Only once the R&A decided to cancel the Open Championship, freeing up the September window for the USGA to hold the US Open, did it give Winged Foot a chance at remaining the host venue.
Lest you think this is a media-driven story or a narrative that will shadow the championship in perpetuity, know it’s one both sides – players and management – acknowledge.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday (AEST) ahead of his title defence, Woodland was asked what has been the worst lie he’s seen so far at Winged Foot. According to Woodland, it was a lie he couldn’t see.
The unusual combination of red bricks, red wine and well-read books is transforming the 30s version of Rory McIlroy. But it’s the fourth leg of the elusive career Grand Slam he craves most of all.
Geoff Ogilvy sadly won’t be at Winged Foot this September. That doesn’t stop him from owning an ironclad memory of the New York club and the details of his greatest triumph.
Campbell’s not-so-subtle jabs at the article were well-placed, well-executed and devoid of the kind of abject negativity that sometimes turns social media into something not all that social.
Woods arrived at Winged Foot Golf Club on Sunday afternoon for some light practice and a nine-hole round, playing the back nine a full four days before he’ll tee it up in the year’s second Major.
Australian Golf Digest
