Golf Channel analyst Eamon Lynch has called for a ban on major championships returning to Long Island following disruptive spectator behavior at Shinnecock Hills. Lynch stated that fans in the region have become a “stain on the game,” citing heckling directed at Wyndham Clark and previous incidents involving Rory McIlroy at Bethpage Black. Why is … Read more
Joaquín Niemann secured an automatic exemption for the 2027 U.S. Open after finishing tied for seventh at this year’s championship at Shinnecock Hills. Despite an early 11-over-par on the sixth hole during his first round, Niemann rallied with a final-round 66, the lowest score of the day, to finish at 1 over par for the … Read more
Rory McIlroy fell out of contention at the U.S. Open on Saturday after a back-nine collapse, carding five bogeys to finish the third round at 3 over par. McIlroy, who trails leader Wyndham Clark by 10 strokes, struggled with consistency on the back nine for the second consecutive day, according to tournament reporting. Meanwhile, Sahith … Read more
A legal dispute between the Town of Riverhead and 400 David Court LLC over the use of Enterprise Park at Calverton threatens to disrupt logistics for the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. According to court filings in Suffolk County Supreme Court, the town intends to use the site for parking and shuttles, while the … Read more
The New Era of Athlete Longevity: Lessons from Michelle Wie West’s Final Chapter The landscape of professional sports is shifting. Gone are the days when retirement was a permanent, binary decision. As seen with Michelle Wie West’s return to the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera, athletes are increasingly crafting “on-their-own-terms” exits that balance elite … Read more