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Florida woman bought gun used to shoot, kill neighbor after altercation year prior, affidavit shows

The woman accused of shooting and killing her 35-year-old neighbor purchased the gun a year prior “for protection after an altercation” with the victim, an arrest affidavit shows.

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Florida woman bought gun used to shoot, kill neighbor after altercation year prior, affidavit shows

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Hitting a longer drive: new LPGA rookie held golf clinic in Central Florida

Kiira Riihijärvi, a new rookie on the LPGA tour, gave out golf tips at the Mission Inn Resort & Club

Golfing for a cause: Annual golf tournament raises money for children’s hospital research

Marriott Vacations Worldwide held the 24th annual Caring Classic Golf Tournament, benefitting pediatric research.

3rd, final rounds of The Masters to air Sunday on WKMG

WKMG News 6 will air the third round of the weather-delayed Masters on Sunday morning, followed by the final round later in the afternoon.

Brooks Koepka hangs on to win LIV event ahead of Masters

Brooks Koepka is the first multiple winner on the Saudi-funded LIV Golf circuit.

This top-rated golf simulator just price dropped to less than $180 for Presidents Day

Play golf at more than 30,000 courses with Phigolf, now less than $180 in the Presidents’ Day sale.

Tiger Woods returns to golf with the same belief he can win

Tiger Woods feels healthy enough to tee it up at Riviera this week.

Orange County firefighters rescue hawk stuck in Top Golf net

Orange County firefighters rescued a hawk at Top Golf after the bird got stuck in the course's net.

2022 year in review: Best in the world of sports

Without question, 2022 will forever go down as a memorable one in the sports world with all that was achieved by athletes and teams around the world.

Masters to keep criteria, invite all eligible players, including from LIV Golf, in 2023

The Masters is keeping its criteria the same for next year.

Police: Golfer bit off man’s nose in argument over game

Police in Mississippi say an argument over a game led one golfer to bit the nose off another in the parking lot of a casino.

Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Baez Brothers

Check out this week's Sonic Prep Player of the Week featuring the Baez brothers from the Windermere High School.

A hole-in-one trip: Reasons why the Upper Peninsula is the mecca of golf in Michigan

In addition to delicious pasties, smoked whitefish, beautiful acreage, waterfalls and coastline, the U.P. does golf better than anyone else in the state.

‘Be better, rather than bitter:’ Winter Garden amputee to play golf championship

Every day on the golf course is Valentine’s Day for one Central Florida golfer. A car accident changed Kevin Valentine’s life, but it didn’t change his love of the game or his ability to play it.

5 ways to get a tee time on The Old Course at St. Andrews

With St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?

Athletes play in charity golf tournament in support of Orlando Sentinel sports reporter

Several athletes got together to put on a special charity golf tournament in support of an Orlando Sentinel sportswriter.

5 reasons why this week’s British Open will be golf’s biggest major EVER

The Old Course at St. Andrews is to golf what the Mona Lisa is to art or the Holy Grail is to archeologists.

Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course to undergo extensive course changes

Arnold Palmer Golf Management will be giving Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course a makeover and providing course refurbishments this summer.

As top PGA players bolt for new league, questions of sportswashing arise. What does it mean?

The term has been thrown around a lot because of what people perceive is taking place with the new LIV golf league.

Tiger Woods’ golf attraction tees up for Orlando opening

Orlando is getting another entertainment venue and this time, it’s one centered around golf.

Tiger Woods says his leg not ready and he won't play US Open

Tiger Woods has pulled out of the U_S_ Open and says his body "needs more time to get stronger for major championship golf.”.

This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of golf with this home golf micro-simulator for $189

Improve your golf game in the comfort of your own home with this golf simulator.

Central Florida golfer with autism says he’s ready for 2022 Special Olympics

Focused and determined, 23-year-old Danny Steele is getting ready to compete in front of hundreds at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.

