Before we get going here talking about my nine most memorable golf moments in 2015 so far, I want you to know that yes, I do understand the actual golf season starts in October. But just to remind everyone, I hate the PGA Tour wraparound season, so I still consider it a calendar year golf year. So with that being said, half the year is in the books and it's been one hell of a golf season so far! Since January, when the Hyundai Tournament of Champions kicked off the 2015 golf year, we've … [Read more...]
15 Final Thoughts on the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay
Twenty-two hours ago, the leaders were making their way to the back 9 at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. I was sitting in the same spot on the couch as I am now, and as the next two exciting hours unfolded, one of the best golf tournaments would unfold in fantastic fashion. Jordan Spieth would hit his second shot on the 72nd hole to the center of the green and make birdie to take a one shot lead. Just one group behind, Dustin Johnson needed to make birdie to force a Monday playoff. It … [Read more...]
Future US Open Venues: 2016 – 2024
Future US Open Venues The United States Golf Association has announced future US Open venues through 2014 so far. Two of these golf courses over the next nine years will be first time hosts, while one will keep adding to it's list of memorable tournaments. Here's a look at the future US Open venues: June 16 - 19, 2016 - Oakmont Country Club - Oakmont, Pennsylvania The U.S. Open has been hosted at Oakmont Country Club more times than any golf course in the United States; 8 times to … [Read more...]
Dear Losers, Stop Calling-In to Report Rules Violations During Tournaments
One question. Why does the USGA, Masters, PGA Tour and European Tour continue to take calls from losers who call to report rule violations? Actually, I lied - I have one more question. How in the hell do you even go about finding a number to call and report a rules violation? After reading an article earlier about another caller trying to report a Steve Stricker rules violation during the first round of U.S. Open, I decided to take things into my own hands to figure out how to go … [Read more...]
Front9Back9’s Foursome of Favorites: Picks & Predictions for U.S. Open
Well it’s finally time. Time to set aside all the talk and finally tee it up at Merion Golf Club for the 113th edition of the U.S. Open. We are about 34 hours from the first tee-times and I couldn't be more excited. The U.S. Open is my favorite golf tournament played each year. Starting with Golf’s Longest Day, the hype has been building-and-building for over a week now. It's time to play some golf! Here is my Foursome of Favorites for the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods Shocking right? I … [Read more...]
The Circus is Coming to Town: Tiger, Rory and Adam Paired Together at U.S. Open
If you happen to be looking for a circus to attend next week, look no further then Merion Golf Club and the U.S. Open. The USGA announced yesterday they are going to pair the top three players in the world together for the first two rounds of the U.S. Open which is surely to bring with it a circus like atmosphere on a golf course that is already small and cramped. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott will be teeing off at 1:14 PM ET on Thursday and then again at 7:44 AM ET on Friday. … [Read more...]
Dear Bubba Watson,
Bubba, my man. What you did at Augusta in April was awesome. I watched every minute and was rooting for you down the stretch. But now that you are now a major champion and I really wish you would start acting like one. I understand Olympic Club is tough, and your game plan of trying to overpower the course will just not work out there this week. Is this any reason to hold your post-round press conference and act like the there are 100 other places you would rather be than playing golf in … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson Really Does Look Mentally Fatigued
As I sit here and stream the U.S. Open on my computer at work, I can’t help but notice how bad Phil Mickelson physically looks on the course right now. To me, he really does look tired and worn out. I could be totally wrong and it could be the tough course and conditions that are wearing him down—6-over through 17 holes can do that to you – but I think about his past health issues and wonder if that has anything to do with his withdrawal two weeks ago at The Memorial and his poor play. Phil … [Read more...]
Latest Odds To Win The U.S. Open at The Olympic Club
No surprise here, Tiger Woods is favored to win the U.S. Open this week. After winning The Memorial two weeks ago, he is currently at 6/1 odds with Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy the closet at 12/1. Here are the latest odds to win the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club starting on Thursday courtesy of Sportsbook.com. Tiger Woods 6/1 Luke Donald 12/1 Rory McIlroy 12/1 Field (Any Other Golfers) 15/1 Lee Westwood 15/1 Phil Mickelson 15/1 Matt Kuchar 25/1 Jason Dufner 25/1 Rickie Fowler … [Read more...]
8 Players To Watch at Olympic Club
Everyone else is making their list on which players to watch next week during the U.S. Open at Olympic Club, so I thought what better a time to make up my list. Here are the eight players I think are the most compelling to watch next week in San Francisco. 1.) Tiger Woods Are you surprised Tiger Woods is on my list? Coming off his win at The Memorial, Tiger should be primed to add another major victory in his pursuit to track down Jack Nicklaus’ major championship record. Or, just … [Read more...]