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Single Digits • This month, Torrey will hosts its second U.S. Open, and the 14th for Cali. Alas, there’s no such reboot for some one-and-doners.
This Golfing Life • There are people deep in the background who impact our sport profoundly. Dick Ferris—pal of Arnie, force in West Coast golf—is one of them.
ON THE NUMBER U.S. OPEN EDITION • There’s data behind every swing. We crunch it so you don’t have to.
Dishing Out Consistency • Why the restaurant industry can teach us something about what lies at the center of Callaway’s golf ball production
Ask The Rules Guy
Masters of The Craft • The beer scene in San Diego, America’s biggest military town, has no equal
That Dog’ll Hunt
Many Happy Returns • Jordan Spieth’s win in San Antonio ended a long dry spell. It also made him a member of the “great” comeback club.
Money Game • As giveaways have become a bigger and bigger draw at charity golf events, the key is keeping perspective—and the core mission in focus
Function Meets Fashion • DRESSED UP OR DOWN, THESE STRETCHY BELTS ARE A STYLISH SLAM DUNK
The Toast of Torrey Pines • The Grill at this year’s iconic U.S. Open venue serves up this ubiquitous brunch entrée with a delicious California twist
Bryson Explains… • The defending U.S. Open champ looks back on a historic week at Winged Foot and shares his best anti-hook tip
Calling From Baltusrol • In an excerpt from Best Seat in the House, Jack Nicklaus II looks back on a U.S. Open, and a Father’s Day lesson, to remember
Collin Morikawa • Just a few months past his 24th birthday, the 2020 PGA Championship winner is one of the best ball strikers in golf. His longtime coach Rick Sessinghaus explains his secrets.
Dollars and Sense • Adding pop to your tee shots isn’t a zero-sum game, so don’t treat it that way, says GOLFTEC’s VP of Instruction Nick Clearwater
Fine Pairing • DEWAR’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. OPEN WILL BENEFIT THE USGA FOUNDATION
THE SOUNDS OF SCIENCE • The reigning U.S. Open champ, Bryson DeChambeau, and his club design team at Cobra Golf aren’t satisfied with breaking performance barriers. They want to shatter them. That’s good news for all players.
PATRIOTIC PUMAS
11-WOOD OR 5-IRON? • Should you replace your 5-iron with an 11-wood? There could be a spot in your bag for the high-lofted fairway wood.
GO WITH THE FLOW
POWER BROKERS
LEE WESTWOOD • With an all-PING gear setup by his side, the 48-year-old is playing some of the best golf of his illustrious career
TAKE COVER
WORTH ITS WEIGHT
RAHM READY TO MAKE NICE • A fire burns in Jon Rahm and, now, so does the pull of fatherhood. Looks like it’s growin’ up time.
GET GOOD FAST!
Oceans Away • Last year’s U.S. Open was an emphatically East Coast affair, when Bryson wowed Winged Foot’s bluebloods. Barefooted is more like it this year at Torrey Pines, the SoCal host (for the second time) of our national championship, a place so steeped in electrifying history (Tiger!) and chill pleasures (links and longboards) you’re guaranteed to be stoked.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS • A tale of the tape between California’s two U.S. Open host heavyweights: Torrey Pines (South) vs. Pebble Beach Golf...