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
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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?
US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Holes 13-18
This is the third part of a three-part series looking closer at the course at Chambers Bay, home of the 2015 US Open which commences Thursday in University Place, Washington. #13 Eagle Eye, 534 yards, par-4: If you're lucky, you might spy a real bald eagle of two on the islands nearby, apparently they were … Continue reading US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Holes 13-18
US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Holes 7-12
This is part two of a three-part series breaking down Chambers Bay, the site of the 2015 US Open. #7. Humpback, Par 4, 482 yards - Long, uphill, and turns from left to right as you go. Another blind approach if you stay safe and left. The name describes two different areas of the course … Continue reading US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Holes 7-12
US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Holes 1-6
For just the third time in its esteemed history, the US Open will take place at a public golf course, Chambers Bay located in University Place, Washington. A week shy of its eighth birthday, the course previously hosted the 2010 US Amateur title and is one of the longest courses in the world at 7,585 … Continue reading US Open Preview: Chambers Bay Holes 1-6
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
NBC Swipes British Open from ESPN
NBC is back in the Major golf game, winning a contract to begin broadcasting the Open Championship in 2017. The network signed a 12-year deal with the R&A on Monday. The Open just finished an eight-year contract with ESPN. Since NBC owns the Golf Channel, it marks the first time that specialty station will air … Continue reading NBC Swipes British Open from ESPN
Janzen, Goosen Qualify for US Open
Among the 787 golfers vying for 58 spots in the US Open through sectional qualifiers on Monday, two stood out for the rest. Lee Janzen, age 50, and Retief Goosen, age 46, each have two US Open titls under their belt. Janzen won the sectional in New York while Goosen took the crown by a … Continue reading Janzen, Goosen Qualify for US Open
Five Finalists Named for PGA Player of the Year
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy and FedEx Cup winner Billy Horschel are among the five finalists named for PGA Player of the Year. The award will be announced on September 28. McIlroy seems a virtual lock tow in the award. He entered 17 events, won three of them, including two Majors, finished first on the … Continue reading Five Finalists Named for PGA Player of the Year
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