Steve Stricker Jerry Kelly to be paired together Saturday at U.S. Senior Open

Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly to be paired together Saturday at U.S. Senior Open

STEVENS POINT, Wis. — After his first look at SentryWorld as a championship golf course, Padraig Harrington said it would prove to be a good layout to come from behind on. Birdies are there to be had, along with trouble.

Steve Stricker agreed with that assessment – and the Madison resident will find himself doing just that as he heads to the weekend looking to make up three shots on U.S. Senior Open leader Bernhard Langer.

Four other golfers stand between Stricker and the top of the leaderboard heading into Saturday’s third round, including fellow Madison resident and good friend Jerry Kelly. Kelly shot a 1-under 71 and is 1 under for the tournament, tied for third with Dicky Pride and Retief Goosen.

First-round leader Rod Pampling is alone in second at 2 under.

Stricker and Kelly will be chasing together, too, as they will be paired together Saturday and tee off at 1:29 p.m. ET off No. 1.

“I mean, yeah, that’s a fairytale week even for us,” Kelly acknowledged. “I mean, it’s pretty cool. I’m all for that. We really enjoy playing with each other. It will just make it that much cooler.”

Kelly got to 2 under at one point in the tournament, but a couple of bogeys on the front nine (his back nine) had him come in just shy of Langer and Pampling.

“It’s much more penalizing,” Kelly said of the course. “It can jump up and bite you on what you would consider the easiest holes. It doesn’t make any difference. If you get in that rough, you’re going to struggle. That’s just all there is to it.

“I think the way the greens are the putting’s not going to get any easier, and the putting is difficult already. It’s going to be a test on the weekend. It’s going to be a test of patience.”

As for Stricker, he admitted he fought himself a bit during the opening round of the tournament to finish 1 over. He acknowledged the nerves of being a home-state favorite, having a Tour-record streak of rounds of par or better on the line, and then managing his emotions after uncharacteristic errors led to big numbers.

It led to him beginning his second round four shots back of Pampling.

But Stricker got it going early Friday, maneuvering around his first 14 holes at 3-under to pull within a shot of the lead. But then Stricker bogeyed No. 6 and No. 9 – where his temper flashed after hacking out of the rough following an offline tee shot.

“It’s just I know how important it is to drive it in the fairway there, and I just didn’t put a good swing on a 3-wood,” Stricker said of his last hole of the day. “I tried to send it down the right and turned it over, and I started in the middle and turned it over. That rough on the left is the worst on the course, and I know it is. My ball was straight down there. I had all I could do to hit a sand wedge 40 or 50 yards.

“I wanted to make a par and get under par kind of thing. But again, I’m right there. I’m going to have to have a couple good rounds this weekend, but I’m right in there.”

Stricker is in the mix by shooting a 1-under 70 on Friday and heads to the weekend at even par for the tournament. He is tied with Ernie Els for sixth, three shots clear of Langer.

“I’m paying attention to who’s on top and where the lead is at,” Stricker acknowledged. “Obviously I wanted to get more under par than where I was at there coming in. It’s just about patience too, and we’re only halfway through and a lot can happen still.

“You can get it going here. I had it 3-under on the day in the middle of the fairway on No. 4 with a sand wedge in my hand and a par-5 coming up next, and I don’t make two birdies there. Or I should have probably made one, you know. So it’s out there. If you play well, if you get it in the fairway, you can definitely shoot a good, you know, I’m saying a 4-, 5-under round, so would be a helluva round. But it’s tough.”

Bernhard Langer on the 10th hole during the second round for the 2023 U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. (Photo: Tork Mason/USA TODAY)

Langer, 65, got it going at times on Friday as he fired a 3-under 68 to surge into the top of the leaderboard, making six birdies against three bogeys.

He is the oldest player to hold the 36-hole lead in the championship.

“Played pretty solid, and believe it or not, I had two three-putts and a hit a sand wedge from the middle of the fairway into the water hazard, which is painful when you think about that from 100 yards, but that’s golf,” Langer said. “The course is tough, but it’s fair, and it’s a great setup. I’m fortunate to be playing well and look forward to the weekend.”

Langer is sitting on 45 PGA Tour Champions wins. His next one breaks the tie with Hale Irwin.

Langer also has 11 Champions tour majors. A 12th would put him three ahead of Gary Player’s nine.

Langer is also the only player to win all five majors on the Champions circuit.

