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In this episode, Tom Irwin chats to David Scott, who has just been appointed Honorary Professional of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. He is only the sixth person to be bestowed the accolade in nearly 120 years and it's proving to be a very special year for David He is currently serving as Captain of The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland, while stewarding Dumbarnie Links in his role as General Manager. A former Director of Golf at Kingsbarns and Director of Operations at the Old Course Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, David's life has been steeped in the game. He's got some great stories to tell so sit back and enjoy the listen… Website: https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/ X: https://x.com/NCG_com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalClubGolfer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationalclubgolfer/?hl=en

Did you know that the iconic clubhouse behind the Old Course's first tee originally belonged to a different club? In this episode of The Secret of St. Andrews, we uncover the history of the Union Club, its ties to archery, and how it eventually merged with the R&A to become the legendary Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. 

It's a big pod today, and we start with Mark telling us about being sacked as a young commentator, who was responsible, and whether he has forgiven that person? (Hint: He hasn't).We discuss Anthony Quayle's very unfortunate 7-shot penalty at the Vic PGA from the weekend, and Nick explains how it happened. Nick and Mark discuss players who copped penalties and still won. Nick brings up one of the best 'even par' performances he's ever seen from the weekend, and Mark tells a story about Peter Thomson and how he had prepared Kingston Heath years ago to have even par as the winning score, but the weather had other ideas.We had a voicemail yesterday from Mark in Hawthorn with a question about national opens and their importance. Marko heard it, and rates the idea, we discuss.Exciting news this week with Karrie Webb being announced as an Honorary Member of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. A wonderful accolade and well deserved, however Mark has noticed an oversight in Australia regarding Karrie's recognition which he brings up.The hotline rings and it's Warren who has a 13-year old young bloke who loves golf, and he'd like to arrange lessons, but is after some advice on how to start.Mark's Top 5 this week is on the Top 5 duffed chips, some very funny stories, and we'd like to hear about any chili dip zones at your club - let us know on socials.Nick's PING global results this week are big, plenty to run through, and Nick has a Q School TV idea which is very good! We discuss the new Trackman centre at Southern Golf Club in Melbourne which is sensational, and opened a fortnight ago. Lots of feedback, heavily weighted again on the format of the Australian Open, and then we call pod listener Lorraine who has a question for Mark about his book, 74,582 tips to simplify golf, and we chat to Lorraine and her Dad Ron who is still playing golf at 93 !!!Nick's masterclass this week is on Scheffler's new putting grip which he is experimenting with.PING will help you play your best, like they have for Nick O'Hern. See your local golf shop or professional for a PING club fitting;The new watchMynumbers app, the most powerful data based golf app in the world, download from the App Store or Google Play;Golf Clearance Outlet, join GCO Live for great member benefits and comps. They're in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and the Sunshine Coast, or online here.Southern Golf Club - Home of the Australian Master of the Amateurs in January 2025, entry is free!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, send a voicemail here, and see our Masterclass videos on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this third of a four-part interview with Peter Dawson, listen in as he recounts his early days as Secretary of the R&A. Peter gives us insights into the private club that is the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and how it differs in purpose and mission from the R&A Companies, formed in 2004, as the world-wide counterpoint to the USGA, which governs golf in the United States and Mexico. He remembers the significant accomplishments of his term including spearheading golf's return to the Olympic Games, overseeing the 250th anniversary celebrations of the Club, the re-write of the Rules of Golf, the commercial growth of the Open Championship and the welcoming of women members into the R&A. We conclude with a review of Open Championship history as Peter Dawson continues his life story, "FORE the Good of the Game."Give Bruce & Mike some feedback via Text.The Top 100 in 10 Golf PodcastThe story of a quest to play the Top 100 Golf courses in the UK & Ireland in just 10 yearsListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Discover how Ben Franklin forged an unexpected alliance with Scotland, thanks to the covert efforts of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Unveil the secret transatlantic communication network that linked Scotland to the American colonies, a channel that played a pivotal role in Franklin's diplomatic mission. Join us as we explore the hidden history behind Franklin's honorary doctorate and the clandestine operations that shaped his Scottish connection.

In this episode of "The Secret of St. Andrews," we delve into the historic visit of Benjamin Franklin to St. Andrews in 1759. Franklin's honorary Doctor of Laws degree and the freedom of the borough were significant achievements for the town and university, setting the stage for secret diplomatic efforts. Discover how this visit, orchestrated by influential members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, opened covert channels between American and Scottish patriots, forging a bond that would persist through the Revolutionary War. 

Discover the intriguing origins of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, established in 1754 as the Society of St. Andrews Golfers. Dive into the rich history of its founding members, their Masonic ties, and the club's evolution, culminating in its royal designation in 1834. Uncover the political and social dynamics that shaped this iconic institution and its pivotal role in the revival of St. Andrews and the game of golf. 

In this episode, we explore the rise of private golf clubs in 18th-century Scotland during a tumultuous time in British history. We trace the origins of these societies, from the Royal Burgess Golfing Society and the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, to the formation of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. These early clubs, influenced by Freemasonry, navigated political tensions and fostered a sense of unity and tradition among their elite members. Join us as we uncover how these societies shaped the world of golf and left a lasting legacy on Scottish and American history.

In Episode 5, uncover a pivotal time in Scotland's history. As private golf clubs emerged, so did harsh reprisals from the British government, aiming to quash Jacobite rebellions. Explore the impact on key figures like David Weems of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, forced into exile. Amidst this turmoil, the clubs thrived during the Scottish Enlightenment, a period of intellectual and cultural renaissance. Discover how these clubs became hubs for enlightenment ideals, providing a space for Scotland's elite to exchange ideas. 

In this conclusion of our three-part interview series with the iconic Canadian amateur golfer, Marlene Streit, we delve deeper into the remarkable journey of a golfing legend. Join us as we continue to explore the extraordinary life and career of the first Canadian to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.In this episode, we pick up the story as Marlene reflects on her golfing adventures and accomplishments from her later years. With her trademark humility and warmth, Marlene shares her thoughts on the ever-evolving world of golf and the changes she has witnessed over the decades.One of the highlights of this episode is Marlene's recollection of her induction into the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews as an honorary member. She provides fascinating insights into the significance of this prestigious honor and the joy of being recognized for her contributions to the sport she loves.We also hear about Marlene's continuing passion for the game as she describes her weekly golf outings with friends, where the focus is on camaraderie and fun rather than keeping score. Her anecdotes about her rounds on the course are bound to leave you with a smile.As we conclude this captivating interview series, Marlene reflects on her legacy and what she hopes to be remembered for. Her answer is simple yet profound, revealing the essence of her character as a kind and gracious individual who has left an indelible mark on the world of golf.Join us for the grand finale of this three-part series as we celebrate the life and career of a golfing legend, Marlene Streit. Her story is not just about golf; it's about the love of the game, the friendships made along the way, and the enduring impact of a true champion. Don't miss this heartfelt episode of "FORE the Good of the Game."Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

