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Louis Oosthuizen capped off an impeccable start to the U.S. Open with two tough par putts to finish off a 4-under 67 and join Russell Henley in a share of the lead at Torrey Pines.

TESTERS WANTED

Plenty of golfers aren’t looking to spend $50 on a dozen golf balls. And in a perfect world, they’d pay less and retain all the performance of the higher-priced options.

Maxfli isn’t trying to win any market share battles with the industry leaders. But, what it can offer golfers for around $35/dozen (currently two for $60) is a lot of value for a ball that consistently bests more expensive models in performance and manufacturing consistency tests.

And unlike many balls made overseas by reputable third-party manufactures (Foremost, Nassau), a good bit of technology contained within the new balls is unique to Maxfli. The core formulation is exclusive to Maxfli as is the new high flexural modulus mantle. The cast urethane cover is softer than last time around too but, otherwise, it’s the same 318 dimple pattern as last time around.

All that said, we’d like to get feedback from MyGolfSpy readers.

Phil Mickelson came into this U.S. Open hoping to complete the career Grand Slam. Now he just has to hope to be around for the weekend. Rory McIlroy got off to a good start. Plus, all the other things worth keeping an eye on at the U.S. Open.

Russell Henley and Louis Oosthuizen are tied for lead at U.S. Open. First-round play in San Diego was suspended because of darkness on Thursday.

Bryson DeChambeau said he "saw an opportunity and I just had fun with it" when he jumped and waved his left arm over a fence behind where Brooks Koepka was standing while being interviewed by the Golf Channel at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Nasa Hataoka had a share of the Meijer LPGA Classic lead Thursday in her first event since losing a playoff in the U.S. Women's Open.

Matthew Wolf had eight birdies and shot 1-under 70 in the opening round of the U.S. Open, his first start after taking a two-month break to focus on his mental health.

Phil Mickelson was distracted numerous times by spectators who did not switch their cell phone cameras to off during the first round of the U.S. Open.

The ensemble features a nod to the jacket McGavin tried to steal from Gilmore at the end of the movie and a Shooter-themed logo.

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RAIN GEAR FOR GOLF – BUYER’S GUIDE

How much would you pay for a rain suit? Some of the best rain gear for golf might cost more than you want to shell out but some come with a lifetime warranty.

As the old saying goes: You get what you pay for.

This year, once again, it was tough to pick our Best Rain Gear For Golf winner as the standard of rain gear keeps getting better. Every year, most rain gear has better flexibility, better waterproofing and, most importantly, better comfort. That said, there are a few secrets that made the best rain gear rise to the top.

Most of the rain suits, like waterproof bags, did a good job at keeping water out but not every one went the extra mile with breathability. The companies that did well made breathability a top priority so you don’t feel like you’re golfing inside a trash bag.

We have tested rain suits for the winter months and for those summer downpours. Whatever your preference, we have tested it.

Putting is probably the most nerve racking thing that we do in a round of golf. The suspense builds as your playing partners hover around you and throw in comments like “don’t rush, we have plenty of time, this is really a fast green or don’t blow it like the last one.” Words of encouragement don’t help. So what should you be doing to get rid of your nervous tension?

I realized that I had to take stock of my putting thoughts yesterday after blowing a 4 foot, sloped putt for my 4th birdie of the day on the 18th hole. I was last to putt out and I heard the comment: “the pressure is on”. I took my time and lined up my putt after watching another missed putt which was almost on my line. I could not pull the trigger with a firm putt and ended up hitting the putt light and let it drift left of the hole. Bonkers!

Whatever grip and stance and putter you like to use, you need to practice your putting to sort out how to make a confident swing for every putt. I must admit that I am now somewhat successfully playing with 3 styles of putting for different distance putts:
1/ For Long Putts (over 15 feet) : I swing my putter through the ball and up my target line holding the putter only with my leading hand after I release my trailing hand at the point of impact. This is an excellent technique to swing your putter directly up your target line.

2/ For Mid-range Putts (5 to 15 feet): I use a conventional putting grip and rock my shoulders as I swinging up my target line.

3/ For Short Putts up to 5 feet: I use the same arm-lock grip that Kucher and DeChambeau are using BUT I BEND OVER MORE TO REACH DOWN MY CONVENTIONAL PUTTER. I grip down to the bottom of my grip so that the top end of my grip locks against my leading arm and stops any shaking of my putter during the putt. Make sure to practice this method to swing straight up your target line or you may pull your putts.

Rory McIlroy says greens books should be outlawed. The four-time PGA champ wouldn't say whether the PGA Tour Players Advisory Council voted to ban them but said he and most other golfers are in favor of eliminating greens books.

Bryson DeChambeau will attempt to defend his U.S. Open title in golf's third major. Here are our best bets for the event.

At Caesars Sportsbook, Phil Mickelson has attracted nearly twice as many bets as any other golfer to win the U.S. Open, and by the time the first round tees off, the bookmaker says it's expecting to have a "seven-figure" liability on the 50-1 long shot.

The 2021 ESPYS will be held July 10. Between now and then, your votes for best athletes, best moments, best plays and best team will help decide the stars of the show.

The U.S. Open is, well, open. Anybody can get in. And the qualifying process is grueling, as big names like Rickie Fowler and relative no-names like Pierceson Coody, play alongside each other with the same goal: getting into the U.S. Open.

This is a home game for him. He grew up in San D.iego. Played Torrey Pines a ton. Sure, there are other choices, but our experts are feeling the hometown feel-good story.

Everybody starts the U.S. Open all even. But there are different tiers -- from those who have a chance to those who do not. We separate the contenders, the pretenders and the dreamers.

TESTERS WANTED

MyGolfSpy is offering it’s readers an opportunity to participate in a blind field test. Testers will play with and use two Titleist balls, one of which is unreleased to the public and has only been used on tour. The kicker is that testers won’t know which is which.

The objective is to determine whether amateur golfers can distinguish what is unique about each ball. Testers will provide feedback that will be shared with Titleist.

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We’re looking for twenty-four MyGolfSpy readers to test, review and keep two dozen Titleist golf balls.

Head to the Titleist golf balls blind testing thread in the forum to apply.

This testing opportunity is open golfers who live anywhere Titleist products can be shipped.