Los Angeles Country Club North Course Review: The Front-9 (2023 U.S. Open)

At some point during this week's 123rd U.S. Open, players will grumble they don't like a particular hole or two on the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club, which is hosting the championship for the first time.  A hot mic might catch someone throwing expletives after their tee shot on No. 13 doesn't hold the severely canted fairway.  Other players might be entirely disgusted to find their errant shots in the tall, clumping fescue that pinches the narrowest green on the North at No. 9.

But as The Rock might tell them, "It doesn't matter if you like LACC North!"  And he'd be right.  What matters is if the players can conquer it.  Because this is the United States Open baby!  The toughest test in golf.  And LACC North will also show it's the most complete test in golf.

Ten Things to Know about Round 2 of the 123rd U.S. Open at LACC

More records were set on the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club on Friday at the U.S. Open.  The sunshine also made an appearance firming up the course and is expected to continue shining over the weekend.

Here are 10 things to know about the second round.

Fowler Stands Firm at LACC; 36-Hole Leader By One

A bright yellow sphere made an appearance on Friday at The Los Angeles Country Club that likely left a few people red in the face. A lack of sun and wind that had left the North Course a bit exposed for the game’s best players on Day 1 of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship became part of the mix in Round 2.

USGA officials came up with a game plan for the expected morning marine layer by setting up the course to its scorecard length – 7,423 yards (par 70) – including two par 3s that measured 290-plus yards and a par 4 (555-yard 16th) that played longer than one of the par 5s (the 535-yard eighth).

Ten Things to Know about Round 1 of the 123rd U.S. Open at LACC

Records were smashed on the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club on Thursday during the first round of the U.S. Open.

Here are 10 things to know about the opening round.

California Dreaming: Record Day (62) For Fowler, Schauffele

One year ago, Rickie Fowler milled around The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., signing a few autographs, pounding balls on the range and chatting up competitors, caddies and fans. Basically, he did everything but hit a shot that counted in the 2022 U.S. Open.

As an alternate – the next guy into the field if any player withdrew – all the affable Fowler could do was wait and hope for the call to come. It never did, and he left without competing in the National Open for a second consecutive year.

Titleist is #1 Ball at U.S. Open for 75th Consecutive Year

At the 1949 U.S. Open at Medinah Country Club, more players chose to put a Titleist golf ball in play than any other brand, with 32 (20%) of the 159-player field teeing up a Titleist. For the first time, Titleist was the #1 ball at the U.S. Open Championship.

At every U.S. Open for the next three-quarters of a century – from Oakmont to Olympic and Pinehurst to Pebble Beach – Titleist golf balls have been the top choice of players competing for the U.S. Open trophy and a place in history.

Rickie Fowler's Record Setting Cobra WITB

Rickie Fowler shot an opening round 62, 8-under today on the North Course at Los Angeles Country Club to set a new 18-hole U.S. Open record.  Fowler's 10 birdies also marked the most ever recorded in any U.S. Open round.

Here is a list of the clubs Fowler used.

USGA Gives Fans More Ways than Ever to Follow the Action from the 123rd 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 the action at The Los Angeles Country Club from June 15-18.

“We’re thrilled to provide 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 than ever before to the action at The Los Angeles Country Club,” said USGA Chief Commercial Officer Jon Podany. “From live streams of championship play on our all-new app to in-depth performance analytics, golf fans across the world will be able to immerse themselves in the U.S. Open.”

PUMA Golf Brings Culture and Authenticity to US Open with LA Themed Custom Shoes and Mural

Los Angeles is a city known for creativity and entertainment, so for the iconic US Open held at LACC, PUMA Golf linked their athletes with custom footwear artists to create designs that reflect each players’ individual inspiration for the week. PUMA Golf has also tapped native Angeleno and LA muralist Jonas Never, known for his renowned pop culture and sports murals around town, to create a mural featuring PUMA athletes Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland and Justin Suh.

The mural, heavily inspired by Los Angeles graffiti and tattoo culture resides on the side of the Roger Dunn store at 1801 S. Bundy Dr., in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, just minutes from Los Angeles Country Club.

Four for Four: Back to Back Quadruple Victory Weeks for Fujikura on Tour

Fujikura, the leader in performance golf shafts, was honored to be the winning driver and wood shaft across multiple global tours, with four victories on the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions, LPGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour.

At the RBC Canadian, Fujikura once again dominated the standings as the #1 driver, wood and hybrid shaft during the event at Oakdale Golf & Country Club. In total, 38.5% of the field used a Fujikura driver shaft, with another 35.8% using a Fujikura wood shaft and 32.0% using a Fujikura hybrid shaft.

EA Sports PGA Tour Title Update Includes Los Angeles Country Club and Free Play Weekend

EA SPORTS PGA TOUR has deployed Title Update 4.0, which celebrates the upcoming U.S. Open Championship happening this weekend with a new playable course, the Los Angeles Country Club, and updated designs in-game styled in the Season 3 U.S. Open Championship theme.

