2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach: Round Two Recap

Mother Nature continued to provide a reprieve to the world's best golfers on Friday.  While the sun finally made an appearance at Pebble Beach Golf Links (brief as it was), the brisk winds that often define U.S. Open Championships contested on the iconic Monterey Peninsula layout continued to be kind and gentle. 

 

Even with the greens firming up a bit, Round 2 produced more under-par rounds (44) than Thursday (39), but a different person was holding the lead.  Gary Woodland (who has never finished better than a tie for 23rd in eight previous U.S. Open starts) carded a 6-under, bogey-free 65 for a two-stroke lead over 2013 champion Justin Rose. 

2019 US Open at Pebble Beach: Round One Recap

The skies above Pebble Beach Golf Links for most of Thursday's first round were gray, but the leader board featured a different hue, one players aren’t typically accustomed to seeing at the U.S. Open Championship: Red. 

 

On a day where the winds were relatively light and the mercury barely crossed the 60-degree mark, the world's best players took full advantage of their opportunity. 

The 2019 US Open GIVEAWAY: Cobra Golf MIM Wedge and Commemorative Pebble Beach Ball Markers

It's our  national championship.  It's being held on one of the most famous courses in the world.  And it's one of the strongest fields of any US Open in history.  I was out at Pebble to play the course before the tournament began, and have been showing you pictures and videos of this national treasure the past few weeks.  So of course I'm having a US Open GIVEAWAY for all of you! 

 

This year's marquee field includes the game's most talented players.  And this year's US Open giveaway includes some of the coolest swag you'll find anywhere on the planet.  Like a Cobra MIM 56 degree wedge, because the short game will be crucial this week at Pebble.  And two limited edition US Open Pebble Beach ball markers. 

Jordan Spieth Looks to Continue Strong Run at U.S. Open with Under Armour Golf Scripting Inspired by the Pacific

Following an impressive showing at the 2019 PGA Championship on Long Island, Jordan Spieth's focus will be shifting to the other coast, as he looks to capture his second U.S. Open title at Pebble Beach. 

 

Once again, Jordan will be relying upon Under Armour's innovative Iso-Chill technology to keep him cool on one of golf's biggest stages, wearing the groundbreaking apparel for three days at the national championship. 

Aerotech SteelFiber Shafts Collect Five Top-10s on Three Tours

Aerotech SteelFiber graphite iron shafts delivered five Top-10 last week on the PGA, LPGA, and Champion tours, including two T4's at the RBC Canadian Open, two T5's at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, and one T10 at the Mastercard Japan Championship. 

 

Brandt Snedeker played SteelFiber i95 graphite shafts in his irons, and the 2012 FedEx Cup champion shot 69 in three rounds, as well as a tournament low score of 60 for his T4 finish.  Last year Snedeker even bested that score when he blazed a 59 at the Wyndham Championship. 

Galvin Green 2019 Part 2 Collection Preview: Designed to Help Golfers Play More Often

The latest collection of golfwear from Galvin Green offers serious golfers a range of high-performance garments designed to help them perform at their best more often in the most demanding playing conditions. 

 

The new 2019 Part Two range available this month has been inspired by the harshest conditions at one of the most challenging links courses in the world, the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush, soon to host the 148th Open Championship. 

Sights from the 2019 US Open Wednesday Practice Round at Pebble Beach

No more fine tuning.  No more practice.  Nothing more that can be done.  It's the eve of the 2019 U.S. Open, and all 156 players in the field are hoping they'll be the one's who take home this season's third major championship. 

 

The fog rolled in during Wednesday's practice round, as if to symbolize the transformation into the unreal that awaits the field tomorrow. 

Sights from the 2019 US Open Monday Practice Round at Pebble Beach

It was sunny and gorgeous day at Pebble Links golf course, and players were soaking in the coastal vibe on Monday's practice round for the U.S. Open.  Some players like Tiger Woods, had already practiced here in previous weeks.  While others like Justin Thomas didn't get out for their first practice round until later in the afternoon. 

 

I've been showing you pictures and videos on twitter and Instagram from my trip to Pebble Beach when I played the course as final preparations for the U.S. Open were being made.  And I'll have a full course review sometime later after the tournament finishes. 

PUMA Golf Unveils 2019 U.S. Open Scripts: What Fowler, DeChambeau, and Woodland Will Wear at Pebble Beach

As PUMA athletes Rickie Fowler, Bryson DeChambeau and Gary Woodland prepare to take on Pebble Beach Golf Links for the 119th U.S. Open Championship, they will be dressed to the nines each day in red, white, and blue inspired apparel from the brands new Autumn Winter 2019 Collection. 

 

Additionally, throughout the week, Rickie and Bryson will use a custom COBRA Golf & Vessel US Open Tour Staff Bag, inspired by the red, white, and blue color story, and the Stars & Stripes of the American flag. 

New Titleist Irons To Debut at U.S. Open

The new Titleist T100, 620 MB, and 620 CB irons will make their tour debut at this week's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, marking the first opportunity for players to use the new irons in competition. 

 

The three new iron models follow the successful introduction of the new TS2 and TS3 hybrids and U-500 and U-510 utility irons at the recent Memorial Tournament.  Validating product performance across the worldwide professional tours is a critical step in the development of all high performance Titleist golf equipment. 

