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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
How hard does the wind need to blow at Erin Hills for a stern U.S. Women's Open test?
ERIN, Wisconsin – USGA CEO Mike Whan apologizes in advance for the potential eye roll when he calls Erin Hills golf's Field of Dreams. The organization loves the place so much it will host 10 USGA championships by 2039 – heady stuff for any place much less a property that opened 19 years ago. 'You're driving out here and you kind of keep driving and you go, maybe I missed it,' said Whan during a pretournament press conference at the 80th U.S. Women's Open. Advertisement 'Then you take the left into this property, and it's, if you build it. It just feels – my parents are from Iowa, so it reminds me of the Iowa drive and then you pull in. It's just majestic.' What the blue coats love most about the place is its ability to test players in every facet. It can be stretched out into oblivion, if necessary, but a deft short game and creativity are crucial to tackle the green surroundings – especially if the wind kicks up. It's a long walk. The recommended time to play a casual round of golf out here is 4 hours and 55 minutes. The target time to finish Rounds 1 and 2 this week is 4:54, but good luck. Mother Nature didn't show up when the men played the U.S. Open here in 2017 and scores were, for many, frustratingly low with Brooks Koepka's winning score 16 under. The forecast, which has changed a bit already this week, calls for rain on Wednesday and Thursday and gusts up to 30 mph on Friday as potential thunderstorms roll in. 'It tests every part of your game,' said world No. 1 Nelly Korda. 'It's very demanding. It's firm. It's fast, as well. Even if you think you've hit it good, you just can never – you can exhale when you see it stop. I would say even the weather plays a big role with the shots out here, with the putts. Advertisement 'I think it's a great big hitter's golf course, but it's just demanding in every aspect.' The grounds crew at Erin Hills endured a particularly challenging winter and matters weren't helped last week when a storm dumped a good deal of rain on Thursday and hail the size of a quarter. Zach Reineking, who has been at Erin Hills since the beginning and was recently promoted to the role of co-general manager, joined the Golf Channel Live From set on Tuesday afternoon to talk about the behind-the-scenes prep. 'It takes a small army, to be honest,' said Reineking. 'We've got our own staff of about 35 people and in addition to that, we've got 85 either superintendants or assistants, people that are in the industry who all came out to volunteer for us. A total of 110, 120 total staff members.' Advertisement As for the hail, Reineking said the impact wasn't as significant as a ball mark, but they did have depressions on the greens. After the full staff watered the greens excessively, they brought in a ton-and-a-half asphalt roller to iron out the greens, and they're now back to pristine condition. As was the case in 2017, ownership shut down the course back in October to get ready for this week. The biggest difference, of course, is that this championship is taking place two weeks earlier than the U.S. Open's traditional mid-June dates. That means the fescue that lines the fairways of Erin Hills hasn't quite made the transition yet from a green hue to amber. But, if Mother Nature cooperates, there will be wind. How much does it take, exactly, to get the true Erin Hills test? Advertisement 'We always joke, if it says five to 10, it's all a 10,' said Reineking. 'If it says 10 to 15, it's all 15. There's just no place for the wind to actually slow down. So you, if you can get winds that are 15 miles per hour, sustained, and then some gusts of 20, which I think we might see on Friday, it'll play a factor.' This article originally appeared on Golfweek: How hard does the wind need to blow at Erin Hills for true major test?
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
U.S. Women's Open 2025 live updates, leaderboard, tee times for Saturday's third round
The 80th U.S. Women's Open is in full swing and two rounds are in the books at what many consider the most prestigious women's golf even on the calendar. Now it's on to the weekend at the par-72, 6,745-yard challenge that is Erin Hills Golf Course. U.S. Women's Open leaderboard Keep tabs on the USWO all week with our official hub and leaderboard. You can also find tee times there. What was the cut for the 2025 U.S. Women's Open? The USGA sets the cut at the Open to the low 60 golfers and ties. How good is Erin Hills? Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin – site of the 2025 U.S. Women's Open – opened in 2006 with a design by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten. Advertisement Erin Hills was also the site of the 2017 U.S. Open won by Brooks Koepka and the 2011 U.S. Amateur won by Kelly Kraft, among other top-tier events. The USGA will return to Erin Hills, about an hour's drive west of Milwaukee, multiple times in the coming years. Erin Hills ties for No. 60 on Golfweek's Best ranking of all modern courses in the United States. It also ranks No. 6 among all public-access courses in a staggeringly strong Wisconsin. Erin Hills is listed at 6,835 yards for the Women's Open, but that will change daily depending on course setup. Par is 72. Where to watch the 2025 U.S. Women's Open The weekend coverage of the U.S. Women's Open features two hours exclusively on Peacock and the three hours on NBC. There's also featured group live streams on the USGA's official website. Saturday, May 31 Third round, 1 p.m. ET to 3 p.m., Peacock Advertisement Third round, 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET, NBC Sunday, June 1 Final round, 2 p.m. ET to 7 p.m. ET, NBC A large Erin Hills sculpture at the 2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills Golf Course in the Town of Erin, Wisconsin. Where is Erin Hills Golf Course? Erin Hills is in Erin, Wisconsin, about 40 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The course opened in 2006. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: U.S. Women's Open live updates, leaderboard Saturday's third round
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
LIV Golf's DeChambeau, Koepka Future in Peril amid Lack of Signing Bonus
