For left-handed golfers throughout the world, everything is all right at the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Saucon Valley Country Club.
USGA history will be made on Saturday when southpaws Miles Russell, 17, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and 18-year-old Noah Maclauchlan, of Moseley, Va. square off in the 36-hole final on the Old Course. It’s the first time in an individual USGA championship that two left-handers have made a final.
The beauty of the match-play format is one can throw out the numbers. Forget the seeding or the world ranking. Toss away the reputations as well.
For 18 holes, nothing else matters but head-to-head golf.
Premium high-tech golf apparel brand Galvin Green has unveiled its 2026 Part Two collection, celebrating ‘The Great Wide Open’ through a comprehensive range of performance-driven garments inspired by the landscapes where the game is played.
Three down after four holes. Facing the No. 62 seed whose résumé is far better than a player barely qualifying for match play and a world ranking 554 spots higher.
That was the predicament co-medalist/No. 3 seed Sohan Patel found himself in during the Round of 64 on Wednesday in the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur on Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course. But the left-hander from Weston, Fla., illustrated the kind of intestinal fortitude it takes to hoist the Tiger Woods Trophy come late Saturday afternoon.
Play With Pete Invitational is always about the players competing and the viewers watching on livestream. And we try to bring everyone in together as much as possible so all have a great day.
At PWPIPasatiempo one of the livestream viewers (Jacob, @SchwandtyPippen on X) won a new Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max driver just like the players were using at Pasatiempo.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that Baltusrol Golf Club, in Springfield, N.J., will host four future USGA championships: the 2033 U.S. Mid-Amateur, the 2039 U.S. Amateur, the 2046 U.S. Open and a U.S. Women's Open at a date to be determined later.
The additions build on one of the deepest championship histories in American golf. Baltusrol's 16 previous USGA championships — seven U.S. Opens, four U.S. Amateurs, two U.S. Women's Opens, two U.S. Women's Amateurs and the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur — already rank fourth-most of any club, behind only Merion, Oakmont and The Country Club. The 2033 Mid-Amateur will mark a first for the club, while the 2046 U.S. Open — the 146th playing of the championship — will be Baltusrol's first since Lee Janzen's win in 1993.
Add another major accomplishment in the brilliant junior career of Miles Russell. The 17-year-old Jacksonville Beach, Fla., phenom earned medalist honors for the first time in a USGA championship – sharing it with fellow Floridian Sohan Patel and Southern Californian Brayden Jones – at the 78th U.S. Junior Amateur at Saucon Valley Country Club.
Finishing before an afternoon thunderstorm delayed Tuesday’s second round for 70 minutes, the left-hander, who tied for 39th in last month’s U.S. Open and was recently named to the 2026 USA Walker Cup Team, carded a 5-under-par 66 on the Old Course for a 36-hole total of 6-under 135.
Wearing the latest Galvin Green high-tech clothing, Stefano Mazzoli delivered the biggest moment of his career on Sunday after claiming a thrilling maiden DP World Tour and PGA TOUR victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic.
The 29-year-old Italian produced a sensational final round 66 in sweltering Caribbean conditions to overturn a four-shot final-round deficit, before holing a stunning 24-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to secure a one-shot victory on 20-under-par. The emotional breakthrough triumph secured Stefano’s full PGA TOUR membership for the 2027 season.
Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s most meticulously designed golf clubs, today announced the launch of two new limited production left-handed irons: the LT-820 and the LC-930. Both offerings bear the company’s “small batch” designation which means that these irons will only be produced in very limited quantities with no guarantee of being replenished.
“Even in an age where there are more club options than ever before, it can still be difficult for left-handers to find a quality set of irons,” said Bill Holowaty, COO, Miura Golf. “Our left-handed customers have been longing for an iron that is exclusive to them, and we have delivered with the LT-820 and the LC-930.”
Sohan Patel has been competing in USGA championships since the 2023 U.S. Amateur when, at the age of 14, he was the youngest player in the field at Cherry Hills Country Club.
From pure experience alone, he knows an early mistake, especially when it comes on your opening hole of stroke play, is just a blip on the radar screen.
On the heels of the trophy’s arrival to Downtown Toledo on Friday, the USGA has now opened online volunteer registration for the 82nd U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally. The championship will be played at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, June 3-6, 2027.
The volunteer program will be comprised of approximately 2,000 individuals who fill positions on fourteen committees including corporate hospitality, fan services, marshals, merchandise and volunteer services. Early submission of the application gives volunteers a better opportunity of being assigned to one of their committee preferences. Interested volunteers should visit uswomensopen.com to learn more about the opportunities.
