Brian Bateman better clear off his schedule for the next two years as he suddenly has places to be after securing his two-year exemption and a trip to Augusta after gaining his first Tour victory at the Buick Open.
And if that didn’t provide enough drama for you, Cristie Kerr won her first major at the U.S. Women’s Open by playing some fantastic golf over the weekend as she outlasted Lorena Ochoa and Morgan Pressel.
This week we have a recap of the Buick Open, the U.S. Women’s Open, and the end of the line for the marriage of real estate and golf.
Hole 1: Bateman Wins
Brian Bateman calmly knocked in a 12-foot putt for birdie to avoid a playoff with half the field for his first Tour victory at the Buick Open. [Link]
Hole 2: Kerr Wins
Cristie Kerr ended an 0-for-41 drought in the majors by shooting a final-round 70 on Sunday to hold off Lorena Ochoa and others. [Link]
Hole 3: Pine Needles
Spend a little time getting to know this Donald Ross gem down in Southern Pines, NC. [Link]
Hole 4: Forgotten One
Cristie Kerr has quietly become the best American woman golfer. [Link]
Hole 5: Game Over
Add Beth Ann Bladry to the list of people who have seen enough of Michelle Wie. [Link]
Hole 6: Second Go Around
John Harris is enjoying his second life of playing professional golf. [Link]
Hole 7: Ping’s Swing
Ping’s had a pretty good month in June. [Link]
Hole 8: Jane’s Game
Jane Seymour has a simple goal for her golf game: just break 90. [Link]
Hole 9: Love on the Rocks
Is the marriage of real estate and golf over? [Link]
Does Annika count as an American now? She got citizenship back in 2006.