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- J.T. Poston misses cut at U.S. Open after suffering freak eye injury September 18
  J.T. Poston missed the cut Friday at the U.S. Open after injuring his eye in a freak range accident.
- After likely MC at U.S. Open, Gary Woodland reveals hip injury September 18
  Gary Woodland shot 74-74 this week at the U.S. Open before revealing that he has a torn labrum in his hip.
- 79-74 ends Phil Mickelson's Grand Slam hopes for another year September 18
  Phil Mickelson’s pursuit of the career Grand Slam will continue for another year. Mickelson flamed out at Winged Foot.
- 'Golf is golf': Bubba Watson (69) keeps perspective after Hurricane Sally hits home September 18
  Bubba Watson shot 69 with a closing double bogey Friday at the U.S. Open, but his mind was back home in Florida.
- Too easy for a U.S. Open? Xander Schauffele: 'I played my a-- off' September 18
  Xander Schauffele knew what was coming when he saw an unconfirmed report that the Winged Foot superintendent was "livid."
- Phil Mickelson's wild U.S. Open ride comes to somber, quiet conclusion September 18
  Phil Mickelson never won the U.S. Open and it appears he never will. Mickelson missed the cut badly at Winged Foot, in what likely is his final U.S. Open start.
- Justin Thomas fires 65 at receptive Winged Foot to lead U.S. Open September 17
  This wasn't the kind of fun Justin Thomas had in mind for a U.S. Open at Winged Foot. But he'll take it, a 5-under 65 to lead outright.
- Bryson DeChambeau (69) will continue aggressive play at Winged Foot September 17
  Bryson DeChambeau hit half his fairways on Thursday and shot 69, and will continue to be aggressive at Winged Foot.
- After soft(ish) opening, take a deep breath - the real Winged Foot is coming September 17
  Most were predicting an over-par winner at this week's U.S. Open. Justin Thomas shot 65 on Thursday, but that doesn't mean prior predictions won't come true.
- Tiger Tracker: Drops below cut line in Round 2 of U.S. Open August 18
  Tiger Woods is competing at this week's U.S. Open, the second major of 2020. We're tracking him at Winged Foot Golf Club.
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- Best Golf Courses in West Virginia September 1
  West Virginia offers a lot of scenic beauty to anyone visiting or passing through. And the natural surroundings have offered golf course architects some terrific opportunities to create stunning layouts that test golfers of every handicap. While the best golf courses in West Virginia may not have the same name recognition as other states, the […]
- Best Golf Courses in Iowa August 27
  While states like California, Arizona, and Florida may first come to mind when thinking of golf destinations, there are some spectacular courses spread across just about every state in the union – including Iowa. When it comes to carving beautiful and challenging tracks out of the prairie, golf courses in Iowa may have perfected the […]
- GolfNow Takeover on Ultimate Golf August 27
  Are you looking to take on real golf courses – even when you’re at home? GolfNow is teaming up with Ultimate Golf, the incredible mobile golf game, to give you a chance at playing in virtual tournaments and winning great golf prizes. Ultimate Golf lets you tee off on your mobile phone, playing head-to-head against […]
- Best Golf Courses in Oregon August 5
  Oregon offers a wide range of scenery and views throughout the state. And built into that scenery from border to border are also dozens of exciting, one-of-a-kind golf courses to test your game. From deep forestland to mountain views, rivers and creeks, and much more, Oregon should be on every avid golfer’s list of must-play […]
- Best Golf Courses in Maine August 5
  Golf may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think about visiting the state of Maine, but the natural beauty and varied terrain have helped create some fantastically memorable golf courses. Between mountains and foothills, pristine woodlands and coastal winds, Maine has a unique set of features that make for some […]
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- So Sad: Great Leaderboard At Winged Foot But (Gasp!) 32 Players At Par Or Better September 18
  Oh I jest. At least about the horrors of red numbers. Because you have to step back. Savor the absurdity of 600 or so rich folks investing so much passion into protecting par, as if they will add height or portfolio heft. Even after all these years. Par matters to the folks of means. But […]
- U.S. Open Coverage Shifting To Peacock Goes About As Well As Expected September 18
  As predicted some time ago, the inclusion of Peacock as part of NBC’s streaming strategy might upset U.S. Open fans. This, even though the app was free and shockingly, completely free of ads during its round one debut on Comcast’s big foray into streaming. Todd Kelly reports on the viewer issues with Peacock, which picked […]
- Report: GolfChannel.com Shuttering At Year's End September 18
