Scottie Scheffler insane hole-out to open PGA Championship breeds astonishing reactions

Scottie Scheffler during a practice round ahead of the 2024 PGA Championship. | Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Scottie Scheffler opened the PGA Championship with a bang, which produced some incredible fan reactions.

Speechless.

That is how Scottie Scheffler left the golf world after playing his first hole at the PGA Championship on Thursday.

After finding the fairway off the tee, Scheffler had 170 yards left on Valhalla’s opening par-4 1st hole. He pulled out his 9-iron for his...

Lando Norris addresses his mental health journey ahead of the Emilia Romagna GP

Ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Lando Norris discussed his mental health journey

Lando Norris has opened up about his mental health journey before, such as talking about his struggles during his rookie season in Formula 1, or looking back ahead of last year regarding his willingness to discuss such topics. But Thursday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Norris did so again, albeit on different footing.

He did so for the first time as an F1 race winner.

Norris was asked about...

Tiger Woods frustrating PGA Championship finish leaves him out of contention

Tiger Woods walks off the 9th green after the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Tiger Woods showed flashes of brilliance but a frustrating end to his opening round has him nowhere near the top of the leaderboard.

Tiger Woods fought his way around Valhalla for the first 16 holes on Thursday at the PGA Championship, making putts when he needed to while avoiding big mistakes.

He sat at 1-under for the championship when he arrived at the par-3...

A quantum-entangled photon traveled 35 kilometers under the streets of Boston

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Amazon and Harvard University have created a “quantum network” that transmitted an entangled photon from one quantum computer to another over 35 kilometers of fiber-optic cable.

Researchers from Harvard and Amazon’s AWS Center for Quantum Networking put a set of nodes around the Boston area to build a network capable of “efficiently catching, storing, and transferring information initially stored in light.” Like the internet we know,...

22 Screenshots Of People Who Embarrassed Themselves So Bad, They Probably Went Into The Witness Protection Program Afterwards

You will leave this post with newfound confidence.

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Guys Are Getting Super Honest About Things That Bug Them About Their Female Friends, And Platonic Relationships Really Are Just As Complicated As Romantic Ones

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Russian Disinfo Campaign Blames Ukraine for Shooting of Slovakia's Prime Minister

A seemingly coordinated campaign playing out across X, Telegram, and state-run media, blames Ukraine for the attempted assassination of Robert Fico—something for which there is no evidence.

Tesla’s Controversial Factory Expansion Is Approved

After anti-Tesla activists clashed with police in Germany last week, local councillors today backed Elon Musk’s plan to make Tesla’s only European gigafactory even bigger

Schauffele matches major record again with 62

Xander Schauffele broke the PGA Championship scoring record and tied the mark for any major, seizing on the rain-softened conditions at Valhalla with a 9-under 62 to set the early target.

Marchand: Injuring opponents 'part of playoffs'

Bruins captain Brad Marchand believes Panthers center Sam Bennett "got away with one" when he struck Marchand's head in Game 3, but that opponents seeking to injure each other is just a part of playoff hockey.

Jets 'owe us one': NFL explains prime-time slate

The Jets landed a record number of prime-time games over the first three months of the 2024 season because the appeal of four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers was too great to ignore, the NFL said Thursday.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes has turned me into a puzzle sicko

Image: Annapurna Interactive

I’ve probably spent more time in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes jotting down notes and theories than I have actually playing the game. The latest release from Simogo — the Swedish studio behind eclectic titles like Year Walk and Device 6 — is a mystery game that is absolutely dense with puzzles. The sheer scale of it is initially intimidating. Everything in the game is locked behind a door of some kind, and figuring out how to open them involves...

Strava will add AI, dark mode, and night heatmaps

A family subscription is also coming to Strava. | Image: Strava

There’s new leadership at Strava, and they want everyone to know the platform is about to get a bunch of new features, starting with the highly requested dark mode, a family subscription plan, night heatmaps, and, of course, AI.

Dark mode as a concept has been around for ages, but it’s been a recurring source of consternation for Strava users on Reddit forums. For those folks, the good news is dark mode will arrive...

Epic Games Store’s Mega Sale kicks off with a free Dragon Age: Inquisition download

In its heyday, Inquisition was one of the closest things we had to a Game of Thrones game. | Screenshot: BioWare

If you’re a PC gamer with time to kill this summer, the Epic Games Store has come through with a chance to scoop up a bunch of titles on the low. In fact, you can take advantage of the Fortnite maker’s “Mega Sale” without spending a single dime. In addition to deep discounts on top games, you’ll be able to scoop up one free game each week from the Epic Games Store...

LG’s $100,000 rollable OLED TV is canceled

Say goodbye to LG’s rollable TV — for now. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

LG is no longer making the Signature OLED R TV that rolls down and hides in its stand, according to Chosun, which reports LG has already repurposed the manufacturing line for other TVs.

Customer interest in TVs that can disappear in their living room space has been growing, as evidenced by Samsung’s popular Frame TVs that can transform into wall art. But at $100,000 for a 65-inch 4K TV, LG’s rollable...

Kevin Magnussen admits he will be more ‘conservative’ given his F1 penalty situation

Speaking Thursday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Kevin Magnussen discussed being on the verge of a one-race ban

At various points this season Kevin Magnussen has been willing to play the team game, helping defend teammate Nico Hülkenberg from the chasing pack to ensure that his teammate, and Haas, come away with something to show for his efforts.

But Magnussen’s willingness to play the team game has come at a price, and has the Haas driver on the verge of a one-race...

Xander Schauffele makes history, sets multiple PGA Championship records at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele smiles during the first round of the 2024 PGA Championship. | Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Xander Schauffele, who has come close in majors many times before, got off to a roaring start at the PGA Championship.

Xander Schauffele looked unstoppable at the PGA Championship on Thursday.

He went on an absolute tear, carding a 9-under 62 at Valhalla, the lowest score ever recorded in a PGA Championship. His 62 also matches the best score in major championship...

"It's The Hidden Gem Of Peaceful Careers" — People Are Sharing "Boring" Jobs That Are Secretly Really Great, And I'm Taking Notes

"I have never worked in such a chill environment before."

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Goff cites 'security,' NTC as factors in new deal

Jared Goff noted "security" and his no-trade clause as the biggest things he valued in his contract negotiations with the Lions.

Matt Gaetz and Other Republicans Flock to Trump’s Trial

On Thursday, an entourage of about 20 accompanied the former president to court. Among them were many lawmakers.