Lexi Thompson And Bridgestone Golf are Big Winners in Atlantic City

Bridgestone Golf Tour team member Lexi Thompson continued one of the best Tour seasons in Bridgestone Golf's history, with a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the 2019 ShopRite LPGA Classic. 

 

Thompson finished with a clutch eagle on the 18th hole to garner her 11th career LPGA victory and the 6th win for Bridgestone this season, including 5 with the TOUR B X golf ball.  Thompson's victory vaults her to No. 1 on the U.S. Solheim Cup points list. 

Rory McIlroy WITB What's In The Bag - The Golf Equipment McIlroy Used to Win the 2019 RBC Canadian Open

So you think Rory McIlroy can't close a tournament?  McIroy didn't just break away from the three-way pack tied for the RBC Canadian Open lead when play began on Sunday.  He sent a message and thrashed the field with a dominating 9-under 61, to finish with a record setting 22-under, 258 in the victory. 

 

The win was Rory's second of the season (to go along with The PLAYERS Championship), and the 16th of his career.  And with the victory, he joined Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, and Tiger Woods as the only players since 1935 to win the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the Canadian Open. 

Jason Day Using Tiger Woods Former Caddie Steve Williams for the 2019 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach

Nineteen years after Steve Williams helped Tiger Woods win one of his greatest major championships, the New Zealander is back at Pebble Beach Golf Links.  Only this time Williams will be carrying the bag for another former World No. 1, Jason Day. 

 

Williams was on the bag for Tiger in 13 of his 15 majors, and most recently helped Adam Scott become the first Australian to win The Masters at Augusta National.  Day is hoping Williams can help him finally emerge victorious at a U.S. Open, where he's twice finished runner-up. 

119th U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach: Television Coverage, Live Streaming Coverage, Records, History, and Statistics

Pebble Beach Golf Links will be set up at 7,075 yards and will play to a par of 35-36 (71).  The yardage for each round of the championship will vary due to course setup and conditions. 

 

Jack Neville and Douglas S. Grant designed Pebble Beach Golf Links, which opened in 1919.  You can find the hole-by-hole look at the par and yardages here. 

USGA Announces Tee Times for 119th U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2019 U.S. Open Championship, Thursday (June 13th) and Friday (June 14th), at 7,075-yard, par-71 Pebble Beach (Calif.) Golf Links. 

 

The U.S. Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition.  A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on June 13th and 14th, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. 

Buffalo Ridge Springs at Big Cedar Lodge Named Best Public Course in Missouri by Golfweek Magazine

Buffalo Ridge Springs at Big Cedar Lodge was named "Best Course You Can Play in Missouri: in Golfweek Magazine's Best of 2019 issue.  And for the first time, the course was also ranked among the "Top Courses You Can Play in America" at No. 89. 

 

An 18-hole marvel designed by renowned course architect Tom Fazio in collaboration with Johnny Morris, a noted conservationist, Buffalo Ridge winds throughout the beautiful Missouri Ozarks landscape with brilliantly-designed holes complemented by the area's extreme natural beauty. 

Bob Vokey Introduces New 54 and 56 Degree D Grind to WedgeWorks

Based on the incredible popularity and player adoption of the Vokey SM7 D Grind (the latest addition to the Vokey grind family), Master Craftsman Bob Vokey has been experimenting with extending the D Grind into lower-lofted models. 

 

The player's high bounce wedge, the D Grind offers high measured bounce with the crescent shape of Voke's popular M Grind for shot-making versatility.  And available today on www.Vokey.com, the new WedgeWorks 54.12 D and 56.12 D models align with Bob's long-held philosophy of building a higher bounce sand wedge and mid-to-low bounce lob wedge into your setup. 

Adidas Golf TOUR360 XT Parley Preview: Limted Edition Shoes Turning Waste into Treasure

Know that expression "someone's waste is someone else's treasure?"  Well Adidas Golf has made the first ever golf shoe, the TOUR360 XT Parley, with an entire upper made from upcycled plastic waste that promises to be everyone else's treasure. 

 

The TOUR360 XT Parley uses waste that was intercepted from beaches and coastal communities before reaching the ocean, and these new shoes will be worn by select Adidas athletes in next week's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. 

Titleist TS1 Driver Preview: Ultra-Lightweight Driver to Maximize Launch and Distance for Moderate Swing Speeds

The new ultra-lightweight Titleist TS1 driver is the fastest way for players with moderate swing speeds to experience the joy of effortless distance.  Available for fittings beginning June 20th (and in shops June 27th), the new TS1 offers the technologies developed through the Titleist Speed Project in an incredibly light 275-gram design. 

 

The weighting of TS1 has been strategically trimmed to maximize launch and distance at moderate swing speeds, while maintaining the precision fitting capabilities of Titleist's SureFit Hosel and a high MOI for stability and forgiveness. 

USGA and Deloitte Launch U.S. Open Augmented Reality App

The USGA today announced the launch of a new U.S. Open Augmented Reality (AR) App by Deloitte, designed to provide golf fans with an engaging and innovative digital experience for the 119th U.S. Open Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, June 10th to the 16th. 

 

Available in the Apple App and Google Play Stores, U.S. Open AR offers fans watching on-site at Pebble Beach or from elsewhere exclusive insights into player performance on the iconic 6th, 7th, and 18th holes, in 3-dimensional augmented reality.  Pebble Beach will come to life on users' mobile devices through a virtual map of the course, allowing fans to follow the action in real-time, compare player performance, and see how competitors performed on signature holes.