All six people aboard a small plane were killed when it crashed on a golf course in a Phoenix suburb shortly after taking off from a nearby airport, police said Tuesday.
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The QBE Shootout, which will be held at Tiburón Golf Club’s Gold Course in Naples, Florida, gives golf betting an opportunity before the end of the calendar year. A unique event, with 24 players paired into 12 teams, with a field that includes past Presidents Cup players, major winners and two LPGA stars. It will feature a scramble format during the first round (Friday), a modified alternate shot format during the second round (Saturday), and a final-round Four-ball (Sunday). So, how are bettors approaching this tournament? As of Tuesday at the BetMGM online sportsbook, the team of Max Homa and Kevin Kisner is generating the most betting action by far. They have the most handle (30.2%) on the most tickets (21.7%). In terms of golf odds to win, they are +700, tied for fourth-best. Kisner and Homa are among the few teams in the field with both players having experience in a Presidents Cup. The two were part of the United States Team that defeated the International Team in the Presidents Cup this fall at Quail Hollow. Homa went a perfect 4-0, while Kisner was 0-2-1. Homa fans have had the opportunity to profit significantly over the last year or so. Had you placed a $100 wager on Homa to win in each of his 24 PGA TOUR starts last season, plus his three starts so far in this new 2022-23 campaign, you would have profited a cool $9,300. Harris English and Matt Kuchar also are a popular pick. They are drawing the second-most handle (15.3%) on the second-most tickets (13.6%). This pairing has had a ton of success at this event, winning in 2013, 2016 and 2020. Kuchar has earned the most money in the tournament’s history ($2,295,000), while English is third ($1,938,750). They have the second-best odds to win at +600. Current Handle & Tickets Handle Max Homa/Kevin Kisner – 30.2% Harris English/Matt Kuchar – 15.3% Trey Mullinax/Scott Stallings – 13.8% Steve Stricker/Cameron Young – 11.9% Jason Day/Billy Horschel – 9.2% Tickets Max Homa/Kevin Kisner – 21.7% Harris English/Matt Kuchar – 13.6% Steve Stricker/Cameron Young – 12.5% Tom Hoge/Sahith Theegala– 9.8% Brian Harman/Sepp Straka – 9.8%\ The team with the best odds to win is Jason Day-Billy Horschel (+500). They are drawing 7.1% of the tickets and 9.2% of the handle. The LPGA players are Nelly Korda, paired with Denny McCarthy (+2800), and Lexi Thompson, with Maverick McNealy (+3300). * Visit BetMGM.com for terms and conditions. 21+ years of age or older to wager. BetMGM is available in AZ, CO, DC, IA, IN, IL, KS, LA, MI, MS, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV, or WY only. All promotions are subject to qualification and eligibility requirements. Paid in free bets. Free bets expire in 7 days from issuance. Minimum deposit required. Excludes Michigan Disassociated Persons. Please Gamble Responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, DC, LA, NV, WY, VA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-GAMBLER (IN, NJ, PA & WV), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA) or call (877-8-HOPENY) or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), call or text the Tennessee REDLINE: 800-889-9789 (TN) or call 1-888-777-9696 (MS). Sports betting is void where prohibited. Promotional offers not available in Nevada. Responsible sports betting starts with a game plan. Set a budget. Keep it social. Play with friends. Learn the game and know the odds. Play with trusted, licensed operators. CLICK HERE to learn more at HaveAGamePlan.org
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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – A quick look at Friday at THE PLAYERS Championship, where weather won the day once again. RELATED: Full leaderboard | Weather updates from TPC Sawgrass THE LEADERS WALK-OFF HOLE-OUT: Brice Garnett’s final shot Friday was a memorable one. He holed out with a sand wedge from 96 yards to eagle the par-4 fourth hole and tie Tommy Fleetwood and Tom Hoge for the lead at 6 under. Fleetwood and Hoge both shot 66 on Thursday. Garnett was on the fifth tee box, about to start his 14th hole of the tournament, when play was suspended because of unplayable conditions caused by the persistent rain that fell Friday. “We were just trying to stay in the moment and not get too ahead of ourselves with all the rain. It’s something exciting,” Garnett said. “Something that you kind of wish you would keep playing and keep the momentum going, but the course is unplayable. So we’re happy to come in.” Garnett arrived at THE PLAYERS ranked 186th in the FedExCup. His best finish in his first 11 starts of the year was T50 but he’s coming off a T7 at last week’s Puerto Rico Open. He continued his good