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SPORTS The Elk City News SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025 • 3 Wynn Family playing together Drew Spitzer congratulates Sean Price Hard to believe the putt did not go in! Always a team - Andy & Oakley Blankenship We're just having fun! Big sis-Little Bro Tres Hill - No way that missed James Atkinson - Strong Concentration! Momma - Daughter (Lisa-Mikah) Professional Individual Sports By Alex Alvarez day, where 90% of the people would have bet their house that either SCOTTISH OPEN Rory McIlroy or Wyndham Clark No one would have thought that would have won. But the “least” a young 25-year-old man, who had played the best! Rory who started won once some time ago, would be tied with Gutterup at 11 under par, the winner or the Genesis Scottish shot two under 68, while Gutterup Lucy waiting for Kid's Inc Soccer Open. Some of the most recent shot four under 66 to finish at -15; Nichols Family playing together Go in! Brett Nichols to begin winners include prominent players Wyndham Clark shot one over after like Rory McIlroy, Robert Mac- starting at 9 under and finished in a Corey Conners 14th Ludvig Aberg reached the final. Jannik Sinner and type of tennis that Novak played won the final easily against Amer- Intyre, Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose, tie for 11th. 15th Collin Morikawa Carlos Alcaraz, who met in the fi- in his prime, he won 6-3, 6-3, 6-4, ican Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0. Rickie Fowler, Alex Noren, Rafa Other high finishes were: Marco RYDER CUP STANDINGS: nal of the French Open at Roland breaking Djokovic once in every Iga beat Belinda Bencic from Swit- Cabrera Bello, Xander Schauffle, Penge (-13), Nicolai Hojgaard and 1st Scottie Scheffler 2nd Xander Garros, met for a great final that set. Djokovic had a hard time get- zerland 6-2, 6-0, and Amanda beat and Min Woo Lee. Obviously, the former U.S. Open champion Matt Schauffele 3rd J.J. Spaun 4th Russell went four sets. Alcaraz won the first ting a break point. At one time, on #1 Aryna Sabalenka FROM Russia world’s best players think this is a Fitzpatrick finished -12, Justin Rose Henley 5th Bryson DeChambeau meeting in a major final, now Sin- Sinner’s serve, Djokovic got to 0-30, in the semifinal in three sets, 6-4, tournament that they can’t miss if at (-11), Sepp Straka (-10) and Xander 6th Justin Thomas 7th Collin Mori- ner won the second meeting, and but Sinner won the next four points 4-6, 6-4. all possible. Schauffele (-9). Xander will be de- kawa 8th Ben Griffin 9th Keegan it looks like this will be a long ri- to win the game. It was the first time ever that a This 25-year-old is Chris Gutter- fending his Open Championship ti- Bradley (Captain) 10th Harris En- valry! In Wimbledon, Alcaraz who In Alcaraz’ semifinal, he faced player doesn’t win at least one game up, from Maryland and a Rutgers tle the week after the Scottish Open. glish 11th Maverick McNealy 12th was two-time defending champion, American Taylor Fritz, and won in the final. University Alumni, (and an Ed- FEDEX CUP STANDINGS: Brian Harman 13th Andrew No- won the first set, and Sinner won in four sets, 6-4, 5-7,6-3,7-6 (8/6) Note: The last five majors now mond, OK resident!). In 62 starts 1st Scottie Scheffler 2nd Rory vak 14th Patrick Cantlay 15th Sam the next three sets to win his first to reach the final. I was Fritz’ first belong to either Jannik Sinner or since 2022, he has made 36 cuts, McIlroy 3rd Sepp Straka 4th Russell Burns Wimbledon title. The final score semifinal at Wimbledon. Seed- Carlos Alcaraz. It is not clear on barely above .500 avg. He has four Henley 5th Justin Thomas 6th Ben was 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. ed #5, he may be gaining enough whether or not Novak Djokovic top 10 finishes, including three top Griffin 7th J.J. Spaun 8th Keegan WIMBLEDON Sinner did not have problem points to reach #4 seed in the U.S. might retire or not. five. So, when he is in contention, he Bradley 9th Harris English 10th CHAMPIONSHIPS beating twenty-four major win- Tennis Open coming up. Sources: ESPN, TV Sports, Wiki- makes the best of it, just like he did Tommy Fleetwood 11th Maverick Not many surprises in the Men’s ner Novak Djokovic in the semifi- In the ladies final, former #1 pedia, Golf Channel, CBS Sports, playing in the last group last Sun- McNealy 12th Andrew Novak 13th side. Once more, the #1 and #2 nal in three sets. Playing the same player Iga Swiatek from Poland, Personal Golf Library, MSN Sports The Open Championship – AKA British Open Or