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Tiger Woods is back at the driving range with his trusted ‘swing coach.’ Not Butch Harmon, but Charlie Woods, his 15-year-old son. Lately, the 15-time major champion has put a lot of trust in his son for some input about his swing. At the U.S. Open, the father-son duo was spotted practicing on the range, with Charlie offering some tips to his 48-year-old father.

Charlie Woods has previously said they live in their own little world. Whereas, talking about his son, the 82-time PGA Tour winner said from Pinehurst, “I trust him with my swing and my game. He’s seen it more than anybody else in the world. He’s seen me hit more golf balls than anyone. I tell him what to look for, especially with putting.

Although it didn’t produce the intended result–Woods missed the cut—they are back on the range at Florida. In a picture posted by TWLegion on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Woods can be seen standing by his, as the 15-year-old hits balls.

But their ‘own little world’ has obviously got expanded. The teenager’s every move has been put under scanner on social media. When the recent snippets from the practice session went viral, fans made some interesting remarks. From concerns about teenager’s school lives to Woods’s future, netizens offered their verdicts.

Tiger Woods has previously said that he would play only in the Open Championship this season. The veteran said the risk is it might take too much time for him to recover from a four-day grind on the course. At the same time, since he doesn’t get to play much often, his form in the majors has hit the skid.

It’s a paradoxical situation, and some believe this way fans will never see the Tiger Woods they want to see. One tweeted, “Unless he plays more tournaments just getting some balls in range isn’t going to help his issues much.” However, some Tiger Woods fans believe it’s only a matter of time before the 15-time major champion is back to his old self. They found optimism despite his poor show in the majors. “He will figure this out. Just watch,” one of them claimed.

Not everyone is convinced. They pointed out that Charlie Woods seemed to be the one working on his game. Comments like “This isn’t grind. It’s jus Chilling wit d (the) kid” and “Please stop competing. It’s truly unwatchable,” showed the sentiment on the Internet. Another user sarcastically wrote, “Is the grind also just a ceremony now?

On the other hand, some fans were concerned about Charlie Woods’s education. The 15-time major champion during the 2022 PNC Championship said, that midterms ‘are more important than golf.’ Some fans feel, even now, that Woods Jr. should step back from the course and focus on their studies. “Charlie needs to stay in school. He is spending way too much time on the golf course lately!

Tiger Woods emphasized that he still possesses the strength to lift another silverware. “Granted, my ball-striking and felt like my putting was good enough to be in contention, and I’m not,” the 48-year-old said after missing the cut at the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods will tee off at Royal Troon on July 18.

Tiger Woods is back at the driving range with his trusted ‘swing coach.’ Not Butch Harmon, but Charlie Woods, his 15-year-old son. Lately, the 15-time major champion has put a lot of trust in his son for some input about his swing. At the U.S. Open, the father-son duo was spotted practicing on the range, with Charlie offering some tips to his 48-year-old father.

Charlie Woods has previously said they live in their own little world. Whereas, talking about his son, the 82-time PGA Tour winner said from Pinehurst, “I trust him with my swing and my game. He’s seen it more than anybody else in the world. He’s seen me hit more golf balls than anyone. I tell him what to look for, especially with putting.

Although it didn’t produce the intended result–Woods missed the cut—they are back on the range at Florida. In a picture posted by TWLegion on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Woods can be seen standing by his, as the 15-year-old hits balls.

But their ‘own little world’ has obviously got expanded. The teenager’s every move has been put under scanner on social media. When the recent snippets from the practice session went viral, fans made some interesting remarks. From concerns about teenager’s school lives to Woods’s future, netizens offered their verdicts.

Tiger Woods has previously said that he would play only in the Open Championship this season. The veteran said the risk is it might take too much time for him to recover from a four-day grind on the course. At the same time, since he doesn’t get to play much often, his form in the majors has hit the skid.

