7: Consecutive first-time winners of Majors. The list includes Jason Day, Danny Willett, Dustin Johnson, Henrik Stenson, Jimmy Walker, Sergio Garcia, and Brooks Koepka, dating back to the 2015 PGA Championship. It's the first time that's happened since 2001-2003 when the list was David Duval, Davis Toms, Rich Beem, Mike Weir, Jim Furyk, Ben Curtis, … Continue reading By the Numbers: 2017 US Open
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Brooks Koepka Takes US Open Title
Sunday morning, Bob Koepka talked to his son on the phone; the kind of things most dads did with their sons on Father's Day in America. Except this father had a special request for his Brooks: "Do me a favor. I need a trophy for Father's Day. Do me a favor and bring one back … Continue reading Brooks Koepka Takes US Open Title
Steve Trattner: The Darker Side of Erin Hills
If you watched any of the US Open this week on television, you likely never heard the name Steve Trattner. In other circumstances that would be odd, considering he spent so much of his lifetime finding the course that came to be at Erin Hills; promoting it; finding investors; helping design it; even going out … Continue reading Steve Trattner: The Darker Side of Erin Hills
Wild Finish Looms at US Open
A whopping five players are at least 10 strokes under par headed to Sunday's final round at the US Open - none of whom have ever won a Major before. Brian Harman leads the chase at 12-under after ringing up his second 5-under 67 in three days. Harman, 30, had just one blemish, a bogey … Continue reading Wild Finish Looms at US Open
Four Tied Atop US Open Leaderboard at 7-under
It's been a wild two days in Erin Hills, and the best is yet to come. Four men, none of whom have ever won a Major, sit atop the leaderboard all tied at 7-under. They are the UK's Tommy Fleetwood and three Americans - Paul Casey, Brooks Koepka, and Brian Harman. The men missing the … Continue reading Four Tied Atop US Open Leaderboard at 7-under
Rickie Fowler’s Fast Start Leads US Open After 18 Holes
With Sergio Garcia finally winning the Masters last month, Rickie Fowler is probably the best player in the world without a Major. The American made a major move towards rectifying that situation on Thursday. Undaunted by the intimidating rough or anything else, Fowler was money on his putts, shooting a 7-under 65 to take a … Continue reading Rickie Fowler’s Fast Start Leads US Open After 18 Holes
US Open Preview: Erin Hills Hole by Hole Preview
Erin Hills makes its debut as home of the 2017 US Open beginning Thursday. Wisconsin might not seem like the ideal place for such a grand tournament, but this particular area of the state resembles Scotland with bent grass, fine fescue, water features, and enormously long holes, totaling 7,812 yards with a par 72. Here's … Continue reading US Open Preview: Erin Hills Hole by Hole Preview
Dustin Johnson’s Timeline to the US Open Title
It was a long strange trip for Dustin Johnson to reach his first Major victory. Here's a look at some of the highlights and low lights leading up to his triumph on Sunday. January 13, 2008 - Johnson finished tied for 10th at the Sony Open in Hawaii at the start of his first … Continue reading Dustin Johnson’s Timeline to the US Open Title
Dustin Johnson Ties for US Open Lead with 2 Strong Rounds
Thirty-six holes in one day in the Major you blew on the final hole a year ago? No big deal for Dustin Johnson. Last year's runner-up had just one bogey in 36 holes on a frantic pace Friday to tie for the lead at the US Open shooting 67-69 to reach 4-under. Johnson shot a … Continue reading Dustin Johnson Ties for US Open Lead with 2 Strong Rounds
US Open Rain Delay Leaves Round Unfinished, Players Mad
Three rain delays, the fall-out of the worst which angered several players, led to a suspension of play at the US Open in Pennsylvania on Thursday, with only nine players having completed the first round. Agitation came early from a number of golfers on the course when rain first caused a 79-minute delay. Because they … Continue reading US Open Rain Delay Leaves Round Unfinished, Players Mad