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Stephen Curry channels Jordan Spieth by telling caddie to “Go get that” after sinking putt
Stephen Curry channels Jordan Spieth by telling caddie to “Go get that” after sinking putt in Web.com Tour event
Watch highlights of Stephen Curry’s impressive Web.com Tour debut
Stephen Curry shouldn't think about quitting his day job just yet, but for one day, he showed he can hang with some of the best golfers in the world.
Shortly after helping to lead the Golden State Warriors to a second NBA title in three seasons, Curry accepted a sponsor's invitation to play in this week's Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic. The decision sparked a big debate over whether Curry should take a spot in an actual tournament, but the two-time NBA MVP proved a lot of doubters wrong with an impressive opening round of 74 on Thursday.
Before he teed off in his first round, sportsbooks listed Curry as +900 (A $100 wager would win you $900) to make the cut and -2500 (Risking $2,500 to win $100) to miss the cut. The over/under for his high score for the tournament was set at 79.5 (TPC Stonebrae is a par 70) and for his low score at 76.5. If you bet on the latter, congratulations. Although you might have a gambling problem.
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Dustin Johnson opens defense with 68 while focus is on others
FacebookPinterestGregory ShamusDustin Johnson lines up a putt on the ninth green during the first round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
AKRON, Ohio – It isn’t easy flying under the radar when you’re No. 1 in the world, the defending champion of this week’s World Golf Championship event and going for an unprecedented third WGC title in a calendar year.
But there goes Dustin Johnson, who, naturally, doesn’t mind one bit that the spotlight is on British Open champion Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, who created a stir by jettisoning his longtime caddie J.P. Fitzgerald last week.
“What do you think?” Johnson responded with a grin when asked about the attention being expended on two of his closest rivals.
We’re thinking no, he doesn't mind.
Johnson then shrugged in that carefree way he has. Nobody shrugs better than Dustin Johnson.
That he proved on Thursday at Firestone Country Club, when he opened defense of his WG..
Thomas Pieters holds first-round lead at WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
Gregory ShamusAKRON, OH – AUGUST 03: Thomas Pieters of Belgium putts on the ninth green during the first round of the World Golf Championships – Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 3, 2017 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)When the pairings were released for the first round of this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, one in particular caught the eye (and probably yours too): Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Jason Day. For the most part, the group delivered, with McIlroy and Spieth posting three-under 67s. But they are all chasing the young Thomas Pieters, who carded a bogey-free, five-under 65 and leads by one at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
Starting off the 10th tee, Pieters, 25, began his round with four straight pars, then hit his 172-yard approach shot to two-feet at the par-4 14th to tap in his first birdie of the day. At the par-5 16th, he again hit his approach to within tap-in range for another birdie and ..
Jordan Spieth says “I’m going to try something stupid” with recovery shot, proceeds to pull off miraculous approach
Between the 13th hole at Royal Birkdale and Thursday's magic trick at Firestone C.C., starting to think this Jordan Spieth fella has a knack for the spectacular.
The Open champ found himself in a bit of a predicament during Round 1 of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, putting his drive on the par-4 eighth into the trees. Rather than do the prudent move, Spieth — perhaps playing with a house-money mentality — decided to go for the hero shot. A move so brazen that he admitted, “I'm going to try something stupid,” waving off caddie Michael Greller to ensure common sense didn't reign supreme.
Of course, the man proceeded to pull off a “Did you see that?!” shot of epic proportions:
https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/893182242305986560
I want to believe our recent study and investigation into the viability of hitting through trees was in the back of Spieth's mind during this decision. But, in all likelihood, it probably stems from the cat being really, REALLY in the zon..
Jon Rahm makes extremely rare eagle on Firestone’s “Monster” 16th hole
Dustin Johnson grabbed some early headlines on Day 1 at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational with a 439-yard tee shot on Firestone's famed 16th hole. But it was another long hitter, Jon Rahm, who walked away from the 667-yard par 5 with an eagle. A really rare eagle.
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Rahm's drive “only” went 393 yards, but his approach found the front fringe, and his long putt found the bottom of the hole for a 3 that highlighted an opening 67 that put the Spaniard just a couple shots back of leader Thomas Pieters. Check out how Rahm (sort of) brought “The Monster” to its knees:
https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/893163065721540608
As the tweet says, Jon Rahm, who is making his tournament debut this week, is just the second player since 2008 to eagle the hole, joining Justin Thomas, who needed to chip in after hitting a 413-yard drive during the second round last year. There have only been three eagles made on the hole in tournament ..
Listening to Kirk Cousins at training camp is like having lunch with your grandma
Kirk Cousins got mic'd up at Washington Redskins training camp and the results were hilarious.