Spectators seated at the 18th hole at The Greenbrier Classic might’ve been more excited Thursday than the two golfers who aced the par-3 final hole in the first round of the PGA Tour event.
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PGA Tour players Will Wilcox and Brendan Steele argued about music on the driving range Tuesday in a Twitter beef.
Golfer Phil Mickelson, who last year was investigated for possible insider trading, has been linked peripherally to a recent money-laundering case connected to an offshore gambling operation.
It has been at least two weeks since I’ve seen threesome and foursomes — or even an odd twosome — teeing off on and hacking away on the Road Hole at Black Mountain. It’s the weather, man.
Ah, a day playing golf at one of the valley’s premier courses. It doesn’t get much better than that. Spanish Trail Country Club beckons, offering history, luxury and a great playing experience.
Dustin Johnson could’ve celebrated his 31st birthday in style today, either by savoring his first major victory or taking on Jordan Spieth in an 18-hole playoff for the U.S. Open title at Chambers Bay. But Johnson will do neither.
As time passes, Jordan Spieth will be properly celebrated as the U.S. Open winner. He deserves the praise, and he will get credit in the history books. But sometimes, in the aftermath of a stunning finish, it’s more about who lost it.
Trailing by seven strokes after three rounds, former UNLV star Adam Scott said he still could contend for the U.S. Open championship Sunday at Chambers Bay.
Jordan Spieth was just hoping for a chance to play more golf with the U.S. Open title on the line as he watched Dustin Johnson line up for an eagle putt on the 72nd hole at Chambers Bay on Sunday.
Former UNLV star Adam Scott and Summerlin resident Kevin Na would need a miracle to pull out a victory Sunday in the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Golf Club in University Place, Wash. Scott is seven strokes off the lead and Na eight entering the final round.
Jordan Spieth is the 7-4 favorite on the adjusted odds board at the Westgate Las Vegas sports book to win the U.S. Open. Dustin Johnson is the 5-2 second choice, followed by Jason Day (4-1) and Branden Grace (6-1). The four are tied for the lead entering Sunday’s final round.
Former UNLV golf stars Ryan Moore and Charley Hoffman missed the cut Friday after the second round of the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Golf Club in University Place, Wash. Another former Rebel, Adam Scott, advanced to the final two rounds and is six strokes off the lead.
After shooting a 10-over 80 in his worst U.S. Open round ever on Thursday, Woods got off to a rough start in Friday’s second round at Chambers Bay.
A dizzy spell while walking to the green on the ninth hole at Chambers Bay on Friday afternoon sent Jason Day to the ground and a grandstand full of spectators into shock at the 115th U.S. Open.
Golfers playing through at Chambers Bay on Puget Sound as freight trains rumble past the course on the back nine.