Nelly Korda is now recognized as the most significant US female golfer in recent times, WVU man’s raccoon and lobster

Women’s Golf and Recent Highlights

It’s Monday, and it’s time to dive into women’s golf with a focus on the U.S. Women’s Superstars. This past Sunday at Riviera, Nelly Korda celebrated her first U.S. Women’s Open victory, marking a significant milestone in her career. It’s a big deal, especially since this is her first major win in women’s golf.

Now, I’m not counting the Women’s PGA Championship from 2021 in this discussion. I mean, what even is a Chevron Championship? It’s not recognized as a major tournament, at least not by most. Sunday changed all that, though. Here we have a straight, white female golfer who, let’s be honest, is quite active on social media and supportive of Donald Trump’s family, now standing at the pinnacle of golf.

Just to clarify, since the Women’s World Golf Ranking started 20 years ago, only five American women have held the No. 1 spot. And right now, it’s Korda. When it comes to the U.S. Open this century, American women have claimed the title nine times, while South Korea has taken it ten times.

Aside from whatever personal drama is happening with Tiger Woods, he remains the face of American women’s golf.

Weekend Events and Personal Notes

Now, just a quick note—some folks might be curious if I was near the Toledo festival shooting. Believe me, I avoid that area unless it’s for a serious assignment. Honestly, it feels like a war zone out there with teenagers running around.

One reader from San Diego expressed concern, saying, “I hope you’re not in Toledo today. Scary thing.”

To clarify, no, I was actually enjoying a lovely Saturday evening on the south side of the Maumee River, relaxing on a patio and listening to some yacht rock while admiring Mrs. Screencaps’ garden.

A Memorable Anniversary Gift

Speaking of life events, my anniversary with Mrs. Screencaps involved purchasing a hefty 400-pound rock. Yes, we spent about $450 on it, including shipping. Sure, we could have used that money for a weekend getaway, but now we have a giant stone that will remind us of this moment for years. It’s not the biggest rock in the world, but it’s ours. I’ll share a photo once it arrives this week.

A Reader’s Golf Story

One great anecdote comes from Michael in Utah, who shared his experience at the Old Course at St. Andrews. He hit a wild slice that struck a parked van and bounced back onto the course. When he asked the caddy if he should leave a note, the response was, “No, you can’t park there.” The tension of that shot was palpable, but he salvaged a bogey.

In a similar vein, I had a little adventure recently while golfing with neighbors—let’s just say Mike, a neighbor, surprised us all with a wild shot that hit a barn. It’s those kinds of moments that stick with you forever.

Wrapping Up

This weekend was promising for the Thursday Night Mowing League, which gained about 200 to 300 followers since Friday’s post. A lot of people are curious about the statistics shared, showing a real interest out there.

I also want to stress that mowing your lawn on Thursday could really change your weekend experience. Don’t just take my word for it, look at the data.