Joshua Lees

Manchester

Senior Golf Writer at Daily Express

Senior Golf Writer at The Daily Mirror

⛳️ Senior Golf Writer for @MirrorSport and @MirrorUSSports

Articles

'I left LIV Golf and became an ordained monk, and now I'm heading to The Open'

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Lees

Sadom Kaewkanjana was one of the original players to compete in LIV Golf's first-ever event in London, and now the Asian Tour star has lined up a return to The Open Sadom Kaewkanjana has become the latest player to secure his spot at this summer's Open Championship, after banking victory at the Kolon Korea Open. Kaewkanjana, who played in LIV Golf's inaugural event at Centurion Club in June 2022, will take the spot on offer at Royal Portrush.
Zalatoris announces injury setback as PGA Tour star's Ryder Cup hopes in tatters

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Lees

Will Zalatoris has battled a whole host of injury issues whilst competing on the PGA Tour in recent years, and the 28-year-old has been dealt yet another blow Will Zalatoris has announced that he has sustained yet another back injury, confirming that he will spend another lengthy spell on the sidelines. Zalatoris relayed the news in a statement on social media, revealing that he underwent surgery on the issue.
LIV Golf delivers contract message Johnson and Koepka face uncertain future

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Lees

A whole host of LIV Golf's biggest names were handed mega-money contracts to join the breakaway league, but they will not be offered the same fees when re-signing LIV Golf executives have informed their playing members that the mega-money signing fees that brought in a number of the league's big names will not be offered during new contract negotiations.
Harrington's frustrations clear after jailed Masters champion pips him to title

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Lees

Padraig Harrington looked set to get his hands on the Senior PGA Championship on Sunday, but a costly finish saw him lose out to Angel Cabrera at Congressional Padraig Harrington claimed his own cockiness cost him down the stretch when competing for the Senior PGA Championship title on Sunday. Harrington put himself in a strong position to win his second senior major title at Congressional, but played his final four holes in three-over-par to allow overnight leader Cabrera to swoop back in.
PGA Tour star blasted by analyst over slow play at Charles Schwab Challenge

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Lees

Matthias Schmid drew the ire of one analyst over his deliberate manner during Saturday's round Sky Sports golf commentator Wayne Riley pointed out Matthias Schmid's slow play during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge on Saturday. Schmid is aiming for his first PGA Tour victory at Colonial on Sunday and entered the final round tied at the top with Ben Griffin, while Rickie Fowler trailed by three shots.
Scheffler adjusts his plans after PGA Championship win made him 'mentally tired'

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Lees

Scheffler changed his weekly plans ahead of the Charles Schwab Challenge after his PGA victory Scottie Scheffler has opened up about feeling "mentally tired" following his triumph at the PGA Championship last Sunday, which took place just before the Charles Schwab Challenge. After clinching his third major at Quail Hollow and outplaying competitors like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, Scheffler had little time to bask in the glory.
Ex-LIV star sets sights on PGA Tour card after being dropped by breakaway league

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Lees

Laurie Canter was unable to secure full playing rights on the LIV Golf circuit, having spent time as a reserve player, and now his target is to compete full-time on the PGA Tour Laurie Canter has set his sights on becoming the first LIV Golf member since the league's inception to earn a card on the PGA Tour. Canter, who recently competed in the PGA Tour's flagship event, The Players Championship, is hoping to secure a permanent spot on the sport's leading circuit, which would prove monumental.
Scheffler forced into schedule change after PGA win left him 'mentally tired'

1 week ago | themirror.com | Joshua Lees

Scottie Scheffler was straight back to action after his victory at the PGA Championship, with the world No. 1 tied for seventh at the Charles Schwab Challenge with 18 holes to play Scottie Scheffler has admitted he was left "mentally tired" at the Charles Schwab Challenge after his win at the PGA Championship last Sunday. Scheffler banked major No. 3 at Quail Hollow, having fended off the likes of Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau before cantering to victory down the stretch in Charlotte.
Bryson DeChambeau shares Tiger Woods quote while advising NASCAR drivers

1 week ago | the-express.com | Joshua Lees

“Two, it’s a great way to connect with people. Three, I think there is a movement happening in the media space where things are starting to move in that direction. “I do believe drivers have an opportunity to showcase the skill sets they have on the track a little bit more freely. Hopefully, they can do that. That’s a way to get people more involved in the action and what goes on behind the scenes a little bit, but also just being themselves and creating cool content.
Donald Trump, Don Jr and kids reaction to Tiger Woods and Vanessa relationship

1 week ago | irishstar.com | Joshua Lees

Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods announced his relationship with Vanessa Trump in March, and since then, the couple has aimed to keep their romance out of the public eye Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump caught the attention of many, including those closest to them, when they announced their relationship in March. Woods, who is currently recovering from an Achilles injury that has ruled him out of PGA Tour action, went public with Vanessa via a statement on social media earlier this year.