In this captivating final installment of a three-part interview with Carol Semple Thompson, a revered figure in the world of amateur golf and a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, we explore the remarkable journey and insights of one of the game's true legends. Hosted by Mike Gonzalez and Bruce Devlin, this episode offers an intimate look into Carol's extraordinary career, her unique perspectives on the sport, and her cherished memories.The conversation opens with her reflections on her experiences competing against iconic players like JoAnne Carner, Marlene Streit and Anne Quast Sander. She recounts memorable moments and her major championship experiences, including playing in The Dinah Shore multiple times and her impressive performance at the 1972 U.S. Women's Open at Winged Foot.Carol shares heartwarming stories about her interactions with golf greats like Susie Berning and the legendary Arnold Palmer. She also touches upon her longstanding relationship with the USGA, as we highlight her numerous achievements, including her 32 appearances in the Women's U.S. Open and the honor of receiving the 2003 USGA Bob Jones Award.In a poignant segment, Carol reflects on her induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame alongside Pete and Alice Dye, Sir Bob Charles, and others, providing fascinating behind-the-scenes details of the event. The discussion then shifts to her inclusion in the inaugural class of women members at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, marking a historic moment in the sport.The episode concludes with Carol answering three thought-provoking questions, offering a glimpse into her wisdom and what she cherishes most about her life in golf. Her desire to be remembered as one of the great women amateurs in golf encapsulates the episode, leaving listeners with a deep appreciation for her contributions to the game.Join us in this inspiring and insightful finale with Carol Semple Thompson, a true ambassador of the game, on "FORE the Good of the Game."Support the showFollow our show and/or leave a review/rating on: Our Website https://www.forethegoodofthegame.com/reviews/new/ Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fore-the-good-of-the-game/id1562581853 Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/0XSuVGjwQg6bm78COkIhZO?si=b4c9d47ea8b24b2d Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNzM3Mjc1LnJzcw About "FORE the Good of the Game” is a golf podcast featuring interviews with World Golf Hall of Fame members, winners of major championships and other people of influence in and around the game of golf. Highlighting the positive aspects of the game, we aim to create and provide an engaging and timeless repository of content that listeners can enjoy now and forever. Co-hosted by PGA Tour star Bruce Devlin, our podcast focuses on telling their life stories, in their voices. Join Bruce and Mike Gonzalez “FORE the Good of the Game.” Thanks so much for listening!

Welcome to the Golf Sustainability Podcast! In this episode, host John Failla engages in an enlightening conversation with Graeme Beatt, the Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Course in Ireland. Graeme shares insights into the fascinating work happening at Royal Portrush as they prepare to host the 153rd Open in 2025. Join us for this engaging discussion as we explore Graeme's background, his journey to becoming Course Manager, and the sustainability initiatives transforming the golf course. Discover how Royal Portrush is committed to sustainability, from solar panels and lithium-powered equipment to biofuels and carbon neutrality goals. Learn about the partnerships that play a pivotal role in their sustainability journey, including their collaboration with the GEO Foundation. If you're passionate about golf and sustainability, this podcast is a must-listen! Don't miss out on the valuable insights and innovative ideas shared in this episode. Stay tuned for more episodes of the Golf Sustainability Podcast, where we explore the intersection of golf and environmental responsibility with industry experts and leaders like Graeme Beatt. Subscribe now and join the conversation on the future of sustainable golf courses. Topics Covered   Transition to Sustainable Practices (Timestamp: 0:00 - 0:28) In this topic, the discussion revolves around the golf course's transition to sustainable practices, including the installation of solar panels, the switch to lithium-powered equipment, and the use of biofuels for vehicles. Background and Heritage of Royal Portrush (Timestamp: 3:00 - 10:02) This topic provides insights into the history and heritage of Royal Portrush golf course, covering its establishment in 1888, architectural changes over the years, and its commitment to environmental responsibility throughout its history. Preparations for Hosting the 153rd Open in 2025 (Timestamp: 23:51 - 29:57) Here, the focus is on the preparations for hosting the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in 2025. It includes discussions about course improvements, renovations, and the commitment to becoming carbon neutral for the event. Reputable Golf Organizations (Timestamp: 30:03) Description: The conversation starts with a discussion about reputable golf organizations, particularly one not as high-profile in the United States as it is in Europe. Sustainability Efforts by the R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) ((Timestamp: 30:17): Description: The conversation highlights the sustainability efforts of the R&A, with a focus on sustainability-related initiatives and support lent by the R&A to enhance sustainability in golf course operations. Challenges and Growth in Golf Course Management (Timestamp: 42:01): Description: This topic revolves around the challenges and personal growth experienced in transitioning from a greenkeeper to a golf course manager, discussing the importance of setting high standards and the future aspirations in golf course management. Resources and People Mentioned John Failla: The host of the Golf Sustainability Podcast, who interviewed Jason Straka in the episode. Graeme Beatt: Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club The R&A (randa.org)   Connect with Our Guests Graeme Beatt LinkedIn Connect with Royal Portrush Golf Club  Royal Portrush Golf Club   Connect With Golf Sustainability LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Email Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  Google Podcasts  Note: Timestamps provided are approximate. Thank you for listening to the Golf Sustainability podcast. If you found this episode interesting, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! For more insights and updates on sustainable energy solutions, visit our website and follow us on social media.

In this special episode, we're joined by Craig Boath, Head of Sustainability at Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. Craig is a pioneering figure in the golf industry, being one of the first superintendents to hold the role of Head of Sustainability. John and Craig discuss various aspects of sustainability and golf, including Craig's career journey in the industry, the rich heritage of Carnoustie Golf Links, and the environmental and social initiatives undertaken by the course. They delve into partnerships with organizations like GEO (Golf Environment Organization) and suppliers like John Deere and Rainbird to implement sustainable practices and technologies on the course. Craig emphasizes the importance of data collection and measurement in sustainability efforts, as well as the challenges of meeting golfer expectations while pursuing sustainability goals. He also shares his personal motivation and inspiration for preserving and enhancing Carnoustie for future generations. Join us for an enlightening conversation about golf and sustainability, and how golf courses can make a positive impact on the environment and their communities. Subscribe to the Golf Sustainability Podcast to stay updated on more episodes like this one. Thank you for tuning in!   Topics Covered: Introduction and Background of Craig Boath (0:00 - 3:28) Introduction to the podcast and guest, Craig Boath. Craig Boath's career journey in the golf industry, starting with his interest in greenkeeping.   The History of Carnoustie Golf Links (3:28 - 8:51) The historical significance and heritage of Carnoustie Golf Links. Mention of famous golfers and architects associated with the course. Craig Boath's involvement in various Open Championships held at Carnoustie.   Environmental Initiatives at Carnoustie (8:51 - 12:38) Overview of sustainability and environmental efforts at Carnoustie. Examples of current sustainability projects and practices on the golf course. Discussion of pond management, tree planting, and beekeeping.   Social Initiatives and Community Benefits (12:38 - 16:50) Description of Carnoustie's community benefit program. Involvement with groups like Kirsty Memories, disabled golfers, and junior golfers. Focus on making golf more accessible to diverse groups of people.   Partnerships and Collaboration (16:50 - 26:06) Collaboration with organizations like GEO Foundation and R&A  Details about a five-year biodiversity program and carbon capture initiatives. Supplier partnerships with John Deere and Rain Bird and their contributions to sustainability efforts.   Balancing Aesthetics with Sustainability (26:06 - 29:21) Addressing the "Augusta effect" and member expectations for course aesthetics. Challenges of meeting high expectations for course conditions while prioritizing sustainability.   Future Sustainability Initiatives (29:21 - 31:05) Insights into upcoming sustainability projects and goals. Mention of data-driven approaches to sustainability. The importance of continuously improving sustainability practices.   Personal Insights and Inspirations (31:05 - 32:10) Craig Boath's personal motivation and inspiration in his role. Mention of individuals who have inspired him in the golf industry.   Resources and People Mentioned Carnoustie Golf Links, Scotland R&A (The R&A, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) Alan Robertson Sustainable.golf Rain Bird | A Global Irrigation Company John Deere US | Products & Services Information   Connect with Our Guests Craig Boath LinkedIn Connect with Carnoustie Golf Links Carnoustie Golf Links, Scotland Instagram Connect With Golf Sustainability LinkedIn  Facebook  Instagram X (Twitter) Email Subscribe to Golf Sustainability Apple Podcast  Spotify  Google Podcasts  Note: Timestamps provided are approximate. Thank you for listening to the Golf Sustainability podcast. If you found this episode interesting, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! For more insights and updates on sustainable energy solutions, visit our website and follow us on social media.

