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Restored to glory, Southern Hills ready for PGA showcase
Read full article: Restored to glory, Southern Hills ready for PGA showcaseSouthern Hills has undergone an extensive restoration effort ahead of this week's PGA Championship, helping to return the venerable Tulsa layout into what its designer Perry Maxwell had in mind.
Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar field
Read full article: Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar fieldHopes that a few of last year’s biggest box-office hits, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “No Time to Die,” might join the best-picture Oscar race were dealt a blow Thursday when several of Hollywood’s top guilds announced their film nominations.
Oakland Hills South Course restoration complete: Will golf majors follow?
Read full article: Oakland Hills South Course restoration complete: Will golf majors follow?The South Course at Oakland Hill Country Club was closed for 22 months while architect Gil Hanse restored the greens and fairways to the original Donald Ross design.
Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama to play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic this summer
Read full article: Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama to play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic this summerJapan’s Hideki Matsuyama, 2021 Masters champion, has committed to playing in Detroit’s 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic in July.
Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed will play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in July
Read full article: Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed will play Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic in JulyGolf legend Phil Mickelson, fresh off becoming the oldest player to win a major, has committed to playing in Detroit’s Rocket Mortgage Classic this summer.
Quiet please: A PGA with no fans and the new normal for golf
Read full article: Quiet please: A PGA with no fans and the new normal for golfA fans watches through a hole in the fence along the the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in San Francisco. Were going to celebrate what weve got, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh said about the weeks eerily silent arrangement. I actually miss playing in front of fans because you obviously work off that, especially in a major championship., Day said. This week, though, instead of fans surrounding the tee boxes, there are a hand-sanitizer dispensers. And instead of roars echoing through the cypress trees, its the quiet congratulations of a fellow playing partner: Nice shot.
Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course info
Read full article: Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit: Tee times, how to watch, course infoHeres 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.
Rocket Mortgage Classic set to tee off at Detroit Golf Club
Read full article: Rocket Mortgage Classic set to tee off at Detroit Golf ClubDETROIT 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.
Benched: PGAs Nate Lashley on return to golf without fans and defending his title in Detroit
Read full article: Benched: PGAs Nate Lashley on return to golf without fans and defending his title in DetroitDETROIT 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.
Rocket Mortgage Classic: Strict changes in place for when PGA Tour returns to Detroit in July
Read full article: Rocket Mortgage Classic: Strict changes in place for when PGA Tour returns to Detroit in JulyDETROIT 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.
Changes to Rocket Mortgage Classic, how tournament will run in July
Read full article: Changes to Rocket Mortgage Classic, how tournament will run in JulyDETROIT 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.
PGA professionals collect donations for mid-Michigan residents after flooding devastation
Read full article: PGA professionals collect donations for mid-Michigan residents after flooding devastationMIDLAND, Mich. Professional golfers in southeast Michigan are collecting donations to aid individuals and families affected by the massive flooding emergency in Midland last week. READ: Catastrophic flooding, evacuations in mid-Michigan as dams fail: What to knowPGA members Jordan Young and Brian Cairns are leading an initiative to collect two trailers worth of supplies and high demand products to donate to mid-Michigan residents. Officials said high priority supplies include nonperishable foods, personal hygiene products, blankets, new socks and clothes, gift cards, diapers and cleaning supplies. High priority is for nonperishable foods, personal hygiene products, blankets, new socks and clothes, gift cards, diapers and cleaning supplies. Learn more about volunteer or donation opportunities and disaster resources available to help mid-Michigan residents here.
Taking off to Grand Traverse Resort & Spa for relaxation, fun, and wine!
Read full article: Taking off to Grand Traverse Resort & Spa for relaxation, fun, and wine!This article is sponsored by Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa has something for everyone! The Bear golf course at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa was designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and is one of the most difficult in the country. If you plan to venture out of the resort, you won't want to pass up the Traverse City wineries. To book your getaway to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, visit grandtraverseresort.comCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.