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US Open women’s semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory | CNN

US Open women’s semifinals: Coco Gauff and Madison Keys lead American quest for home glory | CNN

CNN  —  It began with 128 contenders, but now the women’s draw at the US Open is down to just four. After almost two weeks of grueling action in the searing heat in New York, the semifinalists have been confirmed for the fourth and final grand slam of 2023. American teenager Coco Gauff faces Czech […]

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The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon | CNN

The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon | CNN

The incredible true story of the time an astronaut played golf on the moon Over 50 years ago, Alan B. Shepard Jr. played a game of golf that was “out of this world.” Almost 240,000 miles away from Earth, Shepard hit two golf balls on the surface of the moon. Despite being so far away,

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Nine-year-old Brazilian becomes youngest ever to attempt US Women’s Open qualification | CNN

Nine-year-old Brazilian becomes youngest ever to attempt US Women’s Open qualification | CNN

CNN  —  When 19-year-old South Korean prodigy Inbee Park lifted the first of her seven major championships at the 2008 US Women’s Open, she became the tournament’s youngest ever champion. Bella Simões would not be born for around another six years. On Tuesday, she attempted to qualify for the major. At nine years old, the

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Rickie Fowler picks up snake with golf club at Wells Fargo Championship | CNN

Rickie Fowler picks up snake with golf club at Wells Fargo Championship | CNN

CNN  —  Golf fans are accustomed to hearing a curling putt described as ‘snaking.’ What they are less familiar with, though, is the sight of a snake dangling off the end of a club. During the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow on Saturday, Rickie Fowler was on hand to provide a safe demonstration. Fowler

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Wyndham Clark soars to first PGA Tour victory at Wells Fargo Championship | CNN

Wyndham Clark soars to first PGA Tour victory at Wells Fargo Championship | CNN

CNN  —  Walking up the final fairway at Quail Hollow on Sunday, victory all but assured, Wyndham Clark made a conscious effort to soak up all the sights and sounds around him. Moments later, the American tapped home to clinch the Wells Fargo Championship and his first ever PGA Tour title. “You only can win

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‘We know what’s at stake’: Matt Fitzpatrick playing to win his brother a PGA Tour spot at Zurich Classic | CNN

‘We know what’s at stake’: Matt Fitzpatrick playing to win his brother a PGA Tour spot at Zurich Classic | CNN

CNN  —  In 2013, a 14-year-old Alex Fitzpatrick caddied his older brother Matt to victory at the US Amateur Championship in Brookline, a win that secured the champion an exemption for the following year’s US Open. The rest is history: Matt Fizpatrick would return to the same site in 2022 to clinch the major, announcing

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Zach Johnson isn’t discounting Tiger Woods for the Ryder Cup | CNN

Zach Johnson isn’t discounting Tiger Woods for the Ryder Cup | CNN

CNN  —  Tiger Woods could form part of the US Ryder Cup team – or at least, Zach Johnson isn’t ruling it out. Ahead of the Sony Open in Hawaii, US captain Johnson said he wouldn’t discount selecting Woods to compete in the tournament if the 47-year-old didn’t qualify for the team automatically. “I would

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