Michael A. Weston

2 weeks ago | golfmonthly.com | Matt Cradock |Michael A. Weston |Jonny Leighfield

The 125th US Open is underway as the brutally difficult Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania hosts for the 10th time. World No.1 Scottie Scheffler enters the week as heavy favorite ahead of the likes of defending champion Bryson DeChambeau and Masters winner Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau and McIlroy are out in the morning in two of the big US Open featured groups, with Scheffler starting his championship in the afternoon.

2 weeks ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania hosts the 125th US Open for a record tenth time this week, a course with a reputation for being one of the most demanding in the world. Preparation is key, just as it is during any week of the year, but especially so when facing such a daunting layout. Oakmont's key characteristic is its large, undulating and rapid putting surfaces. The legendary Sam Snead once said that he tried to mark his ball on one of the greens but the coin slid off.

3 weeks ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

Playing the game in the summer months, when the course becomes a lot drier, presents many different challenges. Faster-running fairways, tighter lies, firmer greens and thicker rough turn the course into an altogether different beast. With this in mind, you might benefit from making a few changes to your bag.

4 weeks ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

There are very few breaks in a packed PGA Tour schedule when you get into the meat of the season, especially when there is a Major Championship just around the corner. As we creep into the start of June, there's just one more chance for players to find some form and build their confidence ahead of the US Open.

4 weeks ago | golfmonthly.com | Michael A. Weston

World No.1 Nelly Korda surged into contention for her first US Women's Open title with a classy second-round 67 at Erin Hills. The American opened up with a round of even par on Thursday, but she made seven birdies on Friday to climb the leaderboard and fire a warning shot to her rivals. Korda, a two-time Major champion, trails Mao Saigo of Japan by three shots after the 23-year-old claimed the outright lead with a round of 66.