Yahoo analyzes whether an American can with the British Open

Check out what they have to say.
http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ycn-8702247

Host of First Time Winners

Since 2010 there have been a lot of first time winners on the tour. Everyone knows Rory McIlroy, but see who else is making a name for themselves in the golf world.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/pga/2011-06-29-att-national_n.htm

AT&T National Scoreboard

Catch up on the leaders of this Pennsylvania based tournament.
http://content.usatoday.com/sportsdata/golf/pga/event/ATT-National

Campbell Falls

Former U.S. Open Champ Michael Campbell, among others, failed to qualify for July's British Open.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2011-06-28-2997587446_x.htm

A look inside the Amateur World

The New York Times published an article today about amateur golfers playing in professional events--which means no prize money and no perks since they have not turned pro. Read about their experiences and motivations.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/29/sports/golf/for-patrick-cantlay-a-top-amateur-its-all-about-fun-fun-fun.html

Nicest Guys in Golf

The Bleacher Report publishes the "10 Most Likable Players on the P.G.A Tour." See who made the list and who didn't.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/750445-bubba-watson-and-the-10-most-likable-players-on-the-pga-tour

A New Meaning to Playing With Heart

Erik Compton, who has had two heart transplants, won the Mexico Open this weekend. Check out this link to read about his inspirational story.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/06/28/2288299/no-stranger-to-adversity-erik.html

P.G.A. gives its rankings for AT&T National

The P.G.A Tour website published its "power rankings" for the AT&T National Tournament, played at Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, PA. We will have to see how accurate this rankings truly are.
http://www.pgatour.com/2011/tournaments/r471/06/27/power-rankings/

This Week In Golf

A handy breakdown in this week's golf events from Fox Sports.
http://msn.foxsports.com/golf/story/This-Week-in-Golf-June-30th-through-July-3rd-15174002

Inside Look at Rory's McIIroy's Win- Must Read

Incredibly interesting article by John Paul of The WSJ who followed Mickelson, Johnson, and McIlroy at U.S. Congressional. A true inside look at what went down in Bethesda, Maryland.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304453304576392000570982360.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Rory Chips Balls into a Washing Machine

Footage of 10 year old Rory chipping balls into a washing machine on an Irish TV Show. Worth a look.

http://progolftalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/21/9-year-old-rory-mcilroy-just-chipping-balls-into-a-washing-machine/

Greenbriar gets new 2012 date

In 2012, The Greenbriar Classic will be over Independence Day Weekend instead of July.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/2011-06-21-4271194179_x.htm

Traveler's Championship

Check out PGA.com and ESPN.com favorites.

http://www.pgatour.com/2011/tournaments/r034/06/21/expertpicks/index.html

http://espn.go.com/golf/blog/_/name/golf/id/6690584/travelers-championship

Mental Game

Time discusses Rory's mental game and why it led him to US Open victory. His mindset sure has improved since his Master's meltdown.

http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/06/19/a-rory-story-mcilroys-mental-game-wins-the-u-s-open/

More Rory Fever

ESPN publishes a column on 12 reasons we should root for Rory McIlroy. Very endearing.

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/usopen11/columns/story?columnist=maguire_kevin&id=6680173

Views from Holywood, Northern Ireland

Members of Rory McIlroy's hometown, Holywood, talk about his childhood and recent win. Also interesting is the possible friendship blooming between another great young athlete, Rafael Nadal.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/06/21/rory-mcilroy-hometown-pride-and-joy-after-golf-superstar-s-us-open-victory-115875-23215443/

America's slacking

Are we really at an all time low?

http://www.businessinsider.com/american-golf-and-tennis-are-the-worst-theyve-ever-been-2011-6

McIlroy helps out the Irish Open

McIlroy pledges to make his return at the Irish Open, a struggling tournament that has been without a sponsor since last Novemeber--in fact, many doubted it would remain on the European tour. His presence will bring more spectators, media attention, and hopefully a major backing.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/golf/13855915.stm

Some think weather affected US Open Scores.

Interesting article. Did weather make the Congressional Course too easy?

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/story/15247501/red-numbers-at-congressional-blame-it-on-the-rain

Profile of a diehard fan

People love golf at all ages.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/golf/06/18/golf.super.fans.us.open/

Rory McIlroy discusses his US Open win and Master's Choke.

The 22 year old from Northern Ireland says that his collapse at the Master's helped him win the 2011 U.S. Open in a recent interview. Click the link to watch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVuODLwEc2Q&feature=player_embedded

Rory McIlroy- Nice start to the Open.

Will the Northern Ireland native repeat his masters choke?

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/18/sports/golf/2011-us-open-mcilroy-charges-to-a-commanding-lead-on-day-2.html

Strike 3

Top 3 Lee Westwood, Luke Donald, and Martin Kaymer were collectively 10 over par their first day, putting the golf rankings to shame. Hope they have a safe trip home.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/pga/2011-06-16-us-open-feature-grouping_n.htm

Golf Digest ranks the 5 Best U.S. Open Courses

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/2011-06/photos-my-five-usopen-courses#slide=1

Interesting look at some of the finest U.S. Golf Courses. 2011  U.S. Open Host Congressional Country Club does not make the list, but still a fine course nonetheless.

Thursday's Tour Report

http://www.majorschampionships.com/usopen/2011/tourreport/index.cfm

Y.E. Yang glides through while golf veterans suffer. Will this be a repeat of 2009?

ESPN discusses U.S. Open

http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/usopen11/news/story?id=6654044