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Posts Tagged: USGA
Day One at the U.S Open
(Town of Erin, Wis) This is my seventh U.S. Open as a member of the media. My first one was… Read more »
Justin Thomas: Glimpse of the future at the US Junior Am
You probably noticed Justin Thomas is on a hot streak. Already in this wraparound season, he’s won three times, including… Read more »
The USGA should take a lesson from the R & A on rules and TV monitoring
The USGA can’t seem to catch a break in some of its televised national championships. Case in point is last… Read more »
Winners and losers of the U.S. Open
Exercising my paternal gift bestowed on Father’s Day, I watched a lot of the U.S. Open on Sunday. I also… Read more »
Masters notebook, 2016
A big congratulations to Michigan’s four “champions” in the Drive Chip & Putt National Finals on Sunday: Traverse City’s Anika… Read more »
Fox Sports at the U.S. Open: not ready for prime time
Like the greens at Chambers Bay, the Fox telecast of the US Open was a bumpy, uneven affair with many… Read more »
Masters week begins Sunday with Drive, Chip & Putt Finals
Here’s a regret for which I’ll receive no sympathy: I won’t arrive at the Masters until next Monday. OK, let… Read more »
U.S. Open: Q & A with Pinehurst’s Bob Farren
As Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club, Bob Farren will be a man in… Read more »
Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals: “A once-in-a-lifetime privilege”
Pity defending champion Adam Scott and his fellow Masters competitors this week. Contrary to trusted show business advice, they now… Read more »
