Golf
June 21, 2016
Dustin Johnson’s final round Sunday was a good sign of his confidence.

Souhan: Johnson's Open victory a good sign for Americans at Hazeltine

Johnson's major breakthrough at Oakmont is a wonderful sign for the United States' chances of a rare Ryder Cup victory.
Golf
June 20, 2016

Ryder Cup standings (through Sunday)

Here are the Ryder Cup standings for the American and European teams through Sunday:
Golf
June 20, 2016
Dustin Johnson, right, greets his fiancÈí Paulina Gretzky as he holds their son Tatum Gretzky on the 18th hole during the final round of the

Souhan: Take your stroke, USGA, but Open title is all Johnson's

Dustin Johnson is an aloof golfer who oozes athletic arrogance and married the daughter of a hockey legend. Sunday at the U.S. Open, Johnson's calm and the USGA's inanity actually made him a man of the people.
Golf
June 20, 2016
Dustin Johnson wins U.S. Open at Oakmont

Dustin Johnson wins U.S. Open at Oakmont

Despite a controversial one-stroke penalty assessed after the round was complete, Dustin Johnson won the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. Metro Golf Magazines' Reid Spencer discusses.
Golf
June 19, 2016
Brooks Koepka hit from the fairway on the 12th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Sunday.

Day 4 at Oakmont

A breakdown of all the action from the U.S. Open's final round Sunday.
Golf
June 19, 2016

Dustin Johnson's near-misses in previous majors

Five times before Sunday, Dustin Johnson seemed headed to his first major victory. And five times before Sunday, Johnson squandered his opportunity. A look at Johnson's near-misses in majors:
Golf
June 19, 2016
Dustin Johnson hoisted the trophy on the 18th green after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday, even after coping with a pending penalty ruling over his he

Souhan: Johnson's fellow pros take to Twitter to rip USGA

What was fascinating about the USGA's ruling on Dustin Johnson on Sunday was the reaction on Twitter from the world's best players.
Golf
June 19, 2016
Shane Lowry hit out of the bunker on the eighth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Saturday.

Souhan: Long day at U.S. Open leaves Lowry ahead of many lurkers

If Shane Lowry can't maintain his two-shot lead over the field, there will be dozens of players within reach of the lead in what has become a strange and fascinating tournament.
Golf
June 19, 2016
Dustin Johnson walked off the 12th tee during the third round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Saturday.

Day 3 at the U.S. Open

Some of the highlights and lowlights of Saturday's play in the U.S. Open.
Golf
June 19, 2016
Jason Day waited to hit on the fifth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on Saturday.

Day shoots 66, gets back into contention at U.S. Open

The world's top-ranked player shot a 66 and got to sleep in.
Golf
June 19, 2016
Shane Lowry leads U.S. Open

Shane Lowry leads U.S. Open

Irishman Shane Lowry shot a three-under par through 14-holes of round 3 and holds a two-stroke lead heading into Sunday. A confident Lowry spoke to the media after darkness suspended play.
Golf
June 19, 2016
Jason Day jumps up to see where he's aiming for on the 3rd hole during the third round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., on Sa

Jason Day in contention at U.S. Open

World number one golfer Jason Day made the second round cut by one-stroke then carded a four-under par in round 3 to finish six-shots behind Shane Lowry. Day is excited about Sunday.
Polls
June 19, 2016

Poll: Who will win the U.S. Open?

Here's the top five on the U.S. Open leaderboard. Which one will win, or will it be someone else?
Golf
June 18, 2016
Dustin Johnson watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the rain delayed second round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club

Souhan: Johnson leads again at a major; what will follow this time?

Dustin Johnson is the most intimidating player on the PGA Tour in terms of ball-striking and athletic ability, and perhaps the frailest under pressure.
Golf
June 18, 2016
Sergio Garcia, of Spain, missed a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the rain delayed second round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Co

Sergio Garcia at 2 under at U S. Open

He's a major contender again after a climactic his 50-foot par.
Golf
June 18, 2016
Daniel Summerhays got 36 holes in — in red numbers, no less.

Day 2 at the U.S. Open

Notes and quotes from a long day at Oakmont
Golf
June 17, 2016
Andrew Landry watches his tee shot fourth tee during the first round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday, June 16,

Souhan: Journeyman Landry leads after damp Day 1 at U.S. Open

Andrew Landry, No. 624 in the World Golf Rankings, was one of only nine golfers to finish. But his 1-under par is good enough for the lead at the U.S. Open.
Golf
June 17, 2016
Bryson DeChambeau watches his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday

U.S. Open Day 1 recap

Notes and quotes from an incomplete Thursday at Oakmont.
Golf
June 17, 2016
Jordan Spieth watches his putt on the 16th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday, June 16

Unforgiving Oakmont pushing Spieth's buttons

Jordan Spieth is at 1 over, as an amateur and fellow Texan sits in first place during a delayed Round 1.
Golf
June 16, 2016
Phil Mickelson, who turns 46 on Thursday, will be competing in his 26th U.S. Open.

