Your browser does not support iframes. The all-time greats in sports typically get on that short list because they’re winners. They come through in the clutch more often than not, and they’re not afraid to throw everything they have at a challenge to conquer it. That’s not the right way of thinking, though. The all-timers […]
Erin Hills was different, yes, but also great as US Open host
June 22, 2017 by
From the sounds of the bellyaching in pockets of social media, Brooks Koepka’s name should have an asterisk next to it on the U.S. Open trophy. You see, Koepka, in their view, didn’t win a real Open. Koepka won something less than an Open — maybe a PGA Championship or something like that — because […]
Phil Mickelson, Jim 'Bones' Mackay announce split after 25 years
June 21, 2017 by
Phil Mickelson and Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay earlier this year. (Getty Images) One of the longest-running player-caddie relationships in golf history has come to a close. Phil Mickelson and Jim “Bones” Mackay, joined at the hip for a quarter-century, have decided to go their separate ways. “After 25 very rewarding and memorable years, Bones and I […]
Tiger Woods receiving 'professional help' to manage medications, medical issues
June 20, 2017 by
Your browser does not support iframes. Tiger Woods said Monday he is receiving “professional help” to manage his medications and treatment for back pain and insomnia. Woods’ Twitter statement was just the second time he has commented publicly since a Memorial Day arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of a combination of […]
Man who died at U.S. Open passed away three days after his wife
June 19, 2017 by
Lucille and Chick Jacobs. (Family photo) Chick Jacobs lived an admirable life, a grandfather and a soldier, a World War II and Korean War veteran, recipient of the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, engineer involved with the moon landing, lifelong golfer. Chick’s life came to an end last week at the U.S. Open, only […]
5 things to watch for on Sunday at the US Open
June 18, 2017 by
We’re going to crown a U.S. Open champion — we hope — on Father’s Day Sunday at Erin Hills. We’ve got a leaderboard jammed with players all hungry for their first major title. Many are in their 20s, some in their 30s. Some are svelte, some are muscular. At Erin Hills, all types of players […]
U.S. Open 2017: Justin Thomas made an insane birdie putt during historic round
June 17, 2017 by
Justin Thomas can do many things that most men can’t. Pulling off a pair of pink pants is one of them. Crafting a record-setting round at the U.S. Open is another. [Fantasy Football is open! Sign up now] Sinking a birdie putt straight out of a trick shot video might be the best. Check out […]
Five things to watch at the U.S. Open on Saturday
June 17, 2017 by
Play continues in the second round of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills. (Getty) We’re halfway home at the U.S. Open. You know who else is home? Rory McIlroy and Jason Day, two of the finest players in golf. Dustin Johnson, defending U.S. Open champion. Justin Rose, the guy who lost this year’s Masters in […]
5 things to look for on Friday at the U.S. Open
June 16, 2017 by
Rickie Fowler lit up Erin Hills on Thursday. (Getty Images) There was an air of mystery on Thursday morning as the U.S. Open began at first-time host Erin Hills in rural Wisconsin. Though it had previously hosted a pair of USGA championships, it had never held an Open. At 7,845 yards, Thursday’s setup was the […]
Despite the name, the US Open has a small group of potential champions
June 15, 2017 by
Erin Hills and the US Open can get to even world No. 1 Dustin Johnson (Getty Images) When the 117th U.S. Open begins Thursday at Erin Hills in rural Wisconsin, less than a third of the 156-player field has even a remote chance of winning. You see, the U.S. Golf Association, which conducts the second […]
