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Course Preview: Royal Portrush

Almost everything you need to know about The 153rd Open host.

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The Internal Debate

Part I of a look at Royal Portrush, the philosophy of out-of-bounds, and how stroke and distance will impact the 2025 Open.

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In Europe, Dan Brown wins the BMW to set up Open return while World No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad wins a pro event. Plus, a U.S. Adaptive Open preview for this week's championship at Woodmont.

In Europe, Dan Brown wins the BMW to set up Open return while World No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad wins a pro event. Plus, a U.S. Adaptive Open preview for this week's championship at Woodmont.

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Major(s) News & Notes, July 3, 2025

When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD

/ Geoff Shackelford


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Final Qualifying Sends Some Incredible Longshots To Portrush

Twenty diverse stories from all ages and career backgrounds now head to The Open at Royal Portrush. Also, it seems the HotelPlanner Tour is where the world's next best are toiling.

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Why Are Otherwise Nice Pro Golfers So Cranky These Days?

Another week of broken clubs, weird outbursts and media hostility despite more money, amazing agronomy and straight-flying golf balls. That and a weekend wrap with Open repercussions.

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Major(s) News & Notes June 26th, 2025

When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD

/ Geoff Shackelford


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PGA Should Hit Pause On Frisco Events

The PGA of America ought to postpone scheduled future events at its new HQ until the course, surrounding development and fan experience improves.

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Minjee Lee Wins The KPMG Women's PGA

Australian overcomes horrid pace of play and high heat to win by three. Plus, Bradley wins the Travelers and muddles the Ryder Cup picture. American Ethan Fang wins The Amateur.

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2025 U.S. Open: (Point) Missers

Those who had less than idyllic weeks at Oakmont.

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2025 U.S. Open: Cutmakers

Generally good weeks at Oakmont. With caveats.

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2025 U.S. Open: Champions

When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD

/ Geoff Shackelford

Winners from Oakmont's tenth U.S. Open.

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Burns Takes One-Stroke Lead Into U.S. Open Sunday

Adam Scott makes the last group after a 67 whil others move into contention. Plus, Oakmont's 15th goes birdie-free, Jack and Johnny talk, Quotables, and Sunday's forecast.

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J.J. Spaun Wins The 125th U.S. Open

L.A. native survives bad luck early and brutal conditions to hold off Robert MacIntyre. The full story, plus Spaun By the Numbers, This, That, Quotables and the NBC rain delay debacle.

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Thursday At The 125th U.S. Open

Spaun opens with bogey-free 66 as Koepka, Rahm loom. Notes and quotes from round one that included an albatross and the usual Oakmont carnage.

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Tuesday At The 125th U.S. Open

The course begins drying out, tee times announced, players discuss a range of matters, and more course perspectives from Oakmont.

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Monday At The 125th U.S. Open

Rain stays away for most of the day as players practice and crowds take in wet Oakmont. Plus, Matt Vogt returns to the place where he caddied, Quotables and several course perspectives.

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The 125th U.S. Open Has Arrived

Soakmont here we come! The architectural wonder is drenched just as it has been during past national championships. A first look at the course, spectator experience, and other notes from Oakmont.

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Part 2: Furrow Furor

The 1953 and 1962 U.S. Open's at Oakmont produced more drama over bunker maintenance practices.

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Course Preview: Oakmont

There is plenty to look out for next week when the club hosts its tenth U.S. Open following more design refinements.

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