Sean Jacklin, 30-year-old son of 1970 US Open champion Tony, tees it up this week at The Country Club at Brookline and his qualifying story is a beauty.
Had Phil Mickelson played one of his previous 30 US Opens like he played this press conference – measured, reserved, conservative, straight – he might have this national championship to his name.
The USGA has made a call on whether LIV Golf participants like 2016 US Open winner Dustin Johnson will be allowed to play next week’s championship near Boston.
The last time the US Open was at the famed club was in 1988, when Curtis Strange defeated Nick Faldo in an 18-hole playoff to win his first of two consecutive US Open titles.
According to Thomas’ Whoop strap – a digital performance and recovery tracking band – he recorded a 100-percent sleep score the night before his victory.