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‘Ambulance chasers and alarmists’: USGA chief slams critics of new golf ball rules

One of golf’s key decision-makers has castigated ‘ambulance chasers and alarmists’ who will criticise plans to limit the distance leading players can hit tee shots

The Guardian - UK

Golf officials to roll back ball for pros and weekend hackers alike. Not everyone is happy

Golf’s ruling bodies are changing the equipment testing to make sure the golf ball doesn't go as far for everyone from Tiger Woods to the amateur who plays public courses on the weekend

The Independent UK

PGA of America memo is another blow to USGA, R&A’s golf ball distance plans

One of the biggest sports organizations in the world has come out against the idea.

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Dusek: Jay Monahan’s memo starts the bargaining with the USGA and R&A

If support from McIlroy, Woods and more gave cause for optimism, Monahan's memo was a reminder that nothing is settled.

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2023 U.S. Women’s Open has $11 million total purse, $2 million to winner

The U.S. Women's Open is getting a big bump in prize money for 2023.

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Was the U.S. Senior Open SentryWorld’s formal unveiling to the golf world? Mike Whan thinks so

The course — which few of the players had seen prior to the first practice round Tuesday — received rave reviews.

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USGA cashes in on COVID-19 insurance claim, Mike Davis’s exit package, and more from the organization’s 990 filing

"Everyone used to think we were crazy. Now everybody’s patting themselves on the back.”

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2023 U.S. Open: Ads outnumber golf shots shown on large swaths of USA Network Round 1 coverage from Los Angeles Country Club

The USGA promised to reduce commercial breaks for this week's U.S. Open at LACC. How is that going for Round 1?

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Record prize money announced as US Open gets underway just days after PGA-LIV merger

The funding in the game of golf has sky-rocketed in the past year following the emergence of LIV Golf, and now US Open bosses have confirmed an increased prize pot for this week's event

Daily Mirror

US Open Cut Explained: How Many Golfers Make It Through To The Weekend

The pressure's on to make the cut, but how many golfers make it through to the weekend at the US Open?

Golf Monthly

No Black players? U.S. Open field reflects golf’s missed opportunity with Tiger Woods

More than 26 years later, the 156-player field at the U.S. Open has a clear void: no known Black players.

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U.S. Open raises prize money to $20 million with $3.6 million to winner

US Open raises prize money to $20 million with $3.6M to winner. Collin Morikawa had tweeted that he “loves finding out morning news on Twitter” when the deal was announced.

The Hindu

Jim Alexander: During U.S. Open week, the LIV-PGA Tour story keeps getting in the way

LOS ANGELES — This was supposed to be a celebration of golf, this return of the U.S. Open to Los Angeles after 75 years.

The Orange County Register

U.S. Open golfers still telling ‘Tiger Tales’ despite Woods’ absence

LOS ANGELES — Tiger Woods’ plan was sparse yet clear. He said at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in February that he’d play in the four majors this year. Nothing more was guaranteed.

Los Angeles Times

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How boxer Joe Louis, an actress turned activist and Gil Hanse play into one of the USGA’s most intriguing projects

"That's the power of this game. This is a very big game. This game can change your life because it puts you with great people."

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Should the potential rollback of the golf ball be delayed given the upheaval in pro golf? Mike Whan says no: ‘How slow do we have to go?’

"I think if people feel rushed by this, I worry for them because this is a pretty slow process.”

Golf Monthly

'Not Going To Avoid Elephant In The Room' - Mike Whan Confident Merger Won't Overshadow US Open

The USGA chief is confident that merger talk won't overshadow this year's US Open once the action begins

Golf Monthly

US Open To Feature 30% Fewer Commercial Breaks After 'Overwhelming' Fan Comments

USGA CEO Mike Whan has acted after complaints last year over the amount of commercial breaks during the US Open broadcast

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USGA’s Mike Whan keeps promise: There will be fewer TV commercial interruptions during 2023 U.S. Open

This year, NBC Sports will present the most expansive TV coverage in USGA history.

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USGA CEO Mike Whan wishes PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan ‘a speedy recovery’ at 2023 U.S. Open

“We’re full steam ahead as a business,” said PGA Tour COO Tyler Dennis.

Daily Mirror

Tiger Woods claim emerges in fierce debate over "atrocious" golf rule change proposal

The 15-time major winner was supposedly mentioned during a two-hour long meeting at Muirfield Village about the new golf ball proposals from The R&A and USGA

Golf Monthly

PGA Tour Stars Push Back On Golf Ball Proposal

A meeting between the game's governing bodies and the players on the PGA Tour was predictably icy as they discussed a golf ball roll back

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson calls on PGA Championship spot for fellow LIV rebel - "He deserves it"

Phil Mickelson will be competing at next week's PGA Championship, but the 2021 winner is hopping one of his LIV Golf teammates will also be joining him at Oak Hill.

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Lynch: Phil Mickelson’s conspiracy rants are just a ploy to deflect a responsibility that lies with him

Mickelson is trading a reputation forged by a green jacket for one more befitting a tin foil hat.

Golf Monthly

'He Deserves It' - Mickelson Calls For LIV Golf Teammate To Be Included In PGA Field

Phil Mickelson says Hy Flyers teammate Cameron Tringale deserves to be included in the PGA Championship field

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