The Open By Alex Alvarez til 1890, on the 30th playing of the often. However, it was not until at Carnoustie, probably the tough- that time on forward, many Ameri- there. So will Scottie Scheffler and Open Championship, that a non- the early 70’s, that the Royal and est of all venues that host The Open. cans participated and several cham- all of the famous golfers you know, As you read this weekend’s Elk Scott won, Englishman John Ball Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, His 500 British Pounds or about pions won The Open, some mul- including new father, now three City News, the best players in the won with a score of 164. The format which organizes The Open, that $800 were not enough in those days tiple times: Tom Watson (5 times times, and 2017 champion, Jor- world are across the Atlantic, play- changed to 72 holes in 1895, and it every golfer had to play a qualifi- for a little profit, but, at the time, for champion plus 3 other major wins), dan Spieth and including another ing in the oldest golf championship was won by an English amateur by cation round. It was a true 100% Hogan, it was making history that Jack Nicklaus (3 plus 15 other major American, Chris Guttercup, now a of golf, simply called, “The Open the name of Harold Hilton with a open tournament. Now, like the was important. He never went back. wins), Tiger Woods (3 plus 12 other two-time winner on the PGA Tour Championship”, the first of which score of 305. U.S. Open, many of the top players It completed his “career slam” as he major wins), Lee Trevino (2 plus 4 after outlasting two major champi- was played in 1860. The first non-Scott or non-En- in the world are pre-qualified, and had already won the U.S. Open, the other major wins) and a couple of ons with whom he played in the last It was not until the United States glishman to win the Open Cham- only 40-50 players work their way PGA Championship and the Mas- dozen more who won once, some group in the Scottish Open, Rory started its own championship in pionship was Arnaud Nassi from in the week before the tournament. ters. of which won other majors. John McIlroy and Wyndham Clark. The 1895, that some people began call- France who won in 1907. It was Another thing that prevented Nonetheless, American golfers Daly won the PGA Championship venue, Royal Portrush, in North- ing the original tournament the almost a “tragedy” for the Brit- many U.S. players from trying to were not warmed up to travel that and The Open, Johnny Miller won en Ireland has hosted two Opens, “British Open” to differentiate it ish Islands, but the tournament qualify was the purse. It was a time far just to see if they would qualify The Open and the U.S. Open, Mark 1951 (won by Max Faulkner) and from the U.S. Open, which started was growing so much in golf, that when those who played golf for a for the prestigious championship: O’Meara won The Open and the 2019 (won by Irishman Shane in 1895. Obviously, before 1895, for almost every professional golfer living, chose money over fame. For what would happen if they traveled Masters, Collin Morikawa won the Lowry). Oh yes, the purse has got- Scottish people, or for Americans, it wanted to capture the Claret Jug, instance, in 1946, when Sam Snead across the ocean, and had a bad day? PGA Championship and The Open ten bigger, last year, the purse was did not need a country of identifica- especially in Europe. It was not until won The Open at St. Andrews, he They would just waste time and and Zach Johnson, like O’Meara, $17,000,000 of which Xander took tion, as in 1860, Scotts did not know 1921, the 56th playing of The Open got paid 150 British Pounds, or money! Well, a man by the name won the Masters and The Open; home $3,100,000. His winner’s how big it would become a century that an American won The Open about $270 at the time, which was of Arnold Palmer convinced many and now, it is a “must’ for those who share would have paid for the whole and a half later, and Americans did Championship, the feat belonged to less than he spent in travel, caddy to start trying: this was the oldest play for the glory of golf history. purse of the first 110 Opens! not know about it. Jock Hutchinson. and lodging. He never went back. championship of all, the one tour- Defending champion, Xander It is a “must watch”! The first winner was Willie Park As golf began to grow in both Another famous golfer who went nament that started it all. He went Schauffele, who also won the PGA Sources: NCAA, MSN Sports, Lo- Sr. He won with a score of 174 for sides of the Atlantic, some Ameri- only once was Ben Hogan, who