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2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Start Time Saturday Tee Times Pairings & ESPN Live Streaming Coverage

2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Start Time Saturday, Tee Times, Pairings & ESPN+ Live Streaming Coverage

At Detroit Golf Club, Taylor Moore is the current leader at -13 under through two rounds in the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic (Detroit, Michigan).

After a five-under 67 on Friday in the second round, Moore is tied with Taylor Pendrith for the lead.

Including tee times for the third round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, plus TV and streaming info, we’ve got everything you need to know.

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Tee times and pairings

Hole 1

Time	Players
6:50 AM ET	Sam Bennett, Kyle Westmoreland
7:00 AM ET	Nick Watney, Kelly Kraft
7:10 AM ET	Davis Riley, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
7:20 AM ET	Vincent Norrman, Robert Streb
7:30 AM ET	Robby Shelton, Matthias Schwab
7:40 AM ET	Sam Stevens, Kevin Tway
7:50 AM ET	Ryan Gerard, Chase Johnson
8:00 AM ET	Seonghyeon Kim, Brice Garnett
8:10 AM ET	Zach Johnson, Greyson Sigg, Greyson Sigg
8:25 AM ET	Will Gordon, Garrick Higgo
8:35 AM ET	Scott Stallings, Davis Thompson
8:45 AM ET	Ryan Brehm, J.J. Spaun
8:55 AM ET	Kyle Reifers, Russell Knox
9:05 AM ET	Chez Reavie, Chez Reavie, Henrik Norlander
9:15 AM ET	Harry Higgs, Matt Wallace
9:25 AM ET	Trevor Cone, Ze-Cheng Dou
9:35 AM ET	Nate Lashley, Seung-Yul Noh
9:45 AM ET	Lucas Glover, Tyler Duncan
10:00 AM ET	Paul Haley, Chesson Hadley
10:10 AM ET	Sung-Jae Im, Sung-Jae Im, Alex Smalley, Alex Smalley
10:20 AM ET	Martin Laird, Adam Svensson
10:30 AM ET	Henry Lebioda, Vincent Whaley
10:40 AM ET	Danny Willett, Luke Donald
10:50 AM ET	Stephan Jaeger, Chad Ramey
11:00 AM ET	Brett Stegmaier, Doug Ghim
11:10 AM ET	Ben Griffin, Ryan Palmer
11:25 AM ET	Max Homa, Ryan Moore
11:35 AM ET	Carson Young, Carson Young, Justin Suh
11:45 AM ET	Charley Hoffman, Carl Yuan
11:55 AM ET	Keegan Bradley, Sam Ryder, Keegan Bradley
12:05 PM ET	Alexander Noren, MJ Daffue
12:15 PM ET	Troy Merritt, Brian Harman
12:25 PM ET	Satoshi Kodaira, Brendon Todd
12:35 PM ET	Nicolai Hojgaard, Callum Tarren, Callum Tarren
12:50 PM ET	Peter Malnati, Chris Kirk
1:00 PM ET	Peter Kuest, Adam Hadwin
1:10 PM ET	Sepp Straka, Cameron Davis
1:20 PM ET	Andrew Landry, Dylan Wu
1:30 PM ET	Aaron Rai, Collin Morikawa
1:40 PM ET	Justin Lower, Adam Schenk
1:50 PM ET	Ludvig Aberg, Rickie Fowler, Rickie Fowler, Rickie Fowler, Ludvig Aberg
2:00 PM ET	Taylor Moore, Taylor Pendrith

Round 3 TV & Streaming Information

You can watch Golf Channel and more for free on Fubo. ESPN+ is the exclusive home for PGA Tour Live streaming.

• Thursday Coverage: Golf Channel
• Friday Coverage: Golf Channel
• Saturday Coverage: CBS, Golf Channel
• Sunday Coverage: CBS, Golf Channel

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Who's in the field at the 2023 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run?

Who's in the field at the 2023 John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run?

Considering its placement on the PGA Tour schedule, it’s not a surprise to see most of the best players in the world taking a pass on playing in the 2023 John Deere Classic next week.

In the final event before heading across the pond for two weeks, including the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, hosts the John Deere Classic, a staple on the Tour’s schedule since 1971.

Defending champion J.T. Poston will be there. So will 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, who’s from neighboring Iowa. Nick Taylor, who won the RBC Canadian Open, Denny McCarthy and Matt Kuchar will also tee it up.

Most of the top players in the world, however, are skipping the event before heading to Europe. That means there are plenty of opportunities for someone to grab a life-changing victory in the Quad Cities.

