Adam Zielonka

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Senior Editor and Writer at Field Level Media

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Three Ways New PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Can Fix the Stale Golf Schedule

1 week ago | deadspin.com | Adam Zielonka

The PGA Tour announced its succession plan this week: Brian Rolapp will take over as CEO after serving as the NFL’s chief media and business officer. Commissioner Jay Monahan will “transition his day-to-day responsibilities” to Rolapp before stepping down in 2026. Monahan arguably leaves professional golf in worse shape than when he took over in 2017, as LIV Golf managed to divide the sport and siphon away many of its best players.
Spaun weathers storm at US Open for first Major win

1 week ago | businesslive.co.za | Adam Zielonka

Oakmont — JJ Spaun sank an improbable 64-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to cap his stunning first Major victory, emerging from the pack in the wild, waterlogged final round of the US Open on Sunday at Oakmont Country Club. The American finished the round birdie-birdie to card a 2-over 72 and finish 1-under-par 279 for the week, two better than Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre (final-round 68). Spaun, 34, had just one previous victory on the PGA Tour.
J.J. Spaun weathers the storm at U.S. Open for first major win

1 week ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Adam Zielonka

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J.J. Spaun weathers the storm at U.S. Open for first major win

1 week ago | islandpacket.com | Adam Zielonka

OAKMONT, Pa. -- During a less-than-fruitful 2024 season, J.J. Spaun wondered if he should call it a career if he failed to keep his PGA Tour card. He could have called it a week Sunday when he bogeyed five of his first six holes at the U.S. Open, dropping behind several more accomplished golfers on the leaderboard before a 96-minute weather delay. In both cases, Spaun rejected the idea of quitting. Then, amid a Pittsburgh summer storm, came the lightning strike.
J.J. Spaun weathers the storm at U.S. Open for first major win

1 week ago | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com | Adam Zielonka

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Final round of U.S. Open interrupted by weather delay

1 week ago | jacksonprogress-argus.com | Adam Zielonka

OAKMONT, Pa. -- The final round of the U.S. Open was suspended at 4:01 p.m. Sunday due to heavy rain at Oakmont Country Club. The rain gear and umbrellas had come out in the half-hour leading up to the official delay. As the storm picked up, multiple greens around the course became slick with rainwater and unplayable. At the time of the delay, Sam Burns held a one-shot edge over Australia's Adam Scott at 2 under and 1 under par, respectively. Both players were 2 over through seven holes.
Rory McIlroy looking forward to rest, then new ‘mountain to climb’

1 week ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Adam Zielonka

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Final round of U.S. Open interrupted by weather delay

1 week ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Adam Zielonka

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Adam Scott stands out amid U.S. Open leaderboard of fresh faces

1 week ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Adam Zielonka

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Adam Scott stands out amid U.S. Open leaderboard of fresh faces

1 week ago | bradenton.com | Adam Zielonka

OAKMONT, Pa. - Asked Friday how he’d describe his window to win another major championship, Adam Scott had a one-word zinger: “Ajar.”Yes, a self-effacing but fair assessment when you’re pushing 45. But perhaps Scott didn’t foresee the round he would shoot on Saturday. Scott followed consecutive even-par 70s with a third-round 67 thanks to a torrid back nine at Oakmont Country Club, and suddenly, the Australian went from hanging around to firmly in the mix at the U.S. Open.