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Woman hit by Koepka’s tee shot, blinded in one eye, speaks with media
The woman hit by Brooks Koepka’s tee shot at the Ryder Cup has spoken with the media for the first time. 49-year-old Corine Remande was struck in her right eye by Koepa’s drive at the par-4 6th hole at Le Golf National, Sunday.
As multiple outlets have reported, Remande, who lives in Egypt but traveled to the competition with her husband, has permanently lost sight in the eye.
“The doctor said immediately to my husband that it was a very big explosion in my eye and it was impossible for me now to see again with this eye,” she told BBC Sport. “I don’t know how to live with only one eye. I like walking, sport, going to the gym and playing golf.”
From a hospital in Lyon, Remande said she is planning legal action and hopes to improve public safety. However, it’s not clear exactly what form this would take.
She claims marshals didn’t warn spectators a tee shot was approaching or make clear players were attempting to drive the green at the par 4. She also says signage about spectator risk was inadequate. Remande also says officials neither checked on her after she was struck nor visited her at the hospital
The European Tour says “fore” was shouted by players and marshals and, per the BBC, “Ryder Cup tickets contained ground regulations which clearly stated that spectators acknowledge the general risks associated with golf, including risks with errant shots.”
Remande says she doesn’t hold Koepka responsible.
Ahead of the Dunhill Links Championship, Koepka told reporters, “I was told the news and obviously I am really heartbroken. My stomach sank. It’s sad and I’m really torn up about it.”
He also tweeted the following, Tuesday.
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) October 2, 2018
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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
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- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
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Tour Rundown: Six-pack of tourneys follows Masters
Brazil and Texas were kindred souls this week, at least when it came to weather. Both regions experienced torrential delays, and three tournaments were held up. The LPGA, PGA Tour Americas, and PGA Tour Champions were compelled to reduce play or work extra holes into Sunday. As if that weren’t enough, South Carolina and the PGA Tour fell victim to nature’s wrath, with lightning postponing the conclusion of the event to Monday.
The year’s first women’s major championship was celebrated in Texas. The Chevron is gaining a bit of tradition in its second year after relocation. This year’s event culminated in the continued coronation of the game’s current best. The Korn Ferry Tour saw a top-twenty performance from a 15-year old amateur, while the second event of the week on the big tour found a winner in the Dominican Republic. Six events is more than a handful, so let’s get right to it, with this week’s (delayed) Tour Rundown.
LPGA @ Chevron Championship: Korda corrals second major title
The winter of 2022-2023 seems so distant for current Nelly Korda. A mysterious ailment sapped all of her energy, just as the world appeared to have finally emerged from the pandemic. We never quite secured the complete information that we desired, but no one can say that any of us deserved to know more than Nelly wished to share. One thing is for certain: Nelly Korda has returned to top form, and the world number one golfer is at least one level above anyone else on tour.
Korda began her 2024 campaign with a January victory in the Drive One Championship. In her next start, in March, she continued her assault on the record books, with a win at the Se Ri Pak. She won again the following week, at the Ford, then defeated Leona Maguire in the final match at the T-Mobile Match Play, for a fourth consecutive victory. Would the increased hype around a major championship have an impact on her game? Well, no.
Korda began play at the Chevron Championship with a score of 68. She trailed Lauren Coughlin by two after 18 holes, but caught her with a second-round 69. Coughlin would ultimately tie for third spot with Brooke Henderson. Henderson played with Korda on day four, but the middle third of the round was her undoing. Making a late move was Maja Stark. House Stark closed with birdies at 17 and 18 to reach 11 under par. Both Korda and Strak played the final three days in identical numbers: 69 each day.
Korda held a firm hand on the tournament over the course of the final day. She stood minus-four for the round through ten holes, before a bit of sloppy play made things competitive again. Bogeys at 11 and 15 opened the door a wee bit for Stark. Korda was equal to the test, however, and closed stylishly with birdie at 18.
Safely around the green on the 72nd hole
Watch @NellyKorda‘s historic finish now on NBC! pic.twitter.com/1zaAYtbaCz
— LPGA (@LPGA) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour 1 @ RBC: Scottie, so hottie!
Nelly isn’t the only golfer on fire, although Scottie Scheffler still has a ways to go to match her. Scheffler proved this week that he has a game for all courses. After winning comfortably at lengthy Augusta National, Scheffler shifted gears and game to the wee Sea Pines course, and won again. That’s two weeks in a row for the man from New Jersey/Texas, so let’s learn how he did it.