  Brendan Quinn at The Athletic dropped a doozy of a feature that I’ll return to next week when Golf Channel’s U.S. Open coverage is over. But among the many exclusive details: NBC (and therefore Comcast)’s dismantling of Golf Channel: the stunning end of the channel’s reliable, award-winning golf website, GolfChannel.com.Quinn writes:Golfchannel.com is being shuttered at […]
- Mickelson's Triumphant Return To Winged Foot Probably Ends Before It Gets Started September 18
  Coffee for wellness, 19 clubs, 2 launch monitors, last minute driver adjustment...US Open Thursday for Phil. pic.twitter.com/wvuvk5Y1IE— Geoff Shackelford (@GeoffShac) September 17, 2020 Not sure if you’ve heard, but to recap: Phil Mickelson did not finish well the last time Winged Foot hosted the U.S. Open, New Yorkers are just amazing in every way, and […]
- "A PGA veteran’s callous joke about blackface and Tiger Woods turned into a lesson on empathy" September 18
  I’m not sure I would have dropped on day one of the U.S. Open and might recommend bookmarking if you want to stay focused on the tournament. But Michael Williams files a lengthy, shocking, bizarre and eye-opening piece for The Undefeated detailing something he witnessed at last year’s U.S. Open. Shocking because it involves one […]
- Be Careful What You Wish For Files: What Would A Winged Foot Massacre 2 Prove? September 17
  USGA The appeal of hack-out, last-man-standing golf has always been a mystery. The joy of seeing tour pros brought down to a lower level is deeply narcissistic. To want to watch skills reduced or nullified, to make you feel better about your lousy game is both selfish and terribly simplistic. But it’s been a while […]
- Fox And NBC Initially Negotiated Landmark Rights Trade Without The USGA September 16
  The next time someone mentions “ironclad” and sports rights contracts, you’ll probably think of this story by Dave Shedloski at GolfDigest.com.He speaks to several figures, including NBC’s Jon Miller, who largely orchestrated the unbelievable swap of USGA rights from Fox back to NBC/Golf Channel by staying in touch with the Fox execs. Former USGA official […]
- USGA News Conference Offers Insights Into The PSA's We'll Be Tired Of By Friday, Effort To Prevent Lost Balls, Distance Update September 16
  The USGA’s annual U.S. Open news conference this year was a roundtable went 47 minutes and highlighted initiatives, corporate sponsors, the high rough and the distance issue.We learned about the “cadre of social media influencers” helping to bring the tournament to everyone who can’t be there. So there was some humor.I enjoyed this from John […]
- Uh, Ok Files: Old Course Hotel Claims American Golfers Less Likely To Hit One Sideways Than Scots September 16
  Thanks to reader Brian for this Caroline Wilson story where the Herald writer tells us American golfers are less likely to hit balls into the Old Course hotel than Scots. This “news” comes as the hotel has filed for netting to protect the Jigger Inn’s outdoor revelers from incoming golf balls after all these years. […]
- How Playoffs Have Made U.S. Open Memories And 2020's Odd Setup (Should It Happen!) September 16
  Martin Davis considers the role playoffs have played in creating epic U.S. Open memories. While I don’t agree with some of the sentiments expressed in the story questioning the end of Monday 18-hole playoffs—one unnamed voice calls it the equivalent of a pop quiz—the new format remains befuddling after so many years of lectures about […]
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- US OPEN: Westwood and McIlroy in the hunt as Thomas takes early lead September 18
  Justin Thomas tops the leaderboard following the first round of the 120th US Open after the world no.3 fired a five-under-par 65... The post US OPEN: Westwood and McIlroy in the hunt as Thomas takes early lead appeared first on Golf News.
- US OPEN: 1st ROUND TEE TIMES September 17
  The 2020 US Open gets under way at Winged Foot today, with all of the world’s top players bar Brooks Koepka –... The post US OPEN: 1st ROUND TEE TIMES appeared first on Golf News.
- Horsfield to miss US Open after positive Covid test September 16
  England’s Sam Horsfield will miss this week’s US Open at Winged Foot, after testing positive for Covid-19. The 24-year-old returned a negative test... The post Horsfield to miss US Open after positive Covid test appeared first on Golf News.
- US OPEN PREVIEW: Who will fly highest at Winged Foot? September 15
  The last tournament to give up its scheduled date in 2020, the US Open tees off on Thursday (Sept 17) at Winged... The post US OPEN PREVIEW: Who will fly highest at Winged Foot? appeared first on Golf News.
- Cink rolls back the years with Safeway Open win September 14
  Stewart Cink won his first PGA Tour title since the 2009 Open Championship with a two-shot victory at the Safeway Open. Cink... The post Cink rolls back the years with Safeway Open win appeared first on Golf News.
