Well before I was a senior, I was captured early on by the senior tour for its cavalcade of living golf history and for the artful swings and the shots. That affinity has grown deeper with the years.
When Tiger Woods turns 50 at the end of 2025, he’ll be surrounded by friends, family, loved ones… and perhaps Rocco Mediate and Padraig Harrington with a tee-time all set up.
The national call to return to “normalcy” had to include reporting on a golf event that was attempting to push through the fog of anger, sadness, disbelief and uncertainty.
The ceremony will be hosted by San Diego mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego city council president Jennifer Campbell and United States Golf Association president Stu Francis and hosted at Torrey Pines’ 18th green.
Tony Finau couldn’t hang onto a two-shot lead with two holes to play at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday. But at least his latest close call has led to a fantastic song parody by one golf fan.
This year, the Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, a course many consider among the best in the United States. For the USGA, it also marks the beginning of a run of timeless venues hosting its biggest championship.