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US Open: Xander Schauffele Showers DeChambeau with Praise, Omits McIlroy
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. Like most of the world's top players, Xander Schauffele is at the Oakmont Country Club to compete in the 2025 U.S. Open. Also like most of his peers, he has a lot to say about the course's challenges. Schauffele held a pre-event press conference where he shared his thoughts on the venue. When a reporter asked him about his experience testing the 10th hole, the two-time major champion emphasized the importance of accuracy off the tee. "I hit 3-wood, [then a] gap wedge into what I thought was a back pin," he said. "I think the play today would probably be a 3-wood of some sort and maybe a 9-iron or 8-iron." Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and Xander Schauffele of the United States fist bump on the first green during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 10, 2024... Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and Xander Schauffele of the United States fist bump on the first green during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 10, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. More Getty Images/Ross Kinnaird Oakmont's 10th hole is a 461-yard, par-4 hole. It has one of the narrowest fairways on the course and is criss-crossed from side to side by a ditch, which highlights the need for off-the-tee accuracy that Schauffele mentioned. When asked a follow-up question about the trying to clear the ditch off the tee, Schauffele subtly praised Bryson DeChambeau's abilities as a bomber. Interestingly, he didn't mention Rory McIlroy, another of the world's longest and best off-the-tee players. "I think Bryson is the only one who would think twice about carrying it [the 3-wood], he said. "It might just be an iron from off the tee. I'm not sure how far the ravine is. I might be capable of one-hopping it, but I don't think my caddie is going to allow me to do that." As if that weren't enough, the green has a severe right-to-left slope, requiring extreme precision on the approach. Xander Schauffele on this week's U.S. Open setup at Oakmont: "If you're a premier ball striker, you'll be licking your chops." — (@GOLF_com) June 9, 2025 According to Xander Schauffele, the need for precision won't be limited to the 10th hole; it will be constant throughout the week. "I think it just puts an emphasis on hitting the fairway and hitting greens. If you're a premier ball striker, you'll be licking your chops. Yeah, that's pretty much it," he said. "You're legit in the fairway, in the first cut, or it's pretty hard to be in the bunker and have an open shot to the green. Typically you seem to be up in it, so you're just kind of taking your medicine." "If you're in the rough, it's very lie dependent. For the most part, the only control you can have is if you keep it right in front of you." This will be Schauffele's ninth appearance at the US Open. Despite never winning to date, he has enjoyed great success at the event. The 31-year-old has made the cut in all eight events he has entered, achieving seven top-10 finishes, with his best result being third place in 2019. More Golf: PGA Tour Pro Hits 'Best Shot in my Life' to Win RBC Canadian Open
Newsweek
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Nelly Korda Drops 9-Word Truth Bomb on US Women's Open
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. It's the week of the 2025 U.S. Women's Open, and Nelly Korda is once again among the favorites to win her third career major. However, according to Korda herself, the main star won't be any of the big stars in the field, but rather the event itself. "It's the biggest test in the game of golf," Korda summed it up. "It's the biggest test in the game of golf." Nelly Korda's hunt for a U.S. Women's Open title begins on Thursday. — (@GOLF_com) May 27, 2025 During her press conference ahead of the LPGA Tour's third major of the season, the World No. 1 was eager to emphasize the immense challenge of competing in this event—something she knows firsthand. "[It] definitely has tested me a lot. I love it. At the end of the day, this is why we do what we do, is to play these golf courses in these conditions, to test our games in every aspect. Not even just our games, our mental, as well." "I enjoy it, and I'm excited to see what this week is going to bring." There's no doubt that the 26-year-old has been toughly tested at the US Women's Open in past editions. She has made seven cuts in 10 previous editions with two top-10 finishes and a T8 as her best finish. However, it's worth noting that her three missed cuts have come in the last five editions. One of them came just last year at Lancaster Country Club, where she missed the cut by two strokes. No one (starting with Korda herself) will forget her opening round of 80 with her terrifying 10 on the par-3 12th hole. To be fair, Nelly Korda bounced back like the champion she is and improved 10 strokes during the second round. It simply wasn't enough. Nelly Korda of the United States hits her tee shot on the fourth hole prior to the U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally 2025 at Erin Hills Golf Course on May 27, 2025 in... Nelly Korda of the United States hits her tee shot on the fourth hole prior to the U.S. Women's Open presented by Ally 2025 at Erin Hills Golf Course on May 27, 2025 in Erin, Wisconsin. MoreThe good news is that the two-time major champion, who is known for her extraordinary mental preparation for each event, doesn't expect Erin Hills to be any easier than Lancaster. In fact, she said that she'll need to play her best to advance in the tournament. "It's definitely going to test everyone's game, very demanding, so I'm excited to see how this week is going to play very demanding off the tee with all the bunkers," she said. "The bunkers are not easy. Sometimes you just don't even have a stance in them because they're so small. Then the shots into the greens and also the greens. Just an overall good test of your entire game." Designed by Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry and Ron Whitten, Erin Hills opened in 2006. The course measures 7,731 yards from the back tees and has a course rating of 77.9 and a slope rating of 145. The course has hosted several major championships under the United States Golf Association (USGA) umbrella, including the 2017 U.S. Open, the 2011 U.S. Amateur, and the 2022 U.S. Mid-Amateur. More Golf: Padraig Harrington Helping Amateurs amid Sr PGA Championship Pain
Newsweek
27-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Padraig Harrington Helping Amateurs amid Sr PGA Championship Pain