Scheffler totaled 69 on day one, and found himself six shots behind leader J.T. Poston. Scheffler revealed that his teacher, Randy Smith, would tell him that he didn’t need to be the best 15 year-old; just the best 25 year-old. It was easy, then, to play the long game and consider all 72 holes, instead of just 18. Scheffler improved to 65 on Friday, and then went even lower on Saturday. His 63 moved him to the top of the board, and caused the golfverse to wonder if Scheffler would win for a second consecutive week.
Sunday saw all the chasers fall away. Scores between 70 and 72 from Patrick Rodgers, Collin Morikawa, and Sepp Straka meant that others would need to seize the day, if Scheffler were to do more than coast. Wyndham Clark and Justin Thomas each moved inside the top five with fourth-round 65s, but no one ever got close enough to the world number one. The win was Scheffler’s 10th on tour, and made him the betting favorite for next month’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Scottie Scheffler can save par from just about anywhere.
Including the water ?
(Presented by @CDWCorp) pic.twitter.com/RUqL2sBrr9
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 22, 2024
PGA Tour 2 @ Corales Puntacana: Baton Boy claims 8th Tour triumph
If you’ve ever seen Billy Horschel toss a club, you know that he doesn’t do so in anger. More likely is a calculated, soaring arc, paired with a look of fractured disbelief, followed by a quick catch of the cudgel. Ergo, Baton Boy. This week on the island of Hispaniola, the native of Grant, Florida, outworked and outhustled everyone else on Sunday. Horschel gathered seven birdies and an eagle, on the way to a 63 and a 23-under par total.
The former Florida Gator zipped past the four golfers in front of him, and left the remaining field in the rear-view mirror. Horschel’s round was two shots better than anyone else, and moved him two shots ahead of third-round leader Wesley Bryan. One of the famed Bryan Brothers, Wes closed with birdie at the last to post a 68 that would have won the week on any other day.
Walking it in with a fist pump ?@BillyHo_Golf is 9-under on the day and leads by two @CoralesChamp. pic.twitter.com/N6rjL1GGGA
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 21, 2024
Korn Ferry Tour @ LeCom Suncoast: It’s Widing in extra holes
Miles Russell probably won’t have to serve detention for ditching class on Thursday and Friday. The high school freshman made his KFT debut, survived the 36-hole cut, and toyed with a top-ten finish. He ultimately tied for 20th at 14-under par, six shots behind the three co-leaders. My guess is that Epstein’s Mom will write him a note, and he’ll get a pass. By finishing top-25, Russell earned a spot in next week’s event. Yikes!
Back to the top of the board. Patrick Cover, Steven Fisk, and Tim Widing all found their way to the magic number of -20. Fisk made birdie at the last, after bogeys at 16 and 17. Cover had three bogeys on the back nine, but a birdie at 14 was enough to get him to overtime. Widing was plus-one on the day through four, but played interstellar golf over the final 14. Six birdies moved him from Russell-ville to extra time.
The trio scurried to the 18th tee, where Cover drove into a fairway bunker. He was unable to reach the green with his approach, made bogey, and exited the overtime session. Widing and Fisk returned to the final deck once more, and matters were resolved. Fisk was unable to convert a long par putt, and Widing (pronounced VEE-ding) tapped in for his first KFT title.
The feeling of relief when you know you won. ???
Tim Widing is now a champion on the #KornFerryTour. pic.twitter.com/K0vgiZ21UG
— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour Americas @ Brasil Open: Mr. Anderson finds a way
Golf is a funny game. Matthew Anderson held a lead with one round to play. He made six pars on Sunday, and sprinkled the rest of his card with birdies and bogeys. In complete contrast, Ollie Osborne played consistently on the day, posting four birdies and zero bogeys. Connor Godsey was not far off Osborne’s pace, with seven birdies and but two bogeys on the scorecard. So, of course, Matthew Anderson won by a stroke over Osborne and Godsey.
Not how, but how many, is another one of those platitudes that we all learn early on. Despite five bogeys through his first 14 holes, Anderson summoned the defiant grit to make birdie at the 71st and 72nd holes. After making deuce at the penultimat hole, Anderson’s swerving effort at the last looked as if it should miss low, but it had enough pace to stay inside the hole and fall for a closing four at the par-five finisher.
Birdie-birdie finish to secure the ?
