My Days at Merion
by Jeff Skinner Just like Justin Rose, I am still suffering from a U.S. Open hangover. The U.S. Open and Merion were the second leg of my “June of Golf” and it couldn’t have gone any better. Since the weather… Continue Reading
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Merion Is More Than a Golf Course
by Jeff Skinner The reviews are in and Merion is a smash hit. With only a few gripes from a couple of players, the verdict on the USGA’s “boutique” Open at Merion is a resounding success. The questions of whether… Continue Reading
Phil Mickelson: Heartbroken at Merion
by Jeff Skinner And then there were six…six second place finishes at the U.S. Open for Phil Mickelson. The Men of Merion played their hearts out over a difficult course today with Justin Rose managing to hang on for a… Continue Reading
Stefani Aces Merion’s 17th
by Jeff Skinner Whoever wins the 113th U.S. Open at Merion today will certainly be one happy fellow. (Please let it be Phil.) But he may just be the second happiest man in golf today. That’s because Shawn Stefani just… Continue Reading
It’s Phil’s Day at Merion
by Jeff Skinner The White Whale has been spotted. The Holy Grail is within reach. Phil Mickelson is a few pars and birdies from his most coveted championship. Phil has come up short so many times at the U.S. Open… Continue Reading
Merion Defends Herself
by Jeff Skinner Phil Mickelson had a tough day finding birdies at the U.S Open but he saved his best for last with a birdie at eighteen to move him back into the lead. Mickelson and Billy Horschel share the… Continue Reading
Merion Looking at A “Derecho”
by Jeff Skinner I am getting ready to head down to Philadelphia to spend some time on the hallowed grounds of Merion Country Club. But with the ominous weather reports I’m afraid that it might be washed away before I… Continue Reading
3 Minutes with Tiger…”The Open is a Grind.”