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US Open
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6/19/24
US OPEN
On a Truly Consequential U.S. Open
Exploring how and why the 2024 U.S. Open mattered in ways we too rarely see
6/17/24
US OPEN
Has Rory Seen Enough Sundays Like That One?
As recently as 2023 at LACC, Rory seemed eager to keep battling despite tough losses. But can that really last?
6/17/24
US OPEN
How Pinehurst No. 2 Epitomized the New U.S. Open Setup Formula
For one week, the USGA found a middle ground between carnage and playability
6/17/24
US OPEN
A Haunting Loss for Rory McIlroy
Rory had a U.S. Open win in his grasp at Pinehurst No. 2, right up until he didn't
6/17/24
US OPEN
The Undeniable Talent of Bryson DeChambeau
Lost in all the extracurricular Bryson conversation and narrative: he's been a killer competitor his whole career
6/16/24
US OPEN
Bryson DeChambeau Wins the 2024 U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau held on late to win his second U.S. Open, while Rory McIlroy saw his drought extended in wrenching fashion
6/15/24
US OPEN
Checking on the Contenders & Why No. 9 Just Works
Our recap from Saturday at the 2024 U.S. Open
6/14/24
US OPEN
The State of the Supergroup and the Value of Variety
From Rory McIlroy to Scottie Scheffler to Bryson DeChambeau to Tiger Woods, there is a lot to talk about from the second round of the U.S. Open
6/14/24
US OPEN
The Artist’s Happy Era
Bryson DeChambeau seems, well, happy? How that outlook and a newfound strategic restraint have Bryson in contention once again
6/13/24
US OPEN
Recapping the First Round of the 2024 U.S. Open
Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau are among those to shine bright during the first round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/13/24
US OPEN
In Praise of the Olds (Even Sergio)
Finding the joy in watching late-career players performing on the big stage
6/12/24
US OPEN
Notes and Observations From the Ground at Pinehurst No. 2
Emptying the Pinehurst No. 2 notebook on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Open
6/12/24
US OPEN
Previewing the 2024 U.S. Open: Players to Watch, Course Notes, and More
As the golf world turns to Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open, we have all the (width and) angles covered for you
6/11/24
US OPEN
Club TFE Design Notebook: Architect Roundtable on Pinehurst No. 2
Plus: Some cool photos of The Kittansett Club
6/11/24
US OPEN
Are Bryson’s Bespoke Irons a Sign of Things to Come for Equipment Testing?
Bryson DeChambeau debuted a $10,000 set of irons at Augusta that were only approved that week by the USGA. So, what should we think about that?
6/11/24
US OPEN
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 U.S. Open
It's time for Paulie to hand out the coveted Best Bets for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/11/24
US OPEN
2024 U.S. Open Tee Times to Watch
The best and most interesting tee times to watch during the first two rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/10/24
US OPEN
Andy’s 2024 U.S. Open Preview Mailbag
Andy Johnson answers questions about the USGA's anchor sites, what an American rota could look like, rough vs. short grass, and more
6/10/24
US OPEN
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 U.S. Open Longshots
Paulie examines a pool of longshots, finding some value in a reigning major champ and a former U.S. Open winner
6/10/24
US OPEN
A Jon Rahm Status Check Ahead of the U.S. Open
After withdrawing from LIV Houston with a foot infection, what's the state of Jon Rahm's game heading into the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?
6/09/24
US OPEN
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 U.S. Open Favorites
As we head to Pinehurst, Paulie analyzes which favorites are primed for a good week on a non-traditional U.S. Open setup
6/05/24
US OPEN
The U.S. Open Being “Open” Matters More Than Ever
A pair of stories from Golf's Longest Day brought some much needed perspective to the current world of golf
6/03/24
US OPEN
The Architecture of Pinehurst No. 2
Previewing the 2024 U.S. Open venue with thoughts and insights from Bill Coore and Geoff Ogilvy
5/10/24
US OPEN
Notes on Pinehurst No. 2 Ahead of the U.S. Open
A taste of what makes Pinehurst No. 2 a great American golf course
7/07/23
US OPEN
USGA Setup Snags and Rollback Reinforcements: A Pebble Case Study
Digging in at the 11th hole to illustrate the impacts of narrowing fairways and the distance gains on the PGA Tour
6/23/23
US OPEN
Seat’s Taken
Has the USGA overreacted to critiques of the past decade in plotting out its future U.S. Open schedule for the next 20 years?
