Boatwright Summit – a trip back in time, and forward to the future
Nestled within central New Jersey is a town whose name is (rightly so) synonymous with American golf pedigree.
Tag: U.S. Open
Looking Back: It’s been 10 years since the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay
Generally, in the midst of most anniversary celebrations, there comes a comment from someone in the crowd about “many more to come.”
Jessica Lenihan – Superintendent by Choice
[caption id="attachment_3719397" align="alignright" width="600"] Jessica Lenihan[/caption] by Jim McCabe Anyone who’s played the Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Northern Idaho likely is amazed by its famous island-green par-3 14th hole. Talk to Jessica Lenihan, who worked at the…
Andrew and Michael Putnam: Brothers in Arms at U.S. Open
[caption id="attachment_3387844" align="alignright" width="2560"] Andrew Putnam had his older brother Michael caddying for him at this year’s U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. (USGA/Kathryn Riley)[/caption] Playing in his fifth U.S. Open last week at Los Angeles Country Club, Andrew…
Keep an eye on Putnam and Dahmen at U.S. Open
Two local players are teeing it up this week at the U.S. Open, being held at Los Angeles Country Club. [caption id="attachment_3377948" align="alignright" width="800"] Andrew Putnam plays a shot during a practice round at the 2023 U.S. Open. (Robert Beck/USGA)[/caption]…
Preview: U.S. Open Final Qualifying at Tacoma C&GC
The field of 55 players has been announced for the WA Golf-hosted U.S. Open Final Qualifier on Monday, June 5th at Tacoma Country & Golf Club in Lakewood, Wash. [caption id="attachment_3359228" align="alignright" width="800"] Tacoma Country & Golf Club[/caption] Click here…
Heather Schapals working the grounds at Chambers Bay
by Steve Waxman In the second week of August, the best 156 female amateur golfers in the world will gather at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. to begin their pursuit of the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur. The course will,…
Allred Medals in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at Gold Mountain
Bremerton, Wash. – Jason Allred of Gig Harbor, Wash. shot 6-under par 66 to earn medalist honors in leading the field of 78 players who competed today in U.S. Open Local Qualifying at the Olympic course at Gold Mountain Golf…
Mike Whan in overdrive as new USGA CEO
And now let’s talk about Mike Whan, the new CEO of the United States Golf Association. But we better talk fast, because Whan moves – and talks – fast. Do not give this man caffeine, or any other stimulants. He…
Joe Highsmith with a bit of work to do after first U.S. Open round
by Garrett Johnston | @JohnstonGarrett Joe Highsmith played his first-ever round in the U.S. Open on Thursday at Torrey Pines and shot a 5-over par 76. The amateur from Lakewood, Wash. unfortunately didn’t have his best stuff on the big…