2014 U.S. Opens at Pinehurst No. 2

« **on:** April 22, 2014, 01:46:15 PM »

« **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2014, 01:46:36 PM »

« **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2014, 02:07:14 PM »

Updated and now officially (more) comprehensive.

« **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2014, 02:23:04 PM »

This is just tremendous. Great resource.

« **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2014, 02:34:50 PM »

Thanks Howard

« **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2014, 03:25:22 PM »

You're quite welcome.

New content highlighted in red.

« **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2014, 06:48:31 PM »

My cybergolf piece is an interview with Ran and Chris Buie!

« **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2014, 09:48:10 PM »

Thanks Howard, and maybe one of these years you'll figure out how to be a little more thorough!

« **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2014, 02:01:30 PM »

Updated. A few interesting items of note:

Srixon.com
Podcast: Ben Crenshaw on Pinehurst #2, 2014 U.S. Open (thanks to Amol Yajnik for pointing it out)
http://srixon.podbean.com/e/ben-crenshaw-on-pinehurst-2-2014-us-open/

Golf Digest
"I re-watched the final round of the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst and it was even more awesome than I remembered"
http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2014/06/us-open-payne-stewart-pinehurst-remembered.html

Geoff Shackelford
Pinehurst Gets A New 250-Yard Par-3 Tee Just Weeks Before The U.S. Open(s)
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2014/6/5/here-we-go-pinehurst-gets-a-new-250-yard-par-3-tee-just-week.html

Also, while posted earlier in the week, the 'State of the Game' podcast featuring Chris Buie is a must-listen.
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2014/6/4/state-of-the-game-podcast-40-pinehurst-chris-buie.html

It also encouraged me to buy his new book, 'The Early Days of Pinehurst.' (PR works.)
Buie's book: http://www.amazon.com/Early-Days-Pinehurst-Chris-Buie/dp/1497543762

Quote from: JLahrman on June 05, 2014, 09:48:10 PM

Thanks Howard, and maybe one of these years you'll figure out how to be a little more thorough!

I'm working on it. Hopefully, I can step it up by the time the women's tournament starts.

« **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2014, 10:53:05 AM »

u da man! From a GCA point of view, I'm not sure there's been another Major I've been more excited for. More importantly Howard, when are you coming over to watch?

« **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2014, 11:41:52 AM »

Welcome to US Open week(s). Lots of great new content posted (in red). A few new favorites:

The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Ben Crenshaw’s guide to playing Pinehurst No. 2
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/07/3919333/ben-crenshaws-guide-to-playing.html

PGATour.com
Q&A: Ben Crenshaw on Pinehurst No. 2
http://www.pgatour.com/news/2014/06/07/ben-crenshaw-pinehurst-us-open.html

The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
For one family, Pinehurst's revival is bittersweet
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/07/3918862/for-one-family-pinehursts-revival.html

ESPN
The McRaes – Pinehurst’s First Family
ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi brings us the story of Pinehurst’s First Family.
http://www.pinehurst.com/news/espn-video-mcraes-pinehursts-first-family/

Quote from: Jud_T on June 09, 2014, 10:53:05 AM

u da man! From a GCA point of view, I'm not sure there's been another Major I've been more excited for. More importantly Howard, when are you coming over to watch?

Sounds good. I can walk down the street with a case in hand....

« **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2014, 12:22:14 PM »

« **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2014, 12:29:30 PM »

Updated with new content in red. Can't recommend enough these two Golf Channel pieces: the backstory of the restoration for No. 2 and a profile of Bill Coore:

"National treasure: Rediscovering Pinehurst No. 2"
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/national-treasure-pinehurst-no-2/

"Meet Bill Coore, part of the Pinehurst restoration"
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/coore-crenshaw-team-restored-pinehurst-no-2/

« **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2014, 08:27:35 PM »

Thank you so much for this. Lucky us.

« **Reply #14 on:** June 11, 2014, 03:25:52 PM »

Updated, with a few new standout items courtesy of Brad Klein and Geoff Shackelford...

