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| Friday Jun 14, 2024 |
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay may be the pacesetters after the U.S. Open's opening round, but McIlroy's 65 may be a glimpse of what's to come on Sunday. See, the last three times McIlroy opened with a bogey-free round in a major, he won — 2014, Open Championship; 2012, PGA Championship; 2011, U.S. Open. And should McIlroy go on to win his fifth major, he would set the record for most years between U.S. Open wins — 13. Hale Irwin (1979, 1990) and Julius Boros (1952, 1963) currently hold the record of 11 years.
IN THIS ISSUE
> A walk down memory lane | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
On June 7, the PGA Tour announced that "progress was made" in a meeting with representatives of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, and that the Tour wants "to get this right." In your opinion, what would be "right" for the PGA Tour in its negotiations?
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Uneekor: Partners with the Northern Ohio PGA Junior Tour and will supply its Eye Mini portable launch monitors for use at the driving range during Junior Tour events during the 2024 summer season. Competitors will have access to detailed data points to enhance their training sessions.
> Rory McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share U.S. Open lead with Patrick Cantlay
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Scottie Scheffler opens U.S. Open with 71, leaving him in contention but with ground to make up
[Dave Skretta | Associated Press | Read]
> Did Sergio Garcia have something to prove in opening round of 2024 U.S. Open? 'No, of course not'
[Tim Schmitt | Golfweek | Read]
> Tiger Woods returns to the U.S. Open, shoots an inconsistent opening-round 74 at Pinehurst No. 2
[Dave Skretta | Associated Press | Read]
> Ludvig Aberg off to strong start at U.S. Open with 66, seeks to become first rookie to win since 1913
[Steve Reed | Associated Press | Read]
> A Tiger Woods exemption? PGA Tour changes could be coming
[Sean Zak | Golf.com | Read]
> Phil Mickelson’s war against Father Time may finally be over
[Joel Beall | Golf Digest | Read]
"Art is not a handicraft, it is the transmission of feeling the artist has experienced."
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A pair of golf memorabilia shops in the Village of Pinehurst, site of the 2024 U.S. Open, are windows into the game's rich history and offer no shortage of nostalgic collectables
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United States Golf Association: U.S. Open
Site: Pinehurst No. 2, Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Television [ET]: Today, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Peacock), 1-7 p.m. (NBC), 7-8 p.m. (Peacock); Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon (USA Network), noon to 8 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 9 a.m. to noon (USA Network), noon to 7 p.m. (NBC).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Meijer LPGA Classic
Site: Blythefield Country Club, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Television [ET]: Today-Saturday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (CBS).
GCSAA Fact Sheet
THE MODGOLF PODCAST
Reimagining how distressed golf courses can survive, then thrive
Get Golfing sales manager Nick Darby joins host Colin Weston to discuss how the nonprofit is revolutionizing the golf experience
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Learn by doing ... and just keep moving forward
Co-founder and CEO Jared Solomon joins host Colin Weston to discuss how Five Iron Golf emerged from the back room of a clothing store
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Pat Bradley talks LPGA's past, present, future
The hall of famer, winner of six majors and 31 LPGA titles, joins host Ann Liguori to discuss the state of the tour and a number of its rising stars
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JUNE
17-19: IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention, Boyne Falls, Michigan | Info
JULY
29-31: PGA Buying Summit, Frisco, Texas | Info
30-31: Multi-Course and Resort Operators Retreat, Monterey, California | Info
AUGUST
24-27: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Palm Beach, Florida | Info
SEPTEMBER
30-October 2: Golf Inc. Strategies Summit, Hilton Head Island, S.C. | Info
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