The U.S. Open will be a stern challenge for all golfers. Who will rise to meet the challenge? Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde will be on-site, and as a preview, he talks with Jay Busbee about who could win and what to expect. Agree? Disagree? Make your own predictions below. U.S. Open preview with “Slaying […]
Seven groups to watch during the 1st, 2nd rounds of the 2015 U.S. Open
June 13, 2015 by
On Friday, the USGA announced the first- and second-round tee times and groups for next week’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. The groups of three are a mix of traditional trios, high-profile three-balls and the occasional themed group. We’ve identified seven groups to watch over the first two days, and we […]
Seven groups to watch during the 1st, 2nd rounds of the 2015 U.S. Open
June 13, 2015 by
On Friday, the USGA announced the first- and second-round tee times and groups for next week’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. The groups of three are a mix of traditional trios, high-profile three-balls and the occasional themed group. We’ve identified seven groups to watch over the first two days, and we […]
15-year-old Cole Hammer makes the U.S. Open field
June 10, 2015 by
Cole Hammer is: 1. Not a made up name. 2. A really great name. 3. The name of a 15-year-old kid who is going to play in his first U.S. Open next week at Chambers Bay in Washington. Hammer earned his way into the field of the year’s second major by getting through sectional qualifying […]
Phil Mickelson gets his first look at U.S. Open host Chambers Bay
May 30, 2015 by
Earlier this month, USGA executive director Mike Davis warned that the 2015 U.S. Open champion would be the player that gets as much exposure as possible to unfamiliar host Chambers Bay, near Tacoma, Wash. Davis took a lot of flak for saying a playing would need at least 10 rounds at property to win. Well, […]
Rory McIlroy doesn’t think he needs ’10’ U.S. Open practice rounds
May 18, 2015 by
USGA executive director Mike Davis said that any player who intends to win the U.S. Open in June at Chambers Bay needs to put in some 10 practice rounds to understand the Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. To borrow a phrase, ain’t no pro got time for that. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy, who won […]
USGA will offer sidehill, downhill tee boxes at U.S. Open
April 29, 2015 by
The U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in June near Tacoma, Wash., is going to be a unique test. For one, it’s the first time it’s hosted a major championship. Despite hosting the 2010 U.S. Amateur, almost the entire field will have never seen the course before playing practice rounds. (Jordan Spieth’s caddie, Michael Greller, used […]
Your winner and forever U.S. Am Pub Links champion: Byron Meth
April 7, 2015 by
Byron Meth will forever be the reigning U.S. Amateur Public Links champion. That’s because he’s the last one. The University of the Pacific senior won the 2014 and final U.S. Am Pub Links title, earning a Masters berth with a victory at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kan., last July. Following a grueling […]
Love installed as 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain with reformed system
February 25, 2015 by
Common sense prevailed. The PGA of America revealed a new approach to the Ryder Cup at its Florida headquarters on Tuesday, fronted by a familiar face. Davis Love III was formally introduced as the 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain, and he will complete his team with more time to find the hot hands that can […]
Reports: Davis Love III will be 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain
February 17, 2015 by
Davis Love III will get a chance to avenge the “Meltdown at Medinah.” According to a report by Golfworld’s Tim Rosaforte and a tweet from former PGA of America president Ted Bishop, Love will be named 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Sources say Davis Love next US Ryder Cup Captain. #DoOver […]
