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Dramatic finish can't save soggy U.S. Open from ratings hit

J.J. Spaun's dramatic victory wasn't enough to salvage the television ratings for Sunday's rain-interrupted final round of the U.S. Open. The numbers included a 2.4 rating and a Father's Day audience of 5.4 million viewers on NBC (5.05 million, per Nielsen), down 15 percent in ratings and 8 percent in viewership from the previous year.

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Spaun Tabbed for Ryder Cup Spot

It may have already been written in stone for most who watched J.J. Spaun win the U.S. Open at Oakmont that one of the immediate perks would be a slot on his first Ryder Cup team.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / June 19

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy sound off with first impressions, hopes for new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp

Some of the game's most notable names got to hear from Rolapp for the first time this week

Tiger Woods News / HITC / June 19

Few athletes have ever been more connected to a brand than Tiger Woods and Nike

It’s hard to think of an athlete more closely tied to a brand than Tiger Woods was with Nike. Even now, as he wears Sun Day Red on the course, the image of Woods in Nike gear is hard to separate from his most iconic moments.

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The 'Last 30 U.S. Open golf champions' quiz

How many of the previous 30 U.S. Open golf champions can you name in five minutes?

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 19

Scottie Scheffler Sends Message on J.J. Spaun Ahead of Travelers Championship

Scottie Scheffler is coming off a hard-fought week at Oakmont Country Club. He finished with a score of 4-over par, tied in the seventh position. His tee partner on Thursday at TPC River Highlands is none other than the U.S.

Wesley Bryan News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

Wesley Bryan Reaches Out To Brian Rolapp

Right after the US Open, the prospects of Brian Rolapp becoming the new PGA CEO have been made official. With Jay Monahan starting to transition his responsibilities

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / June 18

Travelers Championship 2025 Preview: Full Field, TPC Course Breakdown, Tee Times

With the third major of the year now complete, attention shifts to the final signature event of the 2025 PGA Tour season: the Travelers Championship. Following the U.S.

Jordan Spieth News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Jordan Spieth Makes Surprise Admission After 2025 U.S. Open

The 2025 U.S. Open was a thrilling one steeped in controversy as players dealt with rainy, muddy course conditions and JJ Spaun sunk a 64-foot, six inch putt to seal a championship victory at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.

Amy Yang News / Field Level Media / June 18

Amy Yang looks to repeat at Women's PGA in wide-open field

The LPGA has a new commissioner on the way, a new course to play and no shortage of parity as it marks the halfway point of the season at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, which begins Thursday in Frisco, Texas.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 18

Stacked field tackles Travelers Championship after tough U.S. Open

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and new U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun are among the main attractions as the Travelers Championship tees off Thursday in Cromwell, Conn., and the PGA Tour shifts from its hardest level of difficulty to perhaps its easiest.

Keegan Bradley News / Field Level Media / June 18

100 days from Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley savoring journey

U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said Wednesday that the only time he isn't thinking about September's Ryder Cup is when he is "inside the ropes Thursday through

Scottie Scheffler News / Men's Journal / June 18

Scottie Scheffler Had Strong Response When Asked if Golf Course Was 'Too Easy'

Scottie Scheffler knows some fans love to gripe when pros rack up birdies, but he’s not here for it. After being asked if a recent PGA Tour course was “too easy,” the top-ranked golfer shut down the narrative with calm confidence and a clear reminder of what professional golf is really about.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 18

U.S. Open champ J.J. Spaun carries momentum to Connecticut

J.J. Spaun's news conference Wednesday ahead of the Travelers Championship might have been the longest he has sat still since winning the U.S. Open on Sunday.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Unfortunate News About Multiple Golfers Announced Last Minute at Travelers Championship

The final signature event of the season tees off this Thursday. Scottie Scheffler, who won the Travelers Championship in 2024, will be aiming to defend his title. Rory McIlroy has also expressed his excitement to return to Pinehurst after missing the event last time. But concerning news about multiple golfers is coming forward last minute.

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Nelly Korda News / ESPN / June 18

KPMG Women's PGA Championship: From Nelly Korda to Lydia Ko's record chase, storylines to watch

The third major of the LPGA Tour season starts Thursday with Korda looking to get back in the winner's circle and Ko trying to add to her impressive winnings.

Rory McIlroy News / Field Level Media / June 18

Rory McIlroy hopes Travelers is 'perfect sort of chaser' to U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy will look to atone after a less-than-ideal weekend at the U.S. Open when he tees off Thursday at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn.

Golf News / ESPN / June 18

Women's PGA Championship raises purse to $12M

The Women's PGA Championship has raised the overall purse for this year's tournament to $12 million, matching last month's U.S. Women's Open for the biggest purse of the season.

Golf News / Yardbarker / June 18

How 2008 Tiger Woods helped J.J. Spaun win the U.S. Open

Spaun overcame a disastrous start to his final round to claim the title.

U.S. Open champ JJ Spaun rises to No. 8 in World Golf Rankings

Predicting the U.S. Ryder Cup team after J.J. Spaun's U.S. Open win

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Golf News / Field Level Media / June 18

$12M purse ups ante at Women's PGA Championship

The Women's PGA Championship raised the purse of the major tournament to $12 million, matching last month's U.S. Women's Open for the biggest purse of the season.

Nelly Korda News / Field Level Media / June 17

Nelly Korda suffers neck spasm, but will be ready for Women’s PGA

World No. 1 Nelly Korda attended a press conference Tuesday at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship with therapeutic tape on her neck. Korda explained that she suffered a spasm the day before during practice at PGA Frisco, the site of this week's major championship.

Rich Beem News / Last Word On Sports / June 17

Rich Beem Blasts USGA Over Contentious US Open Ruling

Former PGA Champion Rich Beem has criticized the USGA’s ruling on Sam Burns’ stance at the 2023 U.S. Open. Beem described the decision to deny Burns a drop for relief from standing water as “contentious,” expressing his disbelief at the ruling.

Golf News / Yardbarker / June 17

Storylines for the Travelers Championship: J.J. Spaun back at it after emotional week

The major championship hangover is never fun, but the PGA Tour is making this one bearable with an immediate Signature Event the week after the U.S. Open.

Spaun's ranking rises dramatically following big win at U.S. Open

Predicting the U.S. Ryder Cup team after Spaun's U.S. Open win

Why the course was biggest star of this year's U.S. Open

Could Rory McIlroy use U.S. Open as launchpad for The Open Championship?

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