Srixon staffer Ryan Fox captured his first major championship title on Sunday, winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale and etching his name into golf history with a breakthrough performance on one of the game’s biggest stages.
Fox showcased a complete performance throughout the week, combining power, precision, and creativity to secure the coveted Claret Jug.
Here's a breakdown of the 264 players competing in the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.
Riku Takase, from Japan, will be 13 years, 8 months and 16 days old at the start of the championship. He is the lone 13-year-old and youngest in the field. Eli Weidmann, from Murphys, Calif., will be 18 years, 11 months and 22 days old at the start of the championship. He is the oldest competitor and one of 99 18-year-olds in the field.
As Detroit Golf Club prepares to welcome the Rocket Classic Presented by AlumniFi for the eighth and final year—July 30-August 2, 2026—NMP Golf Construction is spotlighting its role in the major renovation and transformation of the club’s historic North Course, which has hosted a PGA TOUR stop since 2019.
Working in support of architect Tyler Rae’s restoration of the 1920s Donald Ross design, NMP helped deliver the critical infrastructure and construction work needed to modernize the course while preserving its “Golden Age” character. The project included extensive storm, greens, and fairway drainage; new irrigation mainlines and control systems; and significant construction across a flat, technically demanding site—all on an accelerated schedule shaped by the Rocket Classic tournament calendar.
The 78th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship kicks off next week from Saucon Valley Country Club.
The Old Course will be set up at 7,082 yards and will play to a par of 36-35-71. The Grace Course, which will serve as stroke-play co-host, will be set up at 6,954 yards and play to a par of 35-35-70.
FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, has once again partnered with Harris Tweed Hebrides to launch a limited edition shoe ahead of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
The FJ x Harris Tweed Premiere Series - Packard Herringbone, is the final drop of this year’s Legends Series - a collection of limited edition golf shoes designed to celebrate some of the game’s most iconic moments.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the launch of its Leaderboard Edition kit. Designed to celebrate golf’s most storied championship, the capsule is inspired by history, prestige and the iconic yellow leaderboards associated with the oldest major tournament.
“We created the Leaderboard Edition capsule to honor the oldest championship in golf,” said Adam Rehberg, senior product marketing manager for Bridgestone Golf. “Fans of the game want to honor this heritage, so this kit combines the Tour-caliber performance of the TOUR B RX with fun, collectible gear to commemorate the storied final major of the season.”
Miura Golf, manufacturer of the world’s most meticulously designed golf clubs, today celebrates the return of one of the most iconic designs from the company’s illustrious past: the KM-008 putter. The classic putter is being produced in extremely limited quantities worldwide, with no additional production planned once the initial allocation sells out.
While many modern putters focus on increasing stability through larger footprints, heavier perimeter weighting, and multi-material construction, the KM-008 is designed to emphasize balance, precision, and craftsmanship while preserving a traditional profile. The result is a putter that provides exceptional feedback and feel without sacrificing performance.
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Preston Stout, 22, of Dallas, Texas; Tyler Watts, 18, of Huntsville, Ala.; and Ethan Fang, 21, of Plano, Texas, have earned places on the 2026 USA Walker Cup Team as the top Americans in the World Amateur Golf Ranking®/WAGR® as of July 8, while Miles Russell, 17, of Jacksonville Beach, Fla. has been added via the USGA Team Selection Committee.
In celebration of golf's oldest championship, Cobra Golf is offering a limited-edition Club Deco Driver headcover.
Available exclusively on cobragolf.com, the unique headcover design is inspired by the Art Deco design of the famed clubhouse at the site of the final major of 2026.
The winner of my Club Champion "Summer Starts Pin High" Iron Fitting and Custom Built Set of Irons Giveaway was so impressed with his iron fitting that he added on a wedge fitting on his own dime immediately after the iron fitting was over. And he's also returning to Club Champion for a top of the bag fitting to dial in his driver and woods.
That's what you call validation.
Padraig Harrington became only the fourth golfer to defend his US Senior Open title on Sunday, winning by four shots at Scioto Country Club in Ohio. He also joined Miller Barber as the only three-time winner in the event’s 46-year history.
The Irishman, who returns to Royal Birkdale next week for the Open Championship, the site of his 2008 victory, is the first player to win back-to-back US Senior Opens since Allen Doyle in 2006.
