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Roaring Return: Sabalenka Edges Pegula for Third Straight US Open Final
Aryna Sabalenka battled into her third straight US Open final.
US Open: Naomi Osaka reaches SF and shares why it 'lifted weight off her shoulders'
Osaka defeated Karolina Muchova to make her first Grand Slam semifinal since returning to tennis as a mother.
Kevin Na names golfers who bring Tiger Woods-level excitement
Tiger Woods is a person who is for many a symbol of golf as a sport. Throughout his long career, which is still ongoing, Tiger has shown qualities that we have never seen before. Brilliant performances, incredible mindset and focus are the reason why Tiger is such a beloved figure in the world of golf.
He is the reason why some people even started playing this sport, watching this sport and enjoying its charms.
In addition to the qualities on the golf course, the 49-year-old golfer has brought additional excitement to golf fans in various ways.
Are there golfers in this era who remind you of Tiger? Former PGA Tour player Kevin Na shared his opinion, saying that Bryson DeChambeau is the golfer who reminds him the most of Woods; at least in terms of excitement.
“I think Bryson [DeChambeau] is the closest to it, in terms of the excitement,” Na said, as quoted by the Golfing Gazette.
“I think Rory [McIlroy] is pretty exciting. I think [Jon] Rahm is pretty exciting, and Joaquin [Niemann] is becoming that player as well.
I think there are different characters to the game that bring that kind of energy. Obviously, Tiger was dominating with his power and was blowing the field away. Even though he was four or five behind with nine to play, it was like, ‘he is going to win, he is going to go on a crazy run.’"
Kevin Na was Woods fan
Kevin Na reveals that he was a Woods fan as a kid, just like most kids at that time. Most of them wanted to become a dominant figure on the golf scene, just like Tiger.
While some are not sure that there are golfers in the world of golf who can reach the heights that Tiger has reached, Kevin Na does not share this opinion. The popular golfer believes that there are some golfers who could leave at least a similar deep mark as the 49-year-old.
Speaking about the progress of golf in recent years, Na feels that golf has seen great progress, but that it has also become significantly more exciting and fun
“I remember watching as a kid and being a fan of Tiger. It was incredible. But I think there are characters that can follow in his footsteps or become maybe not that Tiger Woods icon level, but up close to that level, and we can have three or four guys kind of equal Tiger.
I think golf has become more entertaining and more exciting than before. In the 90s, I grew up watching golf, and I became a pro in the early 2000s, and I played with all these guys on the Senior Tour who are playing now, and I think golf has become more entertaining."- he concluded.
Scottie Scheffler shares a funny golf memory: Actually, you’re still paying, buddy
Scottie Scheffler, with his dominance, is becoming an increasingly interesting figure on the golf scene. The 29-year-old golfer arouses the interest of the public, and his press releases are more and more interesting. Reporters do not only focus on his performances, but also want to find out more about his past and the specifics of his upbringing.
Scottie is not a person who opens up a lot, nor does he touch on his childhood and growing up, but reporters often try to get interesting information from him.
At the press conference before the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the world number 1 got some interesting questions, and one of them was really specific: Does Scottie Scheffler remember the last time he paid for a round of golf?
The 29-year-old made everyone present laugh with a story that happened a few years ago.
"Last time I paid for a round of golf? It's been a while. I remember the last time I didn't get to pay for a round of golf and one of my buddies in the pro shop had to pay for the round of golf. That was pretty funny. We walked into the pro shop at the local public course, and I knew the pro there, and he was like, hey, Scottie, how you doing, great to have you out. I was like, I'd like to just pay for the round, we're teeing off at 2:00. He's like, you're good. My buddy was like, thanks, man, that's awesome, appreciate it. He's like, actually, you've got to pay.
It was probably five years ago and we still laugh about it to this day because he was so excited to get the free round and the pro was like, actually you're still paying, buddy.."- he said.
Scheffler's future
It is hard to imagine Scheffler paying for a round of golf, especially now that he is such an important figure on the golf scene. Some are predicting that Scottie will break all the records of the golf icon, but giving such predictions at this moment seems too optimistic.
There is no doubt that Scottie could achieve much greater success, but the important thing is that he remains healthy, just as motivated, but even so, there are many factors that will dictate his path.
Magic of Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca
Alcanada is one of those courses that lingers in your memory. Not just for the view of the lighthouse or the perfectly manicured grass, but for that feeling you get when you're on a course truly designed for golf. I played it during my golf trip to Mallorca, and I can tell you it was a memorable experience.
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The course is located in the northeast of the island, a few kilometers from Alcúdia, directly overlooking the Mediterranean. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course unfolds naturally among hills, pine trees, olive trees, and picture-perfect sea views. But don't be fooled by its beauty: the layout is technical, requires precise choices, and changes depending on the wind.