Here’s a look at the field for the 2023 John Deere Classic:

Field for next week’s John Deere Classic: pic.twitter.com/akglt9mlCa

— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) June 30, 2023

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What kind of golf clubs does Nelly Korda use? Let’s take an in-depth look at Nelly Korda’s golf bag for 2023

 We take a look at what the Major winner, Olympic champion, and former women's World No.1 has in her bag.

In her six years on the LPGA Tour, Korda has 46 career top-10 finishes, eight of which came in 2022 and she is now an eight-time winner on the LPGA Tour with her most recent victory coming at the 2022 Pelican Women’s Championship.

She became a major champion back in 2021 winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club, where Korda won by three strokes over Lizette Salas after shooting 68 in the final round.

Korda won golf’s Olympic gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 becoming only the second woman in history to reach this feet as she edged her way to a one-shot victory over Mone Inami and Lydia Ko who claimed Silver and Bronze.

Nelly has the edge over older sister Jessica Korda, who has six LPGA titles and is still searching for her first major. Both sisters played together in the 2019 and 2021 Solheim Cup teams.

For 2023, Korda has signed a multi-year deal with TaylorMade to play a full bag of their equipment, including their TP5 ball. She’s continuing to test TaylorMade’s equipment to get the perfect bag but, in the meantime, will continue to game her Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Tour Prototype.

 

Korda joined TaylorMade just a few days after signing a deal with Nike Golf to wear the brand’s apparel and shoes.

Let’s take an in-depth look at Nelly Korda’s golf bag for 2023.

WITB Nelly Korda

 

Driver

TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD (9°)

Fairway Woods 

TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15°, 21°)

Irons

TaylorMade P770 (5-6 irons) TaylorMade P7MC (7-PW)

Wedges

TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 (50°, 54°)

Putter

Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Tour Prototype

Golf ball

TaylorMade TP5

Golf Shoes

Nike

Golf Apparel

Nike

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Q&A: Inside the PGA Tour board room with Peter Malnati

Q&A: Inside the PGA Tour board room with Peter Malnati

DETROIT – Peter Malnati was in a Residence Inn at the Toronto Airport on Tuesday morning, June 6, when his phone rang at 7:36 a.m., informing him of the PGA Tour’s blockbuster agreement with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

Malnati, 36, whose lone win came at the 2016 Sanderson Farms Championship, is in his first year on the PGA Tour policy board. On Tuesday, he and the nine other board members met for approximately eight hours in person. (Lunch was served at noon, there were two five-minute breaks and the meeting wrapped around 8 p.m.)

“Entering the Framework Agreement put an end to costly litigation,” the Policy Board said in a statement. “Management, with input from our Player Directors, has now begun a new phase of negotiations to determine if the Tour can reach a definitive agreement that is in the best interests of our players, fans, sponsors, partners, and the game overall.”

On Wednesday, after a lengthy practice session, Malnati spoke to Golfweek about the meeting and shed some new light on the task ahead, including how the Tour must earn back player trust, Commissioner Jay Monahan’s health, the formation of player committees to dole out discipline to LIV defectors and reward loyalty for those who stayed.

The wide-ranging conversation started with a simple question: do you want this deal to be consummated?

“I never wanted this deal to happen,” Malnati said. “But now that we’re apparently in a position where it was needed for some reason, I want to see the PGA Tour succeed and there are smart people that are telling me that this deal is going to set up the PGA Tour for long-term success. It’s still a hard pill to swallow because like I never turned down an offer (from LIV) and never had an offer. They never had any interest in me and that’s perfectly understandable. I’m the 250th-ranked player in the world. But even hypothetically had LIV made me a significant offer, it was never on the table for me to accept that offer because I didn’t want to be associated with the Saudis and the PIF. I never would have accepted an offer there. And people always said, ‘Well, everyone has a number.’ I didn’t have a number. So the fact that unbeknownst to any of us that choice was potentially made for us that we’re going to partner with PIF, that was really hard to swallow, for sure.

“So your question was, do I want this deal to happen?

“I think ultimately now I’m in a place where I’m going to say, ‘Yes.’ I think I understand it more. I think I want the deal to happen. Because I think it’s long-term what’s best for the PGA Tour. I don’t think it’s as much of a merger, I don’t think we’re going to be controlled by LIV. In fact, that’s one of the principal elements that the Board is going to ensure if we go forward, that there will be protections in the agreement that PIF can never be anything more than a minority investor in what we do. With those safeguards in place, I think, yes, I want to see a good deal done for the PGA Tour and its members.”

