Jon Rahm’s late heroics produce the major title he seemed fated to win
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, the man and the moment collide on the 72nd hole, producing transcendence.
Torrey Pines stages another blockbuster, but its major championship future is murky
The ceremony to present Tiger Woods with the 2008 U.S. Open trophy was barely over when San Diego city officials put the press on the USGA’s honchos.
Phil Mickelson finishes with one of the craziest cart-path bounces of all time
It was the most “Phil being Phil” way of going out of the U.S. Open in his hometown.
Rory McIlroy still has a gear others don’t and Saturday was proof
It is a testament to Rory McIlroy that he’s viewed as “relatable” because, in truth, there’s little relatability between him and us.
Why have there been so many nasty bounces off flagsticks at Torrey Pines?
It’s been a rough couple days to be a flagstick at Torrey Pines. If you’ve watched this week’s U.S. Open, you’ve probably...
Torrey Pines might be the perfect venue for a Rory McIlroy recharge in majors
It came in only a couple of sentences, but Rory McIlroy built a connection between major-championship venues that provided a glimpse into how he might fare this week in the 121st U.S. Open.
Let Lee Westwood save you from wedding-planning hell
Let Lee Westwood be your shining lighting in the darkness.
Did Bryson DeChambeau really turn down a pairing with Brooks Koepka?
In the time between last month’s PGA Championship and this week’s U.S. Open, the feud between Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka has dominated our sport’s discourse.
Why Torrey Pines is a possible goodbye to the U.S. Open’s era of true public courses
It is U.S. Open week, and how can you not be romantic about this U.S. Open? Torrey Pine’s Pacific backdrop and...
Here’s why Phil Mickelson did the work to ‘re-learn’ Torrey Pines after decades of playing there
If his victory in the PGA Championship wasn’t enough indication, the work that Phil Mickelson has put in to prepare...
You might not remember how (painfully) close these 10 golfers came to winning the U.S. Open
Winning a national championship, or any major for that matter, inherently raises a player’s profile, providing an objective...
Has this data nerd created a golf cheat code?
In the 13 years since Tiger Woods’ one-legged triumph at Torrey Pines, professional golf has been inundated with information.
Here’s why NBC will use 88 cameras(!) on one hole at Torrey Pines during the U.S. Open
Golf broadcasting has travelled light years since the days of those “Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf” matches that began in the early 1960s, when they drove around a single camera on the back of a truck.
Bryson DeChambeau is golf’s biggest attraction. Will he ever be beloved?
Most were tired, and a vocal few were miffed. It was not the time of day that annoyed the fans, rather who had conquered the day.
After consecutive negative COVID tests, Jon Rahm is ready to head for Torrey Pines
The golfer many are choosing as their favourite to win the U.S. Open next week is now officially cleared to play.
Rickie Fowler may join Tiger Woods on the couch again to watch the U.S. Open
If you have to sit out another major championship, sitting on a sofa with a 15-time major champion is quite an acceptable fallback plan.
Tiger Woods turned down NBC’s invite to be part of broadcast from Torrey Pines
It was a valid request for NBC. Really, for all golf fans.
Jon Rahm tests positive for COVID-19, withdraws from Memorial while leading by 6 shots
Jon Rahm shot one of the great rounds in Memorial Tournament history on Saturday, an eight-under 64 to take a commanding six-shot lead as he attempted to defend his title from 2020.
