Cleated or Non Cleated Golf Shoes? PrideSports Study on Replaceable Traction Reveals Tour Success

If your buddy told you he got 10 additional yards off the tee because of his shoes, you’d probably laugh at him. But when 10 of the top 10 PGA players on tour, including No. 2 in the world Jon Rahm are choosing replaceable traction, you gotta listen.

In a recent interview Rahm stated, “I think a game changer is the shoes I’m using this year, they’re different from last year, They’re a lot more comfortable. I’ve done some great work with Cuater and the Travis Mathew team, and I think it’s allowed me to be a little bit more stable and up my ball speed and my swing speed without being concerned.”

TravisMathew Offers Once in a Lifetime Trip to St. Andrews for You and a Friend

TravisMathew, a premium men’s golf and lifestyle brand, today launched its exclusive sweepstakes with St Andrews Links. Running until Aug. 7, TravisMathew is giving fans of the brand a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Scotland to play the historic Old Course and award-winning Castle Course.

“The TravisMathew brand prides itself on bringing a new, fresh offering to the game of golf and with this exclusive sweepstakes we wanted to give back to our loyal customers who share our vision,” said Ryan Ellis, CEO of TravisMathew. “We were thrilled to share the news of our new storefront opening this fall with St Andrews and now we are equally as thrilled to get to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with a loyal customer.”

Afternoon Delight: Haas, Hensby Share 18-Hole Lead at U.S. Senior Open

It was a tale of two waves on Thursday at the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship. Those fortunate enough to avoid the morning rain showers certainly benefited in Round 1 on Saucon Valley Country Club’s Old Course.

Ten of the 11 golfers who broke par on the 6,973-yard, par-71 layout were among those in the afternoon wave. That included Mark Hensby and 68-year-old Jay Haas, both of whom carded 4-under-par 67s to share the lead. Haas, playing in his 17th U.S. Senior Open and 50th USGA championship overall, shot his age for the second time this year, and joined four others to do so in the U.S. Senior Open.

Breakthrough Golf Introduces New Brava Driver Shafts

Breakthrough Golf has forever changed the way golfers look at putting when the Stability Shafts were introduced. They revolutionized putting by returning the club face to square at impact for consistently straighter putts.

That same thinking went into developing the new Brava Driver Shaft. It’s a lightweight shaft that delivers the power and consistency to perform shot after shot regardless of swing speed or driver model. It was designed for maximum ball speed and smash factor because it delivers more center strikes and a better face angle.

TPC River Highlands to Host World's Top Ranked Players at The Travelers Championship

The Travelers Championship – scheduled for June 23–26 at TPC River Highlands – will host the top-ranked player in the world and four of the top five players in the Official World Golf Rankings. Eight former Travelers Championship winners will also tee it up.

“TPC River Highlands has great balance and variety,” said golf course architect, Bobby Weed. “The New England terrain offers exciting semi-blind and tree-lined holes. Combined with holes along the Connecticut River, there is drama at every turn.”

The Rocket Mortgage Classic Returns to Detroit Golf Club with a Big Name Field

The Rocket Mortgage Classic today announced several player commitments, as reigning champion Cam Davis will defend his title against the likes of Will Zalatoris and Tony Finau, both ranked among the world’s top 20 golfers.

Additional players include major championship winners and past World No. 1s Justin Rose and Jason Day, PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year frontrunner Cameron Young, nine-time PGA TOUR winner Matt Kuchar, five-time PGA TOUR winner Rickie Fowler and four-time PGA TOUR winner Kevin Kisner.

Duca del Cosma to Reveal 2023 Collection at 2022 PGA Buying and Education Summit and Show

Award-winning Italian lifestyle brand, and golf footwear trendsetter, Duca del Cosma, will exhibit at the 2022 PGA Buying and Education Summit and Show on Monday, July 11th and Tuesday, July 12th which will be held at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Duca del Cosma continues to grow within the green grass community. Exhibiting at the 2022 PGA Buying and Education Summit and Show provides the team an opportunity to meet one-on-one with key green grass accounts as well as establish new relationships with potential customers and buyers.

Royal Albatross Adds to 2022 Footwear and Belts Collection for Women

Royal Albartross—the premium golf and lifestyle brand from the United Kingdom—has unveiled a new collection of footwear and belts for women.

