Oakmont’s US Open History

When it comes to old golf courses, the US doesn't have much to say - heck, the Golf Club in Edinburgh was established 30 years before there even was a US. Still, a 113-year legacy is nothing to take lightly, and when Oakmont hosts the US Open beginning Thursday, it will be the ninth time … Continue reading Oakmont’s US Open History →

Considering Phil Mickelson’s US Open Drought Historically

If you like Phil Mickelson, and most of us in the golf world do, it's hard to talk about the affable Hall of Famer this time of year. Mickelson has had a fantastic career, and unlike his most compared contemporary, Tiger Woods, remains upright and competitive now into his mid-40s (he'll turn 46 on Thursday). … Continue reading Considering Phil Mickelson’s US Open Drought Historically →

Spieth to Play Open with Johnson, DeChambeau

Zach Johnson will be the old-timer in his initial play group as the US Open begins Thursday at Oakmont Golf Course in Illinois. The 40-year-old Johnson, who won the Open Championship , will be paired with the defending champ Jordan Spieth, all of 22 and ranked No. 2 in the world, and Bryson DeChambeau, also 22, who … Continue reading Spieth to Play Open with Johnson, DeChambeau →

Tiger Woods to Skip US Open…Again

Tiger Woods has announced he will not play in next week's US Open, being held at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. "While I continue to work hard on getting healthy, I'm not physically ready to play in this year's U.S. Open and the Quicken Loans National," Woods said in a statement. "I am making progress, … Continue reading Tiger Woods to Skip US Open…Again →

Tiger Woods Plays First Golf of 2016

Tiger Woods played his first five holes of golf since last August on Monday, partnering with long-time friend Mark O'Meara on the Woods' designed Bluejack National course right outside Houston, Texas. It was the course's official opening, and Woods and O'Meara entertained club members with stories before playing a quintet of holes. "I'm definitely a … Continue reading Tiger Woods Plays First Golf of 2016 →

Happy Birthday, Jack! Celebrating The Golden Bear’s 18 Majors

Nineteen times, Jack Nicklaus finished second in a Major. Nine times he finished third. Imagine that he's won half of those second places and a third of the thirds. That would give him an additional 12 Majors, 30 in all, and make Tiger Woods' quest to catch him not even halfway done. Of course, Jack … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Jack! Celebrating The Golden Bear’s 18 Majors →

That’s 2! Spieth Wins US Open

No matter how many Majors he winds up with, Jordan Spieth learned a valuable lesson that so many great players do: sometimes you win because you're better; other times because the other guy blows it. Spieth won his second straight Major in Sunday, becoming the first man since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win the … Continue reading That’s 2! Spieth Wins US Open →

Spieth, Johnson, Day Among Day 3 US Open Leaders

The four men atop the leaderboard through 54 holes of the US Open are three can't misses and one, "Uh, OK." World No. 2 Jordan Spieth, No. 7 Dustin Johnson, and No. 10 Jason Day share the lead with South Africa's Branden Grace, who is ranked 40th. Day, who collapsed from vertigo during Friday's second … Continue reading Spieth, Johnson, Day Among Day 3 US Open Leaders →

Spieth, Reed Move to Front US Open Race

Jordan Spieth, on a quest to become the first man to win The Masters and the US Open in 13 years, rose to the top of the leaderboard alongside playing partner Patrick Reed at the end of play Friday at Chambers Way in Washington. Spieth could have had sole possession of the lead, but finished … Continue reading Spieth, Reed Move to Front US Open Race →

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 →