Minnesota State

Columbus, OH

Golf Twitter despises a lot of things, but right at the very top is relief from a temporary immovable obstruction (TIO). Somewhere in the middle are the actions of Matt Kuchar. Those two things intersected in a big way on Monday morning at the Wyndham Championship. For those who missed...

The first thing Matt Kuchar did on Monday morning was ask for TIO relief (yes, really)

Matt Kuchar has defended his controversial decision to not complete the par-4 18th in the final round of the Wyndham Championship on Sunday night. Kuchar, 46, decided to mark up his golf ball in the left rough and return to complete the hole on Monday morning. That was despite his...

Matt Kuchar defends controversial decision to walk out of Wyndham and return Monday

North Carolina State

New York Post

Matt Kuchar was the last player left at the Wyndham Championship.

Kuchar refused to play the final hole on Sunday, even as he sits far out of contention and his playing partners opted to fight through the darkening conditions to finish their tournament. 

Kuchar, who was in the final group alongside Max Greyserman and Chad Ramey, was at 11-under and tied for 12th when he made the decision after hitting his tee shot on the 18th hole.  

Kuchar’s move forced dozens of volunteers to return to Sedgefield Country Club after a chaotic week that saw tournament organizers (almost) squeeze in...

Matt Kuchar refuses to finish round in bizarre ending to chaotic Wyndham Championship

Tulsa, OK

This moment was similar in a lot of ways. At the same time, it was noticeably different. Rianne Malixi and Asterisk Talley were facing each other in the U.S. Women’s Amateur final at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla., as they had just contended in the U.S. Girls' Junior final less than a month prior. In that tournament, Malixi won handily, 8 and 7. This tournament was similar, undoubtedly, being another USGA championship final, but it was the U.S. Women’s Amateur. It was bigger.

Rianne Malixi defeats Asterisk Talley in another USGA final, winning the U.S. Women's Amateur

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

The Mirror US

Matt Kuchar caused controversy at the Wyndham Championship, declining to complete the 72nd hole of the final PGA Tour event of the regular season, leaving Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman confused

Matt Kuchar ripped by Jim Nantz as baffling PGA Tour decision causes controversy

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

When the cameraman panned to Patrick Rodgers standing in the middle of the 6th green contemplating a 35-footer for birdie with a wedge to hand, everyone feared the worst for his putter. NEW: GOLF FANS SLAM MATT KUCHAR AFTER HIS BIZARRE DECISION TO RETURN ON MONDAY. 'What's he doing?!' cried...

Golf fans stunned by PGA Tour player's actions at Wyndham Championship

Graeme McDowell has been suspended by LIV Golf for violating the league’s anti-doping policy. McDowell, 45, registered a positive test during LIV’s Nashville event due to using a decongestant that included R-methamphetamine, which is on the banned substance list. The former U.S. Open winner will receive a one-tournament suspension and a fine of $125,000. Additionally, McDowell and his team’s results for the Nashville competition were disqualified (McDowell finished 42nd out of a 52-player field with his Smash club coming 12th out of 13 teams).

Graeme McDowell suspended by LIV Golf; takes swipe at other tours for anti-doping enforcement

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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J. Souza

Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

Tennessee State

Tennessee will showcase three competitors at the 124th U.S. Amateur, taking place from August 12-18 at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Incoming freshman Jackson Herrington, former Volunteer Jake Hall, and assistant coach Payne Denman will all participate in this prestigious event. The first two days will consist of 18 holes of stroke play, followed by match play. Hazeltine's challenging course history includes hosting major championships, ensuring a demanding experience for all golfers involved.

Tennessee Golf Trio Poised to Shine at 124th U.S. Amateur

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Tempe, AZ

The Sun Devil men's golf team is preparing for the U.S. Amateur, with Preston Summerhays leading fellow ASU players Jose Ballester and Michael Mjaaseth. The event returns to Hazeltine National Golf Club, which has hosted prestigious tournaments like the U.S. Open and Ryder Cup. After stroke play, the top 64 players advance to match play, where champions earn entry into notable future tournaments. Notably, Summerhays is vying for his eighth U.S. Amateur appearance, showcasing a rich lineage of competitive golf within the Sun Devil program.

Men’s Golf: U.S. Amateur Championship Highlights, Sun Devils Lead

Greensboro, NC

Luke Clanton might not have to worry about the U.S. Amateur after all. When the start of the Wyndham Championship was pushed back to Friday because of Hurricane Debby, it put Clanton’s U.S. Amateur in some doubt, as the Florida State junior was scheduled to begin his first round of stroke play at Hazeltine at 3:09 p.m. ET Monday. While it appears that Clanton, who made the cut at Sedgefield Country Club on Sunday morning, will be able to complete his 39-hole marathon finish at the Wyndham by Sunday night, he also could be leaving Greensboro, North Carolina, with a PGA Tour card.

With U.S. Amateur on tap, Luke Clanton fires 62 to storm into Wyndham contention

Chicago, IL

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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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U.S. Amateur players try to recreate Tiger Woods’ ‘greatest shot’ and it does NOT end well

The U.S. Amateur returns to Hazeltine National this week for the first time since 2006, as the best amateurs in the world take to the Minnesota...

U.S. Amateur players try to recreate Tiger Woods’ ‘greatest shot’ and it does NOT end well

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