25 years later: The shot that might have launched the legend of Tiger Woods, and changed golf forever
In addition to the storyline of it likely being Tiger Woods' first tournament since a car accident, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of his first Masters and major tournament win that forever changed the game of golf.
9 dead in crash involving U. of the Southwest golf teams
Authorities are trying to determine why a pickup truck crossed into the opposite lane on a darkened, two-lane West Texas highway before colliding head-on with a van, killing nine people including six New Mexico college students and a golf coach.
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Whether you've just played your first round of golf this past summer and you want to improve for next season, or if you love playing golf so much that you don't want to go a week without playing, this golf simulator is the perfect option.
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Huron Hills Golf Course in Ann Arbor reopens for 2021 season
On Friday, Huron Hills Golf Course in Ann Arbor reopened for its 2021 golf season. Here’s what to anticipate:Once at Huron Hills, golfers will check-in at the clubhouse, which is open for food and beverage sales. Those with questions regarding fees or availability should call the Huron Hills Golf Course clubhouse at 734-794-6246. AdLearn more at the City of Ann Arbor Huron Hills Golf Course website. Huron Hill Golf Course is at 3465 E. Huron River Dr.
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Detroit children learn golf from new Detroit PAL program
DETROIT – The Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) works to enrich the lives of children through sports and character development. Detroit PAL’s director of program administration, Fred Hunter, said it’s important for nonprofits to join forces and share resources amid the COVID pandemic. First Tee has a proven program and Detroit PAL has the volunteers, administrative know-how and lot of eager kids. Little Putters are children ages 5 and 6 who will learn at BOYSVILLE gym. More information can be found on the official Detroit PAL website here.
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Live Stream: Authorities give updates on Tiger Woods car crash
FILE - Tiger Woods smiles during a winner's ceremony after winning the Zozo Championship PGA Tour at the Accordia Golf Narashino country club in Inzai, east of Tokyo, Japan, in this Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, file photo. Woods was injured Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County and had to be extricated from the vehicle with the jaws of life tools, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)(Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
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Police: Tiger Woods injured in single-car crash, extracted with ‘jaws of life’
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)Tiger Woods was seriously injured in a single-car rollover crash on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, police announced. The crash occurred shortly before 7:15 a.m. Police said Woods was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for his injuries. Police said he had to be extracted from the vehicle with the “jaws of life” tool. Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg told Golf Digest: “Tiger Woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple leg injuries. Golf star Tiger Woods was injured in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County, authorities said.
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Midnight Golf Program in Detroit teaching life skills for the last 20 years
DETROIT – The Midnight Golf Program has done wonders for African Americans in a sport that’s dominated by White males; however, that’s something the program is hoping to change. “Midnight Golf started 20 years ago with only 17 students, and as of today, we’ve had 3,500 students,” said founder Renee Fluker. For 20 years, the Midnight Golf Program has been taking kids off the streets and placing golf clubs in their hands -- giving them a different alternative in life. Fluker said the program started when her son had a rough time being the only person of color on his high school golf team. AdThat’s when she started the program in 2001, not only to help young African Americans get involved in golf, but also to help them through college with 16 mentors to help.
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Flint golfer hopes to carry on PGA Tour legacy of Tiger Woods, Charlie Sifford
GRAND BLANC, Mich. – The road to professional golf was not always easy for Willie Mack III. Kind of like in a movie.”The near-death experience did not stop Mack from pursuing his dream of someday playing in the PGA Tour. Then it was time to try and make the PGA Tour, but a lot more goes into it than good putts and long drives. This year, Mack is a recipient of that exemption and will play in his first PGA Tour event. READ: PGA Tour hopeful for return of fans, pushing ahead without
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Sixth-grader from Ann Arbor stars in Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
ANN ARBOR – For local student Nemo Tsai, 2020 was as normal a year as could be until a casting agent from Food Network reached out to him on Instagram to audition for Season 9 of “Kids Baking Championship.”Nemo’s family has owned Japanese-American fusion restaurant Godaiko and Tsai Grocery in southwest Ann Arbor for more than 25 years. Raised in the kitchen, Nemo was making sushi rolls before he was five years old, and recently took up baking after watching videos on YouTube. “This was the first season that parents get onto the show and react,” said Nemo. ET on Food Network with a double episode. Aside from the title of Kids Baking Champion, the winner of the Kids Baking Championship will take home a grand prize of $25,000 and will get a spot in Food Network Magazine.
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Dustin Johnson buries some major memories, wins the Masters
Johnson overcame a jittery start that conjured memories of past majors he failed to finish off. He turned that into a command performance, making sure this one-of-a-kind Masters with no fans also had no drama. His five-shot victory was the largest at the Masters since Woods won by 12 in 1997. “As a kid, you're dreaming about winning the Masters, having Tiger put the green jacket on you. 1 player in the world to win the Masters since Woods in 2002, was the main event.
