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How Aaron Rodgers' golf game has fans in Green Bay clinging to hope

How Aaron Rodgers' golf game has fans in Green Bay clinging to hope

Golfsolutions June 19, 2021
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The word on Aaron Rodgers has been that he’s looking to get out of Green Bay. The tension between Rodgers and the Packers hit a new level last spring and Rodgers told multiple members of the organization that he does not want to return to the team, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed to the USA TODAY Network. The person spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.

But now, thanks to his golf game, fans in Wisconsin are clinging to hope that he’ll back for another season in green and gold.

Rodgers is preparing for the next installment of “The Match,” the fourth edition of the made-for-TV event — this one coming at the spectacular Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, which sits at an elevation of roughly 7,500 feet.

Reigning U.S. Open champ Bryson DeChambeau will play with Rodgers. Phil Mickelson will again play with Tom Brady, with whom he partnered in The Match II against Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning last May.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, at 5 p.m. ET, just after the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, where DeChambeau will return as defending champion, and two days before the John Deere Classic.

So, Rodgers is likely playing plenty of golf these days as he prepares for a national audience.

Then, this was leaked today, perhaps symbolizing a thawing in Rodgers’ deep freeze with the team’s management.

If Rodgers was planning to head elsewhere, would he re-up at his local club, especially since he’ll be looking to get extra work in before the Montana event? There are plenty of other options in Wisconsin if he’s only sticking around for a few weeks. Here’s our list of best courses you can play in the Badger State.

Green Bay Country Club, a Dick Nugent design, sits just 15 minutes from the Packers’ storied stadium, Lambeau Field.

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U.S. Open future sites through 2027

U.S. Open future sites through 2027

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Where are the future locations for our national championship?

Many of the country’s venerable venues are on tap to host, including the Country Club and Oakmont. Also, if you count the 2021 event at Torrey Pines, three of seven U.S. Opens will be in California.

And Pinehurst will be more of a fixture in the rotation going forward. In announcing its anchor site strategy, the USGA confirmed that the U.S. Open, in addition to its already-announced slot in 2024, would also be played at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2029, 2035, 2041 and 2047.

This list shows the future U.S. Opens from 2022 to 2027.

Go to usopen.com for more information.

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Who is outgoing USGA CEO Mike Davis caddying for during Saturday's U.S. Open round?

Who is outgoing USGA CEO Mike Davis caddying for during Saturday's U.S. Open round?

Golfsolutions June 19, 2021
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SAN DIEGO – Mike Davis better show up, keep up, and shut up on Saturday morning.

The U.S. Golf Association CEO, who is ending his 32-year run with the association later this month, is scheduled to caddie for colleague Jason Gore in the third round of the 121st U.S. Open at the Torrey Pines South Course.

With 71 professionals surviving the 36-hole cut, Gore, the winner of seven Korn Ferry Tour tournaments and one PGA Tour title, is stepping in to serve as a marker and play in the first pairing with 19-year-old Akshay Bhatia.

Gore is no stranger to U.S. Open competition and playing on the weekend. At the 2005 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Gore played in the final group on Sunday with Retief Goosen. Dubbed the Prince of Pinehurst for his jovial nature, Gore shot 84 and finish tied for 49th.

Gore, 47, attempted to qualify for this year’s U.S. Open, playing at the Dallas final qualifying site on May 24.

“I miss competition,” he told Global Golf Post that day. “But I don’t miss stinking.”

Gore hung up his spikes in 2019 and joined the USGA as its first-ever USGA player relations director. He gained a big vote of confidence from none other than Phil Mickelson, who said on Friday, “I think Jason Gore is the greatest asset the USGA has. I think he’s done a lot of really good things. I saw it last week or two at Olympic Club. I really like him, and I think he does a great job.”

Davis, 56, who has served the USGA for 32 years, beginning with overseeing ticket sales and transportation, became the association’s seventh executive director in 2011 and the USGA’s first CEO in 2016. He has served many roles at the U.S. Open, including for many years being responsible for the course setup, but this will be his first time as a caddie. He announced last year plans for his next venture: joining Tom Fazio II in a new golf architecture firm called Fazio & Davis Golf Design.

Mike Whan, the former LPGA Commissioner, was announced earlier this year as Davis’s replacement.

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Watch: Florida governor Ron DeSantis says his 3-year-old son's swing is better than his

Watch: Florida governor Ron DeSantis says his 3-year-old son's swing is better than his

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has plenty to worry about.

As the state’s economy tries to emerge from the devastation of the coronavirus pandemic, images of beaches littered with dead fish could threaten to keep visitors from flocking to seaside communities this summer.

He’s also battling the CDC on cruise line restrictions.

But one thing the governor doesn’t have to worry about is his 3-year-old son’s golf game.

Mason DeSantis was highlighted on a recent Fox & Friends segment, with his dad touting a swing that’s already better than his own.

DeSantis told the show’s hosts that Mason is “obsessed” with the game.

“I think he’s got a great future if that’s what he wants to do,” DeSantis said. “I think with golf, if you start young, it really does help because it builds the muscle memory.”

