shots

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After also being forced to wait on the fairway, McIlroy stuck his approach to the green well below the hole and exasperatedly moaned about how long he was having to wait between shots.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The Tempo put up more shots than the Sparks, 70-58, largely because of a 10-2 offensive-rebounding gap.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Only six shots separate 58 players at the second men's major of the season, meaning it remains impossible to call.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“I spotted Rory like a dozen shots at the Masters and gave him the best shot that I could,” Scheffler said, “and he still clipped me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The weather was perfect—they were going to get some truly fantastic shots.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone