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USGA says it's not necessary to test everyone's driver at events
OAKMONT, Pa. – Driver testing for characteristic time, or CT, became a headline at last month's PGA Championship when Rory McIlroy's driver was deemed nonconforming just days before the year's second major, and it was later learned that world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler's driver also failed the test, which essentially measures the 'springiness' of the driver face. Whether driver testing becomes a talking point again this week remains to be seen, but the USGA is forging ahead with testing at the U.S. Open. Advertisement According to John Bodenhamer, the USGA's chief championships officer, about a third of the field, a little more than 50 players, were tested this week at Oakmont. The USGA does not publish the results of the testing. 'There's nothing to suggest there are a ton of drivers that are over the limit,' said Thomas Pagel, the association's chief governance officer. 'It's less than a handful.' Following his victory at the PGA Championship, Scheffler said he'd like to see more 'robust' testing and that the current process only goes 'halfway.' Since the PGA Championship, many players have called for an all-or-nothing approach to driver testing and protocols that would either test the entire field at a particular event or no one. Advertisement 'We test them throughout the year and don't think it's necessary [to test every driver each week],' said Bodenhamer. 'It would be difficult, from a time perspective, to test every driver and we don't want to be too intrusive.' Currently, a player's driver is tested about three times a year at various events on the PGA Tour or at major championships, and logistically it would be a challenge to test the entire field at this week's U.S. Open with 156 players and each test lasting about 15 to 20 minutes. Instead, the USGA, along with the game's other stakeholders, contends more comprehensive testing isn't necessary based on the number of drivers that fail the CT testing. Close up on golf ball Plan B? No, the USGA is moving forward with ball roll back Advertisement USGA CEO Mike Whan stated clearly that the USGA, along with the R&A, plans to move forward with the ball roll back. 'We think the testing that we're doing is commensurate with both the degree of failure that we see, which is pretty minimal, and quite frankly, when we see failure, at least currently, we're seeing clubs just literally creep over the line,' said USGA CEO Mike Whan. 'It's a line we draw — we aren't seeing when we're taking drivers off, drivers that are, oh, my gosh, look where that one went [over the limit].' Some players also questioned the testing protocols, pointing out that there is no testing for CT, or creep, at LIV Golf events. The USGA, which administers CT testing at Tour events and the PGA Championship, does not test drivers at LIV events but Pagel said 'any tour, men or women, who reaches out for support, we would support.'
Yahoo
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2025 U.S. Open purse, payouts: How much is up for grabs this week at Oakmont Country Club?
The third major championship is here, and the USGA is matching last year's record purse in Pennsylvania. The USGA announced on Wednesday that it is offering a $21.5 million purse at the U.S. Open this week. While that's not the largest offered this season on the PGA Tour, it matched the record that the tournament set last year among the four major championships. Advertisement The $21.5 million purse will also send the winner home from Oakmont Country Club outside of Pittsburgh with a $4.3 million check. "We didn't raise our purse this year," USGA CEO Mike Whan said on Wednesday. "When I started at the USGA just four years ago, our purse was $12.5 million, so I feel comfortable that we've been a leader in moving fast and bigger ... We understand the competitive set. We know that this probably isn't really about the money for the person who puts it there, but at the same time, we want the money to be commensurate with the achievement." By comparison, the PGA Tour's signature events carry purses of at least $20 million. The Players Championship leads the way with a $25 million purse, which is larger than the four major championships. The Masters offered a $21 million purse earlier this spring, which sent Rory McIlroy home with a $4.2 million check for his win, and Scottie Scheffler took home $3.42 million for his PGA Championship victory. Scheffler is the betting favorite this week, and it's easy to understand why. The top-ranked golfer in the world has won three of his last four starts without any issue whatsoever. He's finished inside the top-5 in two of his last three U.S. Open starts, too. Bryson DeChambeau isn't far behind, and McIlroy is up there, too — though he's coming off a missed cut at the RBC Canadian Open last week. Here's how much is up for grabs this week at Oakmont Country Club. Advertisement 2025 U.S. Open payouts 1. $4.3 million 2. $2.322 million 3. $1.445 million 4. $1.013 million 5. $843,765 6. $748,154 7. $674,491 8. $604,086 9. $546,720 10. $502,174 11. $458,280 12. $423,729 13. $394,829 14. $364,829 15. $338,332 16. $316,602 17. $299,218 18. $281,834 19. $264,450 20. $247,067 21. $232,073 22. $217,080 23. $202,521 24. $189,048 25. $177,314 26. $167,319 27. $159,713 28. $152,977 29. $146,458 30. $139,939 31. $133,420 32. $126,901 33. $120,382 34. $114,515 35. $109,735 36. $104,954 37. $100,391 38. $96,045 39. $91,699 40. $87,353 41. $83,007 42. $78,661 43. $74,315 44. $69,969 45. $65,623 46. $61,712 47. $57,801 48. $54,107 49. $51,934 50. $49,761 51. $48,457 52. $47,370 53. $46,501 54. $46,067 55. $45,632 56. $45,197 57. $44,763 58. $44,328 59. $43,894 60. $43,459 61. $43,024 62. $42,590 63. $42,155 64. $41,721 65. $41,286 66. $40,851 67. $40,417 68. $39,982 69. $39,548 70. $39,113 71. $38,678
CNET
6 hours ago
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U.S. Open 2025: TV Schedule, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere
The 125th US Open takes place this weekend, with Bryson DeChambeau looking to clinch the title for a third time at the Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh. Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services you can use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. The third of the year's majors, sees a 156-man field take on the course's notoriously lightning-fast, sloped greens and its punishing 175 bunkers. This marks a record 10th time the club has hosted the championship. Masters champ Rory McIlroy and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who claimed last month's US PGA Championship title, come into the weekend's action as the big favorites alongside defending champ DeChambeau, while Spainish LIV Golf defector Jon Rahm is also well backed to claim his first U.S. Open title since his triumph at Torrey Pines in 2021. Bryson DeChambeau beat Rory McIlroy by one stroke at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in North Carolina to claim last year's U.S. Open is the US TV schedule for the U.S. Open 2025? Linear TV coverage of the tournament in the US is split between USA Network and NBC. The tournament's first round on Thursday along with early TV coverage over the weekend is with USA Network, while NBC will air the second, third and final rounds on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Here's the full TV schedule (all times ET): Thursday USA Network: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday NBC: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday USA Network: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. NBC: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday USA Network: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. NBC: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meanwhile, Peacock is the tournament's official live-streaming partner, and is offering featured group feeds. There are additional streaming options available via the NBC Sports app and the USGA app. Here's the full streaming schedule (all times ET): Thursday U.S. Open All-Access: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Peacock) U.S. Open Round 1 Coverage: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Peacock) Featured Groups: 7:17 a.m.; 1:02 p.m. (Peacock, USGA App) Friday U.S. Open Round 2 Coverage: 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Peacock) U.S. Open Round All-Access: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Peacock) Featured Groups: 7:17 a.m.; 1:02 p.m. (Peacock, USGA App) Saturday U.S. Open All-Access: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Peacock) U.S. Open Round 3 Coverage: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Peacock) Featured Groups: TBD (Peacock, USGA App) Sunday U.S. Open All-Access: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Peacock) U.S. Open Round 4 Coverage: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Peacock) Featured Groups: TBD (Peacock, USGA App) How to watch the U.S. Open 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to watch this tournament, a VPN can enhance your privacy and security while streaming. By encrypting your internet traffic, a VPN prevents your provider from throttling your connection and adds protection when using public Wi-Fi, keeping your devices and login credentials secure. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and are commonly used for online privacy and security. However, some streaming platforms may restrict VPN usage for accessing region-specific content. Before using one, review the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's setup instructions carefully to maintain a secure connection. Be aware that some streaming services may detect and block VPN traffic, so it's advisable to confirm whether your subscription permits VPN use. James Martin/CNET ExpressVPN Best VPN for streaming Price $13 per month, $100 for the first 15 months (then $117 per year) or $140 for the first 28 months (then $150 per year) Latest Tests No DNS leaks detected, 18% speed loss in 2025 tests Network 3,000 plus servers in 105 countries Jurisdiction British Virgin Islands ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. 61% off with 2yr plan (+4 free months) See at ExpressVPN Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now. Livestream the U.S. Open 2025 in the US NBC will provide the key linear TV coverage in the US, including the tournament's later stages. That coverage will also be available to watch via streaming service Peacock. A big chunk of the tournament's action will be shown live on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the NBC Sports website with a valid login. It can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services. Stream the U.S. Open 2025 in Canada Live coverage of all four days of the 2025 U.S. Open will be available to watch in Canada via TSN, with coverage spanning the sports network's TSN4 and TSN5 linear channels. You'll also be able to stream all the action via the network's online platform TSN Plus. Livestream the U.S. Open 2025 in the UK Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast across its Sky Sports Golf and Main Events channels, with further coverage on its Red Button service. Now TV Now Watch the U.S. Open 2025 in the UK for £35 Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the U.S. Open 2025 on Sky Sports Golf, with extensive coverage of each day's play. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 (perhaps just for the final round) or sign up for a monthly plan from £35 a month to watch all four days of the tournament. See at Now Livestream the U.S. Open 2025 in Australia The U.S. Open can be watched down under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you're not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for the Kayo Sports streaming service. Kayo Sports Kayo Sports Watch the U.S. Open 2025 in Australia for AU$25 A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices. The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts. Better still, if you're a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial. See at Kayo Sports Quick tips for streaming the U.S. Open 2025 using a VPN
