I had the fortunate experience of talking long hours with Donald Ross more than thirty years ago, ad the unhappy experience of writing his obituary in 1948 for The Pinehurst Outlook. He was a strict man, with himself and everybody else, and he looked distastefully on amateurs who didn't do anything with their lives except play golf. He thought, really thought, and all those thoughts were channeled through golf. If golf can be regarded as some kind of religion among some people, then Ross regarded Pinehurst as his Vatican City. CHARLES PRICE
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Rahm (foot infection) withdraws from U.S. Open
After consulting doctors and his team, two-time major winner Jon Rahm has decided to withdraw from this week's U.S. Open due to a foot infection, citing concerns for his "long term health."
2024 U.S. Open golf betting: Odds to win, top 10, more
Futures betting odds to win the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort, finish top five and top 10.
Rory: 'Close as I've ever been' to 5th major win
Rory McIlroy said Tuesday he's "close as I've ever been" to winning his fifth major after a drought of more than 10 years.
Tiger says he's strong enough to win U.S. Open
Tiger Woods said he likes the weather conditions at this year's U.S. Open and thinks his body is good enough to compete and win.
Scheffler, Rory, Schauffele get Pinehurst pairing
Scottie Scheffler will be paired alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele for the first and second rounds of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
Rahm says foot infection 'a concern' at U.S. Open
Jon Rahm said the foot infection that forced him to withdraw from last week's LIV Golf tournament in Houston is "a concern" headed into this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
Tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open
Here is the list of tee times for the first and second rounds of the U.S. Open as it returns to Pinehurst No. 2 for the first time in 10 years.
Wyndham Clark's 2023 U.S. Open was a testament to his tireless work off the course
Defending U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark's first major win was the culmination of a journey to accepting that his golf game has no bearing on his self-worth.
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini Driver
Callaway has just announced the Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini Driver. It’s the company’s first entry in the reemerging mini driver category since the Big Bertha Mini 1.5. That one was released in time to compete with the TaylorMade AeroBurner mini which, if nothing else, helps to explain why the entire category went on hiatus for a few years after.
Regrettable, if not forgettable, times.
The Callaway offering is interesting because of the questions it raises.
How biggie before you isn’t mini no more?Do I even need a 3W, bro?Does every Callaway product name need to be excessively long?Let’s table the third one indefinitely and focus on the other two.
Left to right: Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max, Triple Diamond, and Ti 340 MiniThe Not-So-Mini Driver
As the name hints, the Ti 340 is a 340cc design. By comparison, the TaylorMade BRNR Mini is 304. Callaway’s Bertha 1.5 was just 235 and, while it may never come to market (at least not in its current form), Titleist’s PGA Tour-only TSR mini is 280.
Triple Black Evnroll 38 Tour Spec Putters
The Triple Black Evnroll 38 Tour Spec putters are blacked-out versions of their new counterbalanced long putter designs.Each model is 38 inches long with a head weight between 380 to 400 grams.Made in limited quantities with a MSRP of $499.Pre-orders are live now, with putters shipping by June 15.
When Evnroll released their 38 Tour Spec counterbalanced putter line in May, more than a few of you wondered why they didn’t release versions with the black ceramic finish.
Your question is valid since all of the models in the 2024 Evnroll Neo Classic line are available in the satin or black finishes. At the time, it seemed a bit odd that the 38 Tour Spec putters were offered only in satin.
As it turns out, all we had to do was wait about a month for the black finish.
As of today, not only are black versions of the Evnroll 38 Tour Spec putters available for order but these new putters are in fact triple black putters.
The Triple Black Evnroll 38 Tour Spec Aesthetic
About a week ago, I chronicled running the new Evnroll Custom putter builder through its paces. For $20, Evnroll gives you a whole bunch of physical build options but not many cosmetic ones.
JUST DROPPED: FootJoy Red Clay Premiere Series
Today, FootJoy released a special pair of Premiere Series golf shoes to celebrate the 124th U.S. Open. The Red Clay Premiere Series is fittingly inspired by the rust red soils of North Carolina.
The silhouette of choice is the new FootJoy Premiere Wilcox. The Wilcox has been elevated with a clay colored outsole and a luxurious basketweave saddle in navy. This shoe is as classy as they come.
As is standard with any limited FootJoy release, the Wilcox remains focused on performance with FootJoy’s VersaTrax+ outsole.
Sure, they’re made for the course. But this pair might be too pretty to mess up. Whether you put them straight into a display case or take them straight to the toe, the FootJoy Red Clay Premiere Series Wilcox will have you pining for another trip to Pinehurst.
You can find the new Red Clay Premiere Series Wilcox on the feet of numerous players this week. And hopefully, you’ll find them on your feet as well.
The Cult Classic adidas Shoe You Need In Your Closet
Before the adidas Samba became the hottest sneaker of the 2020s, it was a football (or fútbol) shoe designed to provide grip in icy conditions.
But that was 1950. Fast forward to this century, the Samba as been worn for just about anything and everything. This streetwear icon has even made its way to the golf course, a fitting “return” to its performance roots of providing multidirectional grip.
In late 2022, adidas brought the Samba golf shoe mainstream. A few months later, they released the OG white colorway. Now they’re bringing out my personal favorite. Let’s extend a warm welcome to the OG black Samba golf shoe.
Highlighted by a gum sole and bright blue tongue tag, this Samba is a near one-for-one cosmetic recreation of the Brand with Three Stripes’ most recognizable silhouette. Of course, there are some performance differences to accommodate the putting green rather than the soccer pitch.
The Samba golf shoes feature a recycled synthetic upper and a retooled spikeless rubber outsole. They won’t blow you away with performance but they will make you the most stylish golfer on the course (unless, of course, you see me on the range).
Harrington, Palmer lead '24 World Golf HOF class
Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington headlines the largest World Golf Hall of Fame class since 2008.
Scott's streak intact with U.S. Open exemption
Adam Scott's streak in major championships is intact after the United States Golf Association awarded him an exemption on Monday to compete in this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
The hidden reason why Monday of U.S. Open week is so much fun
Tiger Woods, LIV players, even PGA Tour executives — everyone has rolled into Pinehurst in different ways this week. That's the best part.
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2024 U.S. Open viewer's guide: Tee times, TV schedule, streaming
Our 2024 U.S. Open viewer's guide features full U.S. Open tee times, TV schedules and streaming info to watch the action from Pinehurst.
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2 easy setup tweaks to conquer tricky downhill lies
When dealing with a downhill lie, don't guess on how to hit the shot. Use these tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Josh Zander instead.
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