It’s a paradoxical situation, and some believe this way fans will never see the Tiger Woods they want to see. One tweeted, “Unless he plays more tournaments just getting some balls in range isn’t going to help his issues much.” However, some Tiger Woods fans believe it’s only a matter of time before the 15-time major champion is back to his old self. They found optimism despite his poor show in the majors. “He will figure this out. Just watch,” one of them claimed.

Not everyone is convinced. They pointed out that Charlie Woods seemed to be the one working on his game. Comments like “This isn’t grind. It’s jus Chilling wit d (the) kid” and “Please stop competing. It’s truly unwatchable,” showed the sentiment on the Internet. Another user sarcastically wrote, “Is the grind also just a ceremony now?

On the other hand, some fans were concerned about Charlie Woods’s education. The 15-time major champion during the 2022 PNC Championship said, that midterms ‘are more important than golf.’ Some fans feel, even now, that Woods Jr. should step back from the course and focus on their studies. “Charlie needs to stay in school. He is spending way too much time on the golf course lately!

Tiger Woods emphasized that he still possesses the strength to lift another silverware. “Granted, my ball-striking and felt like my putting was good enough to be in contention, and I’m not,” the 48-year-old said after missing the cut at the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods will tee off at Royal Troon on July 18.

 

Serena Williams and Roger Federer know how to entertain both on and off the court! With their highly anticipated docuseries, the pair will immerse the audience in the exhilarating memories of their dominant tennis era. However, as Williams’ In the Arena: Serena Williams and the Swiss’ “Federer: Twelve Final Days,” release dates draw closer, comparisons between the duo’s journey in tennis become even more inevitable. Apart from fans and experts, the former WTA player, Alexandra Stevenson, also reflected on the subject, revealing her curiosity about the possible reaction that the docuseries might draw from the audience.

On June 17, Serving Aces released its latest episode titled, “Dr. Federer and Welcome to the Grass.” Along with the co-host, Hugues Laverdiere, Alexandra Stevenson discussed Roger Federer’s doctorate graduation ceremony at Dartmouth University, among many other topics. During the mid-segment, the 43-year-old former player engaged in a conversation about the upcoming documentaries in the tennis world.

Admitting that she has not seen any of the documentaries yet, Stevenson said, “It’ll be interesting to see the differences and the similarities from two champions. And who do you feel for, Who do you have empathy for.” Explaining her reasons, Stevenson, who lost the one match she ever played against Williams in Indian Wells in 2000, added, “Because sometimes, champions can be jerks, and you’re like, I have no empathy for you.

She further explained that she will enjoy witnessing how the audience will decide who seems more “human” to them and whose “humble” nature grabs more attention. “I think we should discuss that we should watch both documentaries. And then definitely where we go with that,” Stevenson concluded her statement.

As both films are going to release within a span of a few weeks, debates regarding who is better will continue. However, Williams once jokingly said, “He’s not better than me. I got 23 (slams), he’s got 20,” during a mixed doubles match against Federer. Although both have set their own records in tennis and made history in the game, the former World No. 1s are nothing but an inspiration to all.

On one hand, in Federer’s documentary (set to release on June 20th on Prime Video), the last twelve days of his career leading up to his final match in the Laver Cup of 2022. On the other hand, Serena Williams’ eight-part documentary (which will be released on ESPN+ on July 10), will showcase some of the behind-the-scenes challenges and triumphs of her career. And both are excited to offer a glimpse of their personal journey in tennis and reveal their insights at a recent event.

Roger Federer and Serena Williams share their candid thoughts on their upcoming documentaries

The two former Wimbledon Champions recently graced the red carpet at the Big Apple event to promote their respective documentaries and it further excited the fans! The screenings at the iconic Tribeca Film Festival added a new layer of anticipation for everyone. Both shared their honest reflections about their film during the event. According to Federer, “An athlete’s journey is emotional, as we know, but I think also seeing the beautiful friendships we create, the bonds, and then through the rivalry, it’s unbreakable … I think that’s the beauty of this film as well.”