6/22/23
US OPEN
We Cannot Be Spooked by Low Scores
Wrestling with a report of Oakmont members grumbling over low scores at Hanse restored LACC
6/19/23
US OPEN
Too Good to be True
Rickie Fowler surprised everyone this weekend, showing everyone he still has something left
6/19/23
US OPEN
Some Closing Thoughts on LACC and Championship Golf Architecture
Reflections on the awkward fit between great design and our national championship
6/19/23
US OPEN
Still Searching
Rory McIlroy came up short at LACC, but his approach was better than events past
6/19/23
US OPEN
Wyndham’s Reward
Up against some of golf's power players, Wyndham Clark shows he has what it takes to win the U.S. Open
6/18/23
US OPEN
Player Critiques Start to Flow
After three rounds at the 2023 U.S. Open, players start to open up about their thoughts on LACC
6/18/23
US OPEN
Sunday Weight
Heavy is the crown that lies ahead on U.S. Open Sunday
6/16/23
US OPEN
Eights and Mental Mistakes
Dustin Johnson made a mess of the second hole at LACC on Friday
6/16/23
US OPEN
I’m Ready to Get Hurt Again
Rory McIlroy is once again in major championship contention
6/16/23
US OPEN
The Great U.S. Open Scoring Debate
Low scores at Los Angeles Country Club have restarted an annual tradition
6/15/23
US OPEN
Free Vik
It's time to get Viktor Hovland some proper attire
6/15/23
US OPEN
Feeling Right at Homa
Max Homa gets off to a solid start at Los Angeles Country Club
6/15/23
US OPEN
Scheff’s Kiss
Scottie Scheffler showed continued signs of brilliance at LACC
6/15/23
US OPEN
Xander Schauffele is Going to Win the U.S. Open
What else do you need to know?
6/15/23
US OPEN
Rooting for Rick
A Fowler major championship title would be quite the story
6/15/23
US OPEN
WOWgr: U.S. Open Edition – Most Tackleable Golfers at LACC
A special spin on Will's Official Weekly golf ranking
6/14/23
US OPEN
Everything but Golf: Notes From the 2023 U.S. Open
The big issues and big favorite that owned the practice days at the 123rd U.S. Open
6/14/23
US OPEN
2023 U.S. Open Roundtable Preview
The Fried Egg team previews all things about the U.S. Open at LACC
6/13/23
US OPEN
Best Bets for the 2023 U.S. Open
Paulie looks for some best bets to improve your week at the U.S. Open
6/13/23
US OPEN
The Time Is Now
With the LIV war calming, Rory McIlroy needs to find the aggression from his younger days at majors
6/13/23
US OPEN
Collin at a Crossroads
The instantly successful golden boy could loosen his grip in the midst of a slump
6/12/23
US OPEN
2023 U.S. Open Tee Times to Watch
Groupings for the 2023 U.S. Open that are worth your time this week
6/12/23
US OPEN
Five 2023 U.S. Open Longshots We Love
The most open field in golf gives us many "longshot" options, so Paulie made a couple picks for LACC
6/12/23
US OPEN
What Kind of Test Does the U.S. Open Want to Be?
The U.S. Open has experimented with different venues recently and it shouldn't stop
6/11/23
US OPEN
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 U.S. Open
The national championship debuts at a Los Angeles gem that few players, and certainly bettors, have seen in action
6/07/23
US OPEN
2023 U.S. Open Preview Video: The Architecture of L.A.C.C. North
Los Angeles Country Club prepares to host its first major championship at the 2023 U.S. Open
6/21/22
US OPEN
Coverage Contempt: The U.S. Open Backlash
More on how a great championship did not get a just presentation on television
6/20/22
US OPEN
Major Appreciation
The U.S. Open exhibited the part of pro golf that needs no fixing or disrupting
6/19/22
US OPEN
The Era of the Sensible U.S. Open Setup
The USGA doesn’t “lose the course” anymore… and isn’t that a tiny bit sad?
6/17/22
US OPEN
Phil Mickelson, the Relevant Golfer with Irrelevant Golf
Phil dialed it up for a crowd that might not be there for many more events in his new professional reality
6/16/22
US OPEN
The U.S. Open Bomb Squad
The unusual measures the USGA has taken to make the driving range at The Country Club safe
6/15/22
US OPEN
U.S. Open Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from Brookline, and a few picks that will surely come true
6/14/22
US OPEN
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2022 U.S. Open
A made-cut parlay and a few other options and props for the "toughest test in golf"
6/14/22
US OPEN
Storylines to Watch at the 2022 U.S. Open
LIV defectors, Team Reed, Mike Whan, pairings, and other things to track at The Country Club
6/14/22
US OPEN
An Extremely Unofficial 2022 U.S. Open Rooting Guide
With the game in conflict, an attempt to marshal a rooting guide for Brookline
6/13/22
US OPEN
Fried Egg Stories: The Open Doctor and His Monster
An audio documentary series on the Robert Trent Jones era in golf
6/13/22
US OPEN
Gil Hanse on The Country Club in Brookline
One of today's busiest architects gives his thoughts on the 2022 U.S. Open venue
6/13/22
US OPEN
Six 2022 U.S. Open Sleepers and Longshots We Love
Some sleepers heading into the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline
6/12/22
US OPEN
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club
Some players and attributes to consider as the U.S. Open returns to Brookline