Elvis Smylie says his game has “gone to another level” since becoming a regular presence on DP World Tour leaderboards and the left-hander is feeling a sense of belonging ahead of his US major debut at the PGA Championship.
In a statement released overnight, the association spelled out its plan for the matches next September at Bethpage Black, which includes a mix of money to be directed towards charities and, for the first time, money for players to do with what they want.
Following the Golf Twitter firestorm created earlier this week by the exorbitant Ryder Cup ticket prices, there was a sentiment shared by a handful of folks that the PGA of America would see the firestorm and subsequently “make it right.”
After Bradley helped the American team to its 10th straight win over the International team in the Presidents Cup, he is now on the hot seat as the leader of a US team that was beaten handily by the Luke Donald-led European squad in Rome.
Waugh, a former chief executive of Deutsche Bank Americas, joined the PGA of America as chief executive officer in September 2018. His reign at the governing body coincided with an eventful and tumultuous time in the sport and in the USA.
Bland’s 72-hole total of 17-under 267 was three better than runner-up Richard Green and four ahead of Greg Chalmers. A third Australian, Scott Hend, shared fourth place.
The Louisville Metro Police Department has posted the only known footage of Scheffler’s arrest outside Valhalla Golf Club last Friday ahead of the second round of the PGA Championship.
Both Louisville mayor Craig Greenberg and police chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel said they “respect the judicial process” and will let the process play out. Meaning, the charges against Scheffler, at this time, remain.
Schauffele opened the PGA with a stunning 62 to become the first golfer to shoot the lowest 18-hole score twice in major-championship history, while his 21-under-par winning total was also the lowest in major history. This is his blog from Valhalla Golf Club.
Australian Golf Digest