U.S. FootGolf Open hosted at Walt Disney World

The American FootGolf League is hosting its U.S. Open this year at Walt Disney World.

5 takeaways from what happened at The Masters

The Masters was only the beginning to some signature golf events and storylines of 2022.

‘It’s very uplifting:’ Excitement builds as Tiger Woods plans to play at Masters

The name Tiger Woods was circling around at the Orange County National Golf Center, after Woods announced he’s planning to play at the Masters golf tournament in Georgia.

25 years later: The shot that might have launched the legend of Tiger Woods, and changed golf forever

In addition to the storyline of it likely being Tiger Woods' first tournament since a car accident, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of his first Masters and major tournament win that forever changed the game of golf.

Woods to have teen daughter introduce him at Hall of Fame

Tiger Woods introduced his son to the spotlight at the PNC Championship the last two years.

Scheffler comes up clutch with pars needed to win at Bay Hill

Scottie Scheffler didn't win the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Hovland with 2-shot lead at Bay Hill as McIlroy falters late

Viktor Hovland took advantage of an early start with a 66 to lead the Arnold Palmer Invitational by two shots at Bay Hill.

How to watch, prize money, stats and more: Florida swing marches to Bay Hill

The Florida swing on the PGA Tour resumes with the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

Tiger Woods returns with a little help from his son

Tiger Woods is back in action this week with a little help from his 12-year-old son.

Tiger Woods to make return from car crash at PNC Championship in Orlando

Tiger Woods is returning to some form of competition.

Tiger Woods has little to offer on past accident or future in golf

Tiger Woods doesn't have a lot of answers about his past or his future.

USGA, R&A provide rule for tours to limit driver length

The USGA and R&A now offer a local rule that would allow tours to limit clubs to a maximum of 46 inches.

Disney Classic drew the biggest golf names to Central Florida

With tree-lined fairways and manicured greens, Disney World's Palm and Magnolia golf courses were the settings for the golfing greats trying to make their dreams come true one week a year for more than 40 years.

Ryder Cup recap: Things went so well for the U.S. that Brooks and Bryson even hugged!

Here are some key takeaways after the U.S.’s historic 19-9 rout of Europe during this weekend’s Ryder Cup in Wisconsin.

Ryder Cup primer: 3 things to know as USA, Europe clash again

One of last year’s many casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic was the Ryder Cup, which had to postpone its biannual event one year, to this fall.

Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?

One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.

82-year-old Hall of Fame golfer adds to legend, shoots 3 shots lower than her age

As most golfers age, there becomes one big goal they want to pursue: To shoot one’s age or lower.

Bunker mentality: Site of this week’s British Open features a jaw-dropping hazard

It’s nicknamed “The Himalayas,” and for good reason.

In Olympic golf, 2 athletes will battle for more than just a medal

Last week, the field of 60 who will compete in the men’s golf competition at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics was announced, and it will be a decorated field with six of the top-10 golfers in the world rankings included.

What are the longest playoffs in history in the PGA Tour?

Prior to this weekend, it’s not too farfetched to believe that even casual golfers hadn’t heard of Harris English and Kramer Hickok.

Golf gift guide 101: Take this quiz to score the ultimate hole-in-one on Father’s Day

Golf is a notable Father’s Day pastime that’s not going anywhere any time soon.

‘There is hope,’ Transgender woman golfer goes after her dream of making LPGA Tour

For a long time, Hailey Davidson believed she could be a competitive golfer or her true self. She didn’t think she could be both.

One more thrill: Phil Mickelson wins at 50 in raucous PGA

Phil Mickelson showed he's still the people's champion by winning his sixth and most unlikely major at the PGA Championship.

50 thumbs up! Celebrities react on Twitter to Phil Mickelson making history by winning PGA Championship

Phil Mickelson turned back the clock and at age 50, becoming the oldest player to win a major championship in golf when he captured the PGA Championship. See how Twitter reacted.