The 2022 additions—all handmade by master craftsmen in Italy and Portugal—come in a range of colorways, patterns, and themes to coordinate and accent any look for the links and beyond.

Streamsong Golf Resort Releases Routing and Logo on New Chain Course

Streamsong Golf Resort announced today the name, routing and new logo for the fourth golf course slated to join the award-winning golf offerings at the world-renowned destination. The newly released layout by the legendary design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw (Coore & Crenshaw Design) shows six- and 12-hole loops, with the first tees a short walking distance from the Lodge at Streamsong.

The Chain, as the course is being dubbed, gets its name from the remnants of a piece of mining equipment used to hold a dragline bucket in place that was discovered on the site during the routing process. The Mosaic Company, which owns Streamsong, mined the 16,000-acre site for phosphate ore for decades, leading to the incredible sand formations that make the topography at this location unique. Special edition merchandise featuring The Chain logo will be available online and on site at Streamsong beginning in August.

42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship Facts and Figures

The U.S. Senior Open kicks off this week with 156 golfers in the field.  Saucon Valley Country Club previously hosted this championship in 1992 and 2000.

Some big names will be playing the Old Course at Saucon, and here's a deep dive into the field and championship history.

Titleist Launches New TSR Drivers at Travelers Championship

The new Titleist TSR drivers – the next generation of the most played drivers on the PGA TOUR – are making their worldwide debut this week at the Travelers Championship.

Today’s introduction of the new TSR drivers, together with the new TSR fairway metals, marks the start of the tour seeding and validation process for the upcoming Titleist metalwoods line.

Fitzpatrick Wins 2022 U.S. Open for Historic Double at The Country Club

Matt Fitzpatrick is a champion once again at The Country Club.

The 27-year-old Englishman who triumphed nine years ago at this iconic venue when he claimed the U.S. Amateur, became just the 13th man and the first non-American to also add the U.S. Open Championship to his portfolio.

Mitsubishi Golf Wins U.S. Open in Dominating Fashion

It's common in the golf industry for companies to say they won this tournament or that tournament when the player uses its clubs.  Sometimes it can only be one club.  And other times still that club was not really instrumental in the win.

When Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open earlier today at The Country Club however, Mitsubishi Golf shafts played an absolutely crucial role in his breakout major championship victory.

Inside the 42nd U.S. Senior Open Championship

Saucon Valley Country Club (Old Course) will host the 2022 U.S. Senior Open Championship next week and will be set up at 7,028 yards and play to a par of 36-35–71.

The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions.

Zalatoris, Fitzpatrick Share 54-Hole Lead at The Country Club

If championship Sunday in the 122nd U.S. Open can match the high drama of Round 3 on Saturday at The Country Club, fans are in for a wild ride. The way the lead kept flipping, one almost felt sorry for the folks manning the leader boards.

By the end of a turbulent and challenging day when temperatures dropped into the 60s, winds gusted in the mid-20s and red numbers were replaced by red faces, two players seeking their first major championship – and a bit of history – led the way.

Morikawa, Qualifier Dahmen Share 36-Hole Lead at TCC

For Collin Morikawa, the last couple of months have been a search to regain the form that led to a pair of major titles. His five starts since a solo fifth at the Masters in April have resulted in no better than a tie for 26th. That stretch includes a missed cut at the Memorial Tournament and a T-55 in last month’s PGA Championship.

Those aren’t results that people are accustomed to seeing from the world No. 7.

2022 U.S. Open Championship: Ten Stats to Know From Round 1

Thirty-four years after it last hosted this championship, The Country Club in Brookline acquitted itself nicely on Thursday, yielding a mostly-tight-bunched set of scores in round one. After 18 holes, exactly half of the field (78 players) are at or within six shots of the lead. Six shots is how many Brooks Koepka was trailing by after round one when he won at Shinnecock just four years ago.

That’s to say, we’re just getting started.

Hadwin First-Round Leader With 66 at Brookline

Round 1 of a U.S. Open has a tendency to send observers to bio pages or Google. While there might be an occasional big name at the top of the leader board, the opening round is known for its surprises, and the 122nd championship that began Thursday at The Country Club followed that script.

How about an alternate leading the field? Adam Hadwin certainly is known in golf circles – he owns 12 professional wins, including one on the PGA Tour. But the 34-year-old Canadian, the first alternate from the Dallas final qualifier, wasn’t even in the field until Paul Casey withdrew on Monday.

