October 17, 2026 Issue, Page 3 of 12

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SPORTS The Elk City News SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 + 3 ECWGA - Kayle Hen LeeAnn Harrison, Christine ECWGA - Tobie Carnes, Andrea Wiseman, Sheri Weath- ECWGA players with Derek Hahn ECWGA - Heylie Hendrix. Renae Dodson, Lisa Nagle, Hohnke, Linda Skelton erly, Cindy Banh Aubrey Edwards Professional Golf By Alex Alvarez but ended up with a double bogey est ever to earn a PGA Tour card via under were Ian Holt and Cole Sher- ‘on the narrow 445-yard (about the the Korn Ferry Tour when Blades wood. PGA TOUR: height of the Empire State Building) Brown, at 19 years old played his way Davis Lamb and the winner Aus- ‘The PGA Tour traveled to Japan Par-4 hole. Jacob Bridgeman missed to second in the Tour Championship tin Hitt were outside the top 20 and to host the Baycurrent Classic at a “slider” 7-foot putt on the 17th hole and fourth place in the standings. with their finish earned a way into Yokohama Country Club, in Yoko- to catch Michael, but it slid by. Previous youngest was major Tour the top 20, while Cole Hammer and hama, Japan, The previous name In a tie for 9th at 12 under were ‘winner Jason day in 2007, then called Ben Coles went of outhe top 20. Sad of this tournament was the ZOZO Ren Yonezawa, Min Woo Lee, Sung- the nationwide Tour. day for some, a big, happy day for Championship, and as of 2025, it jae Imand Zach Bauchou. ‘This tour began as a second tour others! was renamed to the new sponsor Coming up is the Butterfield in 1990 when it was called the Ben ECWGA - ‘Beat the Pro’ Challenge - Derek Hahn and mover from Tokyo to Yokoyama. Bermuda on October 22-25 at Port Hogan Tour (1990-1993), Nike Tour CHAMPIONS TOUR (AKA SE- Previous champions were, in order Royal Golf Course in Southampton, (1994-1999), Buy.Com Tour (2000- NIOR TOUR) Cary, NC. There are three more tour- from 2019 to now; Tiger Woods, Bermuda followed by the Vidanta- 2002), Nationwide Tour(2003-2012), Vaugh Taylor won his first senior rnaments, including the above, before DP WORLD TOUR Hideki Katsuyama, Keegan Bradley, World Mexico Open on October 29- Web.Com Tour (2013-2019), and tournament at the Constellation Jim the Charles Schwab Cup Champion- Grant Forrest from Scotland won Collin Morikawa, Nico Echavarria, Nov and the Worldwide technology now Korn Ferry Tour. Furyk & Friends in Florida by defeat- ship in Phoenix, at the Phoenix C.C. the Madrid Open with a score of 14 Xander Shauffele and this year, now Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico ‘The winner of the Tour Champi- ing Alex Cejka in the second hole ofa on November 12-15. The top 72 after under par and earned an invitation three-time winner, Michael Brennan at El Cardonal at Diamante, onship was Austin Hitt, who went suedden death playoff when he birdied the SAS Championship qualify for to the Masters and the US. Open who shot rounds of 68-67-65-68 for from 22nd in the standings to 6th #18 from six feet. Cejka just missed the “playoffs, then the top 54 for the along with a big check! He finished a 16 under par to win by one over KORN FERRY TOUR and a Tour card (remember, only a birdie from 20 feet. They both fin- Simmons Bank Championship and at 14 under par, He was followed Keith Mitchell and Jacob Bridgeman, ‘The Korn Ferry Tour season is the top 20). Austin won with 20 un- ished at 17 under par. In third place the top 36 for the Championship in by Spaniard Eugenio Chacarra and Ina tie for fourth at 13 under par over after their Tour Championship der par. In solo second at 18 under at 16 under was Michael Wright, fol- Phoenix. Victor Perez from France at 13 un- were Brian Harman, Stephen Jaeger, played last week in Virginia at the par was teenager Blades Browm at lowed by Ben Crane, Angel Cabrera, Fred Couples (73), Matthew Gog- der par. Englishman Jacob Olesen Ryab Gerard, Jordan Smith and de- Federal Club, Glen Alen, Virginia. 