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US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated June 18 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.
Utah golf: 3-time 4A medalist, BYU signee caps whirlwind month with UGA junior amateur title
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 17 - 6:35 p.m. | Save Story
In the same month she flipped from Utah Tech to BYU, Crimson Cliffs grad Kate Walker closed out Farmington rising junior Aspen Taylor, 7 and 6 in the UGA's third edition of the girls' junior state amateur.
US Open braces for a tough and windy Shinnecock Hills
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 2:59 p.m. | Save Story
The final day of practice for the U.S. Open brought a most unfamiliar sight Wednesday morning at Shinnecock Hills: The nine USGA flags atop the grandstand behind the 18th green, and the large American flag atop the century-old clubhouse, hung limply.
USGA and R&A want deeper study of distance beyond new golf ball test in 2030
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 1:35 p.m. | Save Story
The USGA and R&A are moving ahead with a new standard for golf ball distance in 2030, while saying Wednesday they will broaden their study to review and test other areas that might help keep distance from getting out of hand.
US Open host Shinnecock shares a complicated past with golf and American history
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Posted June 17 - 7:22 a.m. | Save Story
A slice of golf history merges with a piece of American history whenever the U.S. Open returns to one of its most storied landscapes, Shinnecock Hills.
Scheffler is chasing a career Grand Slam at the US Open. It's not what motivates him
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 16 - 4:13 p.m. | Save Story
The comparisons with Tiger Woods began a few years ago when Scottie Scheffler started to separate himself by miles over the rest of golf with alarming control of his shots from tee-to-green that resulted in big wins and a No. 1 ranking for more than three straight years.
McIlroy says PGA Tour pre-LIV was 'actually pretty good' and worries about future of 2nd-tier events
Eddie Pells, Associated Press | Posted June 16 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
a little differently.
Shinnecock Hills study starts before US Open practice rounds to avoid long waits
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 15 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Open brought big wind and not nearly as much activity for a Monday, typical these days of practice rounds at majors that move to a different course each year.
Bud Cauley wins the Canadian Open to cap long comeback from 2018 car accident
The Associated Press | Updated June 14 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
Bud Cauley took the lead with a birdie chip on the par-4 12th and won the RBC Canadian Open in rain and wind Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, eight years after his career nearly ended in a car accident at the Memorial Tournament.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson team to win the Dow Championship for their first LPGA Tour titles
The Associated Press | Updated June 14 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
South Korean duo takes Dow Championship lead in LPGA team event as Korda and Cowan falter
The Associated Press | Posted June 13 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi handled a swirling wind Saturday and made enough birdies to be among only six teams who broke par, posting a 1-under 69 in foursomes to build a one-shot lead in the Dow Championship.
Korda and Cowan 2 back in LPGA team event. Inkster advances to weekend at record age of 66
The Associated Press | Posted June 12 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
Nelly Korda found the perfect tonic for the week after the biggest win of her career. The U.S. Women's Open champion is playing with good friend Olivia Cowan of Germany in the Dow Championship, two shots out of the lead Friday held by Polly Mack and Celine Borge.
Ben James takes lead in Canada in his pro debut
The Associated Press | Posted June 12 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Ben James holed a 25-foot eagle putt to start his round and never let up until he had a 7-under 63 for a one-shot lead in his professional debut at the RBC Canadian Open.
US OPEN '26: Scottie Scheffler trying to make history and Shinnecock tries to avoid recent history
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 12 - 7:19 a.m. | Save Story
So much history is involved when the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, the only golf club to host this major championship in three centuries.
Nelly Korda and 'Legally Blonde' team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGA
The Associated Press | Posted June 11 - 4:52 p.m. | Save Story
Nelly Korda went straight from a U.S. Women's Open title to the LPGA's only team tournament and her "Legally Blonde" team with Olivia Cowan wound up three shots out of the lead Thursday in the Dow Championship.
Report: Mickelson kicked out of San Diego club for inappropriate contact with female employee
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated June 11 - 2:54 p.m. | Save Story
Golf Digest is reporting Phil Mickelson has been kicked out of a San Diego golf club for inappropriate contact with a female employee. Golf Digest cited multiple sources as saying Mickelson is no longer welcome at The Farms Golf Club. That's where the six-time major champion has practiced and played for two decades. A spokesperson for Mickelson refers to it as a misunderstanding that has been cleared up. Mickelson has been out of the public eye for all but one LIV Golf event this year as he deals with a serious family health matter that remains undisclosed.
Miles Russell qualifies for the US Open at age 17 with Tiger Woods' son on the bag
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated June 9 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
to Shinnecock Hills next week.
Former BYU golfer Zac Blair survives 'Golf's Longest Day' to clinch 3rd straight US Open berth
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted June 8 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
The former BYU golfer who grew up in Plain City fired a 36-hole total of 8-under-par 132 Monday to finish tied for first in the final qualifying round at Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio.
Nelly Korda finally has the major title she always wanted. It might just be the start
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Posted June 8 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Nelly Korda already had established herself as the best in women's golf without argument.
