Tag: golf
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Echoes of Extravagance: Why America Still Dreams of (and Debates) the Gilded Age
Echoes of Extravagance: Why America Still Dreams of (and Debates) the Gilded Age Julian Fellowes’ lavish television drama and Donald Trump’s nostalgic pronouncements reveal a persistent, and perhaps perilous, fascination with America’s era of booming wealth and stark inequality. The twilight of August 2025 finds a nation grappling with its identity, much as it did…
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Digital Gold Rush: How Crypto is Reshaping the Trump Family’s Fortune Amidst Shifting Regulatory Sands
Digital Gold Rush: How Crypto is Reshaping the Trump Family’s Fortune Amidst Shifting Regulatory Sands As the Trump family’s digital asset holdings soar, a dozen federal crypto investigations enter a state of suspended animation. In the often-turbulent world of finance, where fortunes can be made and lost with the speed of a keystroke, the Trump…
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The Unforeseen Fairway: How Golf is Rewriting the Lives of Ukraine’s Wounded Warriors
The Unforeseen Fairway: How Golf is Rewriting the Lives of Ukraine’s Wounded Warriors Beyond the Battlefield: Prosthetics, Purpose, and the Healing Power of the Putt The roar of artillery may have faded for some, but the echoes of war continue to reverberate through the lives of Ukraine’s soldiers. For those who have faced the brutal…
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Watson’s Enduring Embrace: 50 Years Later, the Open Championship Still Captures the Heart of a Legend
Watson’s Enduring Embrace: 50 Years Later, the Open Championship Still Captures the Heart of a Legend The iconic golfer reflects on his historic first major win at golf’s oldest championship, a place he calls “special” The scent of salt and sea air, the roar of the crowds, the perfectly manicured links turf – for Tom…
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The Giant Awakens: Royal Portrush Readies for its Encore on the Grandest Stage
The Giant Awakens: Royal Portrush Readies for its Encore on the Grandest Stage Northern Ireland’s Storied Links Returns to the Open Championship Spotlight, Promising a Spectacle of Skill and Scenery The salt-laced wind whips off the Atlantic, carrying the cries of gulls and the distant murmur of anticipation. On the rugged northern coast of Northern…
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Beyond the Battlefield: Golf’s Unlikely Prescription for Ukraine’s Wounded Warriors
Beyond the Battlefield: Golf’s Unlikely Prescription for Ukraine’s Wounded Warriors How the greens of the game are forging resilience and purpose for amputee veterans of the Ukraine war. The rhythmic swing of a golf club, the satisfying thwack of a well-struck ball, and the camaraderie forged on the fairway are proving to be potent allies…
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Royal Portrush Beckons: A Return to the Emerald Isle’s Storied Sands
Royal Portrush Beckons: A Return to the Emerald Isle’s Storied Sands Northern Ireland’s Dramatic Coastline Poised to Reclaim Golf’s Oldest Championship The clatter of clubs against ancient links turf, the salty tang of the Atlantic carried on the breeze, and the hushed anticipation of a global sporting spectacle – all are set to converge once…
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From Trenches to Fairways: How Golf is Rebuilding Ukrainian Lives
From Trenches to Fairways: How Golf is Rebuilding Ukrainian Lives Beyond the Battlefield: Prosthetic Mastery and Psychological Resilience Bloom on the Greens The roar of artillery has been replaced by the gentle thud of a golf ball meeting club. For a growing number of Ukrainian soldiers, who have returned from the front lines bearing the…
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The Echoes of St. Andrews: Tom Watson’s Enduring Love Affair with the British Open
The Echoes of St. Andrews: Tom Watson’s Enduring Love Affair with the British Open Fifty years on, the legend reflects on a championship that forged his legacy and continues to captivate his heart. Fifty years. Half a century. For most, it’s a distant memory, a hazy collection of moments. For Tom Watson, it’s the indelible…
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Royal Portrush Awaits: The Open’s Majestic Return to Northern Ireland’s Rugged Coastline
Royal Portrush Awaits: The Open’s Majestic Return to Northern Ireland’s Rugged Coastline Northern Ireland readies itself to welcome golf’s oldest championship back to the dramatic shores of Royal Portrush, a venue steeped in history and poised for a spectacular encore. The air in Portrush, Northern Ireland, is already crackling with anticipation. Golf’s oldest and arguably…