PGA Tour plans to make non-vaccinated golfers pay for COVID tests

The PGA Tour is telling its players they will not have to be tested for the coronavirus if they are vaccinated.

Tiger Woods was driving at ‘unsafe speed for road conditions’ ahead of crash, officials say

Tiger Woods was going nearly 90 mph — twice the posted speed limit — on a downhill stretch of road when he lost control of an SUV outside Los Angeles.

Detectives find cause of Tiger Woods crash but won’t reveal it

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo a vehicle rests on its side after a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods along a road in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. Chiu, File)LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County sheriff said detectives have determined what caused Tiger Woods to crash his SUV last month in Southern California but declined Wednesday to release details, citing unspecified privacy concerns for the golf star. Woods suffered serious injuries in the Feb. 23 crash when he struck a raised median around 7 a.m. in Rolling Hills Estates, just outside Los Angeles. AdVillanueva claimed investigators need permission from Woods — who previously named his yacht “Privacy” — to make public information about the crash. Woods is from the Los Angeles area and was home to host his PGA tournament, the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, which ended two days before the crash.

Gary Woodland among 3 golfers to test positive for coronavirus

It matched the most players who have had to withdraw from one tournament because of a positive test since the PGA Tour returned from the COVID-19 pandemic in June. The tour said Scott Piercy and Doc Redman also tested positive. Three players also tested positive before tournaments at the RSM Classic at Sea Island in November, and the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit in early July. The positive tests follow two weeks of the Florida events on the PGA Tour allowing limited fans, with roughly 8,000 in attendance at Bay Hill in Orlando and The Players Championship near Jacksonville. Woodland, who won the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and has been coping with a torn labrum in his hip, and Redman missed the cut at The Players Championship.

Detectives look at ‘black box’ from Tiger Woods crash

(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)LOS ANGELES – Detectives are looking at data from the “black box” of Tiger Woods' SUV to get a clearer picture of what occurred during the Southern California rollover crash that seriously injured the golf star, authorities said Wednesday. There was no immediate information regarding what was found in the black box, Deputy Trina Schrader said in a statement. The 2021 GV80, made by the Hyundai luxury brand, is likely to have a newer version of event data recorders nicknamed “black boxes” after more sophisticated recorders in airplanes. AdUSA Today first reported the search warrant, noting that deputies did not seek one for samples of Woods' blood. Villanueva did not specifically say Wednesday that investigators had not sought a search warrant for blood samples.

Orlando organization has been teaching golf to minority youth for nearly 3 decades

Dr. T.J. Dorsey founded the Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association (OMYGA) in 1991 and it still helps kids succeed in life todayOrlando, Fla. – What started out as a conversation within the Orlando community, lead to generations of kids learning the game of golf and gaining mentors. After hearing from concerned citizens in the community, he teamed up with the City of Orlando to create the minority youth golf program in September of 1991 called Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association, or OMYGA. They were then able to move to the J.B. Callahan Center when a golf facility was constructed in 1993. Dr. T.J. Dorsey says his golf program introduces the game to minority and disadvantaged kids (Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association (OMYGA))“We have many students graduate from High School and go on to college with Golf Scholarships, playing on College Golf Teams. AdDorsey was inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame in 2007 for his decades-long effort helping Central Florida minority kids.

Lucky to be alive, Tiger Woods faces difficult recovery after rollover crash

A law enforcement officer looks over a damaged vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. Woods suffered leg injuries in the one-car accident and was undergoing surgery, authorities and his manager said. Chiu)LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County sheriff on Wednesday characterized the crash that seriously injured Tiger Woods as “purely an accident" and appeared to rule out any potential criminal charges even as authorities were still investigating. Justin King, a personal injury attorney in California, said that if investigators prove the road is unsafe and contributed to Woods’ crash and others, the municipality that controls it could be held liable. He was in Los Angeles over the weekend as the tournament host of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.

