Planet Golf News for Sunday, April 21, 2024

Scottie Scheffler, currently leading at the RBC Heritage golf tournament, faces another anxious Sunday as his heavily pregnant wife, Meredith, is due to give birth soon. Scheffler had previously vowed to walk off at the Masters if she went into labor. Despite winning the Masters and rushing back to Texas, Scheffler continued competing and shot an impressive eight-under par round of 63. He is being trailed by Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg, with Austria's Sepp Straka just one shot behind. Scheffler expressed his excitement about becoming a father and his commitment to golf.

Scottie Scheffler shoots a remarkable 8-under 63 in the third round to take a one-shot lead at the RBC Heritage. He is currently at 16-under par, with Sepp Straka one shot behind in second place. Scheffler's round of 63 is his best on the PGA Tour since 2023, and he is aiming for his fourth win in five starts on the tour.

Sahith Theegala impressed with a 4-under 67 at the RBC Heritage, but the focus was on Scottie Scheffler's dominant performance. Theegala expressed admiration for Scheffler's accomplishments and sees it as something to strive for. Scheffler is aiming for his fourth win in his last five starts, with victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, The Players Championship, and The Masters.

Collin Morikawa is confident in his game and aims to close out the RBC Heritage tournament. Despite trailing Scottie Scheffler by two strokes, Morikawa believes he can win by sticking to his game plan and staying focused. He acknowledges the need to go low on Sunday to secure the victory. Morikawa's game has improved, and he feels reminiscent of his past success. He emphasizes the importance of committing to his shots and staying focused on his own game.

Thailand's Atthaya Thitikul holds a one-stroke lead over Nelly Korda in the weather-interrupted LPGA Chevron Championship. Play was suspended due to thunderstorms, with Atthaya at 11-under through 12 holes and Korda at 10-under through 11 holes. The tournament will resume today to complete the round and play the final round.

Brooke Henderson makes a strong comeback in the Chevron Championship, shooting seven birdies and an eagle before a weather delay. Henderson's performance sets up an exciting final round today. Atthaya Thitikul also emerges as a strong contender and is currently the leader.

Nelly Korda is one shot off the lead at the Chevron Championship in the LPGA tournament. The third round was suspended due to lightning, with play set to resume on Sunday. Korda is aiming to tie the LPGA Tour record with her fifth consecutive victory. Atthaya Thitikul currently holds the lead, while Canadian Brooke Henderson made a strong surge up the leaderboard.

So Yeon Ryu, a star LPGA golfer from South Korea, announced her retirement the Chevron Championship tournament. Ryu, who had a successful career with multiple LPGA wins and a No. 1 ranking, made her final putt and celebrated with family and friends. She expressed gratitude towards her team and the players from Korea who greeted her. In another story, Lottie Woad, an amateur golfer, had a caddie match with Candus Herrera, a caddie at Carlton Woods. Herrera, in his first LPGA event, enjoyed the experience and aimed to keep Woad relaxed and having fun on the course.

Wesley Bryan holds a one-shot lead after three rounds at the Corales Puntacana Championship, tying the tournament's three-round record. Bryan shot a 2-under 70 in his worst round but remains in the lead. Kevin Tway is one shot behind, while Justin Lower and Taylor Pendrith are tied for third. Bryan, seeking his second PGA victory, is excited for the opportunity to win the tournament.

Patrick Cover takes the lead at the LECOM Suncoast Classic with a front-nine score of 28, finishing the day with a 63. Steven Fisk trails by one stroke. Brandon Crick drops to 13-under for the tournament.

Stephanie Sparks, the longtime host of Golf Channel's "Big Break," has passed away at the age of 50. Sparks had a successful career as a collegiate and amateur golfer before becoming a host and reporter. She was known for her work ethic, empathy, and dedication to the sport. Her passing has been met with an outpouring of support from the golf community.

The debut of the Arizona night golf league features a $1 million hole-in-one contest. The league offers a unique experience of playing golf at night and includes various news articles about golf-related topics such as the rejection of Mario Andretti's family and General Motors in Formula One, the passing of Golf Channel host Stephanie Sparks, and updates on NHL and MLB teams.

Nelly Korda's swing tempo in golf is characterized by fluidity, balance, and coordination between her upper and lower body. Maintaining good posture, practicing the transition between backswing and downswing, and correctly using the hips are key elements to improve your own swing. Learning from Nelly's technique can help enhance your golf game.

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