EDEL Golf Launches New SMS (Swing Matching System) Irons

Edel Golf is announcing the introduction of a game-changing technology in irons. The new SMS (Swing Match System) Irons are unlike any irons on the market. The adjustable Swing Match Weighting brings a level of customization to irons that hasn’t been seen in golf.

By moving the heaviest of the three weights to the ideal position for the golfer’s swing, it enables total clubface control. That can mean eliminating your miss right or left, improving face impact position, more distance, more accuracy, and optimized performance all around. Golfers have long been able to adjust their driver to their swing to customize and maximize their performance. The Edel SMS Irons do just that and the results are shockingly good.

New Club Champion Fitting Studios Open In Four Markets

Club Champion, the globe’s top custom golf club fitter and builder, is continuing its meteoric surge of growth in 2022. The company continues to smash its own records by opening four new stores in the second quarter.

With additional locations from its international partners and studios now open in Huntsville, AL; Westport, CT; Colorado Springs, CO; and Peachtree City, GA, Club Champion has surpassed domestic 100 total locations after just over a decade on the market. There are now fitting studios in 42 U.S. states.

USGA Gives Fans More Ways than Ever to Follow the Action from the 122nd U.S. Open

Fans will be able to follow the U.S. Open like never before thanks to a comprehensive suite of digital offerings that will immerse audiences in all the action at The Country Club from June 16-19.

“We look forward to providing fans with an unprecedented level of access to this year’s championship through a number of innovative digital offerings that are sure to bring golf fans closer to the action at The Country Club,” said USGA Chief Commercial Officer Jon Podany. “From live streams of championship play to in-depth performance analytics, to augmented reality, golf fans across the world will be able to immerse themselves in the U.S. Open.”

Clean Sweep for Fujikura Ventus on the PGA Tour

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was proud to be the winning driver shaft on the PGA, DP World and Korn Ferry Tour last week.

On the PGA Tour at the RBC Canadian Open, VENTUS claimed another driver shaft win with the eventual winner choosing to play VENTUS in all his woods. Capturing the title as the #1 player with strokes gained from tee to green, the winner used a VENTUS Black 6X in his driver, VENTUS Black 8X in his fairway wood and VENTUS Black 9X in his five wood. This win is the 19th driver shaft victory for Fujikura on the PGA Tour. With only 35 events played so far this season, this equates to a staggering 54.29% win percentage for Fujikura driver shafts on the PGA Tour.

New CODECHAOS 22 is Impossible to Ignore

Not all golf shoes should look the same. That’s why Adidas is turning up the volume on their CODECHAOS footwear franchise. Always meant to redefine what a golf shoe can be, they’re introducing CODECHAOS 22 featuring an exciting all-new design and innovative technologies that push spikeless performance to the next level.

Distinctive to the CODECHAOS model, Adidas completely refreshed the disruptive silhouette and outsole so that golfers can feel better connection and support with the ground throughout their swing. They primarily focused on our unmistakable TWISTGRIP technology, which now expands across the heel and forefoot, but also goes higher on the sidewall wraps for improved grip and performance. They revamped the upper to be a bold design aesthetic made with recycled materials, combining a multi-layer performance textile with a thin PU film, offering improved performance with stain resistance and a waterproof warranty. As with previous models, it will still feature Adidas full-length BOOST cushioning technology for added comfort with every step.

NEW Galvin Green Collection Builds on Top Selling Lines

The Part Two shirt collection launched this month by leading high-performance apparel brand Galvin Green builds on the brand’s top-selling Part One range that has captured the imagination of golfers looking for stylish, breathable garments that minimize impact on the environment.

Designed to help serious golfers reach their peak and stay protected in the warmer temperatures, the new collection incorporates a series of eye-catching pyramid designs chosen to challenge traditional golfing conceptions. The collection boasts 11 bold designs in a variety of striking colors, including the combination Blue bell/Black, to keep golfers looking sharp for the ultimate GameDay experience.

PUMA Golf Celebrates the US Open with Collection of LOVE H8 Apparel and Accessories

As the best golfers in the world head to Boston, Mass for the third major of the year, PUMA Golf is introducing the Love H8 collection. Inspired by the all too familiar love, hate relationship we all have with the game; this capsule of broken hearts and broken clubs will have all of us feeling seen.