In addition to players being able to play the new course in all game modes, new challenges will also be released live during the major golf tournament that recreate iconic moments from each day.

PUMA Golf Introduces Limited Edition Stars and Stripes Ignite Articulate Shoes

PUMA Golf today introduced its new limited edition STARS AND STRIPES IGNITE ARTICULATE golf shoe. Designed as a celebration of the US Open, the limited model features a patriotic color scheme including red, white, and blue as well as understated stars covering the entire upper of the shoe.

Like the in-line version of the Ignite Articulate, the Stars and Stripes model takes cleated innovation to the next level thanks to a design that features an articulating outsole, midsole and upper that flexes with your foot, delivering exceptional support. Built to meet the rigorous performance demands of the world’s best golfers, the IGNITE ARTICULATE combines PUMA’s Tour-validated technologies in a lightweight, extremely comfortable package with a modern athletic silhouette.

123rd U.S. Open Championship Notebook and Stories

The U.S. Open returns to Los Angeles on the 75th anniversary of Ben Hogan's win in 1948.  Los Angeles Country Club will be hosting the championship for the first time.

The North Course will pay to a par of 70, at 7,423 yards and is ready for it's world spotlight.  Here's a deep dive into the 123rd U.S. Open from LACC North.

RBC Canadian Open Winner Plays Graphite Design Tour AD to Victory

Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc. announced today that the winner of the RBC Canadian Open tournament held at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada was playing a Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 95 X flex hybrid shaft in his Titleist TSR2 21° Hybrid.  The champion eagled the 4th playoff hole to claim his 3rd PGA Tour victory and become the first Canadian to win the RBC Canadian Open since 1954.

“Congratulations to the RBC Canadian Open champion on his historic win this past weekend in Canada.  The champions ability and his trusty hybrid were two key elements that aided him during the playoff holes to earn the win” stated Bill McPherson, Vice President of Sales, Pro’s Choice Golf Shafts, Inc.

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Los Angeles Country Club North Course Review: An Overview (2023 U.S. Open)

It's important where players win their U.S. Open Championship.  Great courses produce great drama and even greater champions.  Cathedrals of the game matter.  Ghosts of the past matter.

And when Los Angeles Country Club opens its curtains to the world this week for the 123rd U.S. Open, it will be a legacy defining moment.

USGA Announces Tee Times for 123rd U.S. Open Championship

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2023 U.S. Open Championship, Thursday (June 15) and Friday (June 16), at 7,423-yard, par-70 The Los Angeles (Calif.) Country Club (North Course).

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 15 and 16, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. Those players making the cut will play 18 holes on June 17 and 18. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will immediately follow. If this playoff results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue to play off hole-by-hole until the winner is determined.

The Centennial Collection from FootJoy

For 100 years, FootJoy has been synonymous with golf-specific design and performance innovation.  The brand was born from a company-wide naming competition in 1923, where an associate in the Brockton, MA stitching room submitted a name for a new line of shoes the company was developing – FOOTJOY.

The brand continues to lead and innovate in golf wearables and will celebrate 100 years in the making with the Centennial Collection. This collection is FJ’s take on an unmatched legacy of performance innovation and style, featuring a limited edition Premiere Series Wilcox for Men, a Women’s Premiere Series Shield Tip and an apparel collection that includes timeless and sophisticated polos, cardigans, hoodies and sweaters.

COBRA Golf Unveils Limited Edition US Open Golf Bag

With the arrival of the 2023 US Open, COBRA Golf has unveiled a Limited-Edition US Open Staff and Stand Bag.  Like all COBRA Golf bags, those made for the US Open are crafted with premium materials for an elevated, Tour-caliber look and feel.

This year the US Open will be hosted by the storied Los Angeles Country Club from June 15th to June 18th.  The club has previously held the Walker Cup but the 2023 US Open will be the first major played at LACC and the first US Open contested in the Los Angeles area in 75 years. To celebrate the momentous event, Cobra will release a new Americana inspired bag that layers in the iconic landmarks and street culture of Los Angeles, adorned with palm trees and stars to reference to key locations like Beverly Hills and Sunset Blvd.

2023 U.S. Open Championship Notes and Insights

The Los Angeles Country Club is hosting a U.S. Open for the first time. It is the seventh venue to make its U.S. Open debut over the last 50 years, joining Atlanta Athletic Club (1976), Pinehurst (1999), Bethpage (2002), Torrey Pines (2008), Chambers Bay (2015) and Erin Hills (2017).

This will mark the 15th U.S. Open, and 20th major played in the state of California. The only foreign players to win a U.S. Open in California are Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell (in 2010 at Pebble Beach) and Jon Rahm (in 2021 at Torrey Pines). The only other foreign player to win a major in California is Australia’s Steve Elkington, who won the 1995 PGA Championship at Riviera.