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The 2025 season continues to go from strength to strength for Charlie Woods, who just completed another strong performance in the junior division. It’s also excellent news that his legendary father, Tiger Woods, was following him throughout the event. Woods competed between June 30 and July 2 in the Junior North & South Amateur. This is the 47th edition of the prestigious tournament hosted by Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, competing both boys and girls. Charlie finished with a 54-hole score of 1-over that earned him a tie for 12th in a field that began with 94 players. The younger Woods improved…

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota died in a car crash alongside his brother in Spain. Diogo Jota has tragically passed away at the age of 28 (Image: Getty) Liverpool have issued a statement following the tragic passing of forward Diogo Jota following a car crash in Spain. The 28-year-old Portugal forward’s brother, Andre Silva, also died in the accident, which took place in the Spanish province of Zamora. An outpouring of tributes has been received from the world of football, with the club now confirming the heartbreaking news in a statement. The Guardia Civil confirmed that Jota and his brother died at approximately 00.30 local time on…

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Sam Horsfield will not compete at the Open Championship after being disqualified from his qualifying event at West Lancashire on Tuesday. Sam Horsfield did not qualify for the Open Championship (Image: Getty) LIV Golf star Sam Horsfield has spoken out after his unsuccessful bid to qualify for the Open Championship. The 28-year-old was part of a qualifier at West Lancashire golf course on Tuesday but faced disqualification. The event was one of four qualifiers where players vied for a spot at the prestigious major. Horsfield’s hopes of playing in the Open were dashed after he withdrew from the course seven-over-par after nine holes, following a…

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Charlie Woods was back on the junior circuit this week at the famed Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in North Carolina. Woods, a rising junior at Benjamin School and son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, shot 71 (1-under) in the final round on July 2 at Pinehurst No. 8 to finish 1-over and enter the clubhouse tied for 12th place at the 47th North & South Junior Amateur Championship. Woods shot 72 on the first two days of the tournament on Pinehurst’s course No. 2 and No. 8 to enter the final round 2-over par and six shots back of the lead in a tie for…

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Sam Horsfield was disqualified from an Open Championship qualifying event on Tuesday and the LIV Golf star has since spoken out about his round at the West Lancashire course Sam Horsfield missed out on a place at the Open Championship(Image: Al Chang/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) LIV Golf star Sam Horsfield has reacted after failing to qualify for the Open Championship. The 28-year-old competed in a qualifying event at West Lancashire golf course on Tuesday but was disqualified. The tournament was one of four qualifying events as golfers attempted to secure their place at the major. Horsfield failed to qualify for the Open…

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Here’s something you don’t see every day. Just five days after being announced as one of the star attractions for the 2025 ISCO Championship, Charlie Woods’s biggest junior rival decided to make waves of his own. Miles Russell hit Instagram on Monday evening with news that’s got the amateur golf world buzzing. “Beyond excited to announce my commitment to Florida State University!” Russell posted on his Instagram account. The 16-year-old phenom expressed gratitude to his family, friends, and longtime coach Ramon Bescansa. Additionally, he thanked FSU’s Coach Jones for the amazing opportunity ahead. Coach Trey Jones has transformed FSU into a national powerhouse during his 22-year tenure. His program…

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Phil Mickelson was known for his trash talk and mind games, but on April 8, 2001, he got a taste of his own medicine—and it was bitter. Here’s the thing about mental warfare in golf: it’s all fun and games until someone like Tiger Woods decides to play along, and when that happens, you better be ready for what’s coming. The lefty had built his reputation as one of golf’s greatest needle artists. Practice rounds with Mickelson were legendary for their eye-popping wagers and classic one-liners. Meanwhile, Tiger Woods typically relied on silent intimidation and surgical precision on the course. Their contrasting…

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Golf legend Tiger Woods has sparked concern among fans after pictures emerged of him and about in south Florida this week. Woods was at the Tequesta Country Club on Monday for the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship, with 16-year-old son Charlie competing in the tournament. The 49-year-old Woods walked around the course with his son, sporting a black leg sleeve on his surgically repaired right leg with his lower half looking particularly frail. Woods is expected to miss the rest of 2025 after underdoing Achilles tendon surgery, yet the photo of one of the greatest golfers of all time clearly still struggling alarmed his fans. The 15-time…