However, Serena Williams said, “In my position and growing up as a teenager and 14, I kind of had to be guarded to just kind of stay sane, and just being in so much press, do everything I was doing. It was a grind. It’s really cool to see a … true side of what happens behind the scenes. ” As Roger Federer and Serena Williams’ legacy in tennis continues, fans are thrilled to observe their favorite athletes once again, this time not on-court, but on screen!

 

Simone Biles just doesn’t seem to stop. Ever since her thumping World Championship comeback, the US gymnast queen has been on a roll both on and off the field. Her performances in the Core Hydration Classics and the US Championships have been mind-boggling. A majority of critics wrote her off after the Tokyo debacle.

But Biles has proved them wrong with all-around victories in both the tournaments. She also picked up victories in each of the four disciplines at Core Hydration Classics to further add to the awe factor. Meanwhile, her accolades outside the mat are also adding up. In a recent announcement, Simone Biles was said to have been nominated as the kids’ favorite.

Simone Biles might be the kids’ favorite athlete this year

An X account named OctagonOAS broke the news of Biles getting yet another ‘Favorite Female Sports Star of the Year’ award. The post read, “For the second year in a row, @Simone_Biles was nominated in the 2024 Kids Choice Awards for “Favorite Female Sports Star.” #KCA @Nickelodeon KidsChoiceAwards.com” 

Besides getting the nomination for the second successive year, Simone Biles has also won a major award this year. Nominated alongside icons like Jamal Murray and Katarina Thompson Johnson, Simone Biles won the ‘Comeback of the Year’ 2024 to further bolster her Paris dreams. Biles has also won the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year thrice in 2017, 2019, & 2020. Such a prestigious acknowledgment outside of the gym surely speaks volumes about her credibility as a legendary icon.

And to further elevate her status as a legend, Simone Biles is eyeing the all-around glory in Paris. Whether that would be a reality is for the future to decide. But Biles has looked extremely confident in her latest spot for Athleta’s ‘Power of She’ campaign ahead of Paris.

Biles stars in new Athleta campaign

Simone Biles could be spotted sweating it out in a white two piece outfit from Athleta. In the commercial, Biles is heard saying, For bold choices on big stages, for pounding hears and personal bests. For hearing yourself over the crowd and landing in your power. We are here.” According to exclusive reports from PEOPLE, the segment will air on June 15 and will be a major attraction throughout the entirety of the Paris Olympics.

Reports also stated that the chief objective for the segment was to encourage young females to follow their passion. And just like Biles, the budding buds would also defy the odds to climb the pinnacle of success. Thus, with things looking rosy for Simone Biles on and off the mat, the only thing that remains to be conquered seems to be Paris’ golden snitch.

 

Saudi Arabia is slowly entering the sports business by organizing some of the biggest sporting events in the world. To their credit, they do it exceptionally well. Boxing is one of the sports that they are focusing on. The biggest fight of the year, Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury’s match for the undisputed heavyweight title took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia just last month. There were other boxing events as well that were organized in the country, including the Matchroom vs. Queensberry 5 vs 5 card. The growing influence of Saudi Arabia has led to another new development in boxing.

Saudi Arabia is planning a major shakeup in the world of boxing with a proposed new league. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with major boxing stakeholders to create this league. The project could be valued between a whopping $4-5 billion. The aim is to create a unified structure within boxing that brings together fighters, promoters, broadcasters, and even sanctioning bodies. With the power and the financial power to back up their word, the project is said to kick off sometime next year. However, WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is not a fan of this new project it seems.

Gervonta Davis is one of the few top boxers of this generation who have yet to fight in Saudi Arabia. And from what he has said on the issue earlier, he is not that eager to fight there either. ‘Tank’ recently came off a stunning victory against Frank Martin at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Following that, when he was asked about Saudi Arabia’s Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Davis stated, “If he feel like he got the power coz he got the cash, so its like let me sh*t on everybody else.” When the reporter then asked him about the new league under development, he added, “It’s somewhat good I would say for the sport, but I don’t know. So you want to kick everybody out! All the promoters! That’s crazy.”