Here are 10 more questions that Malnati answered:

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Rod Pampling leads local favorites Steve Stricker Jerry Kelly hit speed bumps at U.S. Senior Open

Rod Pampling leads, local favorites Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly hit speed bumps at U.S. Senior Open

STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin – At one point Thursday afternoon, 17 of the top 20 names on the U.S. Senior Open leaderboard had begun their first round on the back nine of SentryWorld. That included early leader Rod Pampling, who opened his tournament at 2-under on the back before finishing at 3-under for the day.

Then Steve Stricker set off the first tee box just after 2 p.m.

A tournament favorite coming in as the winner of the first two majors on the senior tour – and with the home-state good vibes emanating from his galleries – Stricker began his tournament with a solid 2-under 33 on the front with two birdies and seven pars.

The Madison resident was just one of just four players to not bogey at least one hole on the front nine.

The round seemed set up for Stricker to have a strong closing nine to supplant Pampling and his round of 68.

Then something odd happened.

The turn proved trouble for Stricker, as his tee shot ran up against a tree on the par-5 10th. His left-handed recovery attempt landed in a divot, and an admittedly over-aggressive bunker shot culminated in a double bogey on a hole that yielded birdies for most players.

That set him back to even for the tournament. Stricker then hit it in the water on the par-3 12th, leading to another double-bogey.

“You have to stay away from doubles,” he said. “If I make bogeys there, I shoot 1-under, and that’s the difference. You have to stay away from those.”

He finished with a 1-over 72, snapping his Tour-record 55 consecutive rounds at par or better. He admitted he thought about the streak down the stretch, but he wasn’t able to get one more birdie on his card.

“It can get you – I mean, I doubled 10, and it’s probably ranked one of the easier holes out there today,” Stricker said. “So any hole can come up and grab you. You just have to hit good shots, bottom line. You have to play smart, hit good shots, and not put yourself behind a tree.”

Steve Stricker holds his follow-through after hitting a tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round for the 2023 U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at SentryWorld in Stevens Point, Wis. Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

Pampling has a two-stroke lead over Mike Small, Retief Goosen and Miguel Ángel Jiménez

Stricker’s playing partner David Toms took advantage of the back nine to start, as he birdied 10, 11 and 12 to capture a share of the lead. But then he, too, backtracked with a 3-over finish down the stretch.

So it was Pampling, with his seven birdies, two bogeys and one double, who would sleep on the lead after one round.

“It was obviously a fun day,” Pampling said. “I’d been playing well for the last month or so. To get here and see the course, it felt good. I drove it really well and made a lot of birdies out there.”

Earlier in the day Mike Small made four birdies on the back nine and also got to 3-under before a double-bogey on No. 9 dropped him to 1-under. He joined Retief Goosen and Miguel Ángel Jiménez at that score in second place, two back of Pampling.

“The pins were really difficult on this front nine,” Small said of Thursday’s setup. “I think the wind came up. The first few holes on the front are down and then coming into the wind a little bit, and there’s more trouble. They’re both hard. The rough is so thick. I don’t think the guys out here – I’ve probably played 15 or 16 Champions Tour events and this is my third one of these – I’ve never seen the rough this thick. These guys, they’re not used to it.”

Small, the University of Illinois men’s golf coach, is one of Stricker’s closest friends as they played together for the Illini in the late 1980s. The two helped Illinois to the 1988 Big Ten championship and were eventually groomsmen in each other’s weddings.

The pair teamed up with Jerry Kelly for some practice round work, too, to try and get a feel for how the first-time championship venue would play.

Struggling with a wrist injury Jerry Kelly manages a par round

Jerry Kelly stalks his putt as it rolls toward the cup on the 9th hole during the first round for the 2023 U.S. Senior Open on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at SentryWorld in Stevens Point, Wis.

Small made six birdies against three bogies and a double, while Kelly battled through a left wrist injury to make four birdies. He was part of a group of 10 players that finished the day at even-par, though Kelly’s two birdies on the back side were negated by a double-bogey on the par-4 13th hole.

“It’s been going out of joint for about a couple months, and it just inflamed so bad the last week or so,” Kelly said of his injury. “I’ve been having it worked on constantly, and that’s aggravating it more. So it’s inflamed. I was hoping it was going to be better. It is better. I could barely play three holes yesterday.”

The Madison native added that if you had asked him when the day started if he’d take even par, he would have gladly accepted it, so he left the first round comforted by the fact he’s not trying to make up ground.

