The 123rd U.S. Open continues this week at Los Angeles Country Club. Here's a live look at what's happening in the second round.
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AskMyGolfSpy is an opportunity to submit questions to our experts here at MGS. Let’s call this the abbreviated jetlag edition, as I’m still recovering from a brief trip to the west coast. I saw some cool stuff, but I’m tired.
Really tired.
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Q: What’s the effect of water on a driver? – andy_sp1
On any clubface, water is going to reduce friction. The result is invariably higher launch with reduced spin. While that’s not ideal with a wedge, with a driver it can be a good thing—in some cases.
Over the years, we’ve seen a few products designed to cut spin (and with that, help reduce a slice). Several years ago, we did a test with a product called No Slice (I don’t think it exists anymore) alongside cooking spray and butter. While not legal (as far as the USGA is concerned), all three helped cut spin and improve accuracy. While water will do the same, given the lower loft, the impact won’t be nearly as significant as it is with other forms of driver lube.
Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele battle for the lead, Sam Bennett with a surprising early run and more storylines heading into the second round of the U.S. Open.
Rory McIlroy finished the first round at the U.S. Open at 5-under and in a tie for fifth, but he did not speak to reporters after his round.
Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho has a share of the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic.
Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele set the U.S. Open record Thursday by firing rounds of 62 at Los Angeles Country Club.
The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly opened a review of the PGA Tour's planned alliance with the DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's PIF.
The Los Angeles Country Club (LACC) is a prestigious and private golf and social club located in Los Angeles, California, United States. Here are some key details about the Los Angeles Country Club:
History: The Los Angeles Country Club was established in 1897 and has a rich history. The club has two campuses, the North Course and the South Course, which are both known for their classic and challenging designs.
Location: The club is situated in the affluent neighborhood of Holmby Hills, in the western part of Los Angeles. It is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and offers stunning views of the city.
Golf Courses: The Los Angeles Country Club features two championship 18-hole golf courses, the North Course and the South Course. Both courses have hosted numerous prestigious tournaments and are known for their traditional layouts, lush fairways, and manicured greens.
Membership: The Los Angeles Country Club is a private club that requires membership for access. Membership is exclusive and by invitation only. The club offers various membership categories, including golf, social, and junior memberships.
What goals do you have for your next round or tournament? Your goals for golf will have a big impact on your performance and development as a player.
When I ask this question to a new student, I’ll typically get a response like: “To win. To shoot 75 or better. To have a top 10. To avoid 3 putts.”
Although these all would represent desirable outcomes, having goals like this before and during a round can cause:
• Performance anxiety
• Frustration and disappointment
• Loss of confidence
For this reason, I encourage my students to make sure any goals they have for rounds or throughout the season, serve the purpose of higher performance.
Why Set Goals For Golf?
1. Goals give you something to focus on that is productive
2. Goals raise effort because the prospect of achieving them is exciting
3. Achieving goals you a boost of energy and confidence that makes you want more
The 123rd U.S. Open takes place this week at Los Angeles Country Club. Here's a live look at what's happening at the tournament.
I’ve been playing golf for 30 years so finding great women’s golf polos has become almost a sport in and of itself. I can tell you that women’s golf apparel has come a long way in those three decades and I’m increasingly impressed with some of the quality and longevity.
Let’s face it: Fashion on the course matters but I don’t want a shirt restricting my swing. Here are a few of the best women’s golf polos I’ve tested and a few that are on my list to try.
Factors to consider when choosing women’s golf polos
I’m a firm believer in looking good to shoot low. If you feel good about yourself, draining birdie putts is easier, right? Here are a few of the most important factors when choosing a woman’s golf polo.
Color
Color is important to tie in all the pieces of your wardrobe but it can also be a factor to consider when you run into those 100-degree days on the golf course. That black shirt might be too hot so have at least one white shirt in your wardrobe. Plus. white shirts are fun to pair with unique shorts or skirts.
Fit
There is certainly no standard when it comes to fit for women’s golf apparel. You have to test a few brands to find something that fits the way you expect. On average, I will tell you that most shirts are built with enough room to allow you to swing so a quarter- to half-size big shouldn’t be a problem.