Peter Dawson has been as influential an administrator of the game as anyone in history.Appointed Secretary of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1999 it was Dawson who oversaw the creation of The R&A in 2004 to take care of the club's commercial operations, including The Open, through one of its biggest growth periods.Among the highlights of his tenure were announcing Tiger Woods four times as the Champion Golfer of the Year and several years refereeing at The Masters.Dawson and John Huggan have known each other many years and while they share a love of the game there is much they don't agree on which makes for a fascinating discussion.

There are few in golf whose contribution to the game could be compared to that of Sir Michael Bonallack. Unquestionably one of Britain's greatest amateur players he has also been a long-time administrator of the game serving as both Secretary of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and later Captain of the R&A.As a player, he enjoyed great success but few years were as glorious as the summer of 1968 when the then 33-year-old won the third of his five Amateur championships, his fifth English Amateur, the Brabazon Trophy and was the leading amateur at The Open Championship.In this lengthy chat with The Thing About Golf host John Huggan, Bonallack reflects on that wonderful summer and his extraordinary life and career in the game.

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Would you accept a billion dollars to play golf? A new competition funded by Saudi Arabia called LIV Golf is turning the usually staid and boring game of on its head. Saudi money is funding a new golf tournament around the world, and it's ruffling feathers in the established corridors of the sport like the USPGA and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club. The new tournament LIV is offering hundreds of millions of dollars to secure players from other tours, and many are accepting. In this episode, we're joined by Sam Squiers from Fox Sports News who also hosts LiSTNR's On Her Game and The Sport podcasts. We learn what is LIV - and what is sports washing? Today's Headlines: - Three dead in Queensland shooting- Japan condemns Chinese military exercise- Shortages of popular drugs- Breonna Taylor: four officers charged- Adelaide Crows players consider class action over camp 'disgrace' Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL – Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall of Famer signed center Andrew Copp to a $28.1 million, five-year contract soon after the market opened. Yzerman also signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a $19 million, four-year contract and a pair of wings to two-year deals. David Perron signed for $9.5 million and Dominik Kubalik for $5 million. NHL – Blackhawks make some minor free agent signings, nothing on Kane or Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks signed 4 players on the first day of NHL Free Agency.  Three forwards signed deals, Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou each signed for one season, and Colin Blackwell signed a tow year deal.  Goalie Alex Stalock inked a one year deal.  The news is still quiet on Patrick Kane and Jonathon Toews, who each have one year left on their current contracts, which are for $10.5 million for this season.  NHL – Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, "Johnny Hockey" The Columbus Blue Jackets landed the biggest prize on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau to a $68.25 million seven-year contract. The signing came a day after Johnny “Hockey” rejected an eight-year contract to stay in Calgary. Gaudreau’s signing highlighted a busy day. Claude Giroux is leaving Florida for a homecoming in Ottawa. The Washington Capitals landed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Colorado. The New York Rangers signed forward Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year contract. There was also a big trade with 2017 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Brent Burns going from San Jose to the Carolina Hurricanes. Top free agents Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg were still available. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Kansas City Royals 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Guardians 1 Baltimore Orioles 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Royals 5, Tigers 2 – Singer leads Royals to 5-2 victory and series win vs Tigers Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. The Royals earned their first winning homestand since July last year. Singer allowed 12 baserunners and repeatedly pitched out of trouble for his first victory since June 8. Andrew Benintendi collected his tenth multi-hit game out of his last 16 starts as he prepares for his first All-Star Game. Kansas City batted around in the fourth against Tarik Skubal, who has lost six of his last seven starts. Scott Barlow finished with his 15th save. White Sox 2, Guardians 1 – White Sox beat Guardians 2-1, gain split in 4-game series Lucas Giolito pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 2-1 after Guardians’ starter Aaron Civale exited after one inning because of a sore right wrist. Giolito yielded an unearned run in 6 1/3 innings and extended his dominance of Cleveland hitters. The right-hander is 5-1 with a 0.83 ERA in 10 starts against Cleveland since May 17, 2019. Giolito’s strong outing, along with RBIs by José Abreu and Andrew Vaughn, helped the White Sox earn a split of the four-game series between teams battling for second place in the AL Central. Orioles 7, Cubs 1 – Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. It’s the Orioles’ longest winning streak in a single season since they won 13 in a row from Sept. 7-22, 1999. With the victory, the Orioles (45-44) also went over the .500 mark for the first time since April 8, 2021, when they were 4-3. The Cubs lost their sixth consecutive game, their longest skid since dropping 10 straight games June 4-16. Today Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2) at Cleveland (McKenzie 6-6), 7:10 p.m.            WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 3-4) at Minnesota (Gray 4-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Carrasco 9-4) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 7-3), 8:05 p.m. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Connecticut Sun 89, Indiana Fever 81 Sun 89, Fever 81 – Connecticut beats Indiana, Bonner moves into 12th in scoring Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 14 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 19 points to move into 12th on the WNBA’s career scoring list, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 89-81. Bonner passed Seattle star Lauren Jackson (6,007) on the career scoring list, becoming the 14th player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. Brionna Jones added 17 points, Natisha Hiedeman had 11 and Courtney Williams scored all 10 of her points in the first half for Connecticut. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points and Victoria Vivians added 17 for Indiana. Tonight Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks, 10:30 p.m. Golf – LPGA – Annika Sorenstam back on top of LPGA Tour leaderboard Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard Wednesday, teaming with Madelene Sagstrom in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational. Sorenstam and Sagstrom shot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play at Midland Country Club for a share of the first-round lead with fellow late starters. Sorenstam and Sagstrom, played alongside Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare, with the Americans shooting 71 in the round delayed 2 hours, 40 minutes because of morning rain. The 51-year-old Sorenstam is making her second LPGA Tour start of the season and only her third since retiring after the 2008 season. She missed the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open last month. Golf – British Open – Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal & Ancient Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods has another honor before he even hit a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open. He’s now an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The R&A used the occasion of its big celebration week to confer honorary membership to Open champions Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is still using a Bridgestone golf ball. He’s just not getting paid for it. Bridgestone says they have agreed to end their endorsement after DeChambeau signed on with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. NBASL – NBA Summer League Today Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5:30 p.m.            Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets, 6:00 p.m.                Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas NCAAMBKB – Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again. Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The game will be shown in prime time on Nov. 11 as part of ESPN’s Armed Forces Classic from the flat top moored at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego. The Abraham Lincoln is on deployment and is due back in port later in the summer. NCAA – New commish: Big 12 open for business amid realignment talk New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the league is open for business. While nothing is imminent, he says all options will be explored as he prepares to take over with conference realignment again in the forefront. Yormark made his introductory marks at the start of the league’s football media days. He says he’s excited about the transformative moment and the opportunity to grow and build the Big 12 brand and business. The 55-year-old Yormark is joining the Big 12 from his role as an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. He was previously CEO of the Brooklyn Nets. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Wisconsin 5, West Michigan 2 – F/11 Fort Wayne 8, Lansing 7 Great Lakes 5, Quad Cities 4 – F/11 South Bend 11, Peoria 1 Tonight Wisconsin at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lansing at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. Great Lakes at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. South Bend at Peoria, 7:35 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL – Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall of Famer signed center Andrew Copp to a $28.1 million, five-year contract soon after the market opened. Yzerman also signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a $19 million, four-year contract and a pair of wings to two-year deals. David Perron signed for $9.5 million and Dominik Kubalik for $5 million. NHL – Blackhawks make some minor free agent signings, nothing on Kane or Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks signed 4 players on the first day of NHL Free Agency.  Three forwards signed deals, Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou each signed for one season, and Colin Blackwell signed a tow year deal.  Goalie Alex Stalock inked a one year deal.  The news is still quiet on Patrick Kane and Jonathon Toews, who each have one year left on their current contracts, which are for $10.5 million for this season.  NHL – Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, "Johnny Hockey" The Columbus Blue Jackets landed the biggest prize on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau to a $68.25 million seven-year contract. The signing came a day after Johnny “Hockey” rejected an eight-year contract to stay in Calgary. Gaudreau’s signing highlighted a busy day. Claude Giroux is leaving Florida for a homecoming in Ottawa. The Washington Capitals landed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Colorado. The New York Rangers signed forward Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year contract. There was also a big trade with 2017 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Brent Burns going from San Jose to the Carolina Hurricanes. Top free agents Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg were still available. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Kansas City Royals 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Guardians 1 Baltimore Orioles 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Royals 5, Tigers 2 – Singer leads Royals to 5-2 victory and series win vs Tigers Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. The Royals earned their first winning homestand since July last year. Singer allowed 12 baserunners and repeatedly pitched out of trouble for his first victory since June 8. Andrew Benintendi collected his tenth multi-hit game out of his last 16 starts as he prepares for his first All-Star Game. Kansas City batted around in the fourth against Tarik Skubal, who has lost six of his last seven starts. Scott Barlow finished with his 15th save. White Sox 2, Guardians 1 – White Sox beat Guardians 2-1, gain split in 4-game series Lucas Giolito pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 2-1 after Guardians’ starter Aaron Civale exited after one inning because of a sore right wrist. Giolito yielded an unearned run in 6 1/3 innings and extended his dominance of Cleveland hitters. The right-hander is 5-1 with a 0.83 ERA in 10 starts against Cleveland since May 17, 2019. Giolito’s strong outing, along with RBIs by José Abreu and Andrew Vaughn, helped the White Sox earn a split of the four-game series between teams battling for second place in the AL Central. Orioles 7, Cubs 1 – Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. It’s the Orioles’ longest winning streak in a single season since they won 13 in a row from Sept. 7-22, 1999. With the victory, the Orioles (45-44) also went over the .500 mark for the first time since April 8, 2021, when they were 4-3. The Cubs lost their sixth consecutive game, their longest skid since dropping 10 straight games June 4-16. Today Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2) at Cleveland (McKenzie 6-6), 7:10 p.m.            WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 3-4) at Minnesota (Gray 4-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Carrasco 9-4) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 7-3), 8:05 p.m. