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The Masters set for epic finale: Scottie Scheffler faces stiff final-day challenge from star-studded field | Golf News
Could an all-time classic Augusta final round play out on Sunday, with world No 1, and 2022 champion, Scottie Scheffler currently holding a one-stroke lead, but with a star-studded field eager to chase him down. In among the top contenders are some potential first-time major winners, including two making their Masters debuts; there’s the prospect…
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The Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler shares halfway lead as Tiger Woods makes history and Rory McIlroy struggles | Golf News
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler remains favourite for victory at The Masters after moving into a share of the halfway lead at Augusta National, where Tiger Woods made history and Rory McIlroy stuttered into the weekend. Scheffler carded a level-par 72 in strong winds at Augusta National to remain at six under and make it…
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Second baby fuels Scottie Thompson’s Ginebra return
Ginebra guard Scottie Thompsons returns to action in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Scottie and wife Jinky Thompson gave birth to their second child last week. Welcoming new baby Schyler Austin, Thompson said, is what motivated him to get back on the court for Ginebra in the PBA Philippine Cup. “That’s one of…
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The Masters 2024: Bryson DeChambeau leads Scottie Scheffler after stormy opening day at Augusta National | Golf News
Bryson DeChambeau holds a one-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler after a weather-affected opening day at The Masters, as Rory McIlroy made a mixed start to his latest bid for the career Grand Slam. DeChambeau posted five birdies in a six-hole stretch to set the clubhouse target with a seven-under 65 at Augusta National, where overnight…
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The Masters notebook: Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler’s baby watch and gnomes! | Golf News
Sky Sports’ Jamie Weir and Ali Stafford look back at some of the storylines from the practice days at The Masters, including Rory McIlroy, questionable outfits and garden gnomes… Woods continues to dream Tiger Woods can make more Masters history this week with a record-breaking 24th consecutive cut, but the former world No 1 continues…
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LA Tenorio: Loss to Bolts, Scottie Thompson injury forced Kings to dig deep
Japeth Aguilar (middle) of Barangay Ginebra gets struck down by the double team of Magnolia’s Ian Sangalang (left) and Calvin Abueva. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ An embarrassing loss to a traditional victim and the continued absence of its ace playmaker, in a way, turned out fortuitous for Barangay Ginebra, according to its elder statesman…
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Houston Open: Scottie Scheffler’s win streak ends as Stephan Jaeger lands first PGA Tour title | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler came up agonisingly short in his bid for a third straight victory as Germany’s Stephan Jaeger claimed his first PGA Tour title in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. The world No 1 had to settle for a share of second place with defending champion Tony Finau, Thomas Detry, Taylor Moore and Alejandro Tosti,…
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Scottie Scheffler in five-way tie for lead at Houston Open as he targets third-straight PGA Tour win | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler is well-placed in his bid to become the first player to win three consecutive PGA Tour events for seven years as he holds a five-way tie for the lead going into the final round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Scheffler carded a four-under 66 on Saturday to sit level with 42-year-old Englishman David Skinns…
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Texas Children’s Houston Open: Scottie Scheffler maintains under-par streak in strong start | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler’s bid to become the first player to win three consecutive PGA Tour events for seven years started impressively with a bogey-free 65 during the opening round at the Texas Children’s Houston Open. The in-form world No 1 has won on his last two appearances, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Players Championship,…
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The Players: Scottie Scheffler plays down comparisons with Tiger Woods after successful title defence | Golf News
Scottie Scheffler has played down comparisons to Tiger Woods after the world No 1 created Players Championship history with a dramatic title defence at TPC Sawgrass. Scheffler became the first player to win back-to-back editions at The Players, following a five-shot win in last year’s contest by overturning a five-stroke deficit in a thrilling final…
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