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. Irishman Padraig Harrington is recognized as one of the wisest voices in professional golf. He is admired not only for his extraordinary experience, but also for the time he dedicates to sharing his knowledge with anyone who needs advice. The recently concluded Senior PGA Championship is another example of this. Despite a very disappointing finish, the three-time major champion took the time to offer valuable insights, particularly to help amateur golfers. Harrington's analysis focused on the overemphasis of statistics during the round, which he believes should be eliminated altogether. "One of the worst things you can do on the golf course is judge and analyse," he said. "After, let's say, 26 holes, I knew I'd missed two greens this week and hit a couple of par fives. That's horrible information to have in your head." "You shouldn't be aware of how many fairways or how many we don't play fairways and greens. We play score..." "Every day should be just the score. You should never be analyzing your round as you're playing it and there's no doubt the fact that I knew I'd hit lots of fairways and greens meant I was analyzing my round. In a perfect world you wouldn't even know what score you're shooting, you'd just be playing." 'One of the worst things you can do on the golf course…' Padraig Harrington shared some great advice for amateur golfers about why it can be counter-productive to equate hitting fairways and greens to success. — (@GOLF_com) May 26, 2025 In an era when tools like Trackman allow players to evaluate the impact of literally every move on their golf results, this is certainly an interesting opinion. Padraig Harrington tied for second place with Thomas Bjorn at the Senior PGA Championship, finishing just one stroke behind the winner, Angel Cabrera. The Irishman was on the verge of a great comeback but faded down the stretch. Harrington began the final round two strokes behind the leaders, but his position improved significantly as the round progressed. Through the 14th hole, he had made seven birdies and no bogeys; his event score was 10-under, and he led the tournament by two strokes. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Padraig Harrington of Ireland hits a tee shot on the 16th hole during the final round of the Senior PGA Championship 2025 at Congressional Country Club on May 25, 2025 in Bethesda, he then carded a double bogey on the 15th and a bogey on the 18th to fall down dramatically. This allowed Cabrera to surge forward, completing the back nine with two birdies and a bogey. This marks Harrington's ninth top-10 finish in senior major championships, including his victory at the 2022 U.S. Senior Open. It's also his fifth runner-up finish in such events. Two years ago, he finished runner-up at the Senior PGA Championship, losing a playoff to Steve Stricker. But as great as he is on the course, he is just as great off of it, always willing to impart his wisdom. More Golf: PGA Tour Pro Goes from Mortgage Broker to Champion at Colonial
Newsweek
20-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Collin Morikawa Played 'Pathetic F***ing Golf' at PGA Championship
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. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler dominated the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow over the weekend, breaking free from a crowded pack of contenders to win by five shots at 11-under par. Outside of Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, who both held at least a share of a lead during the final 21 holes, a lot of the biggest stars in golf never really got anything going. That includes Collin Morikawa, a former PGA champion who finished T-50 at 4-over par. After the tournament, Morikawa summed up his play in three words, via Sean Zak of "Pathetic f***ing golf." Morikawa took advantage of scoring opportunities over the first two days of the tournament as he flirted with the top of the leaderboard early on. He sat at 3-under par through 17 holes on Thursday before a crippling double bogey on 18 put a damper on his round. The 28-year old seemed to rebound to start his round on Friday, making three birdies in his first seven holes to get to 4-under for the tournament. However, another double bogey on the 18th sent him off the rails and knocked him out of contention for good. CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: Collin Morikawa of the United States looks over a putt on the 11th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May... CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 16: Collin Morikawa of the United States looks over a putt on the 11th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. More Photo byThe two-time major champion has had solid results this season, with a pair of runner-up finishes including a crushing second place result at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Even in the loss, showings like that one prove that he still has what it takes to win big tournaments. However, he has not won any start since the 2023 ZOZO Championship, which is still his only victory since winning The Open Championship in 2021, nearly four years ago. While Morikawa has been mostly consistent throughout the season, his two worst results have both come recently at the RBC Heritage and the PGA Championship. Morikawa also made a shocking caddie change this year, so he is still getting the feel for having Joe Greiner on the bag. No matter the circumstances, it's clear that he is still searching for answers as the summer rolls around. More Golf: Bryson DeChambeau's 7-Words for Scottie Scheffler at PGA Championship, Revealed
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pros react to Michael Block ludicrous theory about missing the PGA Championship cut
Pros react to Michael Block ludicrous theory about missing the PGA Championship cut Two years ago at the PGA Championship in Rochester, New York, club pro Michael Block became a cult hero by finishing T-15 and dunking an ace while paired up with Rory McIlroy. Safe to say a lot has changed since then. For one, Block seems to have faded from much of the public consciousness. For another, his game seems to have stayed back in Rochester. While competing at the PGA Championship in Quail Hollow this week, Block posted a truly dismal 15-over par to miss the cut — the fifth-worst score through two days. Bad tournaments happen. Golf is a very strange sport, after all. But it was Block's explanation for his poor play that has golf fans raising their eyebrows. "I love crowds," Block told after missing the cut by 14 strokes. "That's kind of the funny part is I wish there was a huge crowd on every hole because that's when I hit my shots. I really do. I always do. It's the weirdest thing. When there's no one around is when I hit my worst shots. That's something that I need more in my life is a bigger crowd. I just need to play a little better so it could happen. I could only imagine what would have happened if I would have been playing really good this week.' This is, of course, nonsense. Block completely imploded with an 82 on Friday that featured seven bogeys or worse over an eight-hole stretch. The fact that he was paired up with players like Erik van Rooyen and Mackenzie Hughes (instead of McIlroy or other big names) may have impacted the number of fans following him around the course, but the simple fact is the fans would've shown up for Block if he played better. To argue the lack of fans threw off his game is rather childish. A few other pros seemed to agree. Fans surely wanted to see Block succeed again at the major, but his disappointing weekend is in no way their fault.
