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The Many Struggles to Get Olympic Golf Started

As the Olympics continue to dominate the sports pages and the men’s golf competition finally started on Thursday the world is getting its first live action look at Gil Hanse’s creation. The Olympic golf course at Barra da Tijuca was… Continue Reading

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Oakmont’s USGA Rules Decision…What If?

After back to back controversial U.S. Opens the USGA should probably get down on their collective knees and thank the golf gods. Maybe they could sacrifice a few blue blazers and some neckties while they are at it. Because when… Continue Reading

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Mentally Strong Johnson Wins U.S. Open

Dustin Johnson started the final round of the 116th U.S. Open four shots back of the leader Shane Lowry. He faced a challenge he had never yet accomplished: winning a major championship. Lowry had started the day on a hot… Continue Reading

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Long, Interesting Day Sets Up Big Finish at Oakmont

A long, crazy day at the U.S. Open came to an end with a stacked leaderboard filled with intriguing characters. Many players, including the leaders will be back on the Oakmont Country Club course at 7:00am to finish their rounds… Continue Reading

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Spieth’s Defeat More Mental Than Physical

Jordan Spieth may still be feeling the pain today from his final round disaster at The Masters. When you’re an elite golfer with his resolute mindset and you don’t preform it can sting for awhile. But he’ll be doing himself… Continue Reading

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Flop Shots: Greg Norman & Ted Bishop

The world of golf doesn’t lack for over-sized egos. Whether you are walking down the practice range, through the hallways of any of the administrative bodies or watching the talking heads on any television broadcast egos abound. It’s one thing… Continue Reading

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Fox Sports Kicks Greg Norman Off USGA Team

Fox Sports has shocked the golf world by announcing that its lead golf analyst, Greg Norman will no longer appear on USGA telecasts. The press release: FOX Sports announces that they will be making a change to their commentary team,… Continue Reading

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Rickie, Rory, Jordan & More…A Great Week in Golf

Jordan Spieth is having a Woodsian run this season. His PGA Tour summary: 4 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third, 11 top tens, 14 top twenty fives and over $8.7 million. Oh, let’s not forget in November he won the Australian… Continue Reading

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U.S. Women’s Open: Back to a Traditional USGA Setup

Last year the USA made history by playing both the men’s and women’s U.S. Open’s on the same course in back to back weeks.  This year the USGA went back to its normal routine with different weeks and venues and… Continue Reading

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Chambers Bay: More Fun Than Faults

Fill in the blank. The 115th U.S. Open at Chambers Bay was _______. The answer certainly depends on who is responding. Some players might say it was a travesty. Some called it all tricked up. While the most popular cry… Continue Reading

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