Launching just in time for one of the toughest showdowns in golf, the collection includes pieces for everyone – men, women, and juniors.

SIK vy LA Golf Delights Patriotic Golfers with New Limited Edition USA Putter

Just in time for 4th of July, SIK by LA Golf -- developer of Patented Descending Loft Technology (DLT) -- announced a USA Edition SIK PRO putter. Available in the PRO C-Series model with a plumber’s neck hosel, the USA Putter is precision milled from a solid block of 303 Stainless Steel and features SIK by LA Golf’s famed DLT face technology, which helps provide more consistent launch angles and improved roll.

The new Limited-Edition model features a traditional blade profile with a blue and red PVD finish, which provides a stunning look in different lighting conditions. In line with the USA-themed design, the new putter also comes with an American flag graphic on the face. The Limited-Edition USA putter also features a premium, low-deflection LA GOLF composite P-Series shaft in white with an American flag graphic. A limited SIK USA headcover and red SIK Iomic putter grip finishes off this limited edition putter.

USGA Golf Museum Exhibit Highlights Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During U.S. Open

As part of a collaborative initiative by the USGA, The Country Club and Town of Brookline to advance a dialogue on inclusion in golf, the USGA Golf Museum and Library will debut a fan exhibit at the 2022 U.S. Open Championship that showcases legends who broke down barriers to participation in the game.

Titled “Hard-Earned Glory,” the exhibit will celebrate golf’s unifying power by connecting fans to powerful stories brought to life through photographs, digital highlights and 50 significant artifacts from the archives of the USGA Museum. The exhibit presents a broad timeline of key milestones in golf that mirror broader cultural movements through American history, from women’s rights to civil rights, accessibility to the LGBTQ+ revolution.

Late Saturday Push Puts USA on Precipice of Victory

When Great Britain and Ireland Curtis Cup captain Elaine Ratcliffe addresses her team on Saturday night, she might want to eschew a big speech for the Greek mythological story of Sisyphus. He’s the character who kept rolling a big boulder up a hill, only to have it keep falling back to the bottom.

That’s what Saturday in the 42nd Curtis Cup Match at Merion Golf Club felt like for the visiting side. When it looked like GB&I might sweep the Americans in the three afternoon foursomes matches, the USA managed to get a split – one win, one tie and one defeat – to keep its five-point advantage.

Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

Our first international guest review comes from Steinthor in Iceland.  And we get some gorgeous, historic countryside golf course scenery to boot.  Steinthor I'm going to have to get over to Iceland sooner than later!

Steinthor won my new Shot Scope V3 GPS Watch Giveaway, and plans on using it all summer to dial in yardages and track his statistics.  He's found the new V3 GPS Watch to be "very comfortable" to wear and "quite accurate" compared to his rangefinder.

PAYNTR Golf Enters Global Market

PAYNTR GOLF announced today they have established new distribution partners in various markets outside of the U.S. and UK including Europe, Asia, and South Africa, among others, under the umbrella company of PAYNTR GOLF GLOBAL.

The unprecedented sales success within two years of launching the first model of PAYNTR GOLF shoes, the PAYNTR X 001 F, raised the bar for customers seeking a performance advantage in their golf footwear. With a full line of products available for purchase including shoes, gloves, headwear, socks and golf bags, the demand for PAYNTR GOLF rose significantly, especially following the introduction of the PANYTR X 002 LE and PAYNTR X 003 F.

PXG Opens First Retail Store in Colorado

PXG, a global research and development company dedicated to creating the world’s finest golf equipment and apparel, has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Colorado. PXG Denver is the company’s latest store opening and another example of its rapid retail expansion efforts, which will see the company end 2022 with 24 locations in the U.S.

“It’s no secret that PXG golf clubs are amazing! And with our wide portfolio of top-notch products, we’ve got something for everyone,” said PXG Founder and CEO Bob Parsons. “As we continue to deal direct and build to spec, we’re setting up shop in markets where there is an appetite and the opportunity to better serve the golf community. The Denver metro area certainly tops the list as a hot spot for golfers despite the cold winter months!”

Vokey WedgeWorks Launches 2022 T Grind

Master Craftsman Bob Vokey’s long-trusted T Grind – an original Vokey tour grind and a favorite among tour players including Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas – is now available through WedgeWorks.