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“Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.” Tiger Woods had posted across his socials with a picture of him with Vanessa Trump, confirming their relationship to the public. This was back in March 2025. While very little news has come forth regarding the duo since then, Vanessa Trump has been endearing herself to the public as a caring mother. Kai Trump, the daughter of Vanessa Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is a golfer and influencer with nearly 1.16 million subscribers on YouTube. Her latest video, which…

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Rory McIlroy finished tied 18th at the Travelers Championship as Keegan Bradley won his first PGA Tour title since 2018. Rory McIlroy finished tied for sixth on 12-under-par (Image: Getty Images) Rory McIlroy didn’t seem set for a major payday from the Travelers Championship’s £14.8million ($20m) prize fund after carding a 71 on Friday at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut. Yet, the 2025 Masters champion rallied with a Saturday 68 and a solid front nine on Sunday. Following a misjudged approach on the 15th, a par-four, McIlroy was forced to play from among the spectators in a bid to keep up…

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The Rocket Classic provided an exciting finish that never wanted to end on Sunday. Ultimately, Aldrich Potgieter outlasted both Chris Kirk and Max Greyserman in a playoff to earn his first PGA Tour victory. Kirk actually had a nine-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win, but missed. He was eliminated the next playoff hole. That left just Potgieter and Greyserman to battle it out, with both in search of their maiden PGA Tour win. It took five holes, but Potgieter finally drained a birdie putt to clinch the win. In doing so, he joined some truly exclusive company. At…

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“With my new responsibilities to the TOUR and time commitments involved, I felt like I would not be able to commit the time to Team USA and the players required as a captain.” Tiger Woods had explained ahead of the 2024 Open Championship. This was around the same time that Keegan Bradley was announced as captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup US team, as many people were expecting Woods to be named to the important role. Fast forward to now, and there are some interesting developments on the Ryder Cup front for Team USA. Keegan Bradley recently claimed victory at the last…

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The recent Travelers Championship turned out to be an action-packed event. Tommy Fleetwood led for 71 holes at the TPC River Highlands before an unfortunate birdie at the last hole, which saw the Team USA captain Keegan Bradley for the Ryder Cup emerge victorious. Bradley’s victory, which has been a long time coming, has opened a new can of worms. The 2011 PGA Championship winner moved to seventh in the Official World Golf Rankings and also vaulted himself to ninth in the Official Ryder Cup rankings for Team USA. That begs the million-dollar question. Should Keegan Bradley play despite being…

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The Open Championship is the final major of the golf season and will take place at Royal Portrush next month, with a whole host of storylines currently dominating the sport Xander Schauffele is the defending Open Championship winner(Image: R&A via Getty Images) The prestigious Open Championship is set to return next month, marking the final golf major of the season. This historic event will take place at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland for only the third time ever, and will showcase top players such as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka and many others. In the run-up to the major, there’s been much chatter…

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Woods has been recovering from Achilles surgery. Tiger Woods made a rare public appearance this week as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury. Woods, 49, tore his left Achilles tendon in March while ramping up his training for the 2025 golf season. He had surgery and has been rehabbing ever since, insisting that he wants to return to golf in 2026. Woods was actually out on the course Tuesday, albeit not in a playing capacity. He accompanied his son Charlie during the final round of the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship at Tequesta Country Club in Palm Beach County, Florida.…

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A fifteen-time major champion was on the grounds of Tequesta Country Club in Palm Beach County, Florida on June 24. Tiger Woods followed play at the 41st Nicklaus Junior Championship on Tuesday while his son Charlie completed the final round of competition. Woods, who underwent surgery in March after rupturing his left Achilles tendon while training at home, trailed behind his son while sporting apparel from his brand “Sunday Red” and a hat from his TGL team, Jupiter Links GC. Charlie Woods shot 69 (2-under) to finish the tournament even-par and sixth place in a field of 122 golfers. He finished four shots back of Port St. Lucie’s Jeremy Hsu, who won the…

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The HCC Championship Course will see a new name rise to the highest rank in the next couple of weeks. And it’s none other than the young protege who took out Tiger Woods‘s incredible amateur record by a mile, or at least ten months and one day. Add 15 years to that, and that is how old Woods was when he was awarded the first of his two AJGA Rolex Boys Player of the Year awards. Miles Russell did it the day after he turned 15 in 2023. And now, one of Charlie Woods‘s biggest rivals is going to take the next…

