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It’s U.S. Open Week… A Week Unlike Any Other

U.S. Open week is here and our second and most controversial major is near. Normally the debate about the U.S. Open and the setup starts now but we are well past that point.  Many players had started complaining about Chambers… Continue Reading

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Golf Course Architecture Day at The USGA

I am still recovering from shoulder surgery which has delayed the opening of my golf season for a few weeks. So when I had the opportunity to do something golf related that didn’t involve me taking a divot I took… Continue Reading

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Martin Kaymer: An Open U.S. Open Champion

by Jeff Skinner Last evening after Martin Kaymer had finished dusting the field at the 114th U.S. Open he made his way into the press tent with the shiny U.S. Open in hand. A slew of media types were treated… Continue Reading

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Pinehurst Reckoning

by G. Rennie The Links Life Golf crew did not do well with predicting the winner or contenders for the 114th US Open that Martin Kaymer finally claimed yesterday.  From a competitive perspective, Kaymer won this championship on Friday after… Continue Reading

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Phil Mickelson & The Claw Ready for Pinehurst

by Jeff Skinner Phil Mickelson was at it again today. The five time major champion and favorite of not only the fans but of the media also, was his usual effervescent, wise cracking self in his pre-tournament press conference. He started… Continue Reading

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4 Tournaments, 2 Majors, 1 Great Month of Golf

by Jeff Skinner The U.S. Women’s Open was the fourth golf tournament I attended this past month.  With Inbee Park’s historic win at Sebonack Golf Club my “June of Golf” adventure has come to an end. This past week I… Continue Reading

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Bubba Watson Gets His Weekend Off

by Jeff Skinner Coming into the 112th U.S. Open Bubba Watson voiced his apprehension about the Lake Course at The Olympic Club.  After a few practice rounds his protests grew louder and after round one he actually said that the… Continue Reading

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Phil Mickelson Plays a Belly Putter

by Jeff Skinner Leave it to Phil Mickelson to push the envelope.  The four time major champion has never been shy about experimenting with his equipment.  He has played with two drivers in his bag and uses a 64 degree… Continue Reading

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