Inspired by Vokey’s work with one of the game’s all-time best wedge players, the T Grind was designed for great hands and a vivid short-game imagination. Available in 58º and 60º lofts, it is ideal for a shallow angle of attack in firm conditions, with low bounce and a narrow crescent surface. Compared to Vokey’s L grind, it has a wider back flange which allows for lower measured bounce.

Grips, Gadgets, Gear, and More: 2022 Father's Day Gift Guide

Father's Day is fast approaching (June 19th) and there are more choices than ever before for the golf dad in your life.  I'm here to help make sure you whatever you get dad is something he'll truly and completely enjoy.

All the ideas here are products, gadgets, and gear I've used, tested,, played, and reviewed so I know first hand these are can't miss.  Dad will look better, play better, and just have more fun with any and all of these golf must haves.

PopStroke Announces Official Opening of Orlando Location

PopStroke Entertainment Group, a national leader in golf entertainment co-owned by Greg Bartoli and Tiger Woods’ TGR Ventures, today announced the official public opening of its PopStroke Orlando location is set for Monday, June 13 at 9 a.m. The Orlando location is located at 321 N. Alafaya Trail in Waterford Lakes Town Center.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 10 a.m., hosted by PopStroke along with representatives from TGR Design, Stevens Construction, government officials, and the East Orlando Chamber. This is the first of several Orlando locations planned. Details will be released on future locations later this year.

Arcis Golf Acquires Four Bridges Country Club in Ohio

 Arcis Golf—the second largest and fastest-growing owner and operator of private, resort and daily fee clubs in the United States—has added Four Bridges Country Club in Liberty Township, Ohio, to its growing portfolio. This is the 9th club acquisition completed by Arcis in less than a year.

The Four Bridges community has 3,200 residents within Liberty Township, located in Ohio’s Butler County, and is in the center of the fast-growing I-75 corridor north of Cincinnati.

Today is Women's Golf Day

Women’s Golf Day, the global movement that engages, empowers, and supports females through golf, is an annual one-day sporting and community celebration taking place today Tuesday June 7th!

WGD was founded by Elisa Gaudet in 2016.  Now in its 7th year, WGD unites people across the globe through golf.  Starting in Australia and ending in French Polynesia, events will take place for 24 hours straight.  There are events in every continent, apart from Antarctica.

Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro White Shaft - PGAPappas Giveaway Winner Guest Review

When you're a gear junkie like Kyle, the winner of a new Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro White shaft in my 12 Days of Christmas Jingle Bam Giveaway, there's nothing quite like testing out all kinds of new equipment.

New equipment doesn't always translate to better play on the course.  But since Kyle has put the TENSEI 1K in his driver he's seen "more consistent total distance."  And that's compared to a variety of heads and shafts he's played over the last few years.

USGA Statement on the 2022 U.S. Open Field

The USGA today released a statement on the 2022 U.S. Open field.  Here it is.

"We pride ourselves in being the most open championship in the world and the players who have earned the right to compete in this year’s championship, both via exemption and qualifying, will have the opportunity to do so. Our field criteria were set prior to entries opening earlier this year and it’s not appropriate, nor fair to competitors, to change criteria once established.

Gear Up for the 2022 U.S. Open with the Limited Edition FootJoy Back to Brookline Collection

FootJoy is bringing the heat with their 2022 U.S. Open limited edition Back to Brookline collection.

With apparel celebrating the U.S. Open return to The Country Club and inspired by Frances Ouimet's historic 1913 win and The Country Club's iconic squirrel, FJ has created something really special.

12 Players Earn Exemptions into 122nd U.S. Open at The Country Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 12 players have earned exemptions into the 122nd U.S. Open Championship, which will be held on the Open Course at The Country Club, in Brookline, Mass., on June 16-19, 2022. These exemptions bring the number of fully exempt players to 91.

The additional 12 players earned entry based on the current Official World Golf Ranking® (OWGR®) or the four-event U.S. Open 2022 European Qualifying Series, which ended on June 5.

42nd Curtis Cup Match - Fact Sheet

Merion Golf Club will be set up at 6,130 yards and will play to a par of 36-34–70 for the 42nd Curtis Cup.

The yardage for each session of the competition will vary due to course setup and conditions.

