Features & Opinions
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Paul MahoneyRise of the Machine Luke Donald looked unbeatable while winning the BMW and reclaiming the No. 1 ranking. -
Front 9 App Ultimate military course guide, Bubba's slo-mo swing and video tips in this week's Front9.
It's All About Jack
Darren Carroll / Getty ImagesIt's Memorial week, which marks the one week out of the year where we can truly focus on Jack Nicklaus. That's enough to land the Golden Bear on Alan Shipnuck's latest Hot List. Not hot this week? Rory McIlroy, Paul Lawrie and Darren Clarke. Go to Article
Now and Ben
Hy Peskin / SINext year the U.S. Open will return to Merion in Philadelphia, where Ben Hogan won in 1950 (pictured), and it will again put the Hawk in focus. In fact, today, fifteen years after his death, Hogan seems a lot like every boy’s favorite Brady sister, writes Michael Bamberger. Go to Article
Bear Sighting at Baltusrol
Walter Iooss Jr. / SIJack Nicklaus birdied the 18th at Baltusrol to win the 1980 U.S. Open by two strokes over Isao Aoki. At the time, Nicklaus set the tournament scoring record en route to his fourth Open title. See more entertaining golf photos, past and present, in our Tumblr blog. Go to Article
Photos & Videos
EquipmentMore
Coolest Gear in 2012
Custom paint jobs, nickname, initials stamped into irons and wedges, layers
of lead tape, national colors, unique headcovers and more.
Sprinter-Inspired Golf Shoes
Usain Bolt was on the mind of Puma designers when they created the FAAS Trac
evoSPEED natural-motion golf shoes.
InstructionMore
Lighten Up To Let Loose
As seen in the June issue of Golf Magazine, Top 100 Teacher Jim Suttie says
that putting less squeeze on the handle ramps up swing speed.
Strike Your Irons Pure
As seen in the June issue of Golf Magazine, Top 100 Teacher Mike Perpich
offers a “go get it” drill to teach you how to turn through the ball.
Courses and TravelMore
10 U.S. Open-Worthy Courses
With Chambers Bay and Erin Hills Landing U.S. Opens, here are 10 more that
have what it takes -- but won't get the call.
Seven Heaven
Behold, a victory for the 99 percent. Arizona's spectacular, once-private
Seven Canyons is open to the masses, and can be played for as little as $50.
Couples, Price named captains for 2013 Prez Cup
Video: In 'hangout,' Woods says his swing is fixed
Glamour groups: Woods-Couples, Donald-McIlroy
Bubba still adjusting to life as dad, major champion
REITERMAN: D. Johnson returns from back injury
Phil joins group trying to buy San Diego Padres
Big Play: Kostis describes strange scene at 18th hole