ST. LOUIS (AP) Facts and figures for the PGA Championship:
PGA Championship celebrates 100 as Tiger Woods goes for 15
The PGA Championship has all the trappings of a big celebration this year.
Woof, this Olympic biathlete jabbed a ski pole through his calf during a training accident
Want to see something gross? Like really gross? Well, you came to the right place, because this is the place where we show you Olympic biathlete Peppe Femling—part of Sweden's 2018 gold medal relay team—with a ski pole turning his right calf into a shish-kebab. If you're slightly squeamish, had a few too many drinks last night, or are pregnant, this is where you might want to look away:
FacebookPinterestThe accident occurred while Femling was training for a roller-ski competition in Norway, and was forced to dive out of the way of an oncoming car. Per reports, the pole completely pierced his calf and was sticking out OVER THREE FEET on the other side of the puncture. Femling was airlifted to a local hospital where the pole was removed. Thankfully Femling seemed to be in good spirits pre-surgery, indicating that he sustained no significant damage in the freak accident (at least according to Google translator and that doggy face filter):
Now go get some fresh air and a ginger a..
Royal Troon to host Women’s British Open in 2020
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) Royal Troon will stage the Women's British Open for the first time in 2020, four years after the Scottish club voted to admit female members.
Ollie Schniederjans closes with eagle to take Barracuda lead
RENO, Nev. (AP) Ollie Schniederjans scored five points with a closing eagle to take a three-point lead Thursday in the Barracuda Championship, the PGA Tour's only modified Stableford scoring event.
Woods-Mickelson match reportedly set for Thanksgiving
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Phil Mickelson confirmed a report that an exhibition match against Tiger Woods is set for Thanksgiving weekend in Las Vegas.
Woods opens with 66 at Firestone just to keep pace
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Ian Poulter was annoyed upon realizing he had never finished better than 13th at Firestone, so he took a step toward doing something about it Thursday with an 8-under 62 and a one-shot lead in the Bridgestone Invitational.
Woods opens with 66 at Firestone just to keep pace
AKRON, Ohio (AP) Tiger Woods returned to Firestone and had his lowest opening round of the year at the Bridgestone Invitational.
Minjee Lee shoots 7-under 65, leads Women’s British Open
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) The big thing missing for Minjee Lee in her impressive season is a strong performance at a major championship.