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2005 US Open Day 1

Do you know this face? Neither do I. It’s the face of Olin Browne, the leader after round 1 of the 2005 US Open. He’s tied with more well known Rocco Mediate at -3. At -2 you have Lee Westwood,…

Category: PGA Tour, Site News

The US OPEN starts tomorrow. The most recent poll regarding your preference for the US Open playing conditions is now closed. The results…..drumroll please Medium: Even par should win it. -> 68% Very difficult: Over par score wins. -> 26%…

Pinehurst #2 is NOT Donald Ross’ Masterpiece

Oh, I almost forgot….IT’S US OPEN WEEK! Much of the talk this week will be about the famous Donald Ross creation: Pinehurst #2 (pic below) While I haven’t played Pinehurst #2, I have played another Donal Ross course in Pennsylvania…

Category: LPGA Tour

History in the making

Keep your eyes open. We’re seeing some major golf history unfold in front of us right now. Annika has just won her 2nd leg of this year’s LPGA grand slam by winning the LPGA Championship. Tiger could win his second…

Category: PGA Tour

Sergio surges

I’m sure my pals at TaylorMade are very happy now that Sergio has broken the ice with his first win this year at the Booz Allen Classic. This pic is great with that r7 Quad driver starring you right in…