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So, the 3rd round of the U.S. Open will look more like a NASCAR race than a golf tournament with greens speeds reported to be mid 13s to 14, but a well know coach believes they are higher. Also take a good look at the 9th hole, which is as treacherous as a golf hole can be.

Shooting a 66 in the third round of the U.S. Open, Collin Morikawa put himself right back in the thick of a major title and a spot on USA Olympic team. athlonsports.com/golf/collin-mo…

The one to beat has to be @b_dechambeau. With game that seems just a cut above the rest, but being a 54 hole leader does not make you the winner. athlonsports.com/golf/bryson-de…

Who you got a Pinehurst?

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According to the USGA, the Stimp on the greens are 13s to 14 and will slow over the round. The tees are moved up on the 13th to make it a potentially drivable par 4 at 316 yards as the crow flies, with +6 yards up hill.

The last guy in for @OlympicGolf is Fabrizio Zanotti from Paraguay. Currently at 343rd in the OWGR with his best days behind him, Zanotti has been as high as 76th in the rankings, but hasn't had a top 10 in 2024.

Let's see where your thoughts are for the last major of 2024 at Royal Troon? Who will win The Open next month.

I find it so odd that Golf Channel spent so much time ripping players that went to LIV Golf and now, @b_dechambeau digs PGA TOUR golf out of huge ratings hole with the highest rated East coast U.S. Open since 2013 and the best quarter-hour in the history of the event.

Is it time to give Rory McIlroy a break after all the supposed slights to @b_dechambeau, the media and golf in general. tempest.saymedia.com/#/content-item…

The PGA TOUR Commish talked about the board meeting yesterday and the PIF, but don't get excited, not much new to report, but a couple of nuggets worth reading. athlonsports.com/golf/pga-tour-…

German's Bernhard Langer is trying to successfully defend his U.S. Senior Open title from a cart. athlonsports.com/golf/bernhard-…

Can Steve Stricker find a putting stroke at the U.S. Senior Open this week? athlonsports.com/golf/steve-str…

Exciting news, Morning Read is back. The link is attached, and I look forward to everyone who used to be a loyal reader checking in and seeing what's up in the world of golf. If you have any ideas or thoughts, please let me know. athlonsports.com/golf/themornin…

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Should I feel embarrassed that I still check to see where the Chicago Cubs are in the wildcard race when I know it's over?

The loss of my good friend Jeff Babineau. athlonsports.com/golf/themornin…

Something new to get in your mailbox open.substack.com/pub/manoutfron…

A story from Ernie Els on the South Africa meeting in the Oval Office. manoutfront.substack.com/p/the-south-af…