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Connecticut Sun 89, Indiana Fever 81 Sun 89, Fever 81 – Connecticut beats Indiana, Bonner moves into 12th in scoring Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 14 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 19 points to move into 12th on the WNBA’s career scoring list, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 89-81. Bonner passed Seattle star Lauren Jackson (6,007) on the career scoring list, becoming the 14th player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. Brionna Jones added 17 points, Natisha Hiedeman had 11 and Courtney Williams scored all 10 of her points in the first half for Connecticut. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points and Victoria Vivians added 17 for Indiana. Tonight Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks, 10:30 p.m. Golf – LPGA – Annika Sorenstam back on top of LPGA Tour leaderboard Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard Wednesday, teaming with Madelene Sagstrom in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational. Sorenstam and Sagstrom shot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play at Midland Country Club for a share of the first-round lead with fellow late starters. Sorenstam and Sagstrom, played alongside Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare, with the Americans shooting 71 in the round delayed 2 hours, 40 minutes because of morning rain. The 51-year-old Sorenstam is making her second LPGA Tour start of the season and only her third since retiring after the 2008 season. She missed the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open last month. Golf – British Open – Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal & Ancient Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods has another honor before he even hit a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open. He’s now an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The R&A used the occasion of its big celebration week to confer honorary membership to Open champions Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is still using a Bridgestone golf ball. He’s just not getting paid for it. Bridgestone says they have agreed to end their endorsement after DeChambeau signed on with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. NBASL – NBA Summer League Today Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5:30 p.m.            Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets, 6:00 p.m.                Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas NCAAMBKB – Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again. Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The game will be shown in prime time on Nov. 11 as part of ESPN’s Armed Forces Classic from the flat top moored at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego. The Abraham Lincoln is on deployment and is due back in port later in the summer. NCAA – New commish: Big 12 open for business amid realignment talk New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the league is open for business. While nothing is imminent, he says all options will be explored as he prepares to take over with conference realignment again in the forefront. Yormark made his introductory marks at the start of the league’s football media days. He says he’s excited about the transformative moment and the opportunity to grow and build the Big 12 brand and business. The 55-year-old Yormark is joining the Big 12 from his role as an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. He was previously CEO of the Brooklyn Nets. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Wisconsin 5, West Michigan 2 – F/11 Fort Wayne 8, Lansing 7 Great Lakes 5, Quad Cities 4 – F/11 South Bend 11, Peoria 1 Tonight Wisconsin at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lansing at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. Great Lakes at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. South Bend at Peoria, 7:35 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL – Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall of Famer signed center Andrew Copp to a $28.1 million, five-year contract soon after the market opened. Yzerman also signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a $19 million, four-year contract and a pair of wings to two-year deals. David Perron signed for $9.5 million and Dominik Kubalik for $5 million. NHL – Blackhawks make some minor free agent signings, nothing on Kane or Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks signed 4 players on the first day of NHL Free Agency.  Three forwards signed deals, Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou each signed for one season, and Colin Blackwell signed a tow year deal.  Goalie Alex Stalock inked a one year deal.  The news is still quiet on Patrick Kane and Jonathon Toews, who each have one year left on their current contracts, which are for $10.5 million for this season.  NHL – Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, "Johnny Hockey" The Columbus Blue Jackets landed the biggest prize on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau to a $68.25 million seven-year contract. The signing came a day after Johnny “Hockey” rejected an eight-year contract to stay in Calgary. Gaudreau’s signing highlighted a busy day. Claude Giroux is leaving Florida for a homecoming in Ottawa. The Washington Capitals landed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Colorado. The New York Rangers signed forward Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year contract. There was also a big trade with 2017 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Brent Burns going from San Jose to the Carolina Hurricanes. Top free agents Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg were still available. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Kansas City Royals 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Guardians 1 Baltimore Orioles 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Royals 5, Tigers 2 – Singer leads Royals to 5-2 victory and series win vs Tigers Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. The Royals earned their first winning homestand since July last year. Singer allowed 12 baserunners and repeatedly pitched out of trouble for his first victory since June 8. Andrew Benintendi collected his tenth multi-hit game out of his last 16 starts as he prepares for his first All-Star Game. Kansas City batted around in the fourth against Tarik Skubal, who has lost six of his last seven starts. Scott Barlow finished with his 15th save. White Sox 2, Guardians 1 – White Sox beat Guardians 2-1, gain split in 4-game series Lucas Giolito pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 2-1 after Guardians’ starter Aaron Civale exited after one inning because of a sore right wrist. Giolito yielded an unearned run in 6 1/3 innings and extended his dominance of Cleveland hitters. The right-hander is 5-1 with a 0.83 ERA in 10 starts against Cleveland since May 17, 2019. Giolito’s strong outing, along with RBIs by José Abreu and Andrew Vaughn, helped the White Sox earn a split of the four-game series between teams battling for second place in the AL Central. Orioles 7, Cubs 1 – Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. It’s the Orioles’ longest winning streak in a single season since they won 13 in a row from Sept. 7-22, 1999. With the victory, the Orioles (45-44) also went over the .500 mark for the first time since April 8, 2021, when they were 4-3. The Cubs lost their sixth consecutive game, their longest skid since dropping 10 straight games June 4-16. Today Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2) at Cleveland (McKenzie 6-6), 7:10 p.m.            WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 3-4) at Minnesota (Gray 4-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Carrasco 9-4) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 7-3), 8:05 p.m. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Connecticut Sun 89, Indiana Fever 81 Sun 89, Fever 81 – Connecticut beats Indiana, Bonner moves into 12th in scoring Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 14 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 19 points to move into 12th on the WNBA’s career scoring list, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 89-81. Bonner passed Seattle star Lauren Jackson (6,007) on the career scoring list, becoming the 14th player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. Brionna Jones added 17 points, Natisha Hiedeman had 11 and Courtney Williams scored all 10 of her points in the first half for Connecticut. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points and Victoria Vivians added 17 for Indiana. Tonight Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks, 10:30 p.m. Golf – LPGA – Annika Sorenstam back on top of LPGA Tour leaderboard Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard Wednesday, teaming with Madelene Sagstrom in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational. Sorenstam and Sagstrom shot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play at Midland Country Club for a share of the first-round lead with fellow late starters. Sorenstam and Sagstrom, played alongside Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare, with the Americans shooting 71 in the round delayed 2 hours, 40 minutes because of morning rain. The 51-year-old Sorenstam is making her second LPGA Tour start of the season and only her third since retiring after the 2008 season. She missed the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open last month. Golf – British Open – Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal & Ancient Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods has another honor before he even hit a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open. He’s now an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The R&A used the occasion of its big celebration week to confer honorary membership to Open champions Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is still using a Bridgestone golf ball. He’s just not getting paid for it. Bridgestone says they have agreed to end their endorsement after DeChambeau signed on with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. NBASL – NBA Summer League Today Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5:30 p.m.            Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets, 6:00 p.m.                Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas NCAAMBKB – Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again. Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The game will be shown in prime time on Nov. 11 as part of ESPN’s Armed Forces Classic from the flat top moored at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego. The Abraham Lincoln is on deployment and is due back in port later in the summer. NCAA – New commish: Big 12 open for business amid realignment talk New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the league is open for business. While nothing is imminent, he says all options will be explored as he prepares to take over with conference realignment again in the forefront. Yormark made his introductory marks at the start of the league’s football media days. He says he’s excited about the transformative moment and the opportunity to grow and build the Big 12 brand and business. The 55-year-old Yormark is joining the Big 12 from his role as an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. He was previously CEO of the Brooklyn Nets. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Wisconsin 5, West Michigan 2 – F/11 Fort Wayne 8, Lansing 7 Great Lakes 5, Quad Cities 4 – F/11 South Bend 11, Peoria 1 Tonight Wisconsin at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lansing at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. Great Lakes at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. South Bend at Peoria, 7:35 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL – Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall of Famer signed center Andrew Copp to a $28.1 million, five-year contract soon after the market opened. Yzerman also signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a $19 million, four-year contract and a pair of wings to two-year deals. David Perron signed for $9.5 million and Dominik Kubalik for $5 million. NHL – Blackhawks make some minor free agent signings, nothing on Kane or Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks signed 4 players on the first day of NHL Free Agency.  Three forwards signed deals, Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou each signed for one season, and Colin Blackwell signed a tow year deal.  Goalie Alex Stalock inked a one year deal.  The news is still quiet on Patrick Kane and Jonathon Toews, who each have one year left on their current contracts, which are for $10.5 million for this season.  NHL – Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, "Johnny Hockey" The Columbus Blue Jackets landed the biggest prize on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau to a $68.25 million seven-year contract. The signing came a day after Johnny “Hockey” rejected an eight-year contract to stay in Calgary. Gaudreau’s signing highlighted a busy day. Claude Giroux is leaving Florida for a homecoming in Ottawa. The Washington Capitals landed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Colorado. The New York Rangers signed forward Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year contract. There was also a big trade with 2017 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Brent Burns going from San Jose to the Carolina Hurricanes. Top free agents Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg were still available. