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Jason Day: “I’ve never played anything like this”

June 16, 2015 By Seth Jones

I caught up with two players today, Jason Day and Graeme McDowell, and asked them their thoughts on the course. Here they are, in their entirety: Jason Day “(The course) felt pretty good. The morning rounds are a lot different ...

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Photo parade: Monday morning

June 15, 2015 By Seth Jones

Check out our photo parade from Monday morning of the 2015 U.S. Open for behind the scenes maintenance preparation. ...

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Photo parade: Sunday

June 15, 2015 By Seth Jones

Check out our photo parade from the start of the 2015 U.S. Open for behind the scenes maintenance prep. ...

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Davis to crew: “No group more important”

June 14, 2015 By Seth Jones

The crew at Chambers Bay has been preparing for this week for years. This afternoon marked the first time the full crew — regular and volunteers — assembled in person to talk business. More than 100 turf experts from around ...

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A visit to the Olympic Club

June 12, 2015 By Seth Jones

I had a great time playing the Olympic Club in San Francisco today, and a big thank you to Troy Flanagan and Pat Finlen for hosting me. Not only did I get to play golf, but I got TWO burgerdogs, ...

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Doubling down on drainage issues

June 9, 2015 By Debbie Clayton

Drainage-related issues have steadily increased in the 15 years Dave Smith has been superintendent of Fawn Lake Country Club, in Spotsylvania, Va. Woven through wetlands, the course sits on heavy clay soils and excess rainfall often leads to moisture-related problems. ...

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