Golf has been a part of the DeSantis family since it started — the governor let it slip on the show that he met his wife Casey while the two were in adjacent stalls at a driving range.

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Crowds will return to Open Championship; R&A says up to 32,000 per day

Crowds will return to Open Championship; R&A says up to 32,000 per day

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After canceling the Open Championship in 2020, this year’s edition is not only on schedule but could be well-attended.

The R&A announced on Saturday that up to 32,000 fans will be able to attend each day at Royal St. George’s, according to a release. That’s 80 percent of the typical 40,000 spectators allowed on the site.

“As a result, we can now confirm that we will be able to welcome up to 32,000 fans on each championship day of the 149th Open at Royal St. George’s and that this will include those existing ticket-holders and hospitality guests who have already purchased tickets,” the R&A said in a statement.

Postponing the event a year also pushed back the 150th Open at St. Andrews to 2022.

“These fans will play a huge role in creating a very special atmosphere as the world’s best players compete for the claret jug and we look forward to welcoming them to Royal St. George’s,” said Martin Slumbers, the R&A’s chief executive.

Shane Lowry will defend his title — the Irishman has had the Claret Jug for 22 months now after he won his lone major at Royal Portrush in Ireland in 2019.

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Mr. Porter introduces a classic golf clothing collection

Mr. Porter introduces a classic golf clothing collection

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Mr. Porter has been a leader in online men’s fashion for the last decade. The company features luxury and lifestyle brands, but is now expanding into golf fashion. The site has created its very own label, Mr. P: The introduction of a golf collection.

Mr. P’s golf collection takes after iconic course styles and adds tailoring with touches of Ivy League nostalgia. The collection encompasses 23 pieces ranging from apparel, accessories and footwear. Some apparel pieces have elements of racing stripes and varsity letters.

Mr. Porter’s Health In Mind Logo-Appliquéd Striped Merino Wool Golf Cardigan, $395. (Mr Porter)

Mr. P’s designs are for the golfer who wants to take a more classic, fashionable approach to the sport. It is for those seeking an alternative to sport performance apparel. Many of the pieces in this collection are suitable for the office as well as the course.

Mr. Porter founded the Health In Mind initiative to help men lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. The initiative is partnered with The Movember Foundation and 100 percent of the net profits sold from this golf collection will be donated to the Mr. Porter Health In Mind Fund powered by Movember until June 6.

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Big money, a big trophy, exemptions and invites: Here's what you get for winning the U.S. Open

Big money, a big trophy, exemptions and invites: Here's what you get for winning the U.S. Open

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What do you get for winning the U.S. Open? Quite a bit actually. Money, fame, a big trophy. And so many invitations.

The first thing that comes to mind is the payday. The total purse at the national championship is the highest in pro golf: $12.5 million. The winner in 2021 will take home approximately $2.25 million. That’s the biggest payout to the winner of any of the four majors this year—and second in golf only to the $2.7 million Justin Thomas won at the Players Championship.

But winning a U.S. Open means much more than making a large deposit with a lot of zeroes into your bank account.

The winner also takes home, for one year, the U.S. Open Championship Trophy. Yes, that’s the official name of it. And actually, the winner takes possession of the 1986 full-scale replica trophy. The original stays on display at the USGA Golf Museum in Liberty Corner, New Jersey.

The winner also gets a gold medal, as has been the case every year since 1895 when Horace Rawlins got one first. In 2012, the USGA renamed it the Jack Nicklaus medal.

Want more for your win?

How about:

  • Exemption to the U.S. Open for the next 10 years
  • Invitation to the next five Masters Tournaments
  • Invitation to the next five Open Championships
  • Invitation to the next five PGA Championships
  • Invitation to the next five Players Championships
  • Exempt status on the PGA Tour for five years

Life-changing stuff, to be sure. Oh, and the winner also earns 600 FedEx Cup points.

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U.S. Open tee times, TV info for Saturday's third round

U.S. Open tee times, TV info for Saturday's third round

Golfsolutions June 18, 2021
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A little-known fortysomething stole many of the headlines on Friday at the U.S. Open. Heading into the weekend at Torrey Pines, Richard Bland, 48, and Russell Henley are tied at the top of the leaderboard at 5 under.

Both are looking for a breakthrough, and Bland’s would be particularly notable considering his long career as a journeyman. He made 478 starts on the European Tour before becoming the oldest first-time winner on the circuit last month at the Betfred British Masters.

As for the chasers? Those include such big names as Matthew Wolff, Bubba Watson, Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele. The weekend could get interesting at Torrey Pines.

From tee times to TV and streaming info, here’s what you need to know for the third round of the U.S. Open. All times listed are ET.

