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Cameron Smith finished T4 in his U.S. Open debut in 2015 at Chambers Bay. Since then, the reigning British Open champion, he has struggled mightily in the American Open. His best finish in six starts since that auspicious debut is T38, in 2020. He has missed the cut three times, including in each of his last two starts. Only three reigning Champion Golfers of the Year have won the U.S. Open — Harry Vardon in 1900, Jack Nicklaus in 1967 and Tony Jacklin in 1970. Since 2000, the current British Open winner has finished among the top 5 at the U.S. Open four times — Ernie Els (T5 in 2003), Tiger Woods (T2 in 2006), Ernie Els (T4 in 2013) and Collin Morikawa (T5 in 2022).
IN THIS ISSUE
> 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' podcast: Bob Harig | Listen
> PGA Professional Spotlight: Christopher Runyan, Circling Raven Golf Club | Read
> Despite challenges, Old Chatham stays true to its vision | Read
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Who do you believe are the winners and losers from the recent PGA Tour-PIF deal announced last week?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read last week's responses to the question about the PGA Tour-PIF deal and the question about this week's U.S. Open.
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Breaking down the PGA Tour-PIF merger
SI.com's Bob Harig joins host Ann Liguori to examine the various questions that arose from the surprising announcement
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
Michelle Wie West on role of host for LPGA's Mizuho Americas Open
Former U.S. Women's Open champion joins host Ann Liguori to talk about serving as host for the new Mizuho Americas Open, life after her playing career and the need for more progress on Tour
[Listen | More 'Golf Innerview with Ann Liguori' episodes]
BEHIND THE GOLF BRAND
How On Point Golf has grown so rapidly
Founder Briston Peterson joins host Paul Liberatore to discuss his company's wild ride as a manufacturer of three-dimensional ball markers
[Listen | More 'Behind the Golf Brand' episodes]
CHRISTOPHER RUNYAN
Director of Golf, Circling Raven Golf Club
The First Call: What is one challenge you currently see in the industry?
Christopher Runyan: The amount of information about the golf swing on the internet. Most swing techniques are designed to help a very small portion of the golfing public. Don't take golf swing medicine if your swing is not sick.
TFC: When you look at your career, in what area
do you believe you have evolved for the better?
CR: Customer service. You have to have a servant's heart to want to become a golf professional.
> As the focus turns back to golf, Jon Rahm might be the man at the U.S. Open, again
[Bob Harig | Sports Illustrated | Read]
> 2023 U.S. Open purse to be $20 million, with $3.6 million going to the winner
[Todd Kelly | Golfweek | Read]
> PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan recovering from medical issue, cedes day-to-day control
[Doug Ferguson | Associated Press | Read]
> Tour EVP: 'It's full steam ahead' with business as commissioner deals with medical issue
[Ryan Lavner | Golf Channel | Read]
> Johnny Miller honored by USGA on 50th anniversary of winning US Open with final-round 63
[Bernie Wilson | Associated Press | Read]
> Get to know the barranca, a key feature of LACC’s North Course
[Ron Driscoll / George Waters | USGA | Read]
> 'Different than what you expect from a Los Angeles golf course’
[Alan Blinder | New York Times | Read ($)]
"Once you give them the power to tell you you’re great, you’ve also given them the power to tell you you’re unworthy. Once you start caring about people’s opinions of you, you give up control."
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The Durham, North Carolina, club's architect, director of golf and superintendent have fostered a special bond since signing on with the course, which opened in 2001
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United States Golf Association: U.S. Open
Site: Los Angeles Country Club (North), Los Angeles, California.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (USA Network), 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. (NBC); Saturday, 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. (NBC).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
LPGA Tour: Meijer LPGA Classic
Site: Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, Michigan.
Television [ET]: Today-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Sunday, 1-2 p.m. (Peacock), 2-4 p.m. (CBS).
Leaderboard | GCSAA Fact Sheet
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JULY
25-27: GCBAA Summer Meeting, Lake Geneva, Wisc. | Info
AUGUST
19-22: African American Golf Expo and Forum, Louisville, Ky. | Info
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