A course that changes: up and down towards the sea
My experience began on the first nine holes, which unfold on hilly terrain. Here, the course rises and falls between natural slopes, narrow doglegs, and blind tee shots that force you to trust your shot. The surrounding vegetation gives you a sense of intimacy, but every now and then it opens up and allows a glimpse of the sea, foreshadowing what's to come.
The back nine are a different story. The course begins to curve toward the coast, and the protagonist becomes the Alcanada lighthouse, looming between the holes like a fixed landmark. The landscape opens up, the wind becomes more present, and each hole begins to interact with the Mediterranean.
It is precisely on these holes that important pages of European golf are written: since 2019, Alcanada has been the official host of the Challenge Tour Grand Final, the final event of the season. The best players on the circuit compete here, battling for promotion to the DP World Tour. It's a crucial stage, in a spectacular and challenging setting: fast greens, meticulously planned flag positions, and the pressure of those playing for their future.
Of all the holes, there are a few that have truly remained in my heart:
Hole 3 – A par 4 that seems easy, but isn't
A short par 4 that doesn't seem intimidating… but it doesn't take much to complicate your life. The tee shot is blind, and the fairway slopes slightly, with lateral bunkers ready to punish overshots. I tried to be conservative to leave a comfortable second shot, but the green is well-defended and unforgiving with hidden slopes. It's one of those holes where you need more brains than strength.
Hole 7 – The picture-perfect par 5
Here, I really slowed down to enjoy the view. From the tee, the view of the ocean and the lighthouse is breathtaking. The fairway slopes gently toward the green, squeezed between bunkers and Mediterranean scrub. The opening shot must be well-placed to avoid the bunker in the middle of the fairway, and the second shot—if you decide to attack—requires courage. The surrounding scenery is so captivating, you almost forget about your score.
Hole 11 – Pure Strategy
Another par 5, another story. This hole is long and tricky, with a narrow, sloping fairway. Every shot must be considered: the ball's position on the third shot greatly affects the entry to the green, which is well protected by a side bunker. The lighthouse in the background is an incredible constant on the back nine.
Hole 13 – The signature hole of Golf Alcanada
This is the course's signature hole, the one that alone is worth the trip. A downhill par 5, with the Alcanada lighthouse perfectly aligned before you and a breathtaking, open view of the blue Mediterranean. The tee shot is both spectacular and technical: I took the driver and managed to land in the center of the fairway, edging past the bunker placed right there to make you think twice.
From that point on, you enjoy a hole that embodies all the charm of this course: clean lines, nature as the protagonist, and a well-defended green that forces you to think until the very last shot. If there's one moment I'll take home from this experience, it's this tee shot.
Hole 17 – an Open-level par 3
Almost at the end of the round, Alcanada pulls off a masterstroke. The 17th is a 194-meter par 3 with the sea on the left and a green protected by well-placed bunkers. The wind, as often happens here, is unforgiving.
Italian paper claims Jannik Sinner fired Marco Panichi because he 'talked too much'
An Italian newspaper is claiming that Jannik Sinner fired Marco Panichi because he was "talking too much" and revealed some details that the world No. 1 didn't want to go public.
Just days before the start of Wimbledon, the Italian tennis star stunned the entire tennis world when he announced that fitness coach Panichi and physio Ulises Badio were no longer a part of his team. It came as a big surprise – not only because of the move itself, but also because of the timing of it.
Now, Corriere della Sera reports that Sinner wasn't happy with one interview given by Panichi after his painful French Open final loss, when he blew a two-set lead and three championship points against Carlos Alcaraz. In the interview, the fitness coach said that the 23-year-old "cried for 15 minutes afterward in the locker room" and also wasn't happy with the fact that the French Open crowd supported more Alcaraz.
According to the report, Sinner didn't like that all. Also, it was mentioned that Badio – who came with Panichi in the same package – was "a collateral damage."
What Sinner said after splitting with Panichi?
During his pre-tournament presser at Wimbledon, the Italian – who ended up winning it all – insisted that "nothing crazy happened" with Panichi that caused the split.
“There’s not one specific thing. Nothing crazy happened. That’s for sure not. As I said, we made some great work. Look, in this sport, things can happen and there is nothing incredible, no?” he said at the time.
Since then, Sinner has made a big move and returned Umberto Ferrara to his team – the same fitness coach that he fired after his doping case came to light.
When it comes to fitness coach, he also didn't wait too long to find a new job as he is now a part of Holger Rune's team.
French Open 2025 Day Seven Recap
The business end of the French Open is fast approaching, and Day Seven served up a relatively straightforward batch of matches, with only one encounter going more than three sets. Jannik Sinner delivered the performance of the day with a clinical dismantling of Jiri Lehecka, while Novak Djokovic quietly picked up his 99th win at …