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Augusta National in November? 5 reasons why this year’s Masters will stand alone in history
If you’re clicking around on the remote control while watching TV this weekend, odds are, you’ll stumble on som sights of Augusta National Golf Club. Yes, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, that will be the case for the first time in the history of the illustrious tournament. Paul Casey of England plays a shot on the second hole during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 09, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith) (Getty Images)One of the reasons the Masters is often the most-rated golf tournament is the stunning sight of azaleas and other flowers throughout the course. No fansThis won’t be any different from any other golf tournament or major sporting event this year.
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Ann Arbor Parks and Rec offers free golf for veterans on Wednesday
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Dust off those clubs and tee up! On Wednesday, veterans can play a free round of golf at Huron Hills Golf Course courtesy of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreations in honor of Veterans Day. Participants can play five-and-six-hole rounds for free and receive a free power cart rental. Golfers wanting to play 11 holes, the maximum allowed right now at HHCG due to construction, will just pay $5. Golf course construction began in September and consists of wetland creation and creek restoration to an area that will be called Benz Creek in the near future.
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Here’s why an albatross is the rarest achievement in golf
While a birdie is 1-under par on a hole and an eagle is 2-under par, a step better than that is an albatross, which is 3-under par on a hole. In the four major tournaments, it has only happened 18 times since 1870, according to GolfLink. An albatross has happened the most times at golf’s oldest major, the British Open, which has seen an albatross occur eight times in its history. The U.S. Open and PGA Championship were the last to see three, by Nick Watney in 2012 and Joey Sindelar in 2006, respectively. Maggert has two of the 18 albatrosses at major tournaments, collecting one at the 1994 Masters and one during the 2001 British Open.
Never golfed, and not sure where to start? 11 notes that will make you feel more at ease
Are you ever flipping around on TV and you come across some sort of golf tournament? Golf looks pretty fun, and somewhat less strenuous than some of the other professional sports. Plus, golfing seems like an enjoyable group activity or a bucket-list item for a scenic vacation.
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Need to burn your kids’ energy? Try golf -- as in, real golf
But if you’re in need of more ideas, how about this one: Have you tried taking your kid golfing? Depending on which part of the country you golf, other wildlife such as deer and alligators can also easily be present on a golf course. On a side note, you don’t have to have your kid hit EVERY shot. Golf courses know the value of introducing the game to youngsters, and thus, will often offer heavy discounts for kids to play, if they even charge them at all for a round. Some golf courses also will offer discounts for families who want to play.
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Golfing on a Jewel: 5 reasons why playing this course on Mackinac Island is an experience like no other
Here are five reasons why a round of golf on Mackinac Island’s Jewel Golf Course is an experience like no other. The ferry rideSome ferry rides to Mackinac Island will take you underneath the Mackinac Bridge. Spectacular viewsViews from the Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island.
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SPOTLIGHT: Stoney Creek golf captain is Student Council VP and more
The winner of this years 2020 Spring 4Frenzy Fan Choice Awards for Favorite Senior in the Boys Golf Category is Hunter Deutsch. The senior at Stoney Creek High School has been a part of the golf team since freshman year and has been captain two years in a row. Not Just a GolferHunter has played two years of football and three years of basketball for the Stoney Creek Cougars. Inspiring TeammatesThe Stoney Creek golf team has made a great impact on Hunter. (Hunter Deutsch)Recent achievementsHunter has earned a scholarship from the Stoney Creek Booster Club and a Gordon R. Case Memorial scholarship for golf.
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Bryson DeChambeau wins Rocket Mortgage Classic by 3 shots
DETROIT Bryson DeChambeau got the result he was looking for from transforming his body. With jaw-dropping drives and some clutch putts, DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic by three strokes Sunday for his first victory of the season and sixth overall. DeChambeau shot a 7-under 65 at Detroit Golf Club, birdieing four of the first seven holes and closing with three straight. 16, a short putt for birdie on the next hole and uncorked a 367-yard drive to set up another short putt at 18. On Saturday, DeChambeau had a testy exchange with a TV cameraman after a bogey on the sixth hole.
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Rocket Mortgage Classic draws smaller crowds due to coronavirus pandemic
DETROIT Local 4s Jamie Edmonds was live at the annual Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament Friday in Detroit. Many of the worlds top golfers are in Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic this weekend, but you wouldnt really know it, thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course info
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Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course info
Heres everything you need to know about the Detroit Golf Club, Thursdays tee times and how to watch the tournament. 10: Sebastian Cappelen, Rhein Gibson, Donnie TrosperCourse informationCourse: While the Detroit Golf Club features two 18-hole courses, the North Course is used for the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 12: Par 4, 459 yards -- Par is a great score on the long and difficult par 4 12th. The 18th features a shallow ditch running the entire length that will dictate strategy from tee to green. Once on the green, players will be faced with possibly the most difficult putting surface on the course.