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Kansas City Royals 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Guardians 1 Baltimore Orioles 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Royals 5, Tigers 2 – Singer leads Royals to 5-2 victory and series win vs Tigers Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. The Royals earned their first winning homestand since July last year. Singer allowed 12 baserunners and repeatedly pitched out of trouble for his first victory since June 8. Andrew Benintendi collected his tenth multi-hit game out of his last 16 starts as he prepares for his first All-Star Game. Kansas City batted around in the fourth against Tarik Skubal, who has lost six of his last seven starts. Scott Barlow finished with his 15th save. White Sox 2, Guardians 1 – White Sox beat Guardians 2-1, gain split in 4-game series Lucas Giolito pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 2-1 after Guardians’ starter Aaron Civale exited after one inning because of a sore right wrist. Giolito yielded an unearned run in 6 1/3 innings and extended his dominance of Cleveland hitters. The right-hander is 5-1 with a 0.83 ERA in 10 starts against Cleveland since May 17, 2019. Giolito’s strong outing, along with RBIs by José Abreu and Andrew Vaughn, helped the White Sox earn a split of the four-game series between teams battling for second place in the AL Central. Orioles 7, Cubs 1 – Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. It’s the Orioles’ longest winning streak in a single season since they won 13 in a row from Sept. 7-22, 1999. With the victory, the Orioles (45-44) also went over the .500 mark for the first time since April 8, 2021, when they were 4-3. The Cubs lost their sixth consecutive game, their longest skid since dropping 10 straight games June 4-16. Today Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2) at Cleveland (McKenzie 6-6), 7:10 p.m.            WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 3-4) at Minnesota (Gray 4-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Carrasco 9-4) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 7-3), 8:05 p.m. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Connecticut Sun 89, Indiana Fever 81 Sun 89, Fever 81 – Connecticut beats Indiana, Bonner moves into 12th in scoring Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 14 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 19 points to move into 12th on the WNBA’s career scoring list, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 89-81. Bonner passed Seattle star Lauren Jackson (6,007) on the career scoring list, becoming the 14th player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. Brionna Jones added 17 points, Natisha Hiedeman had 11 and Courtney Williams scored all 10 of her points in the first half for Connecticut. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points and Victoria Vivians added 17 for Indiana. Tonight Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks, 10:30 p.m. Golf – LPGA – Annika Sorenstam back on top of LPGA Tour leaderboard Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard Wednesday, teaming with Madelene Sagstrom in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational. Sorenstam and Sagstrom shot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play at Midland Country Club for a share of the first-round lead with fellow late starters. Sorenstam and Sagstrom, played alongside Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare, with the Americans shooting 71 in the round delayed 2 hours, 40 minutes because of morning rain. The 51-year-old Sorenstam is making her second LPGA Tour start of the season and only her third since retiring after the 2008 season. She missed the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open last month. Golf – British Open – Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal & Ancient Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods has another honor before he even hit a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open. He’s now an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The R&A used the occasion of its big celebration week to confer honorary membership to Open champions Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is still using a Bridgestone golf ball. He’s just not getting paid for it. Bridgestone says they have agreed to end their endorsement after DeChambeau signed on with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. NBASL – NBA Summer League Today Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5:30 p.m.            Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets, 6:00 p.m.                Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas NCAAMBKB – Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again. Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The game will be shown in prime time on Nov. 11 as part of ESPN’s Armed Forces Classic from the flat top moored at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego. The Abraham Lincoln is on deployment and is due back in port later in the summer. NCAA – New commish: Big 12 open for business amid realignment talk New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the league is open for business. While nothing is imminent, he says all options will be explored as he prepares to take over with conference realignment again in the forefront. Yormark made his introductory marks at the start of the league’s football media days. He says he’s excited about the transformative moment and the opportunity to grow and build the Big 12 brand and business. The 55-year-old Yormark is joining the Big 12 from his role as an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. He was previously CEO of the Brooklyn Nets. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Wisconsin 5, West Michigan 2 – F/11 Fort Wayne 8, Lansing 7 Great Lakes 5, Quad Cities 4 – F/11 South Bend 11, Peoria 1 Tonight Wisconsin at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lansing at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. Great Lakes at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. South Bend at Peoria, 7:35 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHL – Red Wings aim for relevancy with moves in NHL free agency Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman just kick-started the franchise’s rebuild. Yzerman made bold moves when free agency opened Wednesday, generating a jolt of excitement for the once-proud franchise that it has not had since the former team captain was hired three-plus years ago. The Hockey Hall of Famer signed center Andrew Copp to a $28.1 million, five-year contract soon after the market opened. Yzerman also signed defenseman Ben Chiarot to a $19 million, four-year contract and a pair of wings to two-year deals. David Perron signed for $9.5 million and Dominik Kubalik for $5 million. NHL – Blackhawks make some minor free agent signings, nothing on Kane or Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks signed 4 players on the first day of NHL Free Agency.  Three forwards signed deals, Max Domi and Andreas Athanasiou each signed for one season, and Colin Blackwell signed a tow year deal.  Goalie Alex Stalock inked a one year deal.  The news is still quiet on Patrick Kane and Jonathon Toews, who each have one year left on their current contracts, which are for $10.5 million for this season.  NHL – Blue Jackets sign top NHL free-agent, "Johnny Hockey" The Columbus Blue Jackets landed the biggest prize on the opening day of NHL free agency by signing Johnny Gaudreau to a $68.25 million seven-year contract. The signing came a day after Johnny “Hockey” rejected an eight-year contract to stay in Calgary. Gaudreau’s signing highlighted a busy day. Claude Giroux is leaving Florida for a homecoming in Ottawa. The Washington Capitals landed Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Colorado. The New York Rangers signed forward Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year contract. There was also a big trade with 2017 Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Brent Burns going from San Jose to the Carolina Hurricanes. Top free agents Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg were still available. MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Kansas City Royals 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 2, Cleveland Guardians 1 Baltimore Orioles 7, Chicago Cubs 1 Royals 5, Tigers 2 – Singer leads Royals to 5-2 victory and series win vs Tigers Brady Singer won for the first time in over a month as the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. The Royals earned their first winning homestand since July last year. Singer allowed 12 baserunners and repeatedly pitched out of trouble for his first victory since June 8. Andrew Benintendi collected his tenth multi-hit game out of his last 16 starts as he prepares for his first All-Star Game. Kansas City batted around in the fourth against Tarik Skubal, who has lost six of his last seven starts. Scott Barlow finished with his 15th save. White Sox 2, Guardians 1 – White Sox beat Guardians 2-1, gain split in 4-game series Lucas Giolito pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 2-1 after Guardians’ starter Aaron Civale exited after one inning because of a sore right wrist. Giolito yielded an unearned run in 6 1/3 innings and extended his dominance of Cleveland hitters. The right-hander is 5-1 with a 0.83 ERA in 10 starts against Cleveland since May 17, 2019. Giolito’s strong outing, along with RBIs by José Abreu and Andrew Vaughn, helped the White Sox earn a split of the four-game series between teams battling for second place in the AL Central. Orioles 7, Cubs 1 – Orioles beat Cubs 7-1, extend winning streak to 10 games Anthony Santander hit a two-run double to spark Baltimore’s three-run first inning, Spenser Watkins and four relievers scattered six hits and the Orioles extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. It’s the Orioles’ longest winning streak in a single season since they won 13 in a row from Sept. 7-22, 1999. With the victory, the Orioles (45-44) also went over the .500 mark for the first time since April 8, 2021, when they were 4-3. The Cubs lost their sixth consecutive game, their longest skid since dropping 10 straight games June 4-16. Today Detroit (Rodriguez 0-2) at Cleveland (McKenzie 6-6), 7:10 p.m.            WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 3-4) at Minnesota (Gray 4-2), 7:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (Carrasco 9-4) at Chicago Cubs (Thompson 7-3), 8:05 p.m. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Connecticut Sun 89, Indiana Fever 81 Sun 89, Fever 81 – Connecticut beats Indiana, Bonner moves into 12th in scoring Jonquel Jones had 20 points and 14 rebounds, DeWanna Bonner added 19 points to move into 12th on the WNBA’s career scoring list, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Indiana Fever 89-81. Bonner passed Seattle star Lauren Jackson (6,007) on the career scoring list, becoming the 14th player in WNBA history to reach 6,000 points. Brionna Jones added 17 points, Natisha Hiedeman had 11 and Courtney Williams scored all 10 of her points in the first half for Connecticut. Kelsey Mitchell scored 21 points and Victoria Vivians added 17 for Indiana. Tonight Chicago Sky at Los Angeles Sparks, 10:30 p.m. Golf – LPGA – Annika Sorenstam back on top of LPGA Tour leaderboard Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam was back on top of an LPGA Tour leaderboard Wednesday, teaming with Madelene Sagstrom in the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational. Sorenstam and Sagstrom shot a 5-under 65 in alternate-shot play at Midland Country Club for a share of the first-round lead with fellow late starters. Sorenstam and Sagstrom, played alongside Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare, with the Americans shooting 71 in the round delayed 2 hours, 40 minutes because of morning rain. The 51-year-old Sorenstam is making her second LPGA Tour start of the season and only her third since retiring after the 2008 season. She missed the cut in the U.S. Women’s Open last month. Golf – British Open – Tiger Woods now an honorary member of Royal & Ancient Already a two-time winner at St. Andrews, Tiger Woods has another honor before he even hit a shot in the 150th edition of the British Open. He’s now an honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. The R&A used the occasion of its big celebration week to confer honorary membership to Open champions Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau is still using a Bridgestone golf ball. He’s just not getting paid for it. Bridgestone says they have agreed to end their endorsement after DeChambeau signed on with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. NBASL – NBA Summer League Today Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 5:30 p.m.            Thomas and Mack Center, Las Vegas Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets, 6:00 p.m.                Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas NCAAMBKB – Ahoy! Gonzaga, Michigan State to play on carrier deck They’re going to try to play college basketball on an aircraft carrier again. Coach Tom Izzo and Michigan State will get a return trip to San Diego Bay to face Gonzaga on the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on Veteran’s Day. The game will be shown in prime time on Nov. 11 as part of ESPN’s Armed Forces Classic from the flat top moored at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, across the bay from downtown San Diego. The Abraham Lincoln is on deployment and is due back in port later in the summer. NCAA – New commish: Big 12 open for business amid realignment talk New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says the league is open for business. While nothing is imminent, he says all options will be explored as he prepares to take over with conference realignment again in the forefront. Yormark made his introductory marks at the start of the league’s football media days. He says he’s excited about the transformative moment and the opportunity to grow and build the Big 12 brand and business. The 55-year-old Yormark is joining the Big 12 from his role as an executive on the commercial side of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. He was previously CEO of the Brooklyn Nets. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Wisconsin 5, West Michigan 2 – F/11 Fort Wayne 8, Lansing 7 Great Lakes 5, Quad Cities 4 – F/11 South Bend 11, Peoria 1 Tonight Wisconsin at West Michigan, 6:35 p.m. Lansing at Fort Wayne, 7:05 p.m. Great Lakes at Quad Cities, 7:30 p.m. South Bend at Peoria, 7:35 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From July 14-17, NBC Sports will present the final major of men's golf season, the 150th Open Championship from the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland. It's the first visit to the home of golf for play-by-player Dan Hicks, who says it might be the last, best chance at The Open for Tiger Woods while analyst Paul Azinger thinks it's not the end for Woods. On-course reporters John Wood and Notah Begay III along with Azinger explain why Will Zalatoris has a game that translates well to majors. Producer Tommy Roy explains how NBC will be in good hands using the Royal and Ancient Golf Club's World Feed.

