Has Billionaire Bob Parsons Created Golf's Wildest Member-Guest Tournament?

Standing over a 5-foot putt to extend her team’s run in the member-guest tournament at Scottsdale National Golf Club, Jolene Gabbay can’t hear a pin drop. At least not when a car horn sounds as she prepares to pull the putter head back. That distraction is followed in quick succession by a loudly crowing rooster, the pounding of a jack hammer, a thumping helicopter and even Gunnery Sergeant Hartman from the movie ‘Full Metal Jacket’ yelling, “Get on your knees, scumbag!” The sound effects come one after another from three massive speakers atop a beefed-up entertainment cart parked two paces off the green. Queuing up the auditory barbs are two deejays from Hawaii flown in just for the event, while

Rory McIlroy shows of a silky soccer trick for #CR7Challenge

Cristiano Ronaldo has a new Instagram contest cooking, and I must say, it’s rather fun. The rules themselves are simple: You do a cool trick filmed for your adoring Instagram audience, hashtag it #CR7Challenge, and nominate some friends. And who’s the latest to wade into those waters? None other that Rory McIlroy. He’s pretty good, too. A tidy flick, a few keepy-ups, and a shot on goal. You’re up, Sergio Garcia!

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  Rory McIlroy to play British Masters as he continues injury recovery

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  Rory McIlroy risks another soccer injury to show off some pretty slick juggling skills

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Spencer Ralston bright spot for Georgia at Golfweek Conference Challenge

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The lead would be snatched away by day’s end, but ultimately Spencer Ralston had a fine opening round at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The Georgia sophomore birdied six of his first 15 holes as he fired a 5-under 67 in Sunday’s first round at the Golfweek Conference Challenge. When he reached the clubhouse, Ralston was the solo leader. North Carolina State’s Stephen Franken would later shoot a bogey-free 6-under 66 to take over the individual lead, but Ralston is certainly right there in solo second with 36 holes to go. And it may be a bit fitting that he ducked under the lead by day’s end. “He kind of flies under the radar,” said Chris Haack, Georgia’s head coach. Indeed,

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  N.C. State opens big lead at Golfweek Conference Challenge, as McPhaul steps into legend's shoes

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  North Carolina State retains comfortable lead at Golfweek Conference Challenge

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