It was the 72nd hole of the 2024 U.S. Open. Bryson DeChambeau’s ball was mid-air, and flying left. Across the fairway, over the native area, toward a tree with roots that would soon interfere with his U.S. Open dreams. Rory McIlroy was tied for the lead, with a six-footer to post six under. He was Read more…
PINEHURST, N.C. — Amateur Neal Shipley is locked in a tight race for low amateur honors at the 2024 U.S. Open. But through 10 holes of his third round, the Ohio State product seemed to have that race locked up. With five birdies in his first 10 holes, Shipley’s wedge into the par-4 13th green Read more…
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PINEHURST, N.C. — It’s always interesting to see how players prepare for major championships because they all seem to have a different approach. While some hone in on fundamentals, others focus on shot selection. It’s all about finding what works best for the individual. This week at Pinehurst No. 2, U.S. Open contender Thomas Detry, Read more…
PINEHURST, N.C.— The Bryson DeChambeau Show is the most popular show in golf these days. You can watch it for free on YouTube, or you can purchase a ticket to see it live and in person at a driving range near you. Each ticket comes with admission to a golf tournament, which this week is Read more…
Pinehurst No. 2, site of this week’s U.S. Open, is a classic example of a course that makes you sweat around the greens. If you miss one of the putting surfaces on No. 2, and even the best players do quite often because of the speed and undulations, you’ll likely find your ball on a Read more…
PINEHURST, N.C. — Pete Cowen hates lob wedges. Well, hate is a bit strong. He’s just not a fan. The problem, according to the veteran coach, is that high-lofted clubs that easily pop balls in the air can mask inferior technique. Some weeks golfers can get away with it, but this week at Pinehurst No. Read more…
As the weather heats up in Pinehurst and the course gets baked out a lot of players are talking about the importance of good misses. “I went with my caddie and we just were really charting to certain pins, like we’d rather be here than there,” Wyndham Clark said in a press conference on Monday, Read more…
Why are the players so worried about Pinehurst’s greens? It’s a combination of severe slopes and the USGA’s willingness to place hole locations on the edges of those slopes.
Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst, which demands golfers navigate their ball on and around the baked-out slopes, we’re launching a daily Ground Game series. A slate of daily articles to help you better understand how to use the ground to your advantage. At Pinehurst No. 2, you have to be precise with Read more…
Let’s take a quick trip back to the 2010 PGA Championship. You might recall a “minor” rules incident on the 18th hole at Whistling Straits during Sunday’s final round when Dustin Johnson, in contention to win, was given a two-shot penalty for grounding his club in a bunker. If you don’t remember the incident, you Read more…
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