AUGUSTA: The question became inevitable at some of the bigger golf tournaments, whether it was for Jordan Spieth or Tiger Woods. And it had nothing to do with them. Japanese reporters, having quietly rehearsed the words in English, wanted to know what the best players thought of Hideki Matsuyama. This wasn’t about validation. Everyone knew he could play. Matsuyama was still in college when he won his first professional event. He made the cut at the Masters as a 19-year-old amateur. He won the Japan Golf Tour money title as a rookie. When he played in the Presidents Cup at age 21, he had more wins that year than anyone on his team. This was about acceptance. The ultimate validation came on a Sunday (Monday in Manila) at the Masters that neither Matsuyama nor his golf-crazed nation will ever forget. Matsuyama had a four-shot lead that was whittled to one when he walked off the first green. His six-shot lead in the middle of Amen Corner was down to two shots when he stepped ... » Learn More about Masters is a win for Matsuyama, and for Japan
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Golf’s HSBC Champions in Shanghai canceled
SHANGHAI, China: The International Federation of PGA Tours confirmed the inevitable on Wednesday when it canceled the HSBC Champions World Golf Championships event in China. The tournament was scheduled for October 29 to November 1 at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai. The Chinese government announced in July that because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the country would not host international sports events for the rest of 2020. “We have worked extensively with all tours, international officials, the China Golf Association and other local parties to find a solution to host the WGC-HSBC Champions,” Ty Votaw, PGA tour executive vice president, international, said in a statement. “In line with Chinese government guidelines and being mindful of the logistical implications, we collectively made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event.” Two other golf tournaments have been moved out of Asia and to the United States in the past two weeks. The Zozo Championship set for Japan ... » Learn More about Golf’s HSBC Champions in Shanghai canceled
Shopping green: Celebrate Earth Day with these labels that give back
An unfortunate consequence of today’s mass consumerism lifestyle is that the average consumer has very little knowledge of the true impact of our buying decisions. It’s a pity but we don’t really know what goes into the product we buy and use. We can only guess at what toll was exacted upon the environment just so we could have those cute slippers with the faux fur trim. And then there’s all that plastic and packaging waste that’s choking our planet to death with every passing second. But we don’t have to stand idly by. Buying from manufacturers whose practices and beliefs align with ecological, ethical practices is an effective and satisfying way to make sure we are truly doing all we can for our precious planet. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the brands that you can shop and support for this Earth Day. Fashion 1. Pedro After its third consecutive year of celebrating Earth Day in 2020, Pedro launched an eco-conscious line, rePEDRO of which at least one material is ... » Learn More about Shopping green: Celebrate Earth Day with these labels that give back