Boxing has a history where the fights are organized by promoters and not by a single entity. A unified boxing league would surely change the course of the sport. However, it may also eat up promoters’ jobs. As a result, Davis is definitely accepting the development with open arms. Interestingly, there is also another reason for Gervonta Davis to be mad at His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. Something else also occurred in the near past, which increased the rift if there existed none before.

His Excellency slaps back at Gervonta Davis for demanding Ferraris

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has been at the forefront of organizing boxing events in Saudi Arabia. He indicated that he wanted to set up Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney for a fight in his own homeland. Following this, ‘Tank’ took to X and wrote, “If they want me they gotta send me something… like 2 Ferraris”.

Maybe, His Excellency did not like the boxer’s remarks and responded on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Hour show with, “I heard (what) Davis said… I say to him: we will send you two gloves if you want, that’s it!” Davis did not like the comment and posted a few remarks of his own that he doesn’t need Saudi Arabia to sell fights.

Well, Saudi Arabia is actually good at orchestrating big boxing events. With a popular and talented boxer like Davis, it would have been a treat for fans to see him fight in the country. Let’s hope that it does happen in the future.

 

“I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it,” once said gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles and she’s truly living by those words. Her self-belief is evidently her biggest driving force, as she aims for her third Olympics in Paris. During the Tokyo Olympics, Biles’ setbacks and resilience highlighted that it’s okay not to be okay, a message that resonated with many.

Since then, she’s made a remarkable comeback, becoming the National Champion for the ninth time, leaving fans eager to see what’s next in her journey. Adding to the excitement, Biles has unveiled a new collaboration with her favorite athleisure brand worth nearly $9.7 billion, a partnership that’s been going strong since 2021 and aims to empower the younger generation.

Simone Biles unveils empowering collaboration as she paves her way to Paris Olympics

In an Instagram post by Athleta, a powerful new advertisement featuring Simone Biles for Athleta’s ‘Power of She’ campaign came just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the first look, the brand presented the seven-time Olympic medalist in a sleek, matching two-piece white set from Athleta. In the video, Biles is seen intensely focused on her workout at WCC.

The voiceover delivers a powerful message: “We are here. We’re here for deep breaths and running starts. For bold choices on big stages, for pounding hears and personal bests. For hearing yourself over the crowd and landing in your power. We are here.” Sharing this video in her Instagram stories, Biles wrote, “So excited to share more soon.”

Furthermore, Simone Biles opened up in an exclusive with PEOPLE and shared that she and Athleta hope the campaign will encourage women and girls everywhere to step into their own power. She shared, “I’m so proud to be part of the Athleta family and hope that when women and young girls see this spot, they feel like they can step into their own power, build confidence and help celebrate our collective strength, embodying of Power of She.” As we anticipate this launch, let’s reflect on a parallel moment from last year, when Biles clinched her eighth national title.

A 2023 throwback with Biles and Athleta

Shortly after her historic win at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, where she clinched her eighth U.S. all-around title, Simone Biles swung by the Athleta Woodlands Store in Houston to kick off her new “Because I Can” collection. Rocking the lightweight Madeira Purple crop top from her line, Biles was all smiles. Ever since joining Athleta as a brand ambassador in 2021, she’s been busy collaborating with Athleta Girl on vibrant collections.

Athleta isn’t just a brand for Simone—it’s a mutual partnership built on a mutual core belief. In April 2021, they announced a long-term commitment to empower women and girls, aligning perfectly with Biles’ values. Together, they have focused on inspiring young girls, particularly through Athleta Girl, to embrace their full potential.

In Biles’ words from 2021, “Using my voice has been very empowering for me and I am grateful to embark on this new journey with Athleta to inspire young girls and women to do the same.” With this continued partnership, fans eagerly anticipate another stellar collection as Biles continues to make history this year.

Ryan Garcia might be the biggest flip-flopper in boxing right now! The Victorville native was ringside during Gervonta Davis, his former rival’s fight against Frank Martin at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Interestingly, he showed up at the venue wearing a shirt with “rematch me b**ch” written on it to mock Davis! However, he later changed his tune when Davis defeated Martin via an eighth-round knockout!

