- Scott Simpson won his only major title in the 1987 US Open at the Olympic Club. Another Simpson, Webb Simpson, no relation to Scott, won the 112 th US Open at the Olympic Club by shooting 68-68 on the weekend. (Bleacherreport.com)
- On Sunday, Webb Simpson became the ninth straight first-time winner at a major tournament when he won the U.S. Open. While that parity has been fantastic for some of the lesser-known golfers on the tour, it hasnt been very good for golf in general. (Bleacherreport.com)
- The evaporation of Tiger Woods in the final round was the talk of the U.S. Open, which is what he brought on himself for being too good to be true for so long. (Sporting News)
- Two majors down, two left to be played in 2012 at a time where golf is at its best. Its dangerous to anoint someone, anyone, as the next Tiger. And that includes Tiger. The USGA really does not like it when the U.S. (USA Today)
- NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. Opens return to prime time boosted its television ratings Overnight ratings measure the countrys largest markets. Copyright 2012 by STATS LLC and The Associated Press. (CBS Sports)
- Cantlay to go pro? Soon after Patrick Cantlay wrapped up his T42 at the U.S. Open Sunday, speculation sparked around the No. 1 ranked amateur. (Golf.com)
- Having the NBA Finals Game 3 facing primetime U.S. Open golf wasnt great for either events ratings. Miamis Game 3 win over Oklahoma City on ABC drew a solid 10.4 overnight, which translates into 10.4% of households in the 56 urban TV markets measured for overnights. (USA Today)
- I would have been scared to death to play in a U.S. Open," said Simpson, who starred at Wake Forest. "And these guys are playing like they're trying to win the tournament." That's the direction that Simpson believes golf is headed. (New York Times)
- The 2012 U.S. (Huffington Post)
- Copyright © 2012 National Public Radio®. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. LINDA WERTHEIMER, HOST: Golf has a new champion. The U.S. (NPR News)
Monday, June 18, 2012
US Open golf 2012
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