When Tiger Woods turns 50 at the end of 2025, he’ll be surrounded by friends, family, loved ones… and perhaps Rocco Mediate and Padraig Harrington with a tee-time all set up.
The national call to return to “normalcy” had to include reporting on a golf event that was attempting to push through the fog of anger, sadness, disbelief and uncertainty.
Tony Finau couldn’t hang onto a two-shot lead with two holes to play at the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Sunday. But at least his latest close call has led to a fantastic song parody by one golf fan.
This year, the Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, a course many consider among the best in the United States. For the USGA, it also marks the beginning of a run of timeless venues hosting its biggest championship.