After the fight concluded and Davis was announced the winner, Garcia climbed the ring to congratulate the defending champion and even embraced the Baltimore native after showing his shirt, which also had “Tank’s #1 Fan” written on it. But here’s the kicker! After sharing this wholesome moment with Davis, Garcia hopped on X, just to contradict it with his tweet.

Ryan Garcia promises to do this to Gervonta Davis

‘King Ry’ and ‘Tank’ previously went toe-to-toe at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a fight that saw Davis emerge victorious after a vicious body shot that sent Garcia to his knee in the seventh round. Regardless, sharing the clip of their wholesome interaction in the ring, Ryan Garcia wrote, “I will hurt this guy on my momma”, going as far as to disagree with a fan who pointed out he quit in their first match after a vicious body shot.

Regardless, this came as quite the shocker for the Baltimore native, who just moments prior shared a hug with his former rival. So, when a reporter brought up Garcia’s tweet during the post-fight press conference on the same night, Davis responded with a fiery statement! Davis said, “He is crazy, talking about a rematch. He said, ‘I was the best at 132 [lbs] to 145 [lbs]’. He said that. Saying he wants to fight me again – I will kick his a** again.”

To put it simply, given enough money, anything is possible! However, there are a few hurdles that may need to be addressed if the fight has to happen. First, the weight division—Ryan Garcia is currently at super lightweight, which means one of them has to either climb up or the other has to come down. Since Garcia didn’t fare well—the last time at a lower weight he might want to avoid doing that again.

Second, Garcia might not want to sign off on a rehydration clause like the last time, which left him drained. And Davis had defeated Garcia convincingly, so he might not want to make the fight, anyway. Not to mention, Garcia’s fate in boxing currently hangs in the balance, as he will have to make a case for himself in front of NYSAC because of the positive doping test results.

However, if the trial goes well for Garcia and the Devin Haney loss doesn’t get turned into a no-contest, a Davis-Garcia rematch would sell like no other fight has sold before because of the drama Garcia has managed to drum up around himself.

With that said, only time will tell whether a rematch becomes a reality. However, this interaction between Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis has proved the Victorville native will do anything to get his rematch.

Tiger Woods can be regarded as the face of the PGA Tour, and rightfully so! Winning 15 majors and having a total of 82 wins on the PGA Tour has made Tiger Woods one of the modern living legends among golf fans. The 48-year-old is still active on the greens, even after a near-fatal accident, but he has not made the cut in the latest majors this season. In fact, ever since his car crash, he has only teed off at 8 official Tour events. Is the legendary golf star losing his popularity?

Joe Pompliano, the host of the Joe Pomp Show, shared a graph prediction on his X handle. It showed Bryson Dechambeu’s YouTube popularity, which appears to be quite exponential, while the PGA Tour’s subscribers’ hike seems extremely mediocre. He further wrote in the post, “Bryson DeChambeau is probably the world’s most popular golfer right now, outside of Tiger Woods. Much of that is due to his YouTube channel, which is currently on pace to surpass the PGA Tour’s 1.6 million subscriber count within the next 6–8 months. Pretty crazy!”

This year, Bryson DeChambeau has been nothing less than magnificent at majors. At the Masters, he finished beautifully at T6, and then at Valhalla, he shot 20 under to finish just 1 stroke behind the winner, Xander Schauffele. At the 124th US Open, he went into the final round with a stunning 7 under.

Tiger Woods’s last win was recorded in 2019, when he won the Zozo Championship. In the same year, he also won his last major and his fifth Masters, which could be regarded as the comeback of the decade. With that win, he came out of a decade-long drought, as it was back in 2008 when he last won a major, the US Open. However, his career has been in grave decline after his leg injuries and subsequent surgeries since 2008. In that decade, Woods only won about a handful of tournaments, which looks meager compared to his previous win frequency.