‘With his beautiful use of language, Proctor has Bernard Darwin's gift of bringing a moment to life. Delightful and insightful, capturing the very spirit of the age. The Long Golden Afternoon is an instant classic' - Roger McStravick - Author & Historian Stephen Proctor joins us today to chat about his second book, a followup to Monarch of the Green and the golfing feats of Young Tommy Morris. The Long Golden Afternoon tells the story of the transformative generation of golf that followed the rise of Young Tom Morris - an era of sweeping change that saw Scotland's national pastime become one of the rare games played around the world. It begins with the first epochal performance after Tommy - John Ball's victory at Prestwick in 1890 as the first Englishman and the first amateur to win the Open Championship - and continues through to the outbreak of the Great War. If Tommy ignited the flame of golf in England, Ball's breakthrough turned that smoldering fire into a conflagration. The generation that followed would witness the game's coming of age. It would see an explosion in golf's popularity, the invention of revolutionary new balls and clubs, the emergence of professional tours, the organization of the game and its rules, a renaissance in writing and thinking about golf, and the decision that the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews must always remain the sport's guiding light. Stephen's books can be purchased from the book publishers' website links below: https://birlinn.co.uk/product/the-long-golden-afternoon/ https://birlinn.co.uk/product/monarch-of-the-green-3/ The Classics of Golf library website can be viewed here (https://classicsofgolf.com/) Tony Jacklin & Dave Marr recreate the 1860 Open Championships at Prestwick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDN6KWp2WNY) Askernish - the 'Lost' Old Tom Morris Golf Course | Scotland From The Sky | BBC Scotland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BFhbec7b0s) Special Guest: Stephen Proctor.

