Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
No left hand is no problem for standout athlete Isaac Berger
Isaac Berger’s four brothers were understandably concerned as they contemplated what life would be like for their youngest sibling. Their parents, Jen and Dale, had been very open with their boys, who ranged from 13 to 2 years old. When Jen went in for her 20-week ultrasound, doctors discovered I...
read moreTuesday, September 27, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
Cam Davis finds disc golf a way to escape from the game
When many of us want to get away from the 9-to-5 world, we head for the golf course.
read moreTuesday, September 13, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
'It’s just so good for the soul'
Stewart Cink hasn’t been to Alaska – yet. But after hiking in Glacier National Park, he can’t imagine any terrain in the continental United States that could surpass Glacier’s stunning beauty.
read moreWednesday, August 31, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
HBCUs shine at Charlie Sifford Centennial Cup at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE – Quail Hollow Club fell silent as Troy Stribling stood over his 3-foot putt on the 15th green on Monday.
read moreTuesday, August 23, 2022
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HOPE Tee Shot celebrates bright futures, East Lake rebirth
Haven Ward doesn’t miss the 4 a.m. wake-up calls for swimming practice.
read moreWednesday, August 17, 2022
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Evans Scholar Frank Yocum has local knowledge that surpasses TOUR pros at BMW Championship
Most fans who go to a PGA TOUR event like this week’s BMW Championship have a favorite player to watch. Maybe even get an autograph, too.
read moreWednesday, August 10, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
Kids' resiliency at heart of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis
In many ways, Riley is your typical boy. Spunky. Spontaneous. Ready for anything, like catching lizards and frogs or jumping on the trampoline.
read moreWednesday, July 27, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
Charlie Rymer grateful to play golf again after cancer battle
Charlie Rymer wasn’t sure he could swing a golf club with that port imbedded in his chest near his collarbone. Not to mention, the chemotherapy it delivered into his body made his hands shake so badly he joked that he might take a divot with his putter.
read moreTuesday, July 19, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
How adaptive golf champion Jake Olson finds beauty in the game
Jake Olson was eight months old when doctors told his parents he had bilateral retinoblastoma, and they would need to remove his left eye.
read moreTuesday, June 28, 2022
Beyond the Ropes
Quinn Riley realizing a lifelong dream at John Deere Classic
Granted, it was fun giving his good buddy Zion Williamson a golf lesson.
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