The New Zealand Herald stated, “The statistics paint a stark picture. It’s a bitter pill to swallow for someone who has tasted the sweet nectar of victory so many times before. As much as every golf enthusiast yearns for one last triumphant roar from Woods, it’s painfully clear that his golf game nowadays is more of a gentle murmur.” This year too, Woods finished dead-last in the Augusta showdown, and unfortunately failed to make the cut in the PGA Championship and US Open.

Despite the heartbreaking and frustrating finishes, the GOAT is still willing to persevere, but his popularity is ebbing away slowly. But how has Bryson DeChambeau managed to become more popular amongst the masses?

How is Bryson DeChambeau fairing above Woods popularity-wise?

The means and trajectory have changed with time and better connectivity through the internet. Hence, although Tiger Woods has created an almost unsurpassable record for the golfers who come after him, the present circumstances have seen others rise in the fame bar without having as many titles under their belt. Moreover, the measurement of popularity has also taken different turns. Bryson DeChambeu has won only one major and only 12 professional wins since he turned pro in 2016. Yet his presence on the greens has been something that one cannot overlook, and he is lovingly regarded as a “man of the people” too on the internet. His rise in popularity can be seen, as earlier pointed out, on YouTube. While the golfer was playing on the PGA Tour, rules did not permit him to have a YouTube channel, but LIV Golf has no such rules.

Although the 2020 US Open winner is yet to catch Tiger Woods’s massive $3.5 million followers on Instagram, the golfer is on the rise. As he is becoming the new face of golf among young enthusiasts, Tiger Woods’s poor performance at present is further pushing him back. NBC News has already declared, “Perhaps golf needs a new Tiger in its tank.”

 

“She’s just, like, on a different level”, one of Simone Biles’ fans had said once. That fan also has the tag of world all-around champion but in the men’s category. That’s how Fred Richard’s reverence goes for arguably the greatest gymnast ever. However, in a face-to-face encounter, he gave Simone a hard time. Simone couldn’t repeat the gymnastics routines of the men’s category. Yet that did not dent his respect for Simone. In his latest conversation, Fred has proved that again.

In an interview with Fox News, the youngest medalist of Team USA brought his emotion to the fore. He clapped to Simone Biles’ current form. “The way she came back, most comebacks are good – hers is dominant, she’s destroying everybody. It’s motivating on my end. It’s fun to watch,” Fred gushed. At the Xfinity US Gymnastics Championships 2024, Fred Richard was also there to confirm his Olympic trial ticket. There Simone Biles proved her mettle again by claiming the all-around title. Fred can not forget that experience.

After all, it was Simone’s 9th win of the title and she did not leave a chaff in her routines despite missing the mat for several months. That dominance impressed Fred Richard largely. He hopes the seven-time Olympic champion will be continuing at the same pace and swashbuckling wear in the upcoming days. And who does not know that the Paris Olympic Games are waiting on the corner in just a few weeks?

Simultaneously, the former Pan-American champion is counting his learning curve when watching someone as tall as Simone Biles in front of his eyes. The Olympics will be the most suitable platform for Fred to witness the best of Simone. Ultimately, after the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Parisian installment is rousing fanfare to hold Simone at her best. Keeping an eye on that, the Boston native could say, “I’ll be cheering her on at the Olympics, we’ll be doing our thing. It’s fun for me to look up to her when I’m younger and now be right by her side and watch her dominate.” Since her scratching out from the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles’ comeback chance has drawn a lot of attention. The gymnast had many things in her mind all this while.

Simone Biles signs in for the love of her fans 

After facing the ‘twisties’ in the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles started to fear the sport. Leaving all the titles and exercise behind she could continue with those moves that she thought to be less or zero lethal. And a time came when she stopped doing anything. From such a situation, a comeback could have been proven a distant dream. But as a fish out of the water, Simone Biles couldn’t feel the urge after reaching September 2022.

When the calendar shifted to December, Simone had already started doing some combinations. Subsequently, because of a thorough motivation from her coaches, Cecile and Laurent Landi, and then-boyfriend Jonathan Owens, she soon engaged herself in the harder routines. Ultimately, after two years and two days of her bowing out from the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles made her comeback at the US National Classic 2023. Then something unbelievable happened.

