Wesley Ruff

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LPGA Players Reveal Their Game-Day Superstitions

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

Ivins, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – At the scenic Black Desert Resort, the pressure of the competition isn’t the only thing on the minds of LPGA athletes. It takes world-class talent to win on the LPGA Tour, but for some players, a little bit of luck never hurts. Swedish pro Anna Nordqvist shared one of her quirks, “I guess I do. I’ll only play with white tees, and they have to be a certain length.”AdvertisementAmerican pro Stacy Lewis tries to keep things simple. “I try not to.
Hear from Masters champion Rory McIlroy and longtime friend Tony Finau - from two decades ago

1 month ago | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) — Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday to become the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam. It was a long time coming for the Irishman — and nobody was happier for him than Tony Finau, who has known McIlrory for a long time. “It’s quite cool. You know, it’s been a quite, quite a cool thing seeing Rory with all his success and me finally get to get into the tour after him,” Finau said. “And we’ve had a relationship since we were nine.
Hear from Masters champion Rory McIlroy and longtime friend Tony Finau - from two decades ago

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) — Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday to become the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam. It was a long time coming for the Irishman — and nobody was happier for him than Tony Finau, who has known McIlrory for a long time. Advertisement“It’s quite cool. You know, it’s been a quite, quite a cool thing seeing Rory with all his success and me finally get to get into the tour after him,” Finau said. “And we’ve had a relationship since we were nine.
Tony Finau out to win second Houston Open

1 month ago | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

HOUSTON (ABC4 Sports) – Utah native Tony Finau came into this year after going through two pretty big life events. The first was knee surgery back in December. “It wasn’t anything too serious, but it was the first surgery I’ve ever had on my body,: Finau said “So, yeah, it took a little a little rehab and a little physical therapy to get it to get it moving. But it’s better no question.”Finau hired a personal trainer and feels like he’s getting back into better shape.
Tony Finau out to win second Houston Open

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

HOUSTON (ABC4 Sports) – Utah native Tony Finau came into this year after going through two pretty big life events. The first was knee surgery back in December. “It wasn’t anything too serious, but it was the first surgery I’ve ever had on my body,: Finau said “So, yeah, it took a little a little rehab and a little physical therapy to get it to get it moving. But it’s better no question.”Finau hired a personal trainer and feels like he’s getting back into better shape.
UVU hoping to make first NCAA Tournament

Jan 27, 2025 | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

OREM, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – Duke, Michigan State, Auburn, Houston and…Utah Valley? All of those college basketball teams own double-digit winning streaks right now, with the Wolverines having just won their tenth in a row. Utah Valley is a perfect 7-0 in the WAC, hoping to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever. In his second year as head coach, Todd Phillips has turned UVU around. Last year, they were 16-16. This year, they’ve already won 15 games.
Patrick Fishburn nearly wins first PGA Tour event

Jan 14, 2025 | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Former BYU star Patrick Fishburn had visions of winning his first PGA Tour event. He was leading after two rounds, and one shot back after three rounds before ending up tied for sixth. “My game felt really good and then on Saturday as well, it felt like, you know I played pretty good,” Fishburn said. “A few short putts, but, it was definitely a good start to the year.”Fishburn’s putter cooled off on the weekend, and he felt like that cost him a chance to win.
Patrick Fishburn nearly wins first PGA Tour event

Jan 14, 2025 | sports.yahoo.com | Wesley Ruff

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Former BYU star Patrick Fishburn had visions of winning his first PGA Tour event. He was leading after two rounds, and one shot back after three rounds before ending up tied for sixth. “My game felt really good and then on Saturday as well, it felt like, you know I played pretty good,” Fishburn said. “A few short putts, but, it was definitely a good start to the year.”Fishburn’s putter cooled off on the weekend, and he felt like that cost him a chance to win.
Zac Blair tries to regain PGA Tour status

Jan 6, 2025 | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff

PROVO, Utah (ABC4 Sports) – The first full field event of the season on the PGA Tour, the Hawaiian Open, tees off on Thursday. Former BYU star Zac Blakr flew out to Hawaii to try to Monday qualify because he no longer has full status on the tour. Only the top 125 golfers on the points list from the previous year get full access on the tour. Incredibly, for the 2nd time in his career, Utah native Zac Blair finished 126th, and no longer has full status. “It’s pretty unfortunate,” Blair said.
Patrick Fishburn ready to end season on high note

Oct 3, 2024 | abc4.com | Wesley Ruff |Spencer Mahon

ST. GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — When the Black Desert Championship tees off next week in St George, former Fremont High School and BYU star Patrick Fishburn will be among the golfers playing in the event. His rookie season on the PGA tour did not start well this year, he missed the cut in every event for the first two months. Since then, Fishburn has turned it around, remaining in position to keep his tour card for next season. “It’s never fun to miss seven, or eight cuts, whatever I did.