18 under par, 3rd Allistair Docherty Ryan Armour, Matthew Goggin and gin (74), Jeff Maggert (76), Woody was alone at fourth with 12 under fending champion Xander Shauffele ‘With it, it decided the top 20 play- 17 under par, in a tie for fourth at 16 Rod Pamplin at 15 under. Austin (89) and Jose Maria Olazabal par. Two players were ina tie for Sth who coming into the last hole need- ers who earned a card to the PGA under were Nick Gabrelcik and Kyle Coming up: October 16-18 SAS (91) are well known names who did at 11 under par: Daniel Brown and ed a birdie to catch Michael Brennan Tour for 2027, including the young- ‘Westmoreland. In a tie for sixth at 15 Championship at Prestwood C.C. in not make the top 72. Joe Dean, Elk City 8U - Mikaila ‘don't be Elk City 8U - Lily Price Elk City 8U - Hit! Elk City 8U - Gracelyn to pitch to me’ Elk City 8U - #16 tagged on first! Canute 8U Future Star - Valley Heller Canute 8U Future Star - Olivia Elk City 8U - Whitley Stealing 2nd Kids Inc - Last Day Softball Elk City 8U - Whitley Schneberger Sox Pietcher Local Sports By Alex Alvarez Ironman World Championships. lua-Kona Bay, rode bicycle 112 people in his community with his “End ofthe Year Women’s Scram- drea Wiseman, Sheri Weatherly To qualify you must finish at least miles along Queen Kaahuma- electrical business. THANK YOU ble” The Women's Golf Associa- and Cindy Banh, Third place was BRANDON CULVER: Putting 12 full races (140 miles each), and nu Highway and ran a 26.2 mile BRANDON AND CONGRATU- tion gets together on Wednesdays Keylee Hendrix, LeeAnn Harri- Elk City In The World Athletic Brandon did just that and more. marathon along Al’ Drive, Palani LATIONS ON YOUR “NEVER and had a nine hole scramble, son, Christine Hohnke and Lin- Map! He finished all 140.6 miles in one Road and through the Natural GIVE UP ATTITUDE”. and at the end of the year they da Skelton. The tournament was ‘Training 250 miles a week or day in just over 13 hours! He be- Energy Laboratory Hawaii. To be- GOLF: Not done with golf choose a Sunday for an 18-fina- followed with a nice dinner at the more is a task that 99.99% of our came the first Elk City person to come an “Ironman” you must fin- tournaments this season at Elk le. This year the team of Heylie club. neighbors do not have the slight- compete in such type of world ish the race in less than 17 hours. City Golf& C.C. or Sayre Nation- Hendrix, Renae Dodson, Lisa Elk City Golf & Country Club est idea of what it takes and qual- championships! In the race in Beyond the athlete, Brandon is a all! Nagle and Aubrey Edwards took ified for a Legacy Spot and the Hawaii, he swam 2.4 miles at Kai- true family man and servant of all Elk City Golf& C.C. hosted the first. In second place Carnes, An- See LCOAL page 8 Professional Team Sports By Alex Alvarez, won their series against San Diego Last year, the Brewers were de- from each other: San Francisco vs a TEAM game! napolis Colts at home on October Padres, also 3-1. feated by the Los Angeles Dodgers Atlanta (2,130 miles away from 25after a bye week. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: So far, the Cleveland Guardians in the Championship series in four each other and three different times NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE In the National League, the De- ROAD TO THE WORLD SERIES have led 1-0, by winning the first games. This year, Los Angeles must zones!) After week five, there are still troit Lions have the best scoring ‘The Division playofis (best of game 7-3 playing in Tampa Bay. On com ¢ from behind. Aja Wilson is the leading scorer three teams that are undefeated. record with 32.8, followed by the five) are over. In the American the National League, the Milwau- in the Western Conference (26.2 ‘Though one has only played four San Francisco 40ers with 30.8 and League, the Cleveland Guardians kee Brewers lead the Los Angeles WNBA PLAYOFF SCHEDULE: points per game) while Kelsey ‘games, that team is the Kansas City Dallas with 27.6, In the American winning three in a row after los- Dodgers 2-0 after winning the first‘The Second-Round playoffs are Mitchell was the leading scorer for Chiefs who will face the Los An- League, the Buffalo Bills have the ing the first two games with the two games in Milwaukee by scoresover (Best of 5): Western Confer- the Eastern Conference with 24.7. geles Chargers on October 18, The best scoring record with 32.8 points White Sox from Chicago and the of 2-1 and 7-4 ence: San Francisco Valkyries won Neither of the two are in the cham- teams at 5-0 and the