“It’s a good score,” Kelly said. “I’d like that to be my highest. I think it’s out there for the taking right now, there’s no question. You just have to hit it straight. If you don’t hit it straight, it’s not out there for the taking at all.”

Ernie Els, who won two U.S. Opens and recorded five other top-five finishes in the tournament, said “It’s really playing like a U.S. Open. It’s really playing where you’ve got to kind of hit shots where you’re going for the perfect miss – get your wedge out of the way there. You’re going for the perfect shot, but you’ve got to miss yourself where you get it up and down.”

Defending champion Padraig Harrington, who finished tied for 27th at the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club earlier in the month, finished his round with a 3-over 74.

But, he felt its difficulty would allow those a few shots back to chase the leaders.

“It is possible to go out there and shoot a really good score if I have a great day,” Harrington said. “It’s not a pretty golf course to be defending on. Maybe I was a bit defensive today because I kind of – you kind of know going to a U.S. Open, I think, first day out you can get a bit defensive.

“Yeah, I have to say I found L.A. Country Club a lot easier than this place. I know this is shorter, but the length doesn’t bother me. L.A. Country Club was a lot easier.”

Mick Smith, Bradley Lanning have mixed results

The two local Wisconsin qualifiers, Mick Smith of Summit and Brad Lanning of Hortonville, had mixed results in their first round.

Smith found his name on the front page of the leaderboard at one point as he got to even par through eight holes but he shot a 3-over 38 on the front nine (his back nine) to finish with a 3-over 74. It did put him in position to make the cut, however, with a strong Friday.

“You gotta hit the fairways – makes it a lot easier,” Smith said, noting he rolled in some long putts to keep his round on track. “I enjoyed it. First experience. It’s just hard work.”

Lanning began his day on the tougher front nine and shot an 8-over 43. He settled down and balanced two bogies with two birdies on the backside to finish 8-over for the round.

“It’s our home – I mean, we’re 40 minutes away – and I’ve played this course a lot,” Lanning said. “I am comfortable here and I think that helped me on the back because I’ve played here quite a bit without all these tents and everything, and the high rough. I just feel like hey, I can play if I hit the shots because I’ve seen the golf course before. We’ll see how it goes (Friday) and if I can get some momentum and get a few putts going, maybe, hopefully, I’ll make the cut.”

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Lynch: As PGA Tour's Saudi deal takes shape golf shouldn't expect comforting opinions

Lynch: As PGA Tour's Saudi deal takes shape, golf shouldn't expect comforting opinions

To dispense with the necessary off the top: any PGA Tour player is welcome to dislike or dispute whatever point he chooses in my work, and for any reason he sees fit. I might even take on board some of the criticisms posted to social media Thursday, though not the monstrous cheap shot about my “fluffy adjectives.” But I write an opinion column, and those opinions don’t require the approval of professional golfers, some of whom seem discomfited by commentary that isn’t affirming and flattering.

What irked some was a column critical of Patrick Cantlay, who has been discreetly rallying fellow members against the proposed deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. That Cantlay has profound misgivings about the agreement should be welcomed since it represents a potentially poor settlement for his tour. The basis for his opposition matters, however.

Most elite PGA Tour players aren’t troubled by doing business with the Saudi government, the moral argument never having been a serious consideration. Nor are those opposed to this deal bent on salvaging the reputation of their Tour, which has performed a rhetorical backflip that would be the envy of Simone Biles. A few might still be upset about the secretive process toward the agreement, but even that has largely dissipated. For a handful of key guys, the concern is leverage, as in where can they find it? A deal that takes a competitor off the board, to use Jay Monahan’s words, also takes leverage from players who would no longer have a spendthrift suitor and who’d likely miss the lucrative cash out enjoyed by the soon-to-return LIV guys. Nixing this deal and fashioning an alternative with private equity potentially keeps LIV as a competitor and serves their narrow interests.

After a five-hour meeting on Tuesday, the Tour’s policy board released a statement that was at pains to emphasize the importance of input from player-directors, none of whom were in the loop about the agreement until just before it was announced. Fears about member discontent — among both elite and rank-and-file players — are real, and offer the board a sharp reminder about where power lies in the organization. Such wariness is understandable since surveying the path on which the Tour has set out suggests a perilous journey ahead.

The framework agreement between the Tour and the Saudis didn’t much satisfy any constituency, and as the basis for a radical restructuring of professional golf, it was awfully light on particulars. But it did illuminate the priorities of each party.

