Dustin Johnson Wins U.S. Open

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Dustin Johnson won the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont by FOUR* shots over  Jim Furyk, Scott Piercy, and Shane Lowry.  (The * because the USGA decided that Johnson committed a penalty on the fifth green, and they decided it when Johnson was on the 11th or 12th hole, and had already received a ruling on it way back on the fifth green and still assessed him a penalty after the round which made it actually a THREE shot win).  Regardless of the ineptness of the USGA, congrats to Dustin on his first major win!

Here is the moment on the 18th green with Johnson’s caddy who happens to be his brother.

Here is Dustin being interviewed on Fox at the trophy presentation.

And here is how good he was for the week.

There is no doubt the best player won this week.

 

You Can Play in the 2016 RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am

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UnderPar.com is having a contest where you can win a spot to play in the RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am at Glen Abbey. Here are the details:

This is your chance to play alongside a PGA TOUR
professional at Glen Abbey Golf Club on
Wednesday, July 20, 2016!

Each Winner Will Receive:

  • An invitation for them and their guest to attend the Tuesday Night Draw Party at Palais Royale (located at 1601 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto) on Tuesday, July 19, at which your PGA Tour Playing Partner will be selected
  • The opportunity to play in The RBC Canadian Open Championship Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 20th. You will bring a guest to serve as your caddy
  • You and your caddy will receive Valet Parking, access to the Clubhouse with complimentary food and beverages on Wednesday, July 20th
  • Player will receive a gift package from Taylormade and Adidas Golf that includes the New M1 Driver from Taylormade (valued at over $600)
  • Entrance to the RBC Canadian Open for the entire week for both the player and their guest – including access to the Golf Canada House

Want to play in the 2016 RBC Canadian Open Pro-Am?  Click HERE to Enter.

No Masters Tournament Tickets for 2017 for Me

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Looks like no tickets to the 2017 Masters Tournament for me.  I received this e-mail this morning letting me know that my name was not chosen in the ticket lottery:

2017 Masters Daily Tournament Tickets Random Selection

We have completed the random selection process for 2017 Daily Tournament tickets and regret to inform you that your application was not selected for tickets.

Your application will be included in the Practice Rounds random selection that will take place after the June 25th deadline.  All applicants will be notified in early July when the random selection process is complete.

Thank you for your continued interest in the Masters.

Sincerely,

Credentials Committee
Masters Tournament

I can only hope to be selected for some practice round tickets.

Canadian Brooke Henderson Wins KPMG Women’s PGA Championship

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Brooke Henderson won the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in a playoff over Lydia Ko with a birdie on the first playoff hole. Henderson shot a final round 6-under 65, which was the lowest round of the week at Sahalee Country Club.

Here is the trophy presentation.

Here is Henderson’s birdie putt on 17 that tied her for the lead with Ko.

Henderson then made an incredible up-and-down for par from about 100-yards out on eighteen, and then won on the first hole of the playoff.

Great job Brooke!!

 

Ariya Jutanigarn Wins Third Straight Tournament – Now No.1 on Power Rankings

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Ariya Jutanigarn won again on the LPGA.  After a number of near misses, she now had won her last 3 tournaments which has allowed to climb the Power Rankings and take over the no. 1 spot.

Today Ariya won the LPGA Volvik Championship, to go along with her previous wins at Kingsmill Championship and the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic.

Other winners today were Jordan Spieth at Colonial (I will not ever refer to this tournament as the Dean and Deluca, or MasterCard, or any other dumb name. It’s the Colonial!!) and Chris Wood at on the European Tour at the BMW PGA Championship. Jordan’s win moved him up 21 spots to no. 12 on the Power Rankings, and Chris Wood’s win elevated him from 335 to 55.

 

Ben Hogan Golf Lesson and Swing

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Today was the end of the PGA Tour event at Colonial Golf Club, and since this event is considered to be hosted by golf legend Ben Hogan I figured I should find a video of his swing. What I found was even better, a lesson and a swing from the Hawk himself.