Harrington started the final day one shot behind but fired a four-under 66 to successfully defend his title. He was the only player in the field to register sub-70 rounds all four days.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, celebrates Chris Gotterup’s victory at the John Deere Classic with the new TOUR B X MindSet featuring VeloSurge technology and 220 MB forged irons. The win, which included a final round 62 and 20-under-par total, marks Gotterup’s third victory of the season and further cements him as a breakout star on Tour.
“This season has been one of the most rewarding of my career, and today’s win at the John Deere Classic further solidifies that,” said Gotterup. “The VeloSurge technology behind the new TOUR B X helps me go farther while staying consistent, and MindSet gives me the focus to feel fully in control. I am feeling and playing my best, and I’m excited to see what the rest of the season has in store for me.”
There is a reason why someone the caliber of Padraig Harrington had the golf chops to get himself inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. Under the biggest pressure in the most prestigious competitions, the experienced and affable Irishman just knows how to close.
A Mariano Rivera of the links.
The 46th U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club went back to the future on Saturday sans a souped-up DeLorean with a flux capacitor.
With an ode to the popular 1985 movie, the dial only was turned back to 2025. Basically, the same protagonists are part of this script. Just replace Mark Hensby with George McNeill.
America is celebrating its 250th birthday on Saturday, but the way things transpired at sultry Scioto Country Club on Friday, the fireworks came a little early.
On another oppressive day in central Ohio – and there have been many this week – when it would have been quite acceptable for the field in the 46th U.S. Senior Open Championship to wilt in the 90-degree heat, the leaderboard was lit up with golf’s version of pyrotechnics.
Oppressive heat. An extremely challenging golf course. And a national championship. It’s enough to make anyone lose their mind.
Like it’s been all week at Scioto Country Club, a historic Donald Ross design hosting its third U.S. Senior Open Championship (46th edition), the weather for Thursday’s opening round – namely temperatures in the mid-90s with triple-digit Heat Indexes – continued to be the dominating story.
Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, has delivered its biggest ever remote-control rental fleet to a private member-owned club in Maryland.
Woodmont Country Club, just a short drive from Washington, D.C., placed an order for 60 award-winning M7 GPS REMOTE electric caddies to meet its growing rental needs, following an extensive search for the most complete option on the market. This involved a group of members immersing themselves in product testing to ensure that the incoming rental fleet met the club’s high service standards and enhanced the golfing experience for members and their guests.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2026 U.S. Senior Open Championship, Thursday (July 2) and Friday (July 3).
Scioto Country Club will be set up at 7,170 yards and play to a par of 35-35—70.
Odyssey has announced the new Damascus Milled Jailbird Mini Double Bend and Damascus Milled Seven S2S putters. These limited edition putters are the third drop in the Damascus lineup.
These are Odyssey's most premium putters with a unique Damascus Steel insert that provides unmatched feel anywhere in the industry. The putters are crafted from a layered construction of multiple steel alloys with the Damascus Steel insert being forged, folded, and pressed to create a unique, striking pattern in every piece.
The inaugural U.S. Senior Open, played in 1980, was conducted for golfers 55 and older. The next year, the USGA lowered the minimum age to 50 to match the Senior Tour’s age requirement. Arnold Palmer, who had just turned 50, won the 1981 championship.
Miller Barber captured the first of his three U.S. Senior Open titles in 1982 – he also won in 1984 and 1985. The U.S. Senior Open has six two-time champions: Gary Player (1987, 1988), Jack Nicklaus (1991, 1993), Hale Irwin (1998, 2000), Allen Doyle (2005, 2006), Kenny Perry (2013, 2017), Bernhard Langer (2010, 2023) and Padraig Harrington (2022, 2025).
Golfers invest serious time and money when selecting the best waterproofs, but too many garments are replaced before they truly need to be.
For more than two decades, Galvin Green has worked directly with customers to assess, repair and support garments after purchase, helping golfers keep their trusted waterproofs in use for longer. This is a natural extension of more than 30 years of designing responsibly sourced performance-driven golf apparel that allows golfers to play their best in all conditions.
Scioto Country Club, designed by Donald Ross, opened for play in 1916. The course was renovated by Dick Wilson in the 1960s, by four-time U.S. Open and two-time U.S. Senior Open champion Jack Nicklaus and Dr. Michael Hurdzan in 2008 and most recently in 2021 by Andrew Green, who reclaimed the course to Ross’ original intent. In addition to the golf course, Scioto has acclaimed facilities and programs for aquatics, fitness, tennis, platform tennis and pickleball. Nicklaus and Bob Jones, two legends of the game, are tied to Scioto Country Club.
