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Miguel Angel Jimenez, the man who made golf stretching famous at...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:55:46 -0400

Miguel Angel Jimenez, the man who made golf stretching famous at the 2011 British Open, gives you an idea of how he gets loose at the golf course. Brilliant.

Ever swing and miss on the golf course? Don’t feel bad,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:20 -0400

Ever swing and miss on the golf course? Don’t feel bad, Lee Westwood has. Check out this video from THE PLAYERS last week.

Players with Merion Experience to Watch

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:02:00 -0400

Since it’s been 32 years since Merion has hosted a US Open, there won’t be a single...

Limited US Open Tickets at Merion Still Available

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:26:33 -0400

Tickets for the four Championship rounds for the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion are now sold out. A...

"Never heard of Derek Ernst until this week…"

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:29:28 -0400

““Never heard of Derek Ernst until this week…”” - Luke Donald talks...

What would you do if there was a spike mark between your ball...

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:24:46 -0400

What would you do if there was a spike mark between your ball and the cup? If you’re Sergio Garcia and it was the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship, you would grab your wedge, bump a smooth little chip over the spike mark and drain your 6 foot par chip…from the middle of the green. Say what you will about Sergio, he is always fun to watch!

The famous wicker baskets of Merion adorn the flagsticks in lieu...

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:53:00 -0400

The famous wicker baskets of Merion adorn the flagsticks in lieu of flags. The USGA has confirmed that the wicker baskets will be in use for the 2013 U.S. Open.

USGA Executive Director Mike Davis addresses the crowd at Media...

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:34:43 -0400

USGA Executive Director Mike Davis addresses the crowd at Media Day at Merion Golf Club on April 30, 2013.

"Merion has got six or seven holes that are not very hard, and several of them in a row. I think you..."

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

““Merion has got six or seven holes that are not very hard, and several of them in a...

Shaq recently tweeted this photo but we’re not sure the...

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Shaq recently tweeted this photo but we’re not sure the story behind it… it’s enjoyable nonetheless.

US Open Early Odds

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The early odds are out for the 2013 US Open, and, as expected, Tiger is once again the favorite...

Charity Golf Outing to Help At-Risk Children

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:35:54 -0400

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of Greater Philadelphia (NAIFA-GP) has...

$20 OFF at Scotland Run

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:59:37 -0400

Save $20 per person on the Daily-fee rate at Scotland Run Golf Club. All you have to do is...

One Family; Three Hole-in-ones

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 23:25:30 -0400

Honeybrook, PA – In order to spend time together, many families share the samehobbies and interests....

"There have been a lot of times where I’ve struggled, and it’s been their (the fans)..."

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:01:34 -0400

““There have been a lot of times where I’ve struggled, and it’s been their...

Ace at Scotland Run

Sat, 05 May 2012 15:03:10 -0400

Congrats to William Green of Downingtown, PA for his hole in one at Scotland Run GC in Williamstown,...

Rosemont's Thomas Selected as CSAC Golf Coach of the Year

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:47:29 -0400

In only his second year at the helm of the Rosemont golf team, head coach Bob Thomas was selected by...

Tiger Records Fan Q&A for His Website

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:12:07 -0400

Tiger Records Fan Q&A for His Website: Tiger Woods recorded and posted a Q&A on his website...

WCU Men's Golf Qualifies For NCAAs

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:19:08 -0400

West Chester University’s men’s golf squad learned that it qualified for the 2012 NCAA Division II...

Proposed Amusement Tax Could Cost Golfers

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:24:41 -0400

East Vincent Township, home of Kimberton Golf Club and Spring Hollow Golf Club, is proposing an...