Attending a US Open practice round at Merion was one of the thrills of my life. I didn't care if I was slogging through the mud following group after group. The tight course was crowded in spite of the mud. I didn't care. To see so many of the professionals was a real delight and one that I will remember for the rest of my life. But the real treat of the day occurred as I was headed to the car. As I rounded the stands behind 18, I noticed a small group forming along 1. Thinking another ...

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Saturday on the professional tours is known as moving day. Naïvely, I thought that meant those who made the cut would move into the better hotel rooms of those who missed the cut. While that might occur, moving day is actually a strategy where golfers take riskier shots on Saturday to move up the Leaderboard and once on top they sit on the lead and play more conservatively on Sunday. While this might be great for the person leading on Sunday morning, it doesn't make for good drama for the TV ... Read more...

We’ve all been to parties from the time we were very young. Some were organized affairs, others were quite laid back and never seemed to get off the ground. Some were fun and really entertaining. Others, seemed boorish and badly in need of repair. What makes the difference? It’s all about the fun. Here are some great ideas for your US Open Golf Party..,. Play Outdoors and Party Afterward. Send the golfers off in the morning or afternoon while the non-golfers prepare the food. Golfers play ... Read more...