For the Saudis, it was ending the legal discovery process that could have exposed the Fund’s investments beyond golf, and also a desire for broad acceptance in the sport. For the PGA Tour, it was about ending legal bills and obtaining a cash infusion that would, among other things, sustain purse increases. If the proposed deal is consummated, both sides get what they wanted. If it isn’t, the Saudis still get their wish list, but the PGA Tour does not.

Even without a final agreement, litigation has ended and Saudi money has been normalized. The Tour still faces a Department of Justice investigation and Congressional probes, plus the risk of Saudi investment not materializing. Its legal leverage has been withdrawn, the morality card can’t be played with a straight face, and a green light has been given for corporations and players to kick the tires on LIV for themselves. The Saudis can continue operating LIV if no deal is reached, in which case more top players might opt to jump.

In short, the PGA Tour will be worryingly dependent on Saudi good faith in negotiations.

It wasn’t widely noted that deep in the framework document — paragraph 9 of 10 — is a non-disparagement clause, though it seems no one thought it necessary to ask for a non-dismemberment rule. The provision extends beyond the immediate negotiating parties to include “ultimate beneficial owners,” which in PIF’s case is the Saudi government, against which no criticism can be leveled.

But hey, it’s better if everyone agrees not to say anything mean.

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789th-ranked Peter Kuest is tied for lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

789th-ranked Peter Kuest is tied for lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic

DETROIT – From going fishing to top of the leaderboard at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Peter Kuest, a 25-year-old BYU grad with limited status on the Korn Ferry Tour, shot 8-under 64 at Detroit Golf Club to sit atop the leaderboard after the first round with Taylor Moore, who notched his first PGA Tour title earlier this year.

Kuest was the medalist at Monday’s Qualifier, earning one of the final four spots into the 156-man field. Ranked 789^th in the world, Kuest is making his fourth Tour start of the season. He received a sponsor’s exemption into the AT&T Byron Nelson and finished T-14 in May.

On Thursday, he rang the birdie bell six times on the front nine and made just one bogey in posting 64 as he attempts to become the first Monday qualifier to win on the Tour since Corey Conners at the 2021 Valero Texas Open.

Kuest, who grew up in Fresno, California, ranked first in driving distance, averaging 318.6 yards per poke and hit 12 fairways and 15 greens. Asked what he would have been doing had he not made it through qualifying, he said, “Probably fishing back in Utah.”

Here are four more things to know from the first round in the Motor City.

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2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Start Time Friday Tee Times Pairings & ESPN Live Streaming Coverage

2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic Start Time Friday, Tee Times, Pairings & ESPN+ Live Streaming Coverage

Entering round two in the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Taylor Moore leads the field at -8.

Moore shot -8 on Thursday in the first round, tied with Peter Kuest for the lead.

Looking for players’ tee times for the second round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, plus TV and streaming info? We’ve got you covered below.

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Tee times and pairings

Time	Players
6:45 AM ET	Dylan Wu, Austin Eckroat, Chun An Yu
6:56 AM ET	Justin Suh, Harrison Endycott, Harry Higgs
7:07 AM ET	Henry Lebioda, Satoshi Kodaira, David Lingmerth
7:18 AM ET	Scott Stallings, Martin Laird, Andrew Landry
7:29 AM ET	Chez Reavie, Chez Reavie, Matt Wallace, Brendon Todd
7:40 AM ET	Adam Svensson, Garrick Higgo, Troy Merritt
7:51 AM ET	Cody Gribble, Matthew NeSmith, Will Gordon
8:02 AM ET	Alex Smalley, Greyson Sigg, Jonathan Byrd, Greyson Sigg, Alex Smalley
8:13 AM ET	Patton Kizzire, Ryan Palmer, Henrik Norlander
8:24 AM ET	Seonghyeon Kim, Brice Garnett, Beau Hossler
8:35 AM ET	MJ Daffue, Jason Dufner, Cameron Percy
8:46 AM ET	Scott Harrington, Brett Stegmaier, Augusto Nunez
8:57 AM ET	Estanislao Goya, Michael Gligic, Chase Johnson
12:10 PM ET	Kevin Tway, Kyle Reifers, Sam Stevens
12:21 PM ET	Aaron Rai, Brian Stuard, David Lipsky
12:32 PM ET	Russell Knox, Byeong-Hun An, Harry Hall
12:43 PM ET	Nick Hardy, Webb Simpson, Chris Kirk
12:54 PM ET	Keegan Bradley, Keegan Bradley, Joohyung Kim, Collin Morikawa
1:05 PM ET	Joel Dahmen, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Rickie Fowler
1:16 PM ET	Lucas Glover, Davis Riley, Ryan Brehm
1:27 PM ET	Nate Lashley, Austin Smotherman, Stephan Jaeger
1:38 PM ET	Ludvig Aberg, Ludvig Aberg, Danny Willett, Luke Donald
1:49 PM ET	Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Davis Thompson, Joseph Bramlett
2:00 PM ET	Charley Hoffman, Tyson Alexander, Kelly Kraft
2:11 PM ET	Trevor Werbylo, Sam Bennett, Kyle Westmoreland
2:22 PM ET	Akshay Bhatia, Brent Grant, Ross Steelman