all his professional life until 1995, Championship and has two majors, cal Clubs the 36 holes played. It was not un- cans began playing The Open more played The Open in 1953, winning winning in 1961 and 1962. From won last year at Royal Troon, will be Professional Team Sports By Alex Alvarez also very close at the top, with two opportunity God’s given me,” he teams are tied for worst streak at finals Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0, Eastern: New York Liberty 14-6; teams at 55 wins, the difference is said. He follows another teenager four losses: Detroit Tigers, Tampa and PSG beat Real Madrid 4-0. In Atlanta Dream 12-9; Indiana Fever MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL one has one more loss (New York from Oklahoma who was drafted Bay Rays, and Washington Nation- the final, Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 in 11-10. Major League Baseball continues Mets) that the other one who leads last year by the San Diego Padres, als. front of over 55,000 people who Western: Minnesota Lynx 19- to late summer and fall sport. The the division (Philadelphia Phillies). Kash Mayfield from Elk City. Both Pitching 2025: Max Fried (New attended the final. Before the final, 4; Phoenix Mercury 15-6; Seattle divisions are getting tighter and Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee youngsters have a great family and York Yankees) 11-3, ERA 2.43; the trophy had been on the Presi- Storm 13-9. tighter, and the last place teams in Brewers keep trading places on top spiritual foundation. Freddie Peralta (Milwaukee Brew- dential desk at the White House. Sources: ESPN, MSN Sports, On- each division get farther and far- on the National West, and the Col- AMERICAN LEAGUE ers) 11-4, ERA 2.66; Matthew Boyd All games were played in the USA. Line media sports. ther from the playoffs. orado Rockies keep sinking farther STANDINGS: (Chicago Cubs) 10-3, ERA 2.34. WNBA STANDINGS Pope Leo XIV (born in Chica- down in the National West with East: Toronto Blue Jays 55-41; Batting 2025: Aaron Judge (New go) made Major League Baseball only 22 wins and 74 losses! New York Yankees 53-43 (Last - Yor Yankees) is best so far with a news when during Saturday’s pre- National West, the Dodgers are Baltimore Orioles 43-52); Central: .355 avg, followed by Jacob Wil- game ceremony celebrating the several games ahead of the San Di- Detroit Tigers 59-38, Minnesota son (Athletics) with .332; Jonathan 20-year-anniversary of the 2005 ego Padres who are fighting for sec- Twins 47-49 (Last – Chicago White Aranda (Tampa Bay) .324; Will White Sox World Series champi- ond with the San Franciso Giants. Socks 32-65); West: Houston As- Smith (Los Angeles Dodgers) .323. onship, Paul Konerko, the eventu- There have been several trades tros 56-40, Seattle Mariners 51-45 Home Runs: Cal Raleigh (Seattle al captain of that special crew, was and important pics in the draft, (Last - Oakland Athletics 41-57) Mariners) 38; Aaron Judge (New presented with a special White Sox one of the most talked about was NATIONAL LEAGUE STAND- York Yankees) 35; Shohei Othani No. 14 jersey signed by Pope Leo the Washington Nationals select- INGS: (Los Angeles Dodgers) 32. XIV! Thank you, your Holiness! ing an Oklahoman 17-Year-old, East: Philadelphia Phillies 55- In the American League East, for the youngest first round draft 41, New York Mets 55-42, (Last SOCCER where the New York Yankees had in 45 years since Ken Griffey Jr. in – Washington Nationals 38-58); The first ever FIFA Club World -XO\  been the leaders most of the sea- 1987. The small town of Fort Cobb, Central: Chicago Cubs 57-39, Cup came to an end last Sunday at son, they gave way to the Toronto OK is proud to have one of their Milwaukee Brewers 56-40. (Last Met Stadium in New Jersey. Presi- Blue Jays, who for the moment are young players, Eli Willits, having - Pittsburgh Pirates 39-58); West: dent Donald Trump was invited to 2 ½ games ahead of the winningest been chosen by the Washington Los Angeles Dodgers 58-39, San present the trophy to the winners. team in America, and Boston Red Nationals in the first round. He Diego Padres 52-44 (Last - Colora- The last four teams out of the initial Socks got close, same number of is a switch-hitter short-stop from do Rockies 22-74). 32 were Chelsea (England), Flumi- gunshowtrader.com wins, but a couple of more losses. Fort Cobb/Broxton High School. Boston Red Socks have the best nense (Brazil), PSG (France) and In the National League East, it is “I’m just excited, thankful for the winning streak with 10; Thress Real Madrid (Spain). IN the semi-