The 2021 Tennis US Open tournament started on Monday, Aug. 24. Depending on the results, the event may single the start of a new era in the sport. Since the 2003 Wimbledon, 60 of the 71 men’s major tournaments have been won by either Rodger Feder, Rafael Nadal, or Novak …
Read More »Two Gators to compete in U.S. Open Men’s Tennis
Senior Sam Riffice and sophomore Ben Shelton will represent the Gators at the U.S. Open Men’s Tennis Championships. Competition will take place in Flushing, New York, from Aug. 24 to Sept. 12. https://twitter.com/GatorsMTN/status/1429905409373057035?s=20 Spring 2021 Season It was quite the season for both these players over the spring. Riffice was …
Read More »2021 U.S. Open preview
One of the toughest major championship golf tournaments is nearly underway. Some of the sport’s top players will tee up Thursday, June 17 for the 121st U.S. Open in La Jolla, California. #USOpen week is officially here! pic.twitter.com/h8QpFOrZa8 — U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 14, 2021 The closing hole at …
Read More »Mickelson Eying Career Grand Slam with a Win at the U.S. Open
With the 121st U.S. Open just ahead, Phil Mickelson faces his course foe yet again. The longtime successful lefty with a multitude of accomplishments is missing just one thing from his trophy case: a U.S. Open Championship. Mickelson, the six time Major winner has placed or tied for 2nd six …
Read More »Bryson DeChambeau Wins The US Open
The US Open Championship came to an end last Sunday, as American golfer Bryson DeChambeau takes home the trophy. The win marks the first victory for DeChambeu at one of golf’s major championships. DeChambeau, who just recently turned 27, was able to claim victory with a score of -6. DeChambeau …
Read More »U.S. Open to Finally Start
The U.S. Open will finally start on Thursday after being postponed since mid-June. Late Start It is not normal to be preparing for the start of the U.S. Open in mid-September. Typically, we would have already known the winner of the high-profile PGA major championship by the time the Fourth …
Read More »U.S. Open Tennis Championship to Follow August Schedule; Are Players Ready?
The U.S Open Tennis Championship is expected to follow its regular schedule, with the first round being on August 31st. This is one of the few sports that has been given the go ahead to restart/resume their tournaments. The PGA Tour, and the NBA are among the leagues that have …
Read More »Gary Woodland wins US Open Championship, first career major
“It’s never over.” Gary Woodland whispered these words of advice to himself throughout Sunday’s US Open Championship match in Pebble Beach, California. He could ease up, or he could go for the kill. Those wise words worked. Woodland secured his first major championship in 31 career matches at a stellar …
Read More »U.S. Open: Osaka, Djokovic Capture Grand Slam Glory in New York
The U.S. Open was the last Grand Slam of the 2018 calendar, but in terms of drama, it certainly wasn’t the least. On the women’s draw, a 20-year old from Japan showed signs of stardom in taking down an American legend on her home soil in a match riddled with …
Read More »Phil Mickelson Aims for Career Grand Slam in U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson will have his 27th appearance at the U.S. Open beginning this Thursday. Mickelson, who will be turning 48 this weekend, has six runner-up finishes at the U.S. Open. He’s won golf’s three other major tournaments in the past. This is the last major championship Mickelson needs in order …
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