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They (golf writers) say that there are few things more dangerous than a golfer playing with a fresh dose of perspective following the birth of their first child. It seems Scottie Scheffler is competing at the Paris Olympics this week with loads of perspective, but no, not just because he is a new father.

Take a guess at what Olympic sport Scottie Scheffler says is like hitting a shank while getting punched

Olympic golf has sure turned around with the growing popularity of the game. Remember Rio when the United States sent Rickie Fowler, Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar and Patrick Reed? Eight years is a long time ago. Rickie was ranked eighth in the world back then, Reed and Watson have now famously left the tour for LIV Golf, and Matt Kuchar who placed third on Sunday at the 3M Open was third in Rio winning the bronze medal. The U.S. Olympic Committee could barely get our best to go and now look at our team. The first, second, fifth, and sixth-best players in world will represent the United States in Paris.

Our PGA pro’s 3 favorite bets for the 2024 Men's Golf Olympics

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Keegan Bradley has been named the fourth captain's assistant for the U.S. team at the upcoming Presidents Cup, the PGA Tour announced Wednesday. Bradley, who was named captain of the U.S. team at next year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York, will join Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard and Kevin Kisner as assistant captains to Jim Furyk.

Keegan Bradley named U.S. assistant captain for Presidents Cup

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PORTLAND, Ore. — The LPGA Tour's 52-year-old Portland Classic, its longest-running non-major, may be held for the final time this week. According to multiple sources, the tournament inaugurated in 1972, but without a title sponsor for two years, was not listed during a presentation of next year's preliminary LPGA schedule at a player meeting ahead of last week’s CPKC Women's Open. Golf Digest obtained and reviewed images of the slides presented during the meeting.

LPGA's long-running Portland event in danger of folding

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

Prince William made a special promise to Kate Middleton’s parents ahead of their royal wedding in 2011. The Prince of Wales, who is currently supporting Kate through her chemotherapy, pledged to her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, that he would always take care of her. According to the Daily...

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

It wasn't quite the glory days #SB2K17, but most of that crew—Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, and Smylie Kaufman—were recently together on a buddies golf trip to Ireland. Not surprisingly, it looked like the boys had a great time. But surprisingly, Spieth made a big mistake in an area he usually specializes in.

Jordan Spieth admits to making big mistake during recent buddies golf trip to Ireland

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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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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

The last thing you want to do is try to steer your driver in play, says PGA Tour pro Ben Griffin. "But on the flip side, if your swing gets too loose, you risk hitting the ball off the map," he says. So how do you find the balance between...

Try this tour player's 'key move' he uses to hit more fairways

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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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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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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?

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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

Amy Rogers is an award winning multimedia journalist and freelance writer who has covered professional golf since 2007. She is a contributor to LPGA.com in addition to the Golf Channel and BBC's coverage of the LPGA Tour. After Dewi Weber rattled off seven consecutive birdies in the opening round of...

Weber records seven straight birdies after “really bad” start

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. Two of the world’s most popular players turned in solid opening rounds at the Men’s Olympic Golf Competition...

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, other stars off to solid starts at Olympic Golf Competition

Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama shot an opening round 8-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the 2024 Olympic golf competition being held at Le Golf National in Paris France. He leads current PGA and British Open champion Xander Schauffele of the United States by two shots after he shot a first-round 65, with Joaquin Niemann, Emiliano Grillo and Tom Kim tied for third at 5-under.

Hideki Matsuyama leads Olympic Men’s Golf with this club setup

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Big Mama does it again! JoAnne Carner (85) shoots her age in U.S. Senior Women’s Open, heads for a 'cocktail'

The legend of JoAnne Carner continues. The 85-year-old who won 43 LPGA titles during her illustrious, Hall of Fame career, shot 14-over 85 on Thursday during...

Big Mama does it again! JoAnne Carner (85) shoots her age in U.S. Senior Women’s Open, heads for a 'cocktail'

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