I have thought a lot about “the controversy” surrounding Augusta since taking up golf. I am never going to be a member there so it never felt like it pertained directly to me. I have always thought that private clubs have the right to decide who is a member and who is not. That said, I am glad that this wall has come down. It signifies one more barrier falling. The members will no longer have to explain to their granddaughters why they can marry a member but not be a member. So now that we have all talked about incessantly for 24 hours, can we just get back on the course and hit the ball?

I have had two people this week tell me that they think this U.S. Open will be one for the history books. I agree but we cannot pinpoint why. It just seems like an exciting year. So who are you following next week at The Olympic Club? Who is going to win?