Photo:   Granny Clark's Wynd (road) in the foreground on the 18th hole on the Old Course, 18th (Tom Morris) Hole, St Andrews. The Old Course at St Andrews, also known as the Old Lady or the Grand Old Lady, is considered the oldest golf course in the world.  The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews clubhouse sits adjacent to the first tee 1/4  A Round of Golf with My Father, by William Damon.    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Round-Golf-Father-Psychology-Exploring/dp/1599475634 Viewing our past through the eyes of maturity can reveal insights that our younger selves could not see. Lessons that eluded us become apparent. Encounters that once felt like misfortunes now become understood as valued parts of who we are. We realize what we've learned and what we have to teach. And we're encouraged to chart a future that is rich with purpose.  In A Round of Golf with My Father, William Damon introduces us to the “life review.” This is a process of looking with clarity and curiosity at the paths we've traveled, examining our pasts in a frank yet positive manner, and using what we've learned to write purposeful next chapters for our lives. , Permissions: This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license. | Attribution: Scott Cormie You are free: to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work  to remix – to adapt the workUnder the following conditions: attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

This is the third installment of Influential Women In Golf Podcast Series featuring an interview with Renee Powell.  Renee was the second African-American woman to play on the LPGA Tour, is a member of both the Ohio Golf and PGA of America Hall of Fames, is an honorary member of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, a PGA and LPGA professional, mentor to many and the owner of Clearview Golf Club in Ohio.

Launching our new season of Cue Talks we have our new presenter Jools London talking to Sam Sloan of Blind Golf Scotland. Their purpose is to provide access to training, support and competitions to registered blind and visually impaired people in Scotland. Recognised as a governing body by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews we offer access to local, national and international competitions. Blind Golf Scotland are an associate member country of the International Blind Golf Association which oversees international golf competitions for blind golfers. To become an Audio Ambassador visit www.cueadnreview.com/promotion where you can download resources that can help you increase awareness of talking newspapers.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 10, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Tv Goes To Work 1: He's the assistant director of personnel at Cleveland's Winfred-Louder Department Store. Drew Carey. 2: Bill McNeal and Catherine Duke are behind the mikes at WNYX on this sitcom. NewsRadio. 3: Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson played editor and reporter for the New York Sun on this CBS sitcom. Ink. 4: It's the literary cafe where Joe Farrell, Audrey Penney and Ellen Morgan worked. Buy the Book. 5: Captain John Sheridan and ambassadors from all over the galaxy work at this space station. Babylon 5. Round 2. Category: I Need A Snack 1: I crave a Krispy Kreme chicken sandwich: a fried chicken breast served between these. donuts. 2: I think I'll dunk my Double Stuf version of this Nabisco cookie in milk. Oreo. 3: I'll refresh myself with tzatziki, a Greek dish made from yogurt and this green gourd. cucumbers. 4: I'm going to make Rice Krispies Treats; I've got butter, Rice Krispies and 4 cups of miniature these. marshmallows. 5: I'll have 2 of Chicken of the Sea's new Peel and Eat Cups: cajun tuna and skinless boneless pink this. salmon. Round 3. Category: Ends In "Ola" 1: It's what you ride along the canals of Venice. Gondola. 2: It often includes rolled oats, wheat germ, honey, fruit and nuts. Granola. 3: This early phonograph began cranking out music in 1906. Victrola. 4: Italy's Lombardy region is famous for producing this soft ( and smelly) blue cheese. Gorgonzola. 5: Haiti occupies a third of this island; the Dominican Republic covers the rest. Hispaniola. Round 4. Category: Big Mouth 1: Proceed down to the mouth of the Congo and you wind up on this ocean. the Atlantic (Ocean). 2: The Rio Grande, aka the Rio Bravo, lands in this body of water. Gulf of Mexico. 3: The Yangtze flows into the "East" this "Sea"; the Mekong into the "South" this "Sea". China. 4: Yukon see this sea at the mouth of the Yukon. Bering Sea. 5: The port city of Kismaayo sits on the mouth of the Juba River on this ocean. Indian (Ocean). Round 5. Category: Fore! 1: In 1994 at age 18, he became the youngest golfer to win the U.S. Amateur Golf Tournament. Tiger Woods. 2: Except during WWII, this golf tournament has been played at the Augusta National Golf Club every year since 1934. The Masters. 3: This stretch of closely mowed grass from the tee to the green may be straight or at an angle called a dogleg. Fairway. 4: This hazard is simply a depression in the ground; if it contains sand it's called a sand trap. Bunker. 5: This "Royal and Ancient Golf Club" of Scotland set the standard for a round of golf at 18 holes. St. Andrews. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

David Jacobsen, The Portland businessman, 65 on March 1, played collegiately at the University of Oregon, has been one of the top amateur players in Oregon for decades. He played in the U.S. Mid-Amateur several times and in the U.S. Senior Open as recently as 2012, has been a committee member of the U.S. Golf Association and, by invitation, is a member of the prestigious Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews

David Jacobsen, The Portland businessman, 65 on March 1, played collegiately at the University of Oregon, has been one of the top amateur players in Oregon for decades. He played in the U.S. Mid-Amateur several times and in the U.S. Senior Open as recently as 2012, has been a committee member of the U.S. Golf Association and, by invitation, is a member of the prestigious Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club in St. Andrews, Scotland, votes September 18 on whether to admit women. If the measure passes, the club will be firmly planted in the 20th century.  They're following in the sexist footsteps of Augusta National, where it took 10 years of activism and nearly $80 million in legal settlements to break the Green Dinosaurs. Women knew all along it wasn’t about golf.

Libby Purves meets St Andrews golf caddie Oliver Horovitz; Lord John Browne of Madingley; artist and journalist Helen Kirwan-Taylor and singer and activist Angelique Kidjo. A golfer and caddie since the age of 12, Oliver Horovitz decided to spend his gap year at the University of St Andrews before going to Harvard. In his book, An Amerian Caddie in St Andrews, he tells how he joined the caddie training programme on the Old Course of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St Andrews. An American Caddie in St Andrews is published by Elliot and Thompson. John Browne (Lord Browne of Madingley) was CEO of BP from 1995 until 2007. His book, The Glass Closet - Why Coming Out is Good Business, examines the risks and rewards of coming out in business. The book explores his own experience as a closeted gay man in the oil industry and features interviews with gay and lesbian people who tell different stories of working for corporations around the world. The Glass Closet - Why Coming Out is Good Business is published by WH Allen. Helen Kirwan-Taylor is an artist and journalist. She was introduced to art as a form of therapy to help her cope with the death of her sister who was killed in 1973. Helen's solo exhibition, WORDS, features word sculptures and prints and is inspired by language and the etymology of words. The pieces use cardboard, wood, glass, leather and draw on influences from psychology, art, fashion and literature. WORDS is at Themes and Variations in Notting Hill, London. Angelique Kidjo is a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and activist from West Africa. She is performing at The Other Ball in aid of the charity Arms Around the Child. She's also appearing at the EFG London Jazz Festival later in the year. Her latest album Eve - released on 429 Records - celebrates the power of African women, particularly the women she grew up with in her native Benin. Producer: Paula McGinley.