Mississauga-native Matthew Anderson is your 69th ECP Brazil Open Champion. pic.twitter.com/ONE8hIUjeS
— PGA TOUR Americas (@PGATOURAmericas) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour Champions @ Invited Celebrity: Broadhurst stands tall
What do you call a tournament that begins on Friday, takes Saturday off, and finishes on Sunday? Fortunate is one adjective to use. A weather system moved through Texas this weekend, and made a mess of things in Irving. After Thomas Bjorn signed for 64 on day one, rain and all things counter-productive moved through the Las Colinas resort, ensuring that Saturday would be nothing more than a rest day. When Sunday arrived, conditions had improved, and the game was on. Bjorn was unable to preserve his Friday magic, although he did record a 70 for -8. He finished in a third-place tie with Y.E. Yang.
David Toms, the 2001 PGA Championship victor, presented Sunday’s low round, and moved to 10-under par. Toms made one mistake on the day. He lived in the rough on the 9th hole, ultimately making bogey. The rest of the day was immaculate, as seven birdies came his way, resulting in a six-under par 65. Only one golfer was able to surpass Toms, and that was Paul Broadhurst.
Broadhurst nearly matched Toms for daily honors. His mistake came early, with bogey at the second. He bounced back with eagle at the third, and added three more birdies for 66 and 11-under par. Over his first three seasons on the Tour Champions, Broadhurst won five times, including two major titles. His fifth win came in 2018, making this win his first in six years. A long time coming, for sure, but well earned.
Looking at the hole is working for @PBroadhurstGolf ?
He leads by one after a clutch birdie on 15 @InvitedCC. pic.twitter.com/S0rhcVwaeE
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) April 21, 2024
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Curt
Oct 6, 2018 at 11:23 pm
Players hit it so far now it’s really difficult to keep an eye on the ball. Along with distance goes the angle as well, could be looking directly at it and just not see it thanks to sunlight. Unfortunately fans are brave enough to stand in the general drive zone and drivable par 4’s require some savage swings.. Maybe it’s time to slow down the distance a bit, shrink the drivers to make pros think a little more than swinging as hard as possible thanks to a giant face.. Imagine if the MLB let there equipment get stronger every year how dangerous foul balls would be nevermind players in the in field along with how big the stadiums would be lol. I guess I’m one of the rare ones who find Driver Wedge over and over again boring.
Dunn
Oct 5, 2018 at 9:34 pm
People need to take responsibility for themselves….people blame everything on everyone….I was hurt very bad (changed my life forever) and could have sued but I didnt cuz it was my own friggen fault!
Dunn
Oct 5, 2018 at 9:21 pm
These spectators get way too close to fairway, seen hundreds of people inches from path these guys are swinging on….if your gonna go to these events and you golf well you know how it is…..stay out of line of fire, feel bad for this woman and many others just like her but hey, you have to be a bit pro active and and know that balls are coming your way if you choose to stand near landing zones of these shots…sucks for Bruce too cuz now he has this on his conscience and he is just trying to play golf……give these guys some room, pay attn to shots being hit and if if you cant see the ball dont look up….
HDTVMAN
Oct 5, 2018 at 2:54 pm
She is an avid golfer, traveled to France for the Ryder Cup, has probably been to other tournaments, and has seen golf on TV. There is a risk at golf tournaments and baseball games at being struck by a ball. It was an unavoidable accident, and there is nothing to sue for. On TV we’ve seen people get hit and bleed, but you can’t sue. There are no legal grounds. On cross examination, you’ll be asked if you’ve seen spectators hit by a golf ball on TV? You’ll be asked why you weren’t paying attention? It has been stated “fore” was yelled several times, and players on the tee pointed to the ball going into the crowd. Why didn’t you turn your head and duck? If the person next to you ducked and you were struck, would you sue them for moving and allowing the ball to strike you? What about suing the crowd for loudness if you didn’t hear the warning? Let’s face it…it was an accident and no one is at fault.
Deegee
Oct 5, 2018 at 1:26 pm
Some of the remarks on here are disgusting. I’m sure you would be making such flippant comments if it was your own daughter or son who has lost an eye and their life has changed forever.
I hope that a loophole in the law is found and she gets judgement to help her future.
For example, a lot of small print is irrelevant if it’s not understandable…perhaps it is written in English and she doesn’t read that language.
Of course, there’s always a signed glove from the offending Golfer to fall back on.!!
NormW
Oct 5, 2018 at 1:51 pm
She is reported to say that she likes watching sports and playing golf. You don’t need fine print to explain the obvious. Life ruined? My club has a golfer with sight in one eye who plays to a 2 and is Club Champ.
Barry
Oct 5, 2018 at 3:32 pm
It is called a ‘life changing’ injury for a reason
joro
Oct 5, 2018 at 12:38 pm
It is almost as stupid as the Liberal Fords accusations. You go to a Tournament where anything is possible, You stand there in the hitting area yards from the Fairway and then are surprised you got hit. I feel very sorry for her but she has no case other than Money. Phoooey.