play Friday, making four birdies and an eagle in the 13 holes he played. STORYLINES RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY (PART 2): Rain was the biggest story for the second consecutive day. Thursday’s opening day of THE PLAYERS was delayed more than four hours because of inclement weather, allowing less than half the field to complete its first round. Just four hours of play were completed Friday before play was suspended again because of unplayable conditions. Players did not return to the course Friday, leaving 47 players yet to complete the first round (Luke List withdrew mid-round) and a requiring a Monday finish at earliest. “We’re into a Monday finish,” said PGA TOUR Chief Referee Gary Young. “We know that.” The opening round will resume no earlier than 11 a.m. ET Saturday, with players to receive the next update at 7 a.m. ET. The last Monday finish at THE PLAYERS came in 2005, with Fred Funk as champion. INSPIRED DAY ON TRACK: Former PLAYERS champion Jason Day carded an impressive 3-under 69 in his return to competition following the passing of his mother last week. The Australian reached 4-under twice on the back nine after par-5 birdies only to give a shot back each time on the following holes. Day was a late WD from last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational when he rushed to his mother Dening’s side as she lost her five-year battle with cancer. While the emotions remain raw, Day is making his best efforts to continue to do what his mother loved watching him do. On Friday he shifted some praise to his friend and caddie Luke Reardon who helped him stay focused on the task at hand. “You need a lot of commitment but also having a good game in these conditions,” 2016 champion Day said of how to excel in rainy surroundings. “A good caddie also helps maybe a shot or two out there when it’s tough. Luke knows what he’s doing, it definitely helps, and commitment is huge, especially when you come down the stretch. 17 and 18 are brutal, especially with rain.” OPPORTUNITY GAINED: As of last Sunday night, Michael Thompson was fifth alternate for THE PLAYERS. As of Friday morning, he was first alternate with 12 players yet to begin Round 1. After Tyler McCumber’s early-Friday withdrawal (shoulder injury), Thompson was next man up, and he took advantage with two birdies and an eagle in his first five holes. He stands 2-under through 12 holes, currently T33. FOUR-SPOT FOR TOP SPOT: Four players have a chance to usurp Jon Rahm for the world No. 1 position upon the conclusion of THE PLAYERS Championship. A world No. 1 scenario exists for each of Collin Morikawa, Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay and Scottie Scheffler. Click here for a deep dive into the scenarios. NOTABLES DANIEL BERGER (5 under thru 16): He was 1 over after seven holes, but then birdied six of his next nine holes (Nos. 8, 9, 11-12, 14-15). DUSTIN JOHNSON (4 under thru 16): The former FedExCup champ had hit his tee shot at the island-green 17th to 18 feet when play was delayed. A 68 would match his second-best opening round at this event (his lowest is 66). SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER (4 under thru 15): The FedExCup leader is off to another strong start, going bogey-free thus far. He has won two of his past three events, including last week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. He could go to world No. 1 with a win. BROOKS KOEPKA (3 under thru 15): A double-bogey at No. 5 is his only over-par hole thus far. He also has five birdies. JUSTIN THOMAS (2 under thru 15): The defending champ was 1 over after four holes but rebounded with birdies on three of TPC Sawgrass’ most difficult par-4s, Nos. 5, 7 and 14. RORY McILROY (1 over thru 15): It was an up-and-down day for the 2019 champ. He followed a bogey on the first hole with three consecutive birdies, but then made three bogeys and no birdies the rest of the way. COLLIN MORIKAWA (E thru 15): Three birdies and three bogeys have him at even par. He also could go to No. 1 in the world this week. WORTH WATCHING BY THE NUMBERS 4 – Number of balls hit into the water at 17 thus far, out of 119 players to complete the hole. 6 – Number of players currently bogey-free. Kramer Hickok (67) and Taylor Pendrith (68) hold the only two completed bogey-free rounds, while Brice Garnett (6-under thru 13), Scottie Scheffler (4-under thru 15), Zach Johnson (2-under thru 14) and Denny McCarthy (2-under thru 13) have the chance to join them. 1 – Only one of the 18 holes at TPC Sawgrass is yet to yield at least one penalty shot during the extended first round. The par-4 sixth hole hasn’t been a pushover, playing as the 11th most difficult so far at 4.008, but it is penalty-free. 47 – Players who still need to complete the first round upon the resumption of play, which will occur no earlier than 11 a.m. ET Saturday.
