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.
Category: United States Open (Golf)
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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.
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U.S.G.A. Steadfast in Plan to Curb Pro Golfers’ Driving Distances
The New York Times – Sports:
Players are objecting to a proposed change from golf’s rulemakers to use new balls, but the U.S. Golf Association said Wednesday it would not abandon the plan.
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‘Different Than What You Expect From a Los Angeles Golf Course’
The New York Times – Sports:
Collin Morikawa, the winner of two major titles and one of the few pros with much experience at Los Angeles Country Club, guides The Times through the host of this year’s U.S. Open.
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At the U.S. Open, the Los Angeles Country Club Has a Rare Collection of Par 3s
The New York Times – Sports:
There will be five of them at Los Angeles Country Club, including one with a stunning view of the city.
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The U.S. Open Returns to Los Angeles After 75 Years
The New York Times – Sports:
The last time it was there, Ben Hogan set an Open record. This time, players will have to get used to a course few of them have seen.
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PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan Steps Back after ‘Medical Situation”
The New York Times – Sports:
The tour did not elaborate on Jay Monahan’s condition but said two other executives would oversee operations during his absence.
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Tiger Woods, Forced to Miss the U.S. Open, Is Everywhere
The New York Times – Sports:
Who can forget Woods’s U.S. Open win by 15 strokes at Pebble Beach in 2000, or his 19-hole playoff in 2008 at Torrey Pines? “It does feel wrong that he’s not here,” his fellow Californian Max Homa says.
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At The U.S. Open, Golfers Are Focused On LIV’s Merger With PGA Tour
The New York Times – Sports:
Golfers competing in Los Angeles this week were caught off guard by the news that the PGA Tour and LIV had planned to join forces. Now they have to try to win a major.