The New York Times – Sports:
Morikawa shared the lead after the second round and looked poised to vie for his third major championship. A 77 in the third round took him out of contention, but he closed the tournament strong.
Category: Brookline (Mass)
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Why You Can’t Watch LIV Golf on American Television
The New York Times – Sports:
The human rights record of its funder, Saudi Arabia, may be the least of the new tour’s challenges when it comes to getting on American television.
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The U.S. Open That Almost Didn’t Happen
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the U.S.G.A.’s most cherished courses, the Country Club is tucked away in an exclusive neighborhood with little room for the demands of a modern major tournament.
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U.S.G.A. Could Bar LIV Golf Players From Future U.S. Opens
The New York Times – Sports:
“I’m struggling with how this is good for the game,” Mike Whan said of the Saudi-backed rival series that has lured aging stars like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson with big paydays.
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Five Players to Watch at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
They include Dustin Johnson, who was just suspended from the PGA Tour for taking part in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.
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At the U.S. Open, Saving the House That Built Golf
The New York Times – Sports:
Francis Ouimet, an amateur who improbably won the 1913 U.S. Open at the Country Club, grew up across the street. Now his home will be given back to the game, and the course, that made him famous.