GolfWeek.com
Death watch? Potential issues on Pinehurst's 9th green
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/10/us-open-2014-pinehurst-9th-green-death-watch-speed/

GolfWeek.com
VIDEO: Klein breaks down changes at Pinehurst No. 2
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/11/us-open-2014-pinehurst-video-course-preview-klein/

Geoff Shackelford.com
The Artistry Of Pinehurst's Transitions
http://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2014/6/9/the-artistry-of-pinehursts-transitions.html

Quote from: David Lott on June 10, 2014, 08:27:35 PM

Thank you so much for this. Lucky us.

Thanks. My pleasure.

« **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2014, 02:48:01 PM »

A few new items in the wake of the men's tournament...

GolfWeek.com
Will U.S. Open enable course-setup revolution?
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/15/pinehurst-conditions-us-open-dry-firm-fast/

GolfChannel.com
Hawk's Nest: The problem with Pinehurst No. 2
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/john-hawkins/hawks-nest-problem-pinehurst-no-2/

GolfDigest.com
5 reasons Pinehurst No. 2 should be the future of golf
http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2014/06/5-reasons-pinehurst-no-2-shoul.html

GolfDigest.com
Pinehurst, LPGA players preparing for Week II, the U.S. Women's Open
http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2014/06/pinehurst-lpga-players-prepari.html

GolfChannel.com
USGA's Davis not bothered by Kaymer's low score
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/usgas-davis-not-bothered-kaymers-low-score/

Associated Press
Kaymer closes out wire-to-wire US Open win
http://golfdigest.stats.com/golf/story.asp?i=20140615194544541324808&ref=rec&tm=&src=GOLF

The Scotsman
Martin Kaymer stars along with Pinehurst course
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/golf/martin-kaymer-stars-along-with-pinehurst-course-1-3444606

Raleigh News & Observer
Pinehurst and Southern Pines resorts will seek more major golf tournaments
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/14/3936598/pinehurst-and-southern-pines-resorts.html

Raleigh News & Observer
Miracle at Pinehurst: From flames to glory
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/14/3937150/miracle-at-pinehurst-from-flames.html

Raleigh News & Observer
Final Verdict on Pinehurst No. 2
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/15/3939771/final-verdict-on-hole-no-2-after.html

Augusta Chronicle
Brown is the new green for Pinehurst fairways
http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/golf/2014-06-14/brown-new-green-pinehurst-fairways

« **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2014, 02:45:39 PM »

Cue the Women's U.S. Open:

USGA
Round 1 & 2 Pairings
http://www.usopen.com/women/en_US/scoring/groupings.html

USGA
Fact Sheet
http://www.usopen.com/women/en_US/news/articles/2014-06-17/201406171403012463349.html

USGA
Week 2 Dawns, and Pinehurst No. 2 is Primed
http://www.usopen.com/women/en_US/news/articles/2014-06-16/201406161402953949767.html

News and Observer
Women finally have Pinehurst No. 2 to themselves for US Open practice rounds
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/16/3941885/women-finally-have-no-2-to-themselves.html

News and Observer
LPGA golfers concerned about Pinehurst No. 2 conditions after men's event
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/17/3923705/lpga-players-concerned-about-pinehurst.html#storylink=cpy

News and Observer
Women Making Most of Sneak Peak
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/16/3941180/decock-women-make-most-of-sneak.html

Golf Channel
First impressions: LPGA stars talk Pinehurst No. 2
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/first-impressions-lpga-stars-talk-pinehurst-no-2/

Golf Channel
Prep work: Nordqvist on Pinehurst practice
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/morning-drive-anna-nordqvist-prepping-pinehurst/

GolfChannel.com
Historic test awaits women at Pinehurst No. 2
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/randall-mell/historic-test-awaits-women-pinehurst-no-2/

GolfDigest.com
Pinehurst, LPGA players preparing for Week II, the U.S. Women's Open
http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2014/06/pinehurst-lpga-players-prepari.html

