Your browser does not support iframes. The U.S. Women’s Open tees off this week at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, and as with so many other matters involving the 45th president, there’s controversy swirling. The choice of President Donald Trump’s golf club to host one of the premier women’s tournaments in the world […]
Women's Open prepares for Trump arrival as USGA head answers questions
July 14, 2017 by
Presidential skybox at Trump National Golf Club. (Twitter/@StevePoliti) Will President Donald Trump attend the U.S. Women’s Open, now underway at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey? A flight plan filed with the FAA earlier this week appeared to hint that way, and now local media on-site have caught sight of a well-decorated, newly […]
USGA releases 2017 U.S. Open first- and second-round tee times, groupings
June 9, 2017 by
Jordan Spieth is looking for a second U.S. Open title in three years. (REUTERS) The U.S. Golf Association has announced full-field tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2017 U.S. Open, to be conducted June 15-18 at Erin Hills Golf Course in Hartford, Wisc. In setting up opening round groupings, the USGA […]
Scott says USGA might want to get away from protecting par at the U.S. Open
June 6, 2017 by
DUBLIN, OH – JUNE 01: Adam Scott of Australia watches his tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 1, 2017 in Dublin, Ohio. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Less than two weeks from the U.S. Open, Adam Scott had a message […]
Mixed reaction from pros as USGA, R&A announce drastic proposed rules overhaul
March 3, 2017 by
Your browser does not support iframes. The Rules of Golf are set to change in a big way, with the USGA and R&A announcing Wednesday that they will overhaul the rules in time for the 2020 edition of the rulebook. A lot of changes are coming, starting with reducing the number of rules in the […]
Bryson DeChambeau abandons sidesaddle putting, blames USGA
February 26, 2017 by
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – FEBRUARY 23: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States lines up a putt on the 17th green during the first round of The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on February 23, 2017 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Bryson DeChambeau ended 2016 looking for […]
USGA, R&A create local rule in wake of Dustin Johnson's U.S. Open issues
December 9, 2016 by
Your browser does not support iframes. If you’ll recall, the U.S. Open was nearly marred by a rules controversy. Eventual winner Dustin Johnson had his final round and championship put into limbo when his ball moved on the fifth green at Oakmont Country Club. After the walking rules official declared Johnson didn’t cause the ball […]
Trio of senators ask USGA to move Women's Open from Trump course
November 5, 2016 by
Donald Trump hosts two golf majors in 2017. (Getty Images) Three U.S. senators have formally asked the USGA to move the 2017 U.S. Women’s Open from the Donald Trump-owned Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) wrote a letter to the USGA — namely executive […]
Podcast: How the USGA messed up at the U.S. Open & how to fix it
June 24, 2016 by
The USGA’s handling of the Dustin Johnson fifth green situation at the U.S. Open was, well, not good. We explain why in detail and try to figure out how to prevent something like this from happening again. We also talk about why we’re OK with Rory McIlroy skipping the Olympics over fears of Zika. Be […]
USGA gives Retief Goosen special exemption into U.S. Open
May 18, 2016 by
The USGA has offered two-time U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen a special exemption into this year’s Open, to be played in June at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh. The 47-year-old South African won his first Open in 2001 in an 18-hole playoff at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla., defeating Mark Brooks by two shots. Three […]
