Ridhiman Das

Golf’s got its traditions, and most of the time, it is not something you would want to toy with. Especially at the more graceful, buttoned-up events. But now and then, in the spirit of keeping things lively, it can swing a little too far. Take the Walker Cup that just wrapped up. Michael LaSasso, during a practice round at the Walker Cup, held his putter horizontally to check the line of the putt. It felt more Ryder Cup than Walker Cup. And, as you’d guess, apparently not everyone loved it.

Neal Shipley thought his Masters dream had just soured. An 80 on Saturday at the Augusta National left him stewing on the putting green, frustrated and drained. “I was pissed ‘cause I shot 80,” he admitted. “I was like putting, mad. My buddy’s caddying for me. He comes over and he’s like, ‘Hey, it looks like I’m paired with Tiger.’ I’m like ‘there’s no chance.'” But when he did the math on the leaderboard, reality hit.

Cody Bellinger’s addition in the Bronx was assumed to ease the sting of Juan Soto’s departure, and for the most part, it has. With his reliable bat and versatile defense, he swiftly became one of the Yankees’ most vital players this season. But with his contract opt-out emerging, the focus has now changed from his on-field value to his off-field demands. The situation is compounded by Trent Grisham’s uncertain future.