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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 Rule Explained: How Many Golfers Make It Through To The Weekend At Oakmont?

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

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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.

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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.”

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'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

Golf Monthly

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.

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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

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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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LIV Golf star Phil Mickelson aims fresh dig at PGA in quickly-deleted tweet

Phil Mickelson has not held back in his criticism of the PGA of America and the PGA Tour following his recent move, but his latest dig has since been deleted from social media

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Why the USGA committing $30 million to water conservation is important for golf’s future

Mike Whan: "We write an incredible white paper, we send that out and we think 'job well done.'"

Golf Monthly

Phil Mickelson Slams USGA CEO Mike Whan Over Rule Change

The six-time Major winner embarked on a Twitter tirade defending fellow LIV Golf player Talor Gooch and criticising Whan

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Lynch: Phil Mickelson leads LIV Golf crybabies in blaming others for their predicament

The tossing of toys from the LIV crib is an almost daily occurrence now as the reality of their circumstances sets in.

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Phil Mickelson gets vulgar in calling out Mike Whan, USGA after U.S. Open exemption rule change

"Total d!*k move by Whan. He leads our governing body. Sad."

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Phil Mickelson in X-rated blast at US Open chief after exclusion of LIV Golf star

Phil Mickelson did not hold back when leaping to the defence of his fellow LIV Golf star Talor Gooch, with the latter set to miss out on the US Open following a change in qualification rules.

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‘This is a dream-changer’: First-ever U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach set to feature Michelle Wie West, Annika Sorenstam and vast potential

It's fitting that Michelle Wie West will take part in what could be the most important U.S. Women's Open.

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