Tag: U.S. Open golf

Tiger Woods regains form during Round One of U.S. Open

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Mickelson, Els have Callaway prototype utility clubs in their bags at U.S. Open

GEG image It’s a bit unusual for players to put a new club in their bag at a major, but that’s what Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els are doing at this week’s U.S. Open. Mickelson played the practice rounds with an 18-degree …
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Rory McIlroy will defend U.S. Open title with his driver

GEG image Rory McIlroy has played well only one of his previous tournaments – a T7 at this past week’s FedEx St. Jude Classic. But the on-again, off-again World No. 1 is promising to come out swinging – his driver – at …
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Tiger Woods says shaping shots is key to success at U.S. Open

GEG image Tiger Woods has made a living out of being able to “shape” is golf shots. Nobody in the history of golf has even done it better. The Olympic Club, site of this week’s  U.S. Open, demands a player shape is …
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Dustin Johnson, TaylorMade win in Memphis

GEG image Dustin Johnson tuned up for this week’s U.S. Open with his victory at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis. Johnson, playing in only second event after a back injury sidelined him for three months, played a bag full of …
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Stricker working on putting set up to prepare for U.S. Open

GEG image Tiger Woods’ victory at The Memorial makes the Striped One the favorite at next week’s U.S. open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, but here’s another name to keep in mind: Steve Stricker. At age 45 and ranked No. …
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Nike Golf says early response is good for new 20XI golf ball

GEG image Nike Golf’s new 20XI golf ball is making its first official appearance at a major championship at this week’s U.S. Open, with Nike golf staffers Stewart Cink (20XI X), Anthony Kim (20XI S) and Francesco Molinari (20XI X) each putting …
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Harrington likes his new Wilson V2 irons

GEG image Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington is off to good start at the U.S. Open – an even par first-round 71 today at Congressional Country Club. The Irish star is playing with a new set of Wilson Staff V2 irons, which …
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