After her withdrawal from the team final and individual all-around final, Simone Biles could think of a worse outcome for her. “If I could have got on a plane and flown home, I would have done it. As soon as I landed (the vault), I was like, ‘America hates me, the world is going to hate me, and I can only see what they’re saying on Twitter right now. That was my first thought … I thought I was going to be banned from America. Because that’s what they tell you, ‘Don’t come back if it’s not gold. Gold or bust – don’t come back,’” she expressed. But in the US Classic, all she received was love.

Being surprised at the moment, she said, “In the crowd, all the girls, all of the signs … the outpouring of love and support that I had on Twitter, on Instagram and in the arena was just really shocking and surprising to me, that they still have so much belief in me, they still love me and it just makes my heart warm, because it’s nice to come out here and have all that support, especially in a time like this where I was really nervous to compete again. I can’t ask for more.” After a year almost, the saga continues, and this has helped Simone to make another comeback after her WAG participation last year. Followers like Fred Richard live to such a day. Don’t they?

 

June 16, 2024, Sunday was Father’s Day. But golf fans would mark it as the day a crowd favorite Bryson DeChambeau pulled off a scintillating win over a talented field of golfers to win his second major at the U.S. Open. But even while doing that, he made sure to remember his late father and dedicate the victory to him.

While the ‘Scientist’ did honor his Dad on Father’s Day, he isn’t the only one to have experienced such a moment in the golf world. Our attention thus naturally comes to the various moments involving the love between a child and their parent. Enter Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda, and Robert MacIntyre among others!

Top Father-child moments in the golf world

1. The Woods moment, a Tiger-Charlie story: The two are, undoubtedly, one of the most famous parent-child duos in the golfing community. Ahead of the start of the recent major, the Woods pair were spotted at Pinehurst with Tiger Woods’s son, Charlie Woods, closely monitoring his father’s swing and gameplay all the while taking on the role of coach. “I trust him with my swing and my game,’’ admitted a proud Mr. T before adding, “He’s seen it more than anybody else in the world… We have a great relationship and rapport like that, and it’s a wonderful experience for both of us.”

That was but one of the many moments that spotted the legend and his son on the course together. The two have teed up together at the PNC Championship a total of four times with them finishing second once back in 2021 behind Team Daly. The 15-time major champ and his son, who was 12 at that time, set a tournament record by scoring 11 consecutive birdies helping them rake in $80,000. Come 2023, even his daughter Sam Woods became part of the event by caddying for her father. It truly was a special memory for the trio.

2. Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open homage: “First off, I want to say happy Father’s Day to every father out there,” wished the excited and emotional LIV Golf Pro after winning his second major. He then went ahead to remember the late Jon DeChambeau, his father, and dedicated his victory to him; “Unfortunately my dad passed a couple years ago, and this one is for him.”

The triumph truly was one inspired by his father. The golfer divulged how his memories had helped push him through the rounds, especially at the last four holes which decided the result of the game. “Every time I got over the ball, Just focus,” added DeChambeau, “You’ve done this before. You can do it again. In the back of my mind, my dad pushing me. Payne [Stewart] was in the back of my mind, as well. I wanted to do it for them.” Lo and behold! He made the “shot of his life” on the 18th bunker and went ahead to card a par putt to clinch the trophy for a second time.

3. Nelly Korda and the Fatherly discipline: A total of six wins from nine starts in 2024. And the 25-year-old owes a major part of her success, if not all, to her father, Petr Korda. The golfer’s dad has been helping her out immensely on and off the course, “My dad still actually does my schedule to this day,” disclosed the athlete after her victory at Mizuho Americas Open, “Like he’s very, very involved with the scheduling of my entire year and how much time I have off and what I’m doing off the golf course.”

