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Thursday At The 153rd Open

A five-way tie for the lead at Portrush as afternoon rounds take nearly six hours. Plus, the lone Monk in the field is one off the lead, Quotables, Course Stats and an ominous Sunday forecast.

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Tuesday At The 153rd Open

Portrush price gouging is halted. Plus, players opine, groupings are released, and Tuesday's wind from the north highlighted a potential direction that will add to the intrigue at Royal Portrush.

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Monday At The 153rd Open

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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First Impressions From Portrush

The epic links is rounding into perfect shape as The Open nears. A look at conditions, a pair of holes, and the spectating experience. Plus, the Met Office and its low confidence rain forecast.

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Some Notes Ahead Of The 153rd Open

An early Saturday start to avoid a parade? Plus, latest field additions, press conference schedule, Spidercam gets bold 18th hole placement, NBC and Sky plans, and the latest forecast.

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The Internal Debate, Part 2

Why boundaries inside a golf course have long been seen as less than ideal and how they may impact this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

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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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