Day: February 17, 2022

Fire tears through clubhouse at iconic Oakland Hills Country ClubFire tears through clubhouse at iconic Oakland Hills Country Club

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022| 23:33

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A devastating fire swept through the iconic clubhouse Thursday at a suburban Detroit golf course that is one of Michigan’s most exclusive clubs and the site of many professional tournaments. Flames ripped through the roof at the sprawling, multi-story clubhouse at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township. It was built in 1922 and is adorned with irreplaceable golf tournament memorabilia and art. Members were stunned. “There’s so much history, so much wonder here,” Rebecca Robinson told WDIV-TV. Greg Kampe, men’s basketball coach at Oakland University, told The Detroit News: “It’s hard to talk when you’re crying.” No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known. Fire officials said the clubhouse was one of the largest wood structures in Michigan. The club opened in 1916 and has hosted many major golf events, including the 2008 PGA Championship won by Padraig Harrington. In 2004, Team Europe, led by Bernhard Langer, defeated Team USA, led by Hal Sutton, in the Ryder Cup. Tiger Woods played for the Americans. “Our thoughts are with our friends at Oakland Hills. … We will support the club wherever possible in this rebuilding process,” said John Bodenhamer, chief championships officer at the United States Golf Association. The club has two golf courses designed by Donald Ross. The South Course reopened last summer following a $12.1 million restoration, with a goal to bring major championships back to Oakland Hills. The club will host the U.S. Women’s Open in 2031 and 2042.

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The details behind Dustin Johnson’s Wayne Gretzky-inspired shoesThe details behind Dustin Johnson’s Wayne Gretzky-inspired shoes

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022| 19:01

Dustin Johnson and Wayne Gretzky are more than just professional athletes who’ve had success in Los Angeles. They’re family, as well. That’s why Johnson, a past winner of The Genesis Invitational, is wearing a pair of adidas TOUR360 22 shoes Thursday at Riviera that include several tributes to Gretzky, the former Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings star. The subtle nods to Gretzky on the shoe include his legendary number “99” – the only number retired by every team in the NHL – appearing on the lateral side of the right shoe and on the sockliner. Adidas also made sure to include a colorway and three stripes with the colors of the Edmonton Oilers, with whom he won four Stanley Cups. Thursday’s pair also features Johnson’s “DJ” logo on the left shoe and sockliner. The familiar navy colorway is a nod to one of Johnson’s favorite colors to wear in competition. “Once Dustin and Wayne started playing together pretty frequently in pro-ams we always had it in our heads to create something unique that celebrated both of them,” said Masun Denison, global footwear director, adidas Golf. “The TOUR360 22 provides the perfect canvas for something like this and knowing how much hockey players love to play golf, we know this will be exciting for fans of both sports.” While sold separately, adidas also created a special hat to commemorate this model. The headwear matches the colorways of the shoe and features the “99” logo across the front. Both the hat and limited-edition colorway of our TOUR360 22 will be available in limited quantities beginning Friday, February 25 on adidas.com, the adidas app, and at select retailers worldwide.

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