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Tommy Fleetwood comforted by wife with 23-year age gap after PGA Tour heartbreak Tommy Fleetwood just missed out on winning on the PGA Tour being just one shot behind 2025 US Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley before being seen comforted by his wife and kids Tommy Fleetwood was comforted by his family after his PGA Tour disappointment this past weekend(Image: PGA Tour) Tommy Fleetwood was seen embracing his wife, child, and step-children after coming so close to winning on the PGA Tour for the first time, as his unwanted record continues. Fleetwood was looking to end his somewhat incredible run, with the Merseyside golfer…

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Tommy Fleetwood was leading ahead of the final hole at the Travelers Championship, but suffered a painful defeat to Keegan Bradley at TPC River Highlands Tommy Fleetwood finished T2 at the Travelers Championship(Image: Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Tommy Fleetwood could not watch the winning putt as he suffered a dramatic defeat at the Travelers Championship. The English golfer began the final round at TPC River Highlands with a three-shot lead. Fleetwood quickly began to squander his advantage early on Sunday, bogeying three of the first four holes, but responded well to keep himself in contention. The 34-year-old held a one-shot lead ahead of the 18th…

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Phil Mickelson had a five-word message after Keegan Bradley’s thrilling victory at the Travelers Championship, putting the Team USA captain in the frame to play in the Ryder Cup Phil Mickelson lauded Keegan Bradley after his win at the Travelers(Image: Tasos Katopodis/Washington Post via Getty Images) Phil Mickelson was quick to heap praise on Keegan Bradley after the U.S. Ryder Cup captain pulled off a stunning victory at the Travelers Championship on Sunday. Bradley trailed Tommy Fleetwood by one shot at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut walking up the last, but he struck a beautiful approach to put the pressure on the leader. The Englishman wilted, coming…

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Tommy Fleetwood came agonizingly close to win his maiden PGA Tour title on Sunday, but a missed putt at the 72nd hole of the Travelers Championship saw him miss out Tommy Fleetwood missed out at the Travelers(Image: AP) A short putt cost Tommy Fleetwood his maiden PGA Tour title at the Travelers Championship, but it appears a bad break could well have been to blame. Fleetwood showed his true colors after being denied his breakthrough victory on American soil at TPC River Highlands, being left “upset” and “angry” as Keegan Bradley took advantage of the Englishman’s misfortune to bank his second win in three years at the event. Fleetwood had been…

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Only a few months ago, Tiger Woods’ former IMG agent, Hughes Norton, joined the Golfer’s Journal Podcast to shed light on how he got fired. The veteran business expert had been hired by Earl Woods as soon as his son turned pro in 1996. Within the first couple of years, Hughes had orchestrated some excellent deals for the 82-time PGA Tour champion. He convinced brands like Nike, Titleist, Amex, and Wheaties to financially secure his future. Yet, Norton was let go by Woods in 1998 as the latter was changing things around him to be the best version of himself. In a…

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Who is Phil Mickelson? Alan Shipnuck attempted to answer this question in his book, Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar. The book’s narrative begins with a confrontation between them in the intro: “It was meant as a taunt but became the challenge that animated this book: ‘You think you know me but you don’t.’” This challenge – to present Mickelson’s humane side amidst controversy – was sparked by his infamous leaked interview. So, did Shipnuck succeed? The reactions around the book seem to suggest so. Recently, Alan Shipnuck appeared on the Indo Sport podcast and said, “But it’s interesting because, you…

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Tommy Fleetwood couldn’t his frustration after blowing a golden opportunity to win his first ever PGA title in the final three holes of the Travelers Championship on Sunday Tommy Fleetwood missed out at the Travelers Championship(Image: Andrew Redington) Tommy Fleetwood admitted he was “upset” and “angry” after blowing his best ever chance to win his first PGA Tour title at the Travelers Championship with two bogeys in the final three holes. “It was probably the worst way to finish,” said the world No.13. The Ryder Cup star took a three-shot lead into the final round at the TPC River Highlands in Connecticut – and still led by…

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