Augusta, GA
Scheffler carries the lead into the final round of the Masters as play resumes at Augusta National
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The final round of the Masters got underway at warm, sunny Augusta National on Sunday, where Scottie Scheffler began with a one-shot lead over Collin Morikawa and a two-shot advantage on Max Homa as he chases a second green jacket.
Morikawa is trying to win the third leg of the career grand slam. Homa is trying to win his first major championship.
Tiger Woods was in the third pairing off the tee after shooting his worst round in a major, a 10-over 82 on Saturday. The five-time champion is playing his 100th round at the Masters with Neal Shipley, the only amateur to make the cut this year.
The fierce winds that made Friday such a grind are gone now. But temps were expected to hit the mid-80s, and a golf course that was already playing firm and fast could become even tougher as the day wore on and it dried out even more.
Six players had at least a share of the lead at one point during a wild third round Saturday, and there was a five-way tie for the lead early on the back nine. Scheffler made an 8-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 1-under 71 that left him with the lead over Morikawa, the two-time major champion who has largely disappeared from the elite in golf.
Morikawa made two tough pars to finish off a 69 on Saturday, making him the only player to break par all three days at this Masters. Morikawa hasn’t had a top 10 since the first week of the year, but he believes he found a swing key on Monday, and his switch of putters have the first round has put him in position to win the green jacket.
Homa has gone 32 holes without a birdie and was only two behind after a round of 17 pars and one bogey for a 73 on Saturday. Xander Schauffele has gone 25 holes without a bogey, leaving him five back after his third-round 70.
Bryson DeChambeau looked to be on the verge of a meltdown when he drove into the trees right of the 18th fairway Saturday, but he punched out to the short grass and then hit wedge from 77 yards that spun back into the cup for a birdie.
That capped a rollercoaster third round and set up what should be a dramatic conclusion to the Masters on Sunday.
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Augusta, GA
Apostle William Harris, Jr. Obituary | June 22, 2024 | North Augusta, SC
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It is with deep and profound sympathy that we announce the transition of Apostle William J. Harris, Jr. who entered into rest June 22, 2024.
Apostle Harris, a native of Richmond County, was a member of St. Peter Fellowship and Praise Tabernacle Deliverance. He served as Assistant Pastor and Systems Manager of Operator under Chief Apostle Cristine Brinson.
Survivors include his wife, Apostle Cristine Brinson; three children, Timothy Harris, LaDora Harris and John (Tiffany) Harris, Sr. all of Augusta, GA; a bonus son, Barry Cadillac (Madelyn) Smith of Hinesville, GA; adopted daughter, Miracle K. Harris of Aiken, SC; grandchildren, Patrice Graham, John Harris, Jr., Jasmine Harris, Ariana Harris, Jordan Harris and Ja’liya Ann Harris all of Augusta, GA, Jaden Smith and Jordan Smith of Hinesville, GA; God Child, Shakia Cooper; sister, Alesia Parsons of North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Doris A. Walker of Grovetown, GA and Audrey Bell of Augusta, GA; brothers-in-law, Robert Brinson, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Richard Brinson of Columbia, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Transforming Lives Bible Church with the Rev. James C. Kendrick officiating. Viewing will be held from 2 pm to 5:30 pm Friday, July 5, 2024 at the funeral home.
Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.
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Augusta, GA
Second Augusta shooting in less than 3 weeks leaves 1 dead
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Another shooting downtown left one person dead early Friday morning, 20 days after the shooting that shocked the community, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the 1500 block of 15th Street about an injured person at 7:43 a.m.
Deputies say when they arrived they found a man in the parking lot of a business and had been shot at least one time, Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms.
DOWNTOWN SHOOTING: TEAM COVERAGE
The man was pronounced dead on the scene at 8 a.m., according to Bowen, and an autopsy has been scheduled.
No further information is available at this time, and his identity will be released once the next of kin has been notified, Bowen says.
The investigation is in its early stages and there is no further information at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.
Just two days ago, downtown business owners were celebrating their business boom since the shooting on 10th Street.
Just a few weeks after downtown was shattered by the shooting, the garden city is rebounding with Juneteenth and Pride — all of which are having a positive impact on business.
And with temperatures shooting up, there’s been a concern business would wilt in the hot weather.
“Of course, the weather is not helping with it being so incredibly hot,” said Hope Trujillo, manager at Pineapple Ink.
On Tuesday, June 11, two suspects who are also brothers, were arrested in connection with the shooting.
Amazing Lee Blessed Brigham, 19, was arrested Tuesday after being released from the hospital, where he’d been since shortly after.
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Augusta, GA
Jennifer L. Fuzy Obituary 2024 – Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors
Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, Mrs. Jennifer L. Fuzy, 38, wife of Matt Fuzy; children: Brayden and Gatlin Fuzy; mother: Alisa M. Jordan (Tony); and brother: Mike Quick (Lila).
Jennifer was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. She was a 2003 graduate of Evans High School. She earned her master’s in early childhood education from Augusta State University. Following graduation she taught at Rollins Elementary School. She was co-owner of Top Dog Pawn Shop. Jennifer was a loving and devoted mother.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jennifer’s children’s education fund.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.
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