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Rocket Mortgage Classic set to tee off at Detroit Golf Club
DETROIT Many of the worlds top golfers are in Detroit for the Rocket Mortgage Classic this weekend, but you wouldnt really know it, thanks to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course infoThe Detroit Golf Club will look much different than when the PGA Tour came for the inaugural edition of the tournament last year. The Detroit Golf Club is a big part of that effort. As the tournament gets going Thursday, Detroit Golf Club head pro Josh Upson said he doesnt expect scores to be under par by 20 strokes like they were last year, when Lashley finished at 25 under par. This year, the club has grown the rough to five inches and the greens will be running at 12/12.5.
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Jason Day, 12-time PGA Tour winner, among others committed to 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit
Kevin Na, a four-time PGA TOUR winner, will also make his Rocket Mortgage Classic debut next week. 11 and five-time PGA TOUR winner. 31Bubba Watson - The 2012 and 2014 Masters champion and 12-time PGA TOUR winner. Nate Lashley Inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic champion in 2019. More: Rocket Mortgage Classic section
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Benched: PGAs Nate Lashley on return to golf without fans and defending his title in Detroit
DETROIT Nate Lashley won his first-ever PGA Tour event at the Rocket Mortgage Classic last year. Hes looking forward to defending his title in July, even if its without fans. Who knows whats going on there?There was no doubt who was king of the Detroit golf Club last year. I was looking forward to coming back and defending in Detroit where the fans were absolutely amazing, Lashley said. Lashley said hes disappointment he didnt get to play it in April, but hes thrilled its been rescheduled for November.
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Heres how 25 sports have been divided into high, moderate, low COVID-19 risk categories
DETROIT Will it be safe for children, high schoolers or anybody to play sports amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic? Experts have divided 25 popular sports into three categories: high, moderate and low risk. The National Federation of State High School Associations released their list, which is based on the amount of close, sustained contact, along with other factors. Oklahoma recently rejected a plan that would have required social distancing and allowed all high school sports to resume without restrictions. One idea being considered by many states would change the calendar to shift lower risk sports to fall and move higher risk ones to the spring.
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Rocket Mortgage Classic: Strict changes in place for when PGA Tour returns to Detroit in July
DETROIT The PGA Tour is set to return to Detroit in just over a month for the Rocket Mortgage Classic, but there will be massive changes and strict rules for players due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Detroit Golf Club is set to host the second Rocket Mortgage Classic from July 2-5 without fans. Its set to be the fifth event on the PGA Tour this year. UPDATE -- May 28, 2020: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 56,014; Death toll now at 5,372Last year, the Rocket Mortgage Classic was the most awarded event on the tour, so many major players wanted to keep it on the limited schedule for 2020. Langwell said the Rocket Mortgage Classic will learn from the four earlier tournaments on the schedule about best practices.
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Changes to Rocket Mortgage Classic, how tournament will run in July
DETROIT The Rocket Mortgage Classic was the most awarded event on the PGA tour last year, so a lot of people wanted to make sure it made it on the PGA Tours limited schedule this year. READ: PGA Tour: Detroits Rocket Mortgage Classic scheduled for July 2-5 without fansIts our new giving initiative, Jason Langwell, executive director of The Rocket Mortgage Classic, said. As for the tournament itself, it will be very different than year one of the tournament. As for the players and the caddies, they all will be tested, and they will stay in three host hotels. The Rocket Mortgage Classic is the 4th tournament in the PGAs return to action.
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Tee up! Veterans can golf for free May 26 at Huron Hills Golf Course
ANN ARBOR, Mich. On May 26, active and retired veterans will be able to play golf for free at Huron Hills Golf Course. Those who sign up will be able to play 9 or 18 holes. Tee times must be reserved in advance by calling (734)794-6246 and can be found online here. Tee times are staggered in 10-minute intervals and golfers must abide by social distancing rules and procedures. In November the City of Ann Arbor offers veterans the opportunity to play golf for free for Veterans Day.
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Carls Golfland donates $100,000 to TaylorMades Driving Relief fundraiser
All rights reserved)Bloomfield Hills-based Carls Golfland announced Sunday a $100,000 donation to TaylorMades Driving Relief charity fundraiser to support response efforts to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. May 17, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 51,142; Death toll now at 4,891The fundraiser -- a charity golf match airing Sunday -- is raising money to support the American Nurses Foundation and the CDC Foundations COVID-19 response. Sundays match will be the first live golf event televised since the beginning of the pandemic. TaylorMade ambassadors Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff are headlining the fundraiser match in Florida. Carls Golflands donation is part of their #ShankThisVirus campaign, through which theyve already donated more than $250,000 to local hospitals and charities amid the pandemic.
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Back in business: Landscaping businesses, golf, boat marinas reopen in Michigan
DETROIT – From hitting the green on the golf course, to riding the waves on the river. Saturday, people are doing it all since Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued her stay at home ban last month. Updated April 25: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 37,203; Death toll now at 3,274Friday, Governor Whitmer extended the ban until May 15, but she’s now allowing golf course, marinas and landscaping businesses to open with strict social distancing. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is not allowing golf carts on the courses. More information on coronavirus (COVID-19):