For the second year in a row, the U.S. Open has been overshadowed by the fracture in the men's professional golf. The players are ready to move on.
The year is 1923. Bobby Jones has just captured his first career major championship after besting Bobby Cruickshank at the U.S. Open.
At the same time, a little shoe company in Brockton, Mass., was prepping to launch a new line of performance golf shoes. A company-wide naming convention was in order. The winning moniker?
FootJoy.
It’s hard to believe that was 100 years ago. Now, FootJoy is the household name on professional tours across the world. And, to celebrate their birth a century ago, FootJoy is launching the Centennial Collection, “a capsule collection celebrating 100 years of design and innovation leadership.”
FootJoy Centennial Collection: Release Details
Premiere Series Wilcox (Men) and Premiere Series Shield Tip (Women)Apparel collection including polos, cardigans, hoodies and sweatersFootwear to be worn at the 123rd U.S. Open by Justin Thomas, Max Homa and othersAvailable Thursday, June 15, at FootJoyFootJoy Premiere Series Wilcox and Shield Tip
One hundred years has brought plenty of innovation within the golf shoe space. That said, FootJoy is best known for sticking with their traditional roots, at least on the surface. The FJ Premiere Series is known for classic styling with modern performance tooling. Headlining the Centennial Collection from FootJoy are two Premiere Series silhouettes, the Wilcox (for men) and Shield Tip (for women).
Dustin Johnson told ESPN on Wednesday that Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, told him the LIV Golf League will remain in business through 2024.
The U.S. Open has raised its prize money to $20 million, now tops among the major championships and on the same level as the PGA Tour's elevated events. The winner at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday will earn $3.6 million.
Golfer Rickie Fowler said he is hopeful of becoming an investor in Leeds United following last week's announcement that the second-tier English club would be taken over by the investment arm of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers
Johnny Miller was honored with the 2023 Bob Jones Award on Wednesday, marking the 50th anniversary of his 1973 U.S. Open championship.
USGA commissioner Mike Whan said he expects the narrative to return to the U.S. Open -- and not the PGA Tour-LIV Golf alliance -- once play begins Thursday.
This is the first in a Series of simple adjustments that you may want to try to improve your game. Your swing thoughts need to be embedded deep in your brain so that you don’t need to hash them out every time you setup for your next shot. Setting up to shape your shot is the easiest way to hit more fairways and greens.
It really is frustrating when your ball does not head where you thought you were aiming your shot. Minor changes in your setup and swing make all the difference. Your line up, your posture and bad thoughts from your last shot will all affect your next shot. You can’t afford to stand over your ball thinking about your last miss-hit. You need a positive plan to make your next CONFIDENT swing or putt exactly where you plan.
Learn to Shape your Shot
Don’t expect to hit every drive or fairway shot exactly straight at you target. Very few of your shots every fly in a straight line. To add more control to every one of your shots over 100 yards you should be setting up for a slight draw or fade depending on your normal swing. Your launch direction is based on the face of your club at the point of impact and your ball flight will create its curving path based on the side and/or top and undercut rotation of your ball.
Golf Monthly provided that image to help you see how a draw and fade can both help your game. Take control and choose your shot direction and shape to hit more fairways and greens.
A higher percentage of pros tend to add draw for their shots to gain distance and you should too. Practice creating a draw for most of your shots. Setup with a very slightly closed club face and execute your swing with a shallow inside to outside swing across your target line. If this is not creating a draw, then test your swing with a slightly closed stance (moving your trailing foot back an inch from your target line) and/or a slightly stronger grip by rotating your trailing hand back (pointing the V from your thumb to your first finger to the right of you trailing arm pit).
Every golfer has different strengths in their physical body rotation so you should use a trial and error approach at the driving range to figure out if you need to add a closed stance or stronger grip change to add draw to most of your swings.
Few PGA Tour golfers have played at Los Angeles Country Club, much less walked its greens, before this week. What that means for how the U.S. Open plays out remains to be seen.
