The New York Times – Sports:
Los Angeles Country Club has sometimes seemed forgiving. But the final round could pose a formidable test for the contenders.
Category: Golf
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Few Birdies, but One Double Bogey, on the Shortest-Ever U.S. Open Hole
The New York Times – Sports:
The 15th hole at Los Angeles Country Club on Saturday was only 81 yards long, but the field struggled mightily.
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For PGA Tour Players, Betrayal and Confusion in Saudi Deal’s Wake
The New York Times – Sports:
Members of America’s most famous golf tour thought they had a voice. Then came a surprise pact that could reshape the sport for years to come.
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PGA Tour and LIV Golf Seek to Drop Litigation Against Each Other
The New York Times – Sports:
Although the tour’s deal with the Saudi wealth fund has not closed, the request to a federal judge was a milestone in golf’s surprise détente.
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At the U.S. Open, Wyndham Clark Is Confident, and It Shows
The New York Times – Sports:
Bold play in honor of his mother, who died nearly 10 years ago, had Clark flirting with the top of the leaderboard for part of his second round on Friday.
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U.S. Open Shows a Fiercer Side, but Low Scores Abound Anyway
The New York Times – Sports:
Brooks Koepka dreads a “birdiefest” at a major. But Los Angeles Country Club is giving the Open field only so much heartburn.
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Rickie Fowler Reserves His Flash for the U.S. Open’s First Round
The New York Times – Sports:
Fowler no longer wears blinding colors and his shaggy hair is long gone. But after years of struggle at major tournaments, the popular golfer quietly made U.S. Open history on Thursday.
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Max Homa Takes His Star Turn at the U.S. Open
The New York Times – Sports:
The California native had previously played well at Los Angeles Country Club, but first rounds at major tournaments haven’t always gone smoothly. On Thursday, he found his game for a two-under 68.
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What’s a Barranca? U.S. Open Golfers Hope They Don’t Find Out.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Los Angeles Country Club’s barranca, a narrow gully, winds through the course, providing drainage during rainy season and a challenge to the players.