United States Golf Association Breaks Ground on Golf House Pinehurst

The United States Golf Association officially broke ground Monday on its newest campus, Golf House Pinehurst, which will include its equipment-testing facility, the visitor-friendly USGA Experience and an educational landscape feature, to be completed by the end of 2023.

“The USGA, along with our many partners who helped make this project a reality, share a bold vision for Golf House Pinehurst and the impact it will have on this community and the game of golf,” said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA. “We love being a part of the Home of American Golf, and bringing this vision to life, starting today.”

Major Domination for Fujikura Golf at U.S. Women's Open

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was proud to be the #1 driver and wood shaft at the U.S Women’s Open.

In an impressive field for the 77th U.S Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Fujikura claimed another top spot title with a massive 35.5% of the field choosing to play a Fujikura driver shaft, with another 30.3% of players using a Fujikura wood shaft. The eventual winner was part of this wood shaft count percentage, using a VENTUS Red 6-R in her 3-wood and VENTUS Blue 6-R in her 5-wood on her way to victory.

LIV Golf Announces Broadcast Innovation, Unprecedented Access for Global Audience, and Acclaimed On-Air Talent and Production Team

Reinforcing its mission of growing the sport of golf and reaching new fans across the world via a new and innovative entertainment product, LIV Golf today announced broadcast details and the experienced, diverse team of talent and award-winning producers that is set to modernize how golf is watched.

Beginning Thursday, June 9 at 9:00 am EST / 2:00 pm BST, complete, live coverage of LIV Golf’s historic launch at Centurion Club will be globally available direct to consumers on LIVGolf.com, YouTube and Facebook. The LIV Golf event broadcasts will also be aired live on a global roster of leading premium and free-to-air broadcasters providing coverage in 138 territories around the world.

Galvin Green Star Mina Harigae Finished Second at U.S. Women's Open

Team Galvin Green star Mina Harigae finished in second place wearing the latest Quickdry outfit in temperatures reaching 89°F at the U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles on Sunday and jumped 30 places to 22nd in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.

Having signed with the leading high-performance apparel brand earlier this year, Harigae chose to wear the striking VENTIL8™ PLUS MADELENE short sleeve shirt in Red/Lipgloss Red matched with the PETRAshorts and ELLA base layer in White for her final round that took her up to 24th place in the Race to CME Globe season standings.

Aussie Rules: Minjee Lee Rolls to U.S. Women's Open Title at Pine Needles

When Minjee Lee first announced her presence at a USGA championship a decade ago by winning the U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship, she was asked by Golf Channel reporter Steve Burkowski if more USGA titles were in the offing.

Her two-word answer: “I’m coming.”

Cobra LTDx Irons Review - Making You Fall in Love with Game Improvement Irons Again

Cobra Golf isn't just making a splash in the game-improvement irons category in 2022.  They're going all out cannonball with their new KING LTDx irons.  Feel, sound, distance, and forgiveness have all been re-engineered giving golfers everything Cobra can possibly give you.

I've taken my New Cobra LTDx irons out handful of time now.  Some tough courses including Pinehurst No. 2, NCR Country Club, and my hometown Manakiki.  And I can say conclusively LTDx are one of the longest, massively forgiving, straightest irons out today.  Hands down.

Minjee Lee Charges into 54-Hole Lead at 77th U.S. Women's Open

When she successfully defended her U.S. Women’s Open title in 2001 at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club, Karrie Webb ran away from a stellar field to produce an eight-stroke victory.

Now a fellow Australian with close ties to the World Golf Hall of Famer is threatening to do the same thing on the same Donald Ross layout in the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica.

122nd U.S. Open Championship - Final Qualifying Storylines for Golf's Longest Day

U.S. Open Final Qualifying on Monday, June 6, will be held at nine sites (eight in the U.S., one in Canada).

Final qualifying, conducted over 36 holes, will be held at the sites listed. The 2022 U.S. Open Championship will be contested from June 16-19 on the Open Course at The Country Club, in Brookline, Mass.

Ten Stats to Know from Round Two of the 2022 U.S. Women's Open

The storylines entering this week’s 77th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica were seemingly endless. Through two days, the championship has not disappointed.

Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club has yielded lower scores than anticipated, some of the record-setting variety. One surprise performer remains on top of the leader board, with one of the game’s most acclaimed ball-strikers joining her through 36 holes. Meanwhile, the top-ranked player in the world is lurking, a mere three shots off the pace as we head to the weekend.