Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar field
Hopes that a few of last yearโs biggest box-office hits, โSpider-Man: No Way Homeโ and โNo Time to Die,โ might join the best-picture Oscar race were dealt a blow Thursday when several of Hollywoodโs top guilds announced their film nominations.
(Some) fans can attend the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Hereโs what you need to know
The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard said in a news release Thursday that it will permit a limited number of ticketed spectators for the sporting event, which takes place March 4-7 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando. โDay-specific tickets will be offered for general admission, priced at $65 for Thursday; $75 for Friday; $80 for Saturday and Sunday. No fans will be allowed to attend practice rounds or Pro-Ams earlier in the week. The Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard will follow the PGA Tour fan safety guide to promote a safe environment and quality experience on the golf course. Popular weekly ticket packages and special events like the Mastercard Palmer Patio, Wine & Dine on 9 and Birdies & BBQ will return in 2022.
PGA Championship leaving Trump National in โ22 tournament
FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, file photo, golfers play golf at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. PGA President Jim Richerson says the board voted to exercise its right to โterminate the agreementโ with Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. โAs an organization we have invested many, many millions of dollars in the 2022 PGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club, Bedminster. That was the same year the USGA staged the U.S. Womenโs Open at Trump National in Bedminster. Now itโs about finding a place to play the PGA Championship, which dates to 1916, for next year.
Dustin Johnson buries some major memories, wins the Masters
Tiger Woods helps Masters' champion Dustin Johnson with his green jacket after his victory at the Masters golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)AUGUSTA, Ga. โ Nothing ever comes easily for Dustin Johnson in the majors, except for when he slipped his arms through that Masters green jacket Sunday. Johnson overcame a jittery start that conjured memories of past majors he failed to finish off. His five-shot victory was the largest at the Masters since Woods won by 12 in 1997. โAs a kid, you're dreaming about winning the Masters, having Tiger put the green jacket on you. No one had a better finish than defending champion Tiger Woods, but only after the five-time Masters champion posted the highest score of his career โ three balls in Rae's Creek for a 10 on the par-3 12th hole.
Quiet please: A PGA with no fans and the new normal for golf
A fans watches through a hole in the fence along the the 12th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in San Francisco. Were going to celebrate what weve got, PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh said about the weeks eerily silent arrangement. I actually miss playing in front of fans because you obviously work off that, especially in a major championship., Day said. This week, though, instead of fans surrounding the tee boxes, there are a hand-sanitizer dispensers. And instead of roars echoing through the cypress trees, its the quiet congratulations of a fellow playing partner: Nice shot.