An advertising blimp at the U.S. Open golf tournament in Wisconsin deflated and crashed on Thursday, burning as it fell and injuring the pilot, authorities said.
Golf
Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the U.S. Open, realizing there was no chance to get from his daughter’s high school graduation in California to make his tee time in Wisconsin.
Dustin Johnson is the prohibitive 7-1 favorite, but tall fescue and wide fairways at Erin Hills could produce a long-shot winner in the U.S. Open.
Handicapper Brian Blessing is backing Louis Oosthuizen at 40-1 odds to win the U.S. Open, which starts Thursday at Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin.
Will Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy or Jason Day win the 2017 U.S. Open?
With the 117th edition of the U.S. Open this week, it seemed a perfect time to delve into the new rules changes proposed by the U.S. Golf Association and Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
Kevin Na, one of five golfers with strong ties to Las Vegas playing in the U.S. Open, used social media to prove how difficult the Erin Hills Golf Club course will be this week.
Defending champion Dustin Johnson is the obvious favorite to win the U.S. Open and is down to 4-1 odds at the South Point. But he missed the cut last week at the Memorial, and his trouble with the putter is worrisome.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal announces its 2017 all-state boys golf team.
Ryan Moore has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a shoulder injury that will keep him out for three to four weeks.
The golf season was special for UNLV and junior John Oda. The men’s team reached the elite eight of the NCAA championships and won the West Lafayette Regional and Mountain West tournament. The Rebels finished the year ranked 12th in the country.
Ryan Reisbeck, a father of five from Layton, Utah, hit a drive of 436 yards to defeat two-time world long-drive champion Tim Burke and win the Clash in the Canyon event televised live on Golf Channel from the Mesquite Regional Sports and Event Complex in Mesquite.
Former LPGA touring pro Stephanie Louden was coming off her best season when she put pro golf aside and became a mother.
Police in Florida have released video of Tiger Woods’ DUI arrest.
While no official statement was given as to why Tiger Woods missed the event that raises funds for his foundation, it seemed fair to assume that rehabilitating his back should be the main focus.
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