Sunrise on Shane Bacon’s old caddie stomping grounds — the Old Course at St. Andrews (Photo by Brian Oar / Golf News Net) Most golfers know a full round of golf is 18 holes. Half of a round of golf is nine holes. But why does a golf course have 18 holes? Why not 20? Or 10? Or some other number?

Why does a golf course have 18 holes?

Denver, CO

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 30: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with the winners trophy on the 18th green after the final round of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 30, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) The...

2024 BMW Championship format, cut rules and playoff format

A slow-moving frontal boundary will drop south across the region today and tomorrow, triggering showers and storms today and an area of rain on Tuesday. This boundary extends west to east roughly across Lake Ontario this morning. An area of rain and storms over Canada has moved out over the northern waters of Lake Ontario. This area of precipitation is expected to stay out over the lake until it passes east of the Finger Lakes.

Thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening

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An unusually strong storm for the summer will spin ashore in the Northwest with areas of rain that can slow travel and severe thunderstorms that can cause damage. Gusty winds will raise the fire risk. An unusually potent North Pacific storm for mid-August will slowly swing ashore in the northwestern...

Potent storm to blast northwestern US with rain, severe weather

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Arkansas State

The Independent

 An Arizona father and son discovered a 2ct diamond at the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park while on a summer road trip.Will and Marshall Barnett made the discovery on July 27 after entering the park’s 37.5 diamond search area, a field sitting on top of a formerly diamond-bearing volcano.They filled their bucks with dirt from the field and went to the park’s wash pavilion to look for their diamonds. As the pair sifted through the dirt at their washing stations, Will, the boy’s father, called his son over to him.“Hey, Marshall, you should take a look at this,”...

Sparkling find! Dad and son find 2 ct diamond at Arkansas state park

Florida State

USA TODAY

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for most of the state ahead of what could be the first major storm of the hurricane season.

Hurricane forecasters say strengthening storm is aimed at Florida

Texas State

Sweltering conditions were expected this week with near record to record temperatures forecast for portions of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Millions of Americans face blistering temperatures as heat dome blankets Gulf Coast states

 A storm is set to smash parts of the country with heavy rain and strong winds as millions prepare getaways for the bank holiday weekend.Storm Lilian, announced by the Met Office on Thursday, could bring gusts of up to 80mph – with travel disruption, flooding, power cuts and dangerous conditions near coastal areas all likely.The forecaster has issued two new yellow weather warnings for rain in south-west Scotland and the Aberdeenshire coast from 9pm on Thursday to 9am Friday.There is the possibility of thunder, while 20-30mm of rainfall is expected widely across both areas – with a chance of...

Storm Lilian sweeps in heavy rain and strong winds ahead of bank holiday weekend

247 Tempo

Most people are familiar with world records for sports and other feats. However, various government agencies also track records for […]

The Greatest Snow Depth Ever Recorded Was Taller Than a 3-Story Building!

New Mexico State

Ah, the great outdoors. So serene, so peaceful. Nature can be rough, though. One woman working at a ranch in New Mexico got a sickening reminder that nature’s not always nice. In a TikTok video, she shares the moments she found three severed horse legs hanging from trees not too far from the ranch corrals and cabin. She infers the culprit was a mountain lion.

WATCH: Ranch Worker Finds Severed Horse Legs Dangling From Trees

Phoenix, AZ

New York Post

A rare, wild cat was spotted on film in Arizona — the first known sighting in the area in 50 years.

The ocelot — an endangered animal twice the size of a typical house cat — was seen creeping in front of a field camera in the Atascosa Mountains, pausing and looking right into the camera with shining eyes. 

The spot-covered big cat was filmed in June — but it was only discovered last month when staff with Phoenix Zoo’s Atascosa Complex Wildlife Study reviewed all its footage.





Moms rally to try to teach orangutan how to breast-feed in ‘magic’ heartwarming effort

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Rare, endangered ocelot spotted in Arizona mountains: ‘I was in disbelief’

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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

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Colorado State

Cripple Creek, CO

The myth that tornadoes can't happen in the mountains is proven wrong for the second time in a year with a tornado at over 10,000 feet. Have you heard the myth that tornadoes can't happen in the mountains? This has been proven wrong twice in just over a year at one of the United States' highest mountains -- Pikes Peak, Colorado.

Rare high-elevation tornado confirmed at Pikes Peak in the Rockies

Tennessee State

Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee is a natural wonder created by a series of earthquakes in 1811 and 1812. This unique lake offers a blend of history, nature, and adventure, making it a must-visit destination. Imagine paddling through serene waters surrounded by ancient cypress trees, or fishing in one of the most fertile lakes in the region. Bird watchers will be thrilled with the variety of species that call this area home. Whether you're an angler, a hiker, or someone who loves to explore, Reelfoot Lake has something for everyone. Ready to learn more about this fascinating spot? Let's dive in!

Reelfoot Lake – Tennessee’s Earthquake Lake

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Walker, MN

WALKER, Minn. — B.A.S.S. officials have canceled Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Leech Lake presented by SEVIIN due to high winds, shortening the tournament to two days. The decision was made after tournament officials consulted with the National Weather Service and determined high winds and...

Open: Day 1 postponed at Leech Lake

A water company has accused campers of damaging parts of a national park by leaving litter and cutting down young trees. United Utilities says "trails of destruction" are being left by illegal wild campers around its Haweswater and Thirlmere reservoirs in the Lake District. Andrew Wright, the company's woodland officer,...

'Trails of destruction' left in the Lakes

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How to calculate distances in golf with the wind and into the wind

Golf is played outside, making it a sport subject to the elements and Mother Nature. On any given day, the conditions can and do change, meaning...

How to calculate distances in golf with the wind and into the wind

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