That’s not all. The 2-time major champ grouped up with her father to play at the PNC Championship for the first time in 2021. Although the two could only finish T12 at 17-under overall, one can only guess how special it was for them since they came back again in the subsequent years in 2022 and 2023 while finishing T5 and T13 respectively.

4. Robert MacIntyre’s caddie Dad: The community can’t possibly forget the Scottish pro clinching his first PGA Tour victory at the RBC Canadian Open. He finished the event with an amazing 16-under 264 while his father, Dougie MacIntyre, helped him on the bags. The golfer was extremely proud of achieving the feat alongside his Dad, the person who taught him golf when he was little.

Even MacIntyre Sr. was of the same opinion while expressing his disbelief. “I’m a grass-cutter. Not a caddie,” confessed the athlete’s Dad, “Honestly, it’s unbelievable. Last Saturday I thought, ‘Can I leave my job?’ 8 o’clock the next morning I’m on a flight here. Wow.” The looper was asked to help with the bags last minute after his son parted ways with his former caddies, Greg Milne, Scott Carmichael, and Mike Burrow. The result? A memory to remember for a lifetime.

5. Bernhard Langer’s PNC record: If we are talking about the PNC Championship, then it would be truly a disappointment to not talk about Langer and his sons. The senior pro was able to garner his fifth win at the tournament in 2023. The golfer claimed three of those alongside his son, Jason, while clinching the other two with his older son Stefan. He was, thus, able to equal Raymond Floyd’s record of five titles with a two-shot victory over David Duval’s team.

These are but some of the top moments between a father and his child that have caught the attention of the community throughout the years. There will surely be more such instances as time goes on, just like how Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler entered parenthood while welcoming their baby boys, Crew Sims Koepka and Bennett Scheffler respectively.

The 2024 season is set to be all about cherishing new tennis champions and remembering the careers of the ones who left. Millions of fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating a flashback of Serena Williams‘ legendary career as a docuseries is about to roll out soon enough. While there were other tennis legends closely aligned with her dominant runs, the WTA legend recently mentioned the unfolding of a mystery in her series.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, tennis legend Serena Williams was exposed to a question about her rivalry with Maria Sharapova. Instead of repeating the whole answer, the legend pointed at her upcoming docuseries, “In the Arena: Serena Williams.”

During the interview, Williams was asked about how Sharapova’s early victories changed into a long trail of defeats. “Did you just decide, This person is never beating me again?” the reporter asked. Serena remembered that she had given a detailed explanation of this lead in her upcoming docuseries. Assuming that the reporter might already know if he has witnessed the series, she said, “Oh, man, you didn’t see it? I think that’s Episode 3.”

The interviewer, admitting they had only seen the first two episodes, expressed curiosity about the rest. Serena urged them to watch more, saying that the answer they seek is right there. “God, I’m so sad. You have to see the rest. You gotta wait for it. There was a reason why I didn’t lose to her, and I explain that,” she added.

Her rivalry against Maria Sharapova is one of the most highlighted in tennis history. Both the players came across each other a total of 22 times in which Williams managed to secure 20 massive wins. Sharapova managed to win only twice, and in total, secured 7 sets against Williams’ 41.

Set to stream on ESPN+ next month, the series “In the Arena: Serena Williams” is an eight-part documentary that will allow fans a deeper dive into Serena’s amazing career and her many achievements. The fact that Serena’s documentary is set to include the angle of her rivalry with Sharapova adds more intrigue to it.

It has been nearly two years since Serena Williams marked an end to her professional career. That was the last time when she played the role of a tennis player and as that ended, her rivalries ended too. After coming a long way with Maria Sharapova, things seemed to have chilled out as they both were recently spotted flaunting their outfits together.

The stars gathered around during the Paris Fashion Week. While Serena Williams carries a similarity with her rival Maria Sharapova about being in the world of fashion, they both came across each other and therefore embraced as if they matter. Soon after bumping into each other among the crowd, the former WTA pros were seen sharing a laugh and celebrations.

The two also met up at the Met Gala, along with Williams’ sister Venus. They might not have gotten along on the court but off of it, everyone is all smiles!