Klondiko
Oct 5, 2018 at 1:02 pm
Gives real meaning to the term “Keep your eyes on the ball”.
Evan
Oct 5, 2018 at 1:26 pm
You’re a doofus. STFU
Jonathan wright
Oct 5, 2018 at 10:30 am
As I feel very bad for what happened to her, I pray that she wins nothing in this stupid lawsuit. She’s old nothing, but if Brooks himself wanted to help her out with some of the medical bills, I would see that as being very honorable.
You enter at your own risk in any professional golf tournament.
Robert
Oct 5, 2018 at 12:37 pm
In Europe we have an incurance, so the medical bills will be paid.
MeanJeanOkerlund
Oct 4, 2018 at 7:04 pm
I feel bad for her and it sucks big time, but she’s talking like she might not be able to go on in life. Clearly, she needs to pay a visit to her local Veteran’s Rehab Center. She’ll learn quickly that this is minor in the grand scheme of life and she just needs to suck it up, make adjustments where needed, and carry on.
Tom
Oct 4, 2018 at 6:52 pm
Tragic accident…..all she can say is “Aaaarrrrggghhhh!”
Terry
Oct 4, 2018 at 6:16 pm
Not that he has to, but hopefully BK provides some financial support on the low down.
Bob Parsons
Oct 5, 2018 at 8:41 am
Absolutely underrated comment, LOL.’
BOOM BABY,
BP
Golf Golf Golf
Oct 4, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Sorry about your eye… but the disclaimer on tickets usually indemnifies the player, course and tournament sponsor from this very thing. Enter at your own risk. Sadly its your loss (pun intended)
LawDontGoRoundHere
Oct 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm
You know nothing of what you speak of. Those disclaimers don’t mean jack in a court of law. People do sue and do win in these cases.
Jamie
Oct 5, 2018 at 2:38 am
Whose court? Those disclaimers do stand up here. Yes, there is a world outside of Libtardville.
Bob Parsons
Oct 5, 2018 at 8:42 am
I’m not sure you understand the concept of indemnity….
Herbie
Oct 4, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Lol
Jamie
Oct 4, 2018 at 1:36 pm
“It’s not my fault! It’s my right to be happy and unoffended!”
-Every Socialist in history
Geoff
Oct 4, 2018 at 11:34 am
Fell bad for her…but maybe less mimosa’s and more watching the event and this could have been avoided.
Dave
Oct 4, 2018 at 11:00 am
This is sad but what does she hope to accomplish? Are we going to have to line the fairways with nets to protect spectators? This rush to litigation is so prevalent these days. I feel for her but at some point, take a little blame for not paying attention at a sporting event where golf balls are being hit.
Kevin
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:50 am
Wear a hat and pay attention.
Luke
Oct 4, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Such sympathy!
Kevin
Oct 5, 2018 at 10:00 am
Your sympathy will bring her eyesight back? My good advice could help others in the future.
Jamie
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:13 am
Germany, Italy, and Spain will pay for it. Socialism works.
DrRob1963
Oct 3, 2018 at 11:38 pm
This is the risk we all take whenever we walk onto a golf course. It is possible, it does happen!
rymail00
Oct 3, 2018 at 10:34 pm
Wow that’s awful, and extremely unfortunate for her. But I think we all know what the out come will be from this, much like baseball games, and hockey, you basically waive all rights once you buy the ticket unless it turns into a Detroit basketball game where your physically attacked by player. Any injury from foul ball or errant drive your basically screwed if you get hurt. Its unfortunate but thats the risk.
I can’t imagine losing eye sight or some other type of sense due to attending a sporting event….
James
Oct 3, 2018 at 8:04 pm
Sad news… and I feel for this woman.
Not specific to her because I don’t know the details but I am always amazed at most of the spectators lining the fairways who are not even looking back at the tee. They are often the ones who are hit by an errant tee shot.
Tomt
Oct 3, 2018 at 7:46 pm
Wow your life can change so fast! Sad story
Johnny Penso
Oct 3, 2018 at 10:11 pm
If you don’t know exactly where the ball is, you should be looking away. You’re not going to get very injured getting hit on the back of your body. All the important stuff is at the front.
Paulie
Oct 5, 2018 at 12:55 pm
Abe Lincoln would argue that Johnny.
Bruce Ferguson
Oct 3, 2018 at 4:59 pm
A very sad and regrettable accident. Reminds me of an incident a few years back where a young lady was struck by a hockey puck at a hockey game.
As rare as these incidents are, they are always possible.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/girl-killed-by-stray-hockey-puck/