A bit lost in the media explosion over the quest of Jordan Spieth for three straight Majors is how close Dustin Johnson came to winning the US Open himself last month. Johnson reminded the crowds just how good of a 2015 he's having in Spieth's shadow, shooting a 7-under 65 to take the first round … Continue reading US’ Johnson Leads Open at -7
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Daniel Brooks Takes Scottish Lead
England's 28-year-old Daniel Brooks, after his first "full-round" European Tour victory, took the lead at the Scottish Open on Friday by firing a second-round 65 to reach 11-under through 36 holes. Brooks carded one bogey on the day, but made up for it with an eagle on No. 2 and three birdies on the back … Continue reading Daniel Brooks Takes Scottish Lead
Olesen’s 63 Leads Scottish Open
Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen harvested a bumper crop of birdies, seven to be exact, to fire a first-round 63 at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Gullane Thursday, taking a two-stroke lead. With a powerhouse field on course, largely in anticipation of next week's Open Championship, Olesen did not record a bogey and slid his … Continue reading Olesen’s 63 Leads Scottish Open
Scottish Open Preview
Justin Rose will defend his Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open title against the likes of American Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson beginning Thursday at Gullane Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland. This is the44th installment of the tournament, played on the par-70, 7,133-yard course. It's the first time at Gullane after recent stints at the … Continue reading Scottish Open Preview
Stenson, Johnson Fire 65s for Open Lead
Sweden's Henrik Stenson and the US' Dustin Johnson, two top 10 players, share the lead at the US Open after one day after each man fired a 5-under 65 at Chambers Bay on Thursday. Stenson, who hasn't won on the PGA Tour since taking the 2013 Tour Championship en route to winning the FedEx Cup, … Continue reading Stenson, Johnson Fire 65s for Open Lead
Expert Picks: US Open
The season’s second major gets under way in Washington State later today, for the 115th edition of the US Open Championship. Chambers Bay is this year’s host course, and is expected to be a grueling test both mentally and physically, with the course measuring over 7,900 yards with many steep incline and drops. The Robert … Continue reading Expert Picks: US Open
Golf Birthdays: June 16-18
June 16 England's Simon Khan, a two-time European Tour winner, turns 43. His rookie win was at the 2004 Celtic Manor Wales Open, and he added a crown at the 2010 BMW PGA Championship. Phil Mickelson, winner of five career Majors, turns 45. Mickelson has three Masters wins - 2004, 2006, 2010; one PGA Championship … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: June 16-18
US Open Preview: A Look at Future Sites
Much has been made of Chambers Bay getting its first-ever US Open this weekend, and being just the third amateur course to ever host it. The PGA will return to the traditional mindset for four of its next five venues, starting in 2016 when Oakmont Country Club hosts for the eighth time on June 16-19, … Continue reading US Open Preview: A Look at Future Sites
Is This the Year Phil Mickelson Breaks US Open Curse?
Phil Mickelson had a great, late surge at the FedEx St. Jude's Classic, finishing tied for third with a closing round 65, which would leave many to think he's close to his first win of 2015, except that the US Open is this week. For all his wins, his good humor, fans, and ferocity, Mickelson … Continue reading Is This the Year Phil Mickelson Breaks US Open Curse?
Tee Times Set for US Open
The US Masters champion Jordan Spieth will be paired with Australia's Jason Day and the UK's Justin Rose in one of the biggest threesomes of the opening rounds of the US Open, with the three slated to tee off at 2:17 p.m. local time Thursday at Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Washington. Phil Mickelson, the six-time … Continue reading Tee Times Set for US Open
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