U.S. Open: How to watch

1st tee

Tee time Players
10:10 a.m. Akshay Bhatia
10:21 a.m. Jimmy Walker, Si Woo Kim
10:32 a.m. Kevin Kisner, Shane Lowry
10:43 a.m. Wilco Nienaber, Fabian Gomez
10:54 a.m. Edoardo Molinari, Rick Lamb
11:05 a.m. Jordan Spieth, Paul Casey
11:16 a.m. Troy Merritt, Taylor Montgomery
11:27 a.m. Wade Ormsby, J.T. Poston
11:38 a.m. Ian Poulter, Dylan Frittelli
11:49 a.m. Gary Woodland, Martin Kaymer
12:00 p.m. Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood
12:11 p.m. Chris Baker, Greyson Sigg
12:22 p.m. Lanto Griffin, Patrick Cantlay
12:33 p.m. Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia
12:44 p.m. Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama
12:55 p.m. Stewart Cink, Charl Schwartzel
1:06 p.m. Rafa Cabrera Bello, Phil Mickelson
1:17 p.m. Francesco Molinari, Jhonattan Vegas
1:28 p.m. Kyle Westmoreland, Sungjae Im
1:39 p.m. Dustin Johnson, Marc Leishman
1:50 p.m. Robert MacIntyre, Joaquin Niemann
2:01 p.m. Chez Reavie, Daniel Berger
2:12 p.m. Brian Harman, Dylan Wu
2:23 p.m. Rikuya Hoshino, Charley Hoffman
2:34 p.m. Matt Jones, Rory McIlroy
2:45 p.m. Lee Westwood, Tom Hoge
2:56 p.m. Adam Hadwin, Brooks Koepka
3:07 p.m. Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa
3:18 p.m. Harris English, Branden Grace
3:29 p.m. Bryson DeChambeau, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
3:40 p.m. Patrick Rodgers, Guido Migliozzi
3:51 p.m. Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele
4:02 p.m. Mackenzie Hughes, Kevin Streelman
4:13 p.m. Jon Rahm, Bubba Watson
4:24 p.m. Matthew Wolff, Louis Oosthuizen
4:35 p.m. Russell Henley, Richard Bland
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Two rounds into the U.S. Open, Torrey Pines has Matthew Wolff’s full attention but he still must catch a journeyman

Two rounds into the U.S. Open, Torrey Pines has Matthew Wolff’s full attention but he still must catch a journeyman

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SAN DIEGO – Matthew Wolff toured venerable Winged Foot in 65 in the third round of the 2020 U.S. Open and shot 68 on Friday at Torrey Pines to climb into contention at the 121st U.S. Open. And yet even the 22-year-old said he felt drained after Round 2 with golf’s toughest examination.

“The way I describe the U.S. Open to everyone,” he said, “is there’s not one shot that you can finally like breathe and relax and feel like, oh, it’s all right if I miss this a little bit because every single shot, every single putt, it takes all your attention.”

Russell Henley, co-leader after 36 holes, can relate. He had played 17 bogey-free holes around the South Course on Friday before he took three putts at his last hole of the day, No. 9, missing a 2-foot par putt that would have given him the outright lead.

“Just hang in and grind,” said Henley of his game plan for the weekend. “That’s what you’ve got to do around here.”

Instead, he settled for shooting 1-under 70 for a 36-hole aggregate of 5-under 139 and tied Englishman Richard Bland, a 48-year-old journeyman, who posted a second-round 67 and became the oldest 36-hole co-leader of the U.S. Open since World War II.

Henley and Bland have plenty of company behind them. Wolff, who hasn’t played since the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in late April as he has been dealing with mental health concerns, finds himself one stroke back of the lead and tied for third with Louis Oosthuizen (71). Count Wolff among those surprised that he’s in this position heading into the weekend.

“My confidence was shot,” he said. “I’d say I came here with very, very – I’d say no expectations. I’d say my expectations coming here were to enjoy it and be happy, and I didn’t even know if I was going to be able to do that. Thankfully I am, as well as playing well.”

Former Masters champion Bubba Watson (67) and World No. 3 Jon Rahm (70) are tied for fifth at 3-under 139.

San Diego native Xander Schauffele (71) is among a trio of players at 2-under 140. Scottie Scheffler headlines those at 1-under 141.

Among the host of major champions at even-par 142 are defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Brook Koepka and Collin Morikawa, who bounced back with 67.

Rory McIlroy backed up with a 2-over 73 but remained in striking distance heading into the weekend.

“Even though Richard Bland’s up there at 5 under (along with Henley), 1-over is right in it,” he said. “So, yeah, in for the weekend and still feel like I’ve got a really good chance.”

World No. 1 Dustin Johnson (73) straddled the cutline during his round but fought back to make the cut and is at 2-over along with reigning PGA Championship winner Phil Mickelson (69), who said he played much better on Friday.

“Even though I didn’t make a run today, I’m playing well enough to make a run,” Mickelson said.

It took 4-over 146 to survive the 36-hole cut. Jordan Spieth rallied to make it on the number with a 69. Edoardo Molinari backed up with a 76 on Friday, but survived the cut on the number and trails his brother, Francesco (76), by two strokes. They became the first brothers to make the cut at the U.S. Open since Joe and Jumbo Ozaki in 1993.

Neither Henley nor Bland, who will be paired in the final group on Saturday, have any experience contending in a major. When they exchange cards on the first tee, it likely will be the first time they’ve ever met.

“I know he won earlier this year. It might have been his first win on the European Tour,” Henley said of Bland. “Other than that, I don’t. I’m sure he knows nothing about me too.”

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