It’s disgusting the way the media are covering this missing plane incident….there are poor grief stricken relatives who are in turmoil only to have a camera stuck in their face to broadcast their anguish to the world…what does this achieve?…NOTHING…it doesn’t help in any way…just so some pig of a reporter can get a story without an ounce of human decency…this needs to be sorted. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club are to have a high power meeting as to whether they let WOMEN on the course…heavens above…what is the world coming to?….as you probably know G.O.L.F. means “Gentlemen only…ladies forbidden”…which obviously the R & A and a few other courses still stand by. We have a Golf Club close to where you once lived which is a men only set up…….I think in this day and age it’s time for Golf Clubs to get over themselves…speaking as a guy who has performed (musically) at hundreds of them I can safely say that they are all the same…overloaded with snobs and outdated rules and regulations. If you want to get away from the ladies go to the wood section of B&Q…..just the smell of timber and the odd DIY bod wondering round in peace…wonderful. There has been a survey regarding accidents in the home…WHICH IS ALL I NEED TO HEAR AT THE MOMENT!!!...and the major cause is a combination of ill fitting SLIPPERS and STAIRS. Apparentlly there are more accidents in the home than on the roads…which makes sense I suppose…it was showing how kids get scalded in kitchens by pulling pans etc off stoves…this sort of thing should be drilled into people more often…instead of prattling on about what we should and shouldn’t eat. I watched the Sport Relief show on tele….it was the usual mele but it’s all in a good cause..HOWEVER I thought David Beckham in the “Fools and Horses” sketch was genius…a classic piece of comedy. And I also thought Alex Jones was very brave climbing that rock face. They also had a programme about ignoring kids who may be lost…they set a little girl up on her own in a mall and filmed people just walking past her…..WHAT DO THEY EXPECT?...the media have made it quite clear that EVERYONE who makes contact with a kiddie is a paedo. Now they are saying that kids shouldn’t regard EVERYONE who approaches them as dangerous….who are these people who come up with this tripe? On the subject of the little girl…she was standing outside a shop in which you would naturally assume her mother was in…the whole exercise proved nothing…..waste of time.

It’s disgusting the way the media are covering this missing plane incident….there are poor grief stricken relatives who are in turmoil only to have a camera stuck in their face to broadcast their anguish to the world…what does this achieve?…NOTHING…it doesn’t help in any way…just so some pig of a reporter can get a story without an ounce of human decency…this needs to be sorted. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club are to have a high power meeting as to whether they let WOMEN on the course…heavens above…what is the world coming to?….as you probably know G.O.L.F. means “Gentlemen only…ladies forbidden”…which obviously the R & A and a few other courses still stand by. We have a Golf Club close to where you once lived which is a men only set up…….I think in this day and age it’s time for Golf Clubs to get over themselves…speaking as a guy who has performed (musically) at hundreds of them I can safely say that they are all the same…overloaded with snobs and outdated rules and regulations. If you want to get away from the ladies go to the wood section of B&Q…..just the smell of timber and the odd DIY bod wondering round in peace…wonderful. There has been a survey regarding accidents in the home…WHICH IS ALL I NEED TO HEAR AT THE MOMENT!!!...and the major cause is a combination of ill fitting SLIPPERS and STAIRS. Apparentlly there are more accidents in the home than on the roads…which makes sense I suppose…it was showing how kids get scalded in kitchens by pulling pans etc off stoves…this sort of thing should be drilled into people more often…instead of prattling on about what we should and shouldn’t eat. I watched the Sport Relief show on tele….it was the usual mele but it’s all in a good cause..HOWEVER I thought David Beckham in the “Fools and Horses” sketch was genius…a classic piece of comedy. And I also thought Alex Jones was very brave climbing that rock face. They also had a programme about ignoring kids who may be lost…they set a little girl up on her own in a mall and filmed people just walking past her…..WHAT DO THEY EXPECT?...the media have made it quite clear that EVERYONE who makes contact with a kiddie is a paedo. Now they are saying that kids shouldn’t regard EVERYONE who approaches them as dangerous….who are these people who come up with this tripe? On the subject of the little girl…she was standing outside a shop in which you would naturally assume her mother was in…the whole exercise proved nothing…..waste of time.

During Mike's Course - Mike and Billy discuss Billy's trip to Virginia CC and Billy's new workout regiment while on the golf course.  Since focusing her skills as a landscape painter to recreate some of the world's most beautiful golf holes, Linda Hartough has become recognized as one of golf's leading artists. So extraordinary and realistic is her attention to detail that her oil paintings seem to come alive with a clarity that surpasses the camera. Her work has gained international fame. She is the only artist ever commissioned by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews to do the annual, official paintings and prints for the U.S. Open and British Open Championships. She has painted prestigious golf courses from the U.S. to Scotland to Hong Kong. Her paintings are so admired that they have earned a place on two ABC Television Golf Specials on famous golf holes hosted by Jack Nicklaus. Her paintings are in the collections of such famous clubs as Augusta National, Pine Valley and Laurel Valley. Hartough originals are also included in the private collections of Jack Nicklaus, Robert Trent Jones and Rees Jones.   Linda Hartough calls into the show - a confirmed artist since the age of six, Linda was raised in the picturesque country sides of Wilmington, Delaware and Louisville, Kentucky. Much of her early career was spent in Chicago where, after receiving her Fine Arts degree from the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1970, she made a living by selling her paintings locally. In 1980, Linda moved to South Carolina near Hilton Head where, she painted landscapes, portraits and horses.   In 1984, Augusta National Golf Club commissioned her to paint the famed 13th hole, thus beginning her golf landscape career. After an enormous response to her work at the 1988 PGA Show in Orlando, Linda focused her career entirely on golf landscapes. Since that time, Linda's work has enjoyed unparalleled status in the golf world, while receiving international acclaim including Golf Digest's "Lifetime Achievement Award." Linda is privileged to be a Founding Trustee of the Academy of Golf Art, a professional society of golf artists established in 2004 to create an awareness and appreciation of golf art as a valuable segment of fine art.   Linda's approach to capturing a great golf hole is by spending a week or more at each course, taking photographs at different times of the day to capture all possible lights. She then figures out what is important or memorable in each view of a hole and makes sure this is included in the painting. Her memory serves as a less objective image of the hole. The combination of the two provides the unique view found in each of her paintings.  "I really enjoy painting golf landscape. It is some of the most beautiful and varied landscape in the world combined with a deep, historical sense of tradition that transcends time. The painting is a success when both elements emerge."Visit  www.tourstrikershop.com and use the promo code "GTR" for FREE shipping on the Tour Striker!  Click Here for more information on the GTR Shag Bag Membership - online golf instruction, great prizes and more! Avila Beach Golf Resort - www.avilabeachresort.com Blacklake Golf Resort - www.blacklake.com Inn at Avila Beach - www.avilabeachca.com Avila LaFonda Hotel - www.avilalafondahotel.com Slickstix - www.slickstix.com Adams Golf - www.adamsgolf.com For more information on Golf Talk Radio with Mike & Billy visit www.golftalkradio.com and visit www.centralcoasttoday.com for Golf Talk TV with Mike & Billy.