Cameron Young Wins Golf Tournament

Introduction

Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship. He is now number four in the world golf rankings.

Main Body

Young played very well. He hit the ball far and putted the ball into the hole many times. He won by six shots. Other players said Young was the best. They said he would win even if other top players played in the game. Young spoke about Donald Trump. Trump owns the golf course. Young said thank you to him. Some people think Young likes Trump's politics, but we do not know his political ideas.

Conclusion

Cameron Young is a top player now. He will play in the PGA Championship soon.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Shift

Look at how the story moves from Now to Before.

1. Things that already happened (Past) These words usually end in -ed. They tell us about the game that is finished.

  • play → played
  • putt → putted

2. Things happening later (Future) We use will to talk about the next game.

  • will play
  • will win

Quick Guide: Finished Action → -ed Future Action → will + verb

Vocabulary Learning

win (v.)
to be the first or best in a competition
Example:She will win the game if she practices.
play (v.)
to participate in a game or sport
Example:They play soccer every week.
good (adj.)
having desirable qualities; positive
Example:The pizza is good.
bad (adj.)
not good; undesirable
Example:The weather is bad today.
hit (v.)
to strike or hit with force
Example:He hit the ball hard.
ball (n.)
a round object used in many games
Example:The ball rolled under the sofa.
far (adv.)
at a great distance
Example:The store is far from here.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:She has many friends.
times (n.)
occurrences or moments
Example:I have been to Paris many times.
shot (n.)
a single attempt or throw
Example:He took a shot at the goal.
player (n.)
someone who plays a game or sport
Example:He is a skilled player.
top (adj.)
highest or best
Example:She is a top student.
soon (adv.)
in a short time
Example:We will arrive soon.
thank (v.)
to express gratitude
Example:I thank you for your help.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:People love to travel.
think (v.)
to use one's mind to consider or decide
Example:I think it will rain.
know (v.)
to be aware of information
Example:Do you know the answer?
ideas (n.)
thoughts or suggestions
Example:She has many ideas.
course (n.)
a path or track, often a golf course
Example:The golf course is beautiful.
world (n.)
the earth or all people
Example:The world is big.
rankings (n.)
lists of positions
Example:The rankings show the best teams.
best (adj.)
the highest quality or most successful
Example:He is the best runner.
even (adv.)
used for emphasis or contrast
Example:Even the children can do it.
spoke (v.)
said or talked
Example:He spoke loudly.
owns (v.)
possesses or has control over
Example:She owns a small shop.
politics (n.)
activities related to governing
Example:Politics can be complicated.