Day: July 18, 2020

Winner’s Bag: Davis Riley, TPC San Antonio Championship at the OaksWinner’s Bag: Davis Riley, TPC San Antonio Championship at the Oaks

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020| 23:11

After a strategically timed off-week, Davis Riley returned to Korn Ferry Tour action at the TPC San Antonio Championship at the Oaks with refreshed vibes, as well as motivation to add another trophy to the house, as his roommate Will Zalatoris emerged victorious at the TPC Colorado Championship at Heron Lakes two weeks ago. Propelled by a hot putter, Riley did just that. The University of Alabama alum carded a four-round total of 16-under at TPC San Antonio’s AT&T Oaks Course, punctuated with a deft wedge to 3 feet for birdie at the 72nd hole, winning by two strokes over Taylor Pendrith and Paul Barjon. With his second victory of 2020 (Panama Championship), Riley moves atop the Korn Ferry Tour Points List, an eye on victory No. 3 and the accompanying automatic promotion to the PGA TOUR. “I felt like I did a good job when I was out of position, got back in and made a couple of really nice 10- to 12-footers that kept me in it,” Riley said of his work with the flat stick throughout the week. “I kept the momentum going, and the putter was great all week. Last week, I put some good work in with it.” It showed. Here’s what was in Riley’s bag this week in the Lone Star State. Driver: Titleist TS2, 8.5 degrees 3-wood: Titleist TS3 3-iron: Titleist 718 T-MB 4-iron: Titleist AP2 Forged Irons (5-6): Titleist 620 CB Irons (7-9): Titleist 620 MB Wedges (46, 50, 56, 60): Titleist Vokey SM8 Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport Tour Only

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Tiger Woods feels better, fails to make run at Muirfield VillageTiger Woods feels better, fails to make run at Muirfield Village

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020| 19:00

DUBLIN, Ohio – Tiger Woods won’t be adding a sixth Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide title to his name, but the 82-time PGA TOUR winner was still relatively pleased with his third round at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Woods, who just snuck into the weekend, shot a 1-under 71 early Saturday to move to two over for the week, well back of the leaders. While normally he might be displeased, he was in fact happy that his troublesome back had not flared up like it did during his second-round 76 and was able to get some more competitive reps in. “I was moving better today and felt like I did the first day, and consequently I could make the passes at the golf ball like I did the first day,” Woods said. RELATED: Full leaderboard | ‘Totally different’ Muirfield Village this week “Overall I felt like I played well today, controlled the ball well. I hit one really bad shot there at three, but other than that, it was a pretty good, solid day.” Woods was referencing his approach from the fairway on the par-4 third hole where he dumped a wedge into the water from the fairway that led to his first bogey of the round. He threatened to make some waves with back-to-back birdies on five and six, but was unable to get another on the par-5 seventh and made bogey on the ninth as he made the turn. Woods managed two more birdies on 14 and 15, but gave one back on 16 to settle for his 71. “Unfortunately I didn’t make any putts today, so hopefully I can make a few more tomorrow,” he lamented. Woods said he was using the round to try to sharpen his competitive edge ahead of the upcoming PGA Championship and FedExCup Playoffs. He has yet to commit to the World Golf Championships – FedEx St. Jude Invitational in two weeks. “I was fortunate the cut came back. I made a little run at the end yesterday, and at times it was looking like it was going to be at two, but fortunately I snuck in at three,” Woods said. “Getting back into the flow and competing again and playing at this level, I hadn’t done that in a while. Playing home and playing out here is so very different and making sure that I stay sharp and don’t make any silly mistakes and dump the ball in the wrong spots or give myself bad angles, that’s one of the things about playing competitive golf that’s very different from playing at home.” Sunday promises to be set up at major-championship quality giving Woods another 18 holes to try to pull his game together. “This golf course is right where they want it. Jack can be happy when he sees the balls rolling on the greens this weekend and the run-out,” Woods said. “It’s tough. It’s fast. Now that the wind has picked up just a touch, it’s going to dry it out a little bit more. Like I said, hopefully can make a few putts tomorrow.”

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Blazers’ Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubbleBlazers’ Lillard turns to recording music inside NBA bubble

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020| 15:57

When Damian Lillard finishes his daily hoop duties for the Portland Trailblazers, he will spend most of his downtime inside the NBA bubble working on his other passion: music. The All-Star point guard turned part of his suite into a mini recording studio at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex, where his team will make a push for a playoff berth. The league constructed a social bubble to resume the NBA season and protect 22 teams from COVID-19 while at the resort, which features several activities such as walking trails, a bowling alley and a lake to fish or boat.

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