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The strange reason Scottie Scheffler had to delete Venmo

During his 2025 U.S. Open press conference, Scottie Scheffler explained the bizarre reason he had to get rid of Venmo: fans paying him.

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U.S. Open betting: How to play Scheffler and other bets that stand out

Our experts highlight the bets they're eyeing heading into the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.

U.S. Open betting odds: Scottie Scheffler clear favorite, Bryson DeChambeau next

ESPN BET odds for golfers to win, finish top-5, top-10, top-20 and make the cut at 2025 U.S. Open.

'Hard work does pay off': At 17, Mason Howell is the youngest player in the U.S. Open field

Howell is a high school junior from Georgia who shot 63-63 in qualifying to get into the field. How did he get here, and what is he hoping for from the biggest week of his golfing career.

Tiger: U.S. Open 'favors' long hitters, short irons

Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods says this week's major at Oakmont "favors long hitters" and the ability to control "shorter iron" shots.

Rapsodo’s Latest Move Has Expensive Launch Monitors Sweating

Sometimes the best upgrades are the ones that don’t cost you anything extra.

That’s exactly what Rapsodo has delivered with the addition of attack angle and swing path measurements to its MLM2PRO launch monitor. A simple app update (v 2.17.5) and firmware refresh (3.8.59) unlocks two metrics that have traditionally been reserved for significantly more expensive systems.

For golfers already using the MLM2PRO, it’s like finding twenty bucks in your jacket pocket. For those considering a launch monitor purchase, it further solidifies the MLM2PRO’s position as the best value in consumer launch monitors under $1,000.

What are attack angle and swing path?

Attack angle measures whether your club is moving upward or downward at impact, expressed in degrees. Positive numbers indicate an upward strike while negative numbers show a downward blow. With a driver, most golfers benefit from a slightly upward attack angle (around +2 to +5 degrees) to maximize distance. With irons, a slightly downward attack angle (around -2 to -4 degrees) helps create solid contact and proper trajectory.

Swing path tracks the direction your clubhead is traveling relative to your target line at impact. A path of 0 degrees means you’re swinging directly down the target line. Positive numbers indicate an inside-out path (good for draws), while negative numbers show an outside-in path (often associated with fades and slices).



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Odyssey Sticks Their Neck Out With The New Giraffe Beam Putters

As the name suggests, Odyssey’s new line of Giraffe Beam putters are long in the neck. How long are they?

The necks on the Giraffe Beam putters are so long that when they drink coffee, it is cold by the time it gets to their stomachs.

Without a trace of sarcasm, I’d answer that neck length question with “long enough.” I’ll explain that answer shortly.

Global Odyssey aficionados know Odyssey released a few Giraffe-Beam models in the Japanese marketplace in 2024. This new line expands upon that initial offering and, more importantly, will be available in the U.S.

All five new models feature a stunning copper-finish, giraffe-themed aesthetics, Odyssey’s Ai-ONE insert and the namesake Giraffe Beam hosel.





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U.S. Open storylines: Scheffler's dominance, DeChambeau's chances and how hard Oakmont will play

Is it Scottie Scheffler vs. the field this week? Could Oakmont produce an over-par winner? We look at five storylines to watch this week at the U.S. Open.

2025 U.S. Open: Experts' picks and betting tips

Who will win? Who has the best betting value? Which props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2025 U.S. Open from all angles.

Scheffler wary of Oakmont, golf's 'hardest' course

Even world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler knows he'll be at the mercy of Oakmont Country Club at the U.S. Open, a course he called "probably the hardest golf course that we'll play."

PAYNTR Doubles Down on New Limited Edition Golf Shoes

Look, I’ve tested more golf shoes than I care to admit. Some are garbage wrapped in fancy marketing. But PAYNTR? They’re different.

Actually different.

The brand just dropped their Clubhouse Collection, and I’m not being dramatic when I say these are some of the best golf shoes ever made. Yeah, I said it. Fight me.

There’s a reason PAYNTR dominates our Most Wanted testing. When I heard they were doing something special for the next two Majors? I may have drooled more than my teething baby.

PAYNTR took their award-winning Eighty Seven SC model—already a masterpiece—and created something even better. The Clubhouse Collection celebrates this summer’s major championships with two insanely limited colorways that pay tribute to Oakmont Country Club and Royal Portrush.



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Tuesday At The 125th U.S. Open

The course begins drying out, tee times announced, players discuss a range of matters, and more course perspectives from Oakmont.

How to bet on golf: Tips and strategies to win in 2025, plus U.S. Open picks

Want to learn how to bet on all the golf majors this year? Pamela Maldonado has you covered with everything you need to know, plus picks on the 2025 U.S. Open.

DeChambeau hopes to reach new deal with LIV

Reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said Tuesday that he hopes to reach a new deal with the LIV Golf League by the end of the year.

Rory admits to 81 in practice as Oakmont looms

Rory McIlroy said Tuesday that he shot 81 with two birdies on the final two holes at Oakmont Country Club during a scouting trip to the course last week.

Golfer adds 10 yards to his drives in 2 minutes. Here's how

Golfer Max Markel added 10 yards to his drives during a lesson with GOLFTEC. Here's the simple drill he used.

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2025 U.S. Open betting guide: 7 picks our gambling expert loves at Oakmont

The 2025 U.S. Open begins on Thursday at Oakmont. Here are 7 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.

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Tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open

Here is the full list of tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.

'It's not a fair fight': Looking back at Tiger's historic 2000 U.S. Open championship

Woods arrived at Pebble Beach playing great golf and proceeded to lap the field, winning by 15. We look back at some of the highlights from one of the most dominant major performances in history.

U.S. Open greens crew mows Oakmont's 'unplayable' rough in pro's viral video. Here's why

One pro caught the U.S. Open greens crew mowing Oakmont's infamous rough on Monday in a viral video. Here's how they grow the rough so thick.

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