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Goosen takes 3 shot lead into final round

Today’s US Open round was extremely entertaining. I actually like to see the pros struggle, I admit it. It is intriguing to watch their reactions and how they hold up under the immense pressure and frustration that a US Open…

Category: PGA Tour

The US Open Machine aka Day 2

Retief Goosen seems to be some kind of US Open freak of nature. He’s like a machine specially designed to excel in US Open conditions. He must have a tiny bit of extra control of the golf ball that helps…

Category: Golf Media, PGA Tour

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 Pundits Have Spoken

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…