Posts Tagged US Open


Glover’s Paradise

The US Open delivered so many great and poignant stories that, for not more than a moment, one may forget the best one of all – Lucas Glover’s emergence as a golf major winner. There was Tiger Woods – always a story no matter what, Phil Mickelson’s brave performance in the face of adversity and […]

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A Magical Week For David Duval at Bethpage

I must admit, seeing David Duval‘s name near the top of the leaderboard at the U.S. Open on Friday made me happy. But, like most golf fans and spectators, I did not expect it to last very long. He contended for a brief period at Royal Birkdale last year, but faded on Saturday with a […]

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Golf’s saviour needs to save his US Open title

The golf industry’s financial situation is similar to the one Tiger Woods finds himself at just past the half-way stage of the US Open – both need a major comeback. He is the man who can save both himself at Bethpage Black, and the industry. At least this is the opinion of Pete Bevacqua, the […]

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The Monster is Back: The U.S. Open Returns to Bethpage Black

The USGA will contest its national championship on Long Island for the fourth time since 2002, when the event was also hosted by the Black Course at Bethpage State Park. The story last time around was the U.S. national championship being held at a publicly run and operated golf course for the first time in […]

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Mickelson’s return starts at St Jude

An emotional Phil Mickelson is making his comeback to the US PGA Tour after a brief time away to be with his wife, Amy, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Three weeks ago, Mickelson said he was taking time off the tour to be at his wife’s side. However, with some encouraging signs on […]

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US Open efforts may cost Woods the record, says Harmon

He might only be four majors away from Jack Nicklaus’ record but Tiger Woods may have ruined his chances of overhauling the Golden Bear, according to his former coach. Butch Harmon, who was once Woods’ mentor, said the golfer’s decision to ignore injury and play at June’s US Open could turn out to be a […]

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