer Janet Evans, herself a five-time Olympic medalist, speaks with News 8 Sports Director Jack Doles from Paris. (July 30, 2024)

What LA Olympics organizers are learning in Paris

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Hideki Matsuyama Leads Early As Players Enjoy ‘Unbelievable’ Olympic Atmosphere

A boisterous crowd at Le Golf National made for the sport's best Olympic experience yet. SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Golf, Olympic-style, came alive Thursday, a pleasant...

Hideki Matsuyama Leads Early As Players Enjoy ‘Unbelievable’ Olympic Atmosphere

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