San Francisco per game, followed by Kansas City ‘Tampa Bay Rays sweeping the New Next game on the American their series 3-0 against Las Vegas pionship series. The leading scorer 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings. Chiefs with 29.5 and then the Balti- York Yankees 3-0. In the Nation- League was Tuesday after our dead- ‘Aces, Eastern Conference: Atlanta of the Valkyries is Gabby Williams ‘The San Francisco 49ers will play more Ravens with 29.2. al League, Los Angeles Dodgers line, with the next game of the Na- Dream won their series, also 3-0 with 14.5, and leading scorer of the Washington Commanders on Sources: ESPN, GOOGLE, won their series against the Atlanta tional League in Los Angeles played against New York Liberty, setting the Dream is Alisha Gray, all of Monday October 19, and the Min- SPORTS CHANNELS. Barves 3-1 and Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday the 14th, the championship series far away which shows that Basketball is still nesota Vikings will play the India- Sports Tidbits By Alex Alvarez won their conference champion- Rahm and Sergio Garcia have an- City Chiefs who are 4-0 will have a outside chance went to zero when his Ironman race in the World ships 3-0 and will play for the 2026 nounced their separation from LIV chance for 5-0 when they play the Dijon Lee lost his cool and slapped Championships in Kailua-Kona, MLB BASEBALL Championship beginning October 2.0. Will they try to come back to Chargers on October 18. a Georgia player twice to earn cost- Hawaii and finished in a little over Cleveland Guardians strikeout 17, the PGA Tour after “bad-mouth- ing the Crimson Tide a chance to 13 hours. Wow! To become eligible 21 players in the decisive game and ing? it? COLEGE FOOTBALL try to stop the Bulldogs. for a Legacy slot, an athlete must complete a great comeback in a GOLF Paige Spiranac keeps making Unranked Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma State University con- have completed at least 12 full-dis- “Best ofFive” series, Michael Brennan is for real! the news, the wrong news! Now beat the #1 Texas Longhorns in the tinues great play and are 4-1 for the tance IRONMAN events! No ques- Guardians and Rays will play Michael came to light a year ago she treats the rules of golf as “non SEC? The Cotton Bow! Stadium season and #18 in the AP Top 25 tion that he has put Elk City on the the American League’ Champion- by winning his first professional important” with “gimmies” of 4 was treated to a great game in the Other upsets last week: Ken- world’ athletic map! That is 140-.6 ship Series while the Dodgers and tournament in his first pro appear- feet... In front of cameras! Sooners win of 27-24 in which the tucky beat LSU (35-34) over LSU miles in three different disciplines: Brewers will do the same in the ance at the Utah Championship. Sooners’ special teams and defense UCLA beat Oregon (17-15); South 2.4 miles swimming, 112 miles bike National League. Last year, Dodg- Finished in 33rd in Presidents Cup NFL FOOTBALL: playeda big role in the “W”! Carolina pounded Florida 38-19. race and 26.6 miles running... All ers swept the Brewers to advance to standingsafter just one year on tour. Dallas Cowboys continued their Clash of Powers: Georgia was of it in one day! THANK YOU the World Series. Now, he won his third tour event in poor play and lost to the Tampa up 20-17 with just over 2 minutes ELK CITY'S BRANDON CUL- BRANDON AND CONGRAT- Japan, beating Jacob Bridgeman by Bay Buccaneers who started the to go. They are deep in their own VER! ULATIONS ON YOUR “NEVER WNBA one. Jacob has won twice and qual- season 0-4, Now they are 1-4! field and had a third and 2 for a Behind Brandon’ great service GIVE UP ATTITUDE” Both San Francisco Valkyries ified for the Presidents Cup. Youth Only two teams are now unde- first down. Alabama has an out- to his community is an avid ath- Sources ESPN , Google, MSN (Western Conference) and Atlan- is coming up! feated afier five starts: San Francis- side chance to tie or win the game lete who competes world-wide in Sports, On-Line, local ta Dream (Eastern Conference) LIV filed for bankruptcy and Jon co and Minnesota Vikings. Kansas if they stop the Bulldogs. That Ironman (races and just finished