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Tiger Woods watches 15-year-old son Charlie shoot a 12-over 82 in US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, covered his face with his cap after shaking hands with his playing partners on the 18th green at the Oakland Hills North Course. Woods shot a 12-over 82 on Monday in the U.S. Junior Amateur, a tournament he played his way into. “He still qualified,” Tiger Woods said to his son’s caddie after the rough round. “That’s what I keep telling him,” caddie Luke Wise said.
Fort Lauderdale track star qualifies for Paris Olympics
Fort Lauderdale – Aaliyah Butler is hoping to make the most of her first trip out of the country. The 20-year-old Fort Lauderdale resident recently punched her ticket on Team USA in the 400-meter dash on the third day of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
Fifty-four Athletes Nominated to U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO — After three action-packed days of U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Track & Field competition at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida, 54 athletes – 28 men and 26 women – were nominated to the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Team, the organization announced Sunday.
X-Golf: Revolutionizing Golf in South Florida
X-Golf Brings Year-Round Golfing to South Florida with Cutting-Edge Indoor Simulators and Comprehensive Training Tools. X-Golf, originally established in the Midwest, was created to provide golf enthusiasts a place to play during harsh winter months. As John Buckley explains, “In the wintertime, people don’t have a place to go. So instead of being outside in the snow, they developed this indoor golf simulator.” The technology behind X-Golf, based in Korea, offers a comprehensive golfing experience, allowing players to practice their short game, chip, and play full 18-hole courses. The simulators provide detailed feedback on club head speed, backspin, sidespin, loft, and distance, enabling golfers to fine-tune their skills.
Malkamaki Breaks World Shot Put Record at U.S. Paralympic Trials
7/20/2024 3:30:00 PM | TRACK AND FIELD MIRAMAR, Fla. – DePaul Track and Field's Noelle Malkamaki broke the women's F46 Shot Put world record with a distance of 13.60m at the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Trials. On Saturday afternoon, Malkamaki smashed her previous world record of 13.32m, which was set at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France. The two-time World Champion awaits the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Announcement, which will take place on Sunday, July 21 at 8:30 p.m. CT, from the Miramar Cultural Center. Click here for more results and information on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Track &...
South Florida at the 2024 Summer Olympics: Meet more than 50 locals competing in Paris
A summer of international athletics continues this week with the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday night. The U.S. Olympic Team features nearly 600 athletes, including many who are from or have current ties to South Florida's Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. As the countdown to the...
Broward College Hosts Pickleball Tournament
Hoping to capitalize on the sport’s growing popularity, the Broward College Foundation hosts the inaugural Broward College Pickleball Challenge. This event is designed for players of all levels who are passionate about the game and eager to support student success initiatives at Broward College. All funds raised from the tournament will provide scholarships, educational programs and student resources to help the students at Broward College.
Parkland Buddy Sports Flag Football Now Open for New Players and Volunteers
Parkland Buddy Sports Flag Football has opened registration for its upcoming flag football season. Parents can now register their children for the upcoming flag football season, which begins on August 17. Registration is also open for those interested in volunteering. The new season will take place at Pine Trails Park,...
Jaxson Jewell Commits to United States Naval Academy for College Football
Jaxson Jewell of Coral Springs is officially committed to playing college football at the United States Naval Academy. A Butler Farms resident, Jewell is entering his senior year at Deerfield Beach High School, where he plays for former Coral Glades Head Coach Cam Thomas. “It feels great to be officially...
Redline Athletics in Weston helps young athletes reach their full potential
WESTON, FLA. (WSVN) - - A gym in Weston is giving young athletes a place to achieve optimal results in their specific sports. Redline Athletics offers specialized training for athletes in flag football, volleyball, baseball, and more, aiming to elevate their performance to the next level. “If we can prepare...
Team USA honors 54 Paralympian track and field athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics
MIRAMAR, Fla. — As we’re five days away from the Olympic Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field completed their team trials and held a selection ceremony in honor of the Paralympians heading to Paris. Smiles and handshakes filled the Miramar...
Brent Rutemiller Posthumously Recognized by United States Aquatic Sports with Prestigious Max Ritter Award
Brent Rutemiller Posthumously Recognized by United States Aquatic Sports with Prestigious Max Ritter Award. United States Aquatic Sports President Patty Miller presented the prestigious Max Ritter Award to the family of Brent Rutemiller during a virtual ceremony last week. Rutemiller, who contributed widely to the sport of swimming for several decades, died last month after a courageous battle with cancer. USAS presented the award to Rutemiller’s widow, Ellen, and his daughter, Shoshanna.
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