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After struggling during first-round play on Thursday, Phil Mickelson played better Friday carding a 3-over-73 but it wasn't enough to make the cut at The Country Club in Brookline.

It’s not often anyone gets the chance to play a championship course in the conditions leading up to a major like the U.S. Open. It wasn’t just a couple weeks ago that a few members of the MyGolfSpy crew had the opportunity to experience just that at The Country Club.

After diving behind the scenes at Titleist Ball Plant III, Harry, Tony, Chris and Phillip caught a mid-morning round before heading back to HQ. We wanted to bring you all along with us as the team reminisced on playing this weekend’s star track. Rich with history and some of golf’s unforgettable moments, The Country Club at Brookline was one for the books.

Before we get behind the ropes, let’s introduce you to the field.

Meet The Players

Harry Nodwell

A 4.5-year veteran of MyGolfSpy, Harry is the Director of Soft Good Testing at Headquarters in Yorktown, Virginia. Double All-American athlete for both Soccer and Golf, the Christopher Newport Alumni continues his sporting career by playing on mini-tours around the country. It really isn’t a hobby!

Long-time practice addict and advocate for a Friday afternoon tee time, Harry continues to be the leader in the clubhouse when it comes to the staff here at MGS. Bonus points if anyone can guess where Nodwell is originally from.

The opening round had Phil drama, club tosses and turkeys. What's ahead during the second round of the U.S. Open? We've got it covered.

Rory McIlroy criticizes young players on the LIV tour, Tyreek Hill thinks Tua Tagovailoa's more accurate than Patrick Mahomes, and "Horns Down" gets a singer in trouble.

Adam Hadwin, who made the U.S. Open field as an alternate when Paul Casey withdrew with an injury, fired a 4-under 66 to take a one-shot lead after the first round.

On Thursday, a large gallery followed Phil Mickelson. They cheered him and jeered. They were not there, though, to see him play the game well.

Jennifer Kupcho eagled the par-5 14th and had seven birdies in a bogey-free round of 63 to take a one-shot lead in the LPGA Meijer Classic.

Phil Mickelson struggled in the 1st round of the U.S. Open, carding an 8-over 78. He's tied for 145th place.

When you look back at your most successful rounds of golf, you may realize that your CALM state of mind was the most important factor for your success. Of course, there are many contributing factors which create confidence in your game. Your skill level for every swing with every club will only culminate in success if you can minimize the fear of failure. Your mind needs to focus on the simplicity of every shot and then doing it well.

I was reminded of the importance of a CALM state of mind when I watched the movie, King Richard. It was about a father’s tenacity to teach 2 of his daughters, Venus and Serena, to overcome the fears of racism and failure by committing to the sport of tennis and practicing to built confidence that they could win, both inside and outside of the actual game of tennis.

You will never reach the skill level in golf that the William’s sisters achieved in tennis. But you can apply everything that you have personally learned about golf if you allow your CALM mind to focus your simple skills.

State of Mind Can Lead to Failure
I saw this example of a tournament leader arriving late for his tee time on the second day of a 2-day tournament. Without any time to practice, his mind was in a state of panic. He made a few jokes about his late arrival and tried to calm down, but he shanked his first tee shot. By the end of the round, he was 10 shots out of the lead. Yes, he was rushed but he never calmed down enough to focus on success for each shot.

A CALM Mind Allows you to Focus and Make Better Shots
-When you hit a great drive, your ball lands in the fairway on a flat lie and closer to the hole to make your next shot that much easier.
-When you hit the green in regulation, it just makes it that much easier to make par with a 2-putt green.
-When you pitch or chip your shot close to the hole it’s also easier to sink your putt.

At the third major of the year, the hottest fashioned trend is the bold-patterned shirt. There are also few Massachusetts-themed accents.

Rory McIlroy shot an opening-round 3-under 67 at the U.S. Open on Thursday, saying he is not motivated by the threat of the LIV Golf Invitational Series but by the desire to win his first major in eight years.

 

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Kids ran off with Jon Rahm's ball on the 18th hole at the U.S. Open, but he received a free drop and made birdie.

From Phil to Rory and everything in between, here is what is going on in the first round of the U.S. Open at The Country Club.

2022 ELECTRIC GOLF PUSH CART BUYER’S GUIDE

Are you a walker or a rider?

More and more of us are starting to walk when playing golf but you might have one thing to maximize the experience: An electric golf push cart, aka a trolley.

Despite their widespread popularity elsewhere in the world, U.S. golfers are just getting the message. And they are getting it big time with many companies selling out of inventory almost immediately. The question is, which ones should you keep your eye on and which ones should you avoid?

Our 2022 test included electric golf push carts that are manual, ones with a remote and others that follow your every step. No matter which one you prefer, you should read on to see which one is best for you.

Winner: Motocaddy M7 Remote

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If you want the best electric golf push cart, go for the Motocaddy M7 Remote. It comes with a remote that is easy to use and very responsive. After 18 holes, you can just put it away and not have to worry about charging it,  thanks to its 36-hole battery life. The M7 comes with a kickback wheel ensuring the cart never topples over on steep uphill lies. Throw in a USB charging port along with a two-year warranty and you have the winner of the 2022 Most Wanted Electric Golf Push Cart test.

Rory McIlroy is the consensus betting favorite to win the U.S. Open this week at sportsbooks around the U.S.