Golf.com
Lydia Ko heads to Pinehurst ranked third in the world and fresh off her first victory as a professional
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/lydia-ko-heads-pinehurst-ranked-third-world-and-fresh-her-first-victory-professional#ixzz34vGiIdfl

GolfDigest.com
Lydia Ko is having a great time at Pinehurst -- and taking notes
http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2014/06/lydia-ko-is-having-a-great-tim.html

New York Times
In History-Making Event, Men and Women Share the Stage
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/sports/golf/historic-event-at-pinehurst-men-and-women-share-spotlight.html

Golfweek.com
Pinehurst quiets as women gear up
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/16/us-women-open-practice-pinehurst-monday-ghost-town/

Golfweek.com
Pinehurst, one week complete
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/16/pinehurst-conditions-us-open-women-monday-2014-dry/

Golfweek.com
U.S. Women’s Open: Pinehurst No. 2, hole by hole
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/17/us-women-open-pinehurst-no-2-review-hole-by-hole/

« **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2014, 03:26:34 PM »

A few more...

GolfChannel.com
For the USGA, brown is the new beautiful
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/rex-hoggard/usga-brown-new-beautiful/

Golf.com
Pinehurst No. 2's diabolical greens might relieve you of your sanity, but it's worth your time to play
http://www.golf.com/tour-and-news/us-open-pinehurst-no-2-course-you-can-play-without-losing-ball

ESPN.com
USGA tries to gather shot selections
http://espn.go.com/golf/usopen14/story/_/id/11098089/usga-offers-caddies-550-intel-pinehurst-no-2-us-open

Golf.com
8 Lessons from Pinehurst
http://subscription-assets.golf.com/prod/assets/themes/magazines/SUBS/templates/velocity/site/gf-digitaledition/content.html?xid=golfhp-061814&articleUrl=/s/SIGolf+/98a510e8-5e26-57e2-9f20-17a0f95da4f0/com.timeinc.golfplus.ipad.inapp.06182014/233880.html#s/SI%2520Golf+%2520Digital/98a510e8-5e26-57e2-9f20-17a0f95da4f0/com.timeinc.golfplus.ipad.inapp.06182014/233888.html

Golf.com
Are We Finally Through our Rough Patch?
http://subscription-assets.golf.com/prod/assets/themes/magazines/SUBS/templates/velocity/site/gf-digitaledition/content.html?xid=golfhp-061814&articleUrl=/s/SIGolf+/98a510e8-5e26-57e2-9f20-17a0f95da4f0/com.timeinc.golfplus.ipad.inapp.06182014/233880.html#s/SI%2520Golf+%2520Digital/98a510e8-5e26-57e2-9f20-17a0f95da4f0/com.timeinc.golfplus.ipad.inapp.06182014/233884.html

Golfweek.com
Lewis calls in short-game reinforcements at Pinehurst
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/17/stacy-lewis-us-womens-open-pinehurst-preview/

The Pilot
Pumped Up’ Women Ready for Equal Test on No. 2
http://www.thepilot.com/news/pumped-up-women-ready-for-equal-test-on-no/article_3c634544-f669-11e3-9e4d-0017a43b2370.html

« **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2014, 05:39:50 PM »

In view of the women's event starting tomorrow, here's a little bump.

Overall, as we all already news, come excellent support in the articles Howard has kindly sourced for all. Softly, softly.....

« **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2014, 11:53:23 AM »

Update:

ESPN.com
No Complaints from LPGA Players
http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/11104339/espnw-no-complaints-lpga-players-open-course-condition

ESPN
Quiet Please: U.S. Women's Open, Changes
http://espn.go.com/espnw/video/11102300/us-women-open-changes

Golfweek.com
USGA finds common ground for men, women at Pinehurst
http://golfweek.com/news/2014/jun/18/us-womens-open-pinehurst-usga-data-driven/

GolfChannel.com
U.S. Women's Open: Grand experiment set to begin
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/randall-mell/us-womens-open-grand-experiment-set-begin/

Golf Channel
Ginella talks to Trump, predicts future Open sites
http://www.golfchannel.com/media/ginella-talks-pinehurst-and-future-us-open-venues/

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