Jones won the U.S. Open, one of his nine USGA championships, at the club in 1926, while Nicklaus honed his game there with teaching professional Jack Grout. Scioto will become the third club to host three U.S. Senior Opens. Saucon Valley Country Club, in Bethlehem, Pa., was a host site for a third time in 2022 and The Broadmoor’s East Course, in Colorado Springs, Colo., hosted its third in 2025.
I took the new Titleist GTS4 driver head-to-head against the new Tour Edge Exotics LS driver recently and the results were expected and surprising. I tested both drivers with the same 9 degree heads, the same Fujikura Ventus Blue 6S shafts, used the same Pro V1x ball, and all numbers were recorded using GCQuad.
The GTS4 is going to win some awards. It's like the craft IPA everyone talks about. And there are some definite improvements from GT4 to GTS4 I'll touch on below. However the Exotics LS is going to win over the crowds. And in some ways Exotics LS legitimately outperformed the GTS4. By comparison it's like the local lager that quietly wins blind taste tests.
Fujikura has introduced its limited-edition VENTUS TR USA 250th Anniversary shaft, continuing its long-standing partnership with Folds of Honor while celebrating a landmark moment in the nation’s history.
The special-edition shaft combines Tour-proven VENTUS TR performance with a distinctive and striking design, featuring the iconic patriot red, white and blue colorway, along with the Folds of Honor logo and a commemorative ‘250’ emblem to acknowledge the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Golf Pride, an industry leader in golf equipment manufacturing, announces the release of its limited-edition Stars and Stripes ZERO TAPER putter grip in commemoration of the United States’ historic 250th anniversary. The release serves as a celebration of the rich heritage of American golf, a pastime the company has actively supported through domestic design and engineering for the past 77 years.
The grip features a red, white and blue colorway and includes large ‘USA’ lettering, along with a waving American flag. Beginning June 25, the specialty model will be available online at GolfPride.com for $39.99.
Club Champion, the nation’s premier custom club fitting and building studio, today announced The Fitting Challenge, a limited-time promotion running June 23 through July 18, 2026, at U.S. Club Champion fitting studios. The challenge is simple: let Club Champion’s world-class fitters find you a better club in at least one measured category – or receive a complimentary shaft credit of up to $450.
New Club Champion customers age 18 or older book a fitting session and bring their current club – their “Gamer” – into the studio. A Club Champion fitter then conducts a complete fitting, using a Tour-grade launch monitor to measure head-to-head performance across three categories: carry distance, accuracy, and efficiency. The verdict is in the data.
Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, today introduced the new e6 SOFT TREADLINE golf ball with 360 Align Tech. Currently the longest-running and best-selling golf ball franchise in Bridgestone Golf history, the e6 SOFT now comes with groundbreaking 360 Align Tech, inspired by the tread of the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Ascent tire.
As with past e6 models, the new e6 SOFT TREADLINE features a large, soft, fast core with gradational compression engineered for extreme ball speed and distance. A soft, seamless Surlyn™ cover provides excellent durability and enhanced feedback at impact, while Bridgestone’s advanced aerodynamics provide in-flight stability. This combination of design elements helps golfers to achieve high launch and low spin off the tee for optimum ball speed and distance, with ample short game feel and performance around the greens.
The 2026 U.S. Senior Open Merchandise Pavilion at Scioto Country Club will be open from Saturday, June 27, through Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for exclusive pre-championship shopping for fans. Tickets are not required to access the Merchandise Pavilion during these two days.
Wyndham Clark completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday at Shinnecock Hills, becoming just the ninth player to lead after every round of a U.S. Open and the first since Martin Kaymer in 2014.
The 2023 champion closed with a 3-over 73 to finish at 4-under 276, edging Sam Burns by one stroke for his second U.S. Open title. Tom Kim, a qualifier who entered the week ranked No. 141 in the Official World Golf Ranking, finished third at 1-under 279.
Miyu Yamashita delivered a championship performance Sunday at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Giving, firing a scorching 8-under par 64 to erase a five-shot deficit and claim victory for her third LPGA career title.
Yamashita put together the lowest round of the week at Blythefield Country Club, carding eight birdies to finish regulation at 17-under par. After forcing a playoff, she wasted little time securing the title, birdieing the first extra hole to capture her first win of the season.
Many golfers walk into an iron fitting believing the clubhead is the star of the show. And while head designs certainly matter, experienced fitters know that the shaft often has the greatest influence on how a golfer delivers the club to the ball.
During an iron fitting at Club Champion much of the session is devoted to identifying the shaft that produces the most consistent strike pattern, ball flight, and dispersion. And the process is far more sophisticated than simply choosing between flexes or lengths.