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. LIV Golf's payment structure is shifting, and it's putting top players like Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and others in a tough spot. Back in 2022, when the Saudi-backed LIV Golf emerged, speculation swirled that players were joining solely for the money. Many were open about it, while others argued that their move was to take the game to a global platform. LIV Golfers, Brooks Koepka (Left), Bryson Dechambeau (Centre), Dustin Johnson (Right) - Image Collage. (Credits: Geety Images) LIV Golfers, Brooks Koepka (Left), Bryson Dechambeau (Centre), Dustin Johnson (Right) - Image Collage. (Credits: Geety Images) Getty Images Meanwhile, Phil Mickelson and others criticized the PGA Tour's bias, but regardless of the reasoning, LIV's financial backing was something to behold. According to reports, Phil Mickelson and LIV's five highest-paid players were handed a combined $675 million to leave the PGA Tour. But that won't be the case moving forward with LIV Golf's new contract renewal decision. LIV Golfers' contract renewals will not include up-front pay As per NUCLR Golf's recent post on X, Scott O'Neil's league has announced that contract renewals will no longer include large upfront payments. The caption read: "The LIV Golf league has told its players that contract renewals will not include large up-front payments that were given upon initially signing." 🚨💰❌ #REPORT — The LIV Golf league has told its players that contract renewals will not include large up front payments that were given upon initially signing. Dustin Johnson's contract expires this year, Brooks / Bryson expire next year and Rahm is locked up longer term, per… — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 26, 2025 While this is standard practice in sports, where re-signing doesn't come with another signing bonus, it's still a major shift for LIV's top players. And it comes at a critical time. Bryson DeChambeau, one of LIV's biggest stars, reportedly received $125 million when he left the PGA Tour. His contract, along with Brooks Koepka's, is set to expire at the end of 2026, while Dustin Johnson's deal ends this year. Rumors have been flying that Koepka and DeChambeau were considering a return to the PGA Tour. While DeChambeau later confirmed he's staying with LIV, the lack of OWGR points remains a major concern for many players. LIV Golf has struggled with OWGR recognition since Greg Norman's tenure, and it's had a direct impact on rankings. Even Dustin Johnson, once a dominant force, has rolled down to 594th due to the lack of OWGR points. If that wasn't enough, LIV Golf recently secured $5 billion in funding, yet it continues to struggle with viewership, even after partnering with FOX Sports. While players like DeChambeau and Koepka have expressed optimism about LIV's future, the league's growth still lags behind the PGA Tour, especially after failed merger talks with PIF, despite President Donald Trump's involvement. More Golf: Rory McIlroy 'Put Fuel to the Fire' amid PGA Championship Controversy
Associated Press
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
PGA Championship Winners
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Newsweek
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Brooks Koepka Beer-Gate Goes Viral amid PGA Championship Dismissal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Drinking beer is almost a rule in golf, especially if you haven't had a good day on the course. It is a tradition that even the biggest stars cannot escape, and here is Brooks Koepka to prove it. The five-time major champion had a horrendous performance at the 2025 PGA Championship, where he missed the cut by eight shots. The situation cried out for a beer treatment, and Koepka wasted little time in providing it. The X user, identified as 'Keith Blazkowicz, PhD, MD', was lucky enough to run into Koepka in the store while the LIV Golf star was buying his beers, and he wasted no time in posting it: "Went to QT to grab some beer after a rough 18 holes. I think this guy might be doing the same..." Blazkowicz wrote. Went to QT to grab some beer after a rough 18 holes. I think this guy might be doing the same… — Keith Blazkowicz, PhD, MD (@vegasmostwant3d) May 17, 2025 The post went viral in an impressive way, considering it received more than one million views and more than 14,000 reactions in less than 24 hours. Even more impressive is that the author of the post only has 227 followers and did not even tag Koepka. In the picture, which was taken on Friday, you can see that a clock reads 8:10 p.m., meaning that less than three hours have passed since the player finished the second round at Quail Hollow. There is no doubt that not having to play the next day has its benefits. Brooks Koepka of the United States looks on while playing the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 15, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brooks Koepka of the United States looks on while playing the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 15, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images One detail that did not go unnoticed by fans was that the West Palm Beach, Florida native's beer of choice was Miller Lite, even though he is sponsored for a rival brand. Koepka signed an endorsement deal with Michelob Ultra in 2017 and, as far as anyone knows, remains one of the brand's top ambassadors. The 35-year-old has made numerous promotional appearances for Michelob, including two Super Bowl 2022 commercials. Proud to join Team ULTRA! Thanks for keeping me well-stocked. Hope to have something special to celebrate when I get back from Augusta. — Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) April 3, 2017 The five-time LIV Golf winner carded a 36-hole score of 9-over 151, which prevented him from playing the weekend at Quail Hollow. His overall performance included six birdies, 11 bogeys and two double bogeys, with negative stats in five of the six components of the Strokes Gained series. This is Koepka's second straight missed cut in a major championship, having done the same at the Masters last month. It is also his eighth consecutive major without a top-10 finish, the first time that has happened in his career. More Golf: Jon Rahm soars into PGA Championship contention after masterful Saturday
