Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Olympic Club's First Six Holes Garnering Scary Reputation at 2012 U.S. Open


The first six holes at The Olympic Club, the site of the 2012 U.S. Open, have been the overwhelming topic of the days leading up to the season’s most mentally and physically challenging tournament.
            It seemed like whenever the topic was brought up to the world’s best this week, it was followed by the words “difficult,” “test” or “challenge.”

Monday, June 11, 2012

Casey Martin Surprised to be at U.S. Open, Calls The Olympic Club a “Huge Challenge”


Casey Martin said he had not played a single 18-hole round in the nine days leading up to sectional qualifying for the 2012 U.S. Open.  After back-to-back rounds of 69, he is heading back to The Olympic Club – arguably the toughest U.S. Open test in recent memory.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

San Francisco Giants: Pablo Sandoval's Troubles More Serious Than They Appear

It has not been a good week for San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval.  Although he began his rehab stint with Single-A San Jose over the weekend, he was questioned by police on his involvement in a sexual harassment case in Aptos, was called out by his own manager and was deemed not ready to return to the team as scheduled.