Souhan: As Mickelson ages, U.S. Open becomes more elusive

Phil Mickelson, six times a runner-up in the U.S. Open, turns 46 on Thursday. Only one golfer older than 46 has won a major.
Golf
June 15, 2016
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hits out of the bunker on the 17th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf championship at Oakmont Coun

Souhan: The Open at Oakmont good for high scores, little fun

This week, Oakmont and the USGA seem intent on protecting par. The question is, why?
Golf
June 15, 2016
Rory McIlroy

Souhan at the Open: Picks to win and more

My favorites for the week: Rory McIlroy, Rickie Fowler (who was my pick to win The Masters and bombed) and Jason Day. My longer-shot favorite: Brooks Koepka.
Golf
June 15, 2016

U.S. Open tee times

The U.S. Open begins early Thursday morning a Oakmont.
Golf
June 13, 2016
Chris Baisch teaching pro at Hazeltine watched as Lisa Ogren practiced hitting out of the sand trap near the construction site of the international pa

Ryder Cup village is rising out of Chaska

Hazeltine is being made Ryder Cup-ready by a cast growing by the day.
Golf
June 13, 2016

Ryder Cup standings (points through Sunday)

Here's the Ryder Cup standings for both the American and European teams:
Golf
June 12, 2016

Ryder Cup key dates

The first members of Team USA will be finalized in August,
West Metro
June 10, 2016
Gary Greenquist, the store's own PGA Teaching Pro, prepared to tee off on a simulator that replicates the course at Hazeltine National. ] JEFF WHEELER

PGA Tour Superstore hopes golf rebound in Twin Cities has staying power

The 41,000-square-foot retail outlet debuts Saturday in a former Sports Authority in Minnetonka, touted as the largest specialty golf shop in the Twin Cities.
Golf
June 7, 2016

Ryder Cup standings through Sunday

Jordan Spieth is atop the standings for the U.S. team, while Danny Willett is leading in points for the European team.
Golf
May 21, 2016

Reusse: On the golf course with Wheelock Whitney

Rooting for Mike Lynn to keep control of Vikings might have led to a day at Woodhill with Wheelock Whitney. If so, it was worth it.
May 19, 2016
Phil Mickelson hits from the 11th tee during the first round of the Cadillac Championship golf tournament, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in Doral, Fla. (AP

Mickelson to lose $1M in SEC case involving Vegas gambler

Phil Mickelson paid off a debt to a professional gambler with nearly $1 million that was unfairly reaped from an insider trading scheme, according to a federal investigation that led to two arrests but spared the golf great from criminal charges.
Golf
May 16, 2016

Ryder Cup standings through Tuesday

The Ryder Cup will be played at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska on Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Golf
April 18, 2016

Ryder Cup standings

The Ryder Cup standings through Monday:
Golf
April 17, 2016

Sunday Q&A: Tom Lehman readies for 'amazing' Ryder Cup event in Minnesota

The Austin-born golfer will be one of Davis Love III's vice captains when the Ryder Cup comes to Minnesota for the first time at Hazeltine National
Golf
April 13, 2016
Davis Love III

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III wants to put together a balanced team

His approach will be focused on building the best pairings instead of just the best 12 players.
Golf
April 12, 2016
Danny Willett waved to the gallery after putting out on the 18th hole during Sunday's final round of the Masters. Willett shot a 5-under-par 67.

Souhan: Masters could raise caution flags for Ryder Cup at Hazeltine

Of the nine players who finished tied for seventh or better at the Masters, four were from England and one was from Denmark.
Golf
April 11, 2016
Ryder Cup standings

Ryder Cup standings

A look at players in position for the Ryder Cup this fall at Hazeltine in Chaska.
Golf
April 11, 2016
Defending champion Jordan Spieth, left, helps 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett, of England, put on his green jacket following the final round of th

Souhan: Spieth goes wire-to-unwired in Masters collapse

The defending champ imploded with a quadruple bogey and then had to endure the aftermath instead of winning his second Masters by age 23, which had appeared to be the likely outcome.
Celebrities
April 11, 2016
Louis Oosthuizen, of South Africa

Watch most amazing of 3 holes-in-one – on the same hole at Masters

Shot ricochets off a ball from previous shot and make its final move into the cup for the day's third ace.
Golf
April 11, 2016
Defending champion Jordan Spieth, left, helps 2016 Masters champion Danny Willett put on his green jacket following Sunday's final round.

Willett claims Masters victory after Spieth's fade

Willett didn't three-putt or make a bogey in a pristine final round. On the 18th green he ripped off his white sweater as if mimicking Superman, revealing a green shirt.
Golf
April 10, 2016
Troy Merritt acknowledged the gallery after putting on the second green during the final round of the Masters on Sunday.

Troy Merritt sets sights on his next Masters invite

The former Spring Lake Park and Winona State standout finished with a 75 on Sunday.

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