Dustin Johnson fans rejoice! With all the rumors swirling abound about his hiatus I am sure he is happy to have something else to talk about. With that win and a little shuffling the U.S. Open field is set, let the fun begin.
Welcome the Hittin’ the Links in this edition we begin with a marquee group, then find out who is retiring, and check out another young phenom. Also, we investigate who got into the U.S. Open last minute, take a peek at the U.S. Open website and do a wrap-up of the weeks events. Read on!
Hole 1: Marquee Group
The USGA has groups together Tiger, Lefty and Bubba Watson for the opening round of the the U.S. Open. [Link]
Hole 2: Retirement
Grace Park retires from golf at age 33. [Link]
Hole 3: Another Young Phenom
South Korea’s Kim Hyo-joo becomes the youngest winner ever on the Japan LPGA Tour. [Link]
Hole 4: Curtis Cup
The U.S. loses is long standing winning streak at the Curtis Cup. [Link]
Hole 5: Last Minute
Spencer Levin was one of a few lucky ones that moved into the top 60 in the world rankings and received and exemption into the US Open. [Link]
Hole 6: U.S. Open
Here is the official website of the 2012 U.S. Open golf tournament. [Link]
Hole 7: LPGA Championship
Shanshan Feng becomes the first Chinese player to win an LPGA tournament. [Link]
Hole 8: Two-for-Two
Tom Lehman wins his second straight Regions Traditions. [Link]
Hole 9: Welcome Back
Dustin Johnson returns to the winner’s circle in his second start following an injury. [Link]