UPDATE: Tiger Woods suffers shattered tibia, fibula; rod, screws, pins needed for recovery

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, the first on the scene, poked his head through a hole in the windshield to see Woods, his seatbelt fastened, sitting in the driver’s seat. It was the 10th surgery for Woods, who has suffered knee, back and neck problems for more than a decade. Woods was in Los Angeles over the weekend as tournament host of the Genesis Invitational that ended Sunday, and then to film content for his sponsor, Discovery-owned GOLFTV. Woods was injured Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County and had to be extricated from the vehicle with the jaws of life tools, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said. The news put a damper on the World Golf Championship in Florida, where Woods was eligible to play.

(Some) fans can attend the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Here’s 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. “Day-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 ’22 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 “terminate the agreement” with Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. “As 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. Women’s Open at Trump National in Bedminster. Now it’s about finding a place to play the PGA Championship, which dates to 1916, for next year.

No caddie needed: Walt Disney World unveils robotic golf carts

ORLANDO, Fla – Forget about hiring that extra set of hands to carry around your clubs next time you tee up at Walt Disney World. The resort unveiled what it’s calling the “robo-cart.”Disney Golf officials said the small robotic golf cart uses GPS and Bluetooth technology to transport your clubs safely around the golf course. In order to use the technology, golfers will clip the cart’s small transmitter onto their belt or waistband, and the cart will follow a few paces behind. Disney said the new carts will be available at the Palm, Magnolia and Oak Trail courses at Walt Disney World. Disney said the carts are also equipped with a beverage cooler, cup holder, sand bottle and USB port.

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. – 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. “As 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 — three balls in Rae's Creek for a 10 on the par-3 12th hole.

Augusta National in November? 5 reasons why this year’s Masters will stand alone in history

If you’re clicking around on the remote control while watching TV this weekend, odds are, you’ll stumble on som sights of Augusta National Golf Club. Yes, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, that will be the case for the first time in the history of the illustrious tournament. Paul Casey of England plays a shot on the second hole during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 09, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith) (Getty Images)One of the reasons the Masters is often the most-rated golf tournament is the stunning sight of azaleas and other flowers throughout the course. No fansThis won’t be any different from any other golf tournament or major sporting event this year.

Here’s why an albatross is the rarest achievement in golf

While a birdie is 1-under par on a hole and an eagle is 2-under par, a step better than that is an albatross, which is 3-under par on a hole. In the four major tournaments, it has only happened 18 times since 1870, according to GolfLink. An albatross has happened the most times at golf’s oldest major, the British Open, which has seen an albatross occur eight times in its history. The U.S. Open and PGA Championship were the last to see three, by Nick Watney in 2012 and Joey Sindelar in 2006, respectively. Maggert has two of the 18 albatrosses at major tournaments, collecting one at the 1994 Masters and one during the 2001 British Open.

Never golfed, and not sure where to start? 11 notes that will make you feel more at ease

Are you ever flipping around on TV and you come across some sort of golf tournament? Golf looks pretty fun, and somewhat less strenuous than some of the other professional sports. Plus, golfing seems like an enjoyable group activity or a bucket-list item for a scenic vacation.

Need to burn your kids’ energy? Try golf -- as in, real golf

But if you’re in need of more ideas, how about this one: Have you tried taking your kid golfing? Depending on which part of the country you golf, other wildlife such as deer and alligators can also easily be present on a golf course. On a side note, you don’t have to have your kid hit EVERY shot. Golf courses know the value of introducing the game to youngsters, and thus, will often offer heavy discounts for kids to play, if they even charge them at all for a round. Some golf courses also will offer discounts for families who want to play.

Golfing on a Jewel: 5 reasons why playing this course on Mackinac Island is an experience like no other

Here are five reasons why a round of golf on Mackinac Island’s Jewel Golf Course is an experience like no other. The ferry rideSome ferry rides to Mackinac Island will take you underneath the Mackinac Bridge. Spectacular viewsViews from the Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island.

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