A USA Today report says Donald Trump threatened the USGA with legal action if the governing body moved this week’s US Women’s Open from his Trump National course in New Jersey.
Jon Rahm cruised to victory at the Irish Open, but while the 22-year-old’s play dazzled, a potential rules violation stole the social-media show overnight.
Bernhard Langer’s putting stroke – one that bears striking resemblance to a prohibited action according to the anchoring ban – again found headlines last weekend, as the topic took centre stage during the TV broadcast of the US Senior Open.
A bizarre story is emerging from the European Tour, as players at last week’s Open de France are claiming their equipment was tampered with at Le Golf National.
This week’s Quicken Loans National is hosted by Tiger Woods, an event that benefits his foundation. But don’t expect any appearances from the 14-time Major winner.
By most metrics, Jordan Spieth is enjoying a helluva season. Yet there’s an undeniable sense that the 23-year-old is underachieving, a stance solely derived from his issues with the putter.
The narrative of “Is Rory McIlroy’s workout regimen hurting his game?” has become a tired trope to describe any struggles the four-time Major winner runs into.
Not that those competing at Erin Hills today need extra incentive to grab the trophy. But for whoever finishes as the US Open winner, life will get a little richer.
Australian Golf Digest