Hole 10

Time	Players
6:45 AM ET	Max McGreevy, Carson Young, Vincent Whaley, Carson Young
6:56 AM ET	Lee Hodges, Andrew Novak, Ben Martin
7:07 AM ET	Adam Schenk, Doc Redman, Austin Cook
7:18 AM ET	Cameron Davis, Adam Hadwin, Sepp Straka
7:29 AM ET	Taylor Moore, Brian Harman, Max Homa
7:40 AM ET	Sung-Jae Im, Hideki Matsuyama, Hideki Matsuyama, Justin Thomas, Justin Thomas, Sung-Jae Im
7:51 AM ET	Erik Van Rooyen, Zach Johnson, Tom Hoge
8:02 AM ET	Peter Malnati, Ryan Moore, Jimmy Walker
8:13 AM ET	Ben Taylor, Mark Hubbard, Kramer Hickok
8:24 AM ET	Chesson Hadley, Justin Lower, Ben Griffin
8:35 AM ET	Zac Blair, Thomas Detry, Zac Blair, Ryan Armour
8:46 AM ET	Brandon Matthews, Gordon Sargent, Matthias Schmid
8:57 AM ET	Kevin Roy, Ryan Gerard, Kyle Martin
12:10 PM ET	Martin Trainer, Doug Ghim, James Hahn
12:21 PM ET	Paul Haley, Alexander Noren, Sam Ryder
12:32 PM ET	Robby Shelton, Matthias Schwab, Vincent Norrman
12:43 PM ET	Tyler Duncan, Cameron Champ, J.J. Spaun
12:54 PM ET	Robert Streb, Chad Ramey, Brandt Snedeker
1:05 PM ET	Trey Mullinax, Lanto Griffin, Nicolas Echavarria
1:16 PM ET	Adam Long, Luke List, Richy Werenski
1:27 PM ET	Callum Tarren, Callum Tarren, Seung-Yul Noh, Cheng Tsung Pan, Chad Collins
1:38 PM ET	Sean O’Hair, Chris Stroud, Scott Piercy, Taylor Pendrith
1:49 PM ET	Brandon Wu, Dylan Frittelli, Aaron Baddeley
2:00 PM ET	Kyle Stanley, Ze-Cheng Dou, Nick Watney
2:11 PM ET	Aldrich Potgieter, Peter Kuest, Carl Yuan
2:22 PM ET	Andy Spencer, Nicolai Hojgaard, Trevor Cone

Round 2 TV & Streaming Information

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• Thursday Coverage: Golf Channel
• Friday Coverage: Golf Channel
• Saturday Coverage: CBS, Golf Channel
• Sunday Coverage: CBS, Golf Channel

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Why do cats require a specific summer treat?

Cats are heat-sensitive and need additional attention in the summer to stay cool. Find out how to keep your cat cool while the temperature rises.

 

 We should start with the appropriate question: How can cats stay cool in hot weather?
Cats stay cool in hot weather by doing a few of things. The first is that your cat may groom itself more in the summer by licking its coat. The evaporation of saliva has a cooling effect, similar to how sweating keeps us cool. 

Cats have an effective cooling system as well, thanks to sweat glands in their paw pads. As their body temperature rises, the brain sends a signal to the paw pads to begin sweating, which helps to cool them down. When the temperature soars, though, you should take a few key steps to help keep your cat cool.

 

Keep your cat hydrated

It's important to keep your cat hydrated to prevent dehydration during hot weather. If your cat needs some encouragement to drink water, here are some tips:

• Move their water bowl away from their food bowl and litter tray – many cats do not like to drink water near their food or toileting area, so moving their water away may encourage them to drink
• Experiment with different water bowls – some cats may prefer ceramic or metal bowls over plastic. Try different types of bowls and place them in different areas to see if your cat has a preference. You can also try different bowl sizes, as many cats prefer larger bowls filled to the brim.
• Provide a running water source – some cats prefer to drink from running water. Try offering them a drink from your tap, or consider investing in a water fountain for your cat.
• Provide plenty of water bowls indoors and outdoors – this will give your cat constant, easy access to fresh water
• Collect rainwater – many cats prefer to drink rainwater instead of tap water. Place a bowl outside to catch rainwater, or fill up a bowl from a water butt.