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- SkyCaddie LX5 Review: The New GPS Watch Contender September 16
  If you want to have the most extensive knowledge of course layouts and yardages to various points on each hole, premium GPS watches have become powerful companions. Recently, SkyGolf released their SkyCaddie LX5 GPS watch and is now one of the top contenders in this category. Essentially, they took all of the features from their […]
- Don’t Be a Gambler, Be the Casino September 9
  Strategy is one of the topics that fascinates me most about golf because it combines multiple disciplines – expectation management, mental discipline, and numerical analysis. I also love course management (another word for strategy) because it’s a way for golfers of all levels to lower their scores without changing their swing. Almost all players have […]
- Eligo Club Is Building a New Kind of Private Golf Experience August 18
  Drones and Instagram have changed golf forever. The modern player has an appreciation for golf courses like never before because they regularly see them on their social media feeds in a stunning display. In the past, professional photographers needed helicopters to get the birds-eye shot. Now the barrier of entry is only $1000 for an […]
- Stitch Golf Review: Function, Style & Detail August 16
  Throughout the past decade, more and more independent golf companies have been formed. In my experience, I’ve seen smaller companies put a lot more attention, detail, and quality into their products versus some of the larger brands that most golfers are familiar with. One company that has become a leader in the indie golf scene […]
- You Don’t Need Perfection to Reach Your Goals August 12
  There is usually a gap between the golf you’re playing right now, and the level you want to get to. Typically, those goals are centered around the scoring milestones of breaking 80, 90, and 100. What I have found in my own game and many others, is that there are often unrealistic expectations. Likely, the […]
- Avoidance Is Not a Good Strategy August 4
  As you know, golf is incredibly challenging because there are so many different facets of the game. While most golfers don’t have the time or resources to become an expert, that doesn’t mean you can’t be proficient enough to see progress. A common trap that golfers fall into (myself included) is avoidance. Sometimes, one part […]
- Why You Want to Add Distance Your Game (And How to Do It Responsibly) July 22
  Adding distance is perpetually a hot topic in the golf world. Instead of talking about the pros, I want to talk about you – and why it’s a good idea to pursue distance and how you do it responsibly. Recently, Adam Young, Cordie Walker, and I recorded our third podcast episode on this topic. You […]
- Zero Restriction Review: Superior Protection from the Elements July 22
  Outerwear is an integral part of any golfer’s wardrobe. Dealing with wind, rain, and the cold is an inescapable component of the game. Over the years, I’ve found that the quality of your outerwear can have a significant impact on your comfort level (and scores). If you go for the cheaper stuff, it usually doesn’t […]
- Blocked vs. Random Practice: Too Much of One, Not Enough of the Other July 15
  The way you practice has a great deal of influence on how well you will perform on the golf course. You want to be efficient and productive with the limited time that you have. In this article, I’ll explore one of the foundational concepts of productive practice – blocked vs. random. In my opinion, most […]
- Shot Scope V3 Review: The Leader in Performance Tracking July 8
  It’s difficult for golfers to make improvements in their games if they don’t know where to look. Unfortunately, when most players finish their rounds, a lot of that critical information is discarded. You might remember a few of your great shots or your poor ones, but I find that golfers don’t have a real grasp […]
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- 10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety in Golf September 14
  Performance anxiety in golf is the biggest difference between the range and the course. On the range, with no consequences, the swing is free and fluid, the mind is quiet and focused on the target. When performance anxiety kicks in,&hellip The post 10 Ways To Lower Performance Anxiety in Golf appeared first on Instruction For […]
- Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance August 26
  Your ability to focus on what you choose – when you want to – is the single most important factor in your performance and your progress. Improving focus for golf is something that you should take seriously if you plan&hellip The post Focus: The Most Important Factor In Your Performance appeared first on Instruction For […]
- The Optimal Pre-shot Routine August 7
  Follow these steps in your pre-shot routine to increase your chances of success for every shot you hit. Step 1: Switch On Your Golf Brain You’ll need to make the transition from broad focus (in between shots) to narrow focus&hellip The post The Optimal Pre-shot Routine appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game of […]
- 10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up July 28
  Here’s your 10 minute mental game warm-up to increase your confidence and prepare you for a strong performance in your next round. Do this shortly before you leave the house for the course. Find a place where you won’t be&hellip The post 10 Minute Mental Game Warm-up appeared first on Instruction For The Mental Game […]
- The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process July 6
  “I never learned anything from a match that I won.” – Bobby Jones Golf is an inconsistent game by nature and scores will always fluctuate, but what’s guaranteed is that every round is a learning opportunity for long-term improvement. Too&hellip The post The Importance Of The Post Round Review Process appeared first on Instruction For […]
- How To Raise Your Game With The Power of Positive Self Talk June 9
  Click “listen in browser” to listen to the audio David MacKenzie · How To Raise Your Game With The Power Of Positive Self-talk What you say to yourself drives your performance on and off the course more than you would&hellip The post How To Raise Your Game With The Power of Positive Self Talk appeared […]