Play with ice cubes

Ice cubes can provide a whole world of fun for cats. Pop some ice cubes on a hard floor and watch your curious cat bat them around the room.

As well as cooling down their paws, which is where cats absorb and lose heat, ice cubes provide enrichment on days when it’s best to keep your cat indoors, out of the heat.

Provide shade

Cats will seek shade during hot weather, so it's a good idea to provide plenty of shaded spots in your garden. Trees, shrubs or sun sails are the best way to create shade. You could also try placing your cat's favourite bed in shaded areas to encourage them to keep cool. But keep in mind that cats may avoid their warm, cosy beds altogether in the summer.

Cooling mats and ice packs

Placing a cooling mat in your cat's bed is a great way to keep them cool. There are a wide range of cooling mats for pets available, but you can get a similar effect by wrapping freezer blocks, or ice packs in a blanket.

Make use of wet towels

Most cats hate getting wet, so they’re unlikely to want to take a dip in water. But dampening a small towel with cool water and dabbing it over your cat's fur can bring some relief from the hot weather. You could also try stroking your cat with wet hands.

Keep on top of grooming

Excess fur on your cat will trap heat. Grooming your cat daily to remove the dead hair will make them feel more comfortable during a heatwave.

You may also notice that your cat is grooming themselves more than normal – this is nothing to worry about. When your cat's saliva evaporates off their fur, it cools your cat down.

Know when to keep your cat indoors

When the weather is particularly hot, it's best to keep your cat indoors during the hottest parts of the day. Early in the morning and late in the evening are the best times to let your cat explore outdoors, as this is when the weather is coolest. Playing with your cat can keep them entertained when staying in.

You can also keep it cool inside by keeping curtains closed to block out the sun, while using a fan – this will create a cool room for your cat to sleep in.

Note

It's especially important to keep older or poorly cats inside during hot days, as they are sensitive to the heat.

Be cautious of open windows

Many curious cats fall out of open windows when seeking a cool breeze indoors, causing serious injuries when falling from a height.

You can keep your cat safe by installing tip and tilt windows, which allow air into the room without offering access outside. You can also place wire mesh, netting or a screen over your open windows to prevent your cat from falling out.

Important

If your cat falls from more than one storey, contact your vet. Even if your cat appears to be fine, there is a risk of internal injuries.

Check sheds, greenhouses and garages

Cats are notorious for their ability to sneak into troublesome places. This can be a problem during the summer months, as they can get trapped in hot rooms with no ventilation. This is very dangerous, as it can quickly cause heatstroke.

Before you lock up, remember to check any greenhouses, sheds or garages to make sure your cat is not hiding in there.

Use pet safe sun cream

Cats with light coloured fur are vulnerable to sunburn, particularly on the tips of their ears, their nose and areas where their hair may be sparse. Sun damage can lead to skin cancer, so prevention is better than cure.

The best prevention is to keep your cat indoors when the sun is at its strongest, between 11.00am and 3.00pm. You can also use a pet safe sun cream to cover vulnerable areas such as their ears and nose.

Important

Contact your vet if your cat’s skin looks sore, crusty or scaly.

Create ice treats

Ice lollies are the perfect way to keep your cat entertained and cool in the heat. It's easy to make an icy snack with your cat's favourite treats – all you need to do is freeze some spring water from a can of tuna, or low-salt chicken stock into an ice lolly mould.

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Know the signs of heatstroke

Heatstroke occurs when your cat becomes dangerously overheated. While most cats seek shade to avoid becoming overheated, if your cat gets trapped in a hot area, such as a greenhouse or a shed, they can develop heatstroke.

Signs of heatstroke in cats

If left untreated heatstroke can quickly become fatal, so it's important to be able to recognise the symptoms. Signs include:

• Collapse
• Excessive panting
• Dribbling
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

If you think your cat is suffering from heatstroke, contact your vet immediately while cooling them down. You can do this by moving them to a cool place with a draught, and gently wetting their coat with cool (but not freezing) water.

Note

Keep a close eye on older cats, cats who are overweight and breeds with flat faces (also known as brachycephalic), as they are more likely to suffer with heatstroke.

 

Source: bluecross.org.