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15 Revealing photos from the 2015 U.S. Open

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The U.S. Open at Chambers Bay is finally here. There’s been a lot of hype — and complaining from the players — about Chambers Bay, which will reportedly measure between 7,200 and 7,900 yards this week. And the conditions are firm, to say the least.

Some fans want to see players struggle during the U.S. Open, while others just want to see the best players in the world play their best golf.

I say kick their butts Chambers Bay, but that’s just one man’s opinion.

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Let’s see what the photos showed us in this week’s Revealing Photos from 2015’s second major.

Spotted: A tree

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See, Chambers Bay is just like a traditional, tree-lined U.S. Open set-up. What’s everyone complaining about?

Actually, maybe the players have a point…

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Is this even legal? 546 yards sounds like a mid-length par 5 to me.

Easy two-putt from here

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If you’re adept at 140-foot quintuple-breakers.

Sam Saunders had a Callaway ERC Fusion 3-wood in the bag

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The carbon-fiber crown will live on for eternity.

A Tiger spotted out of his natural habitat

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What’s he doing in the fairway?

Callaway’s U.S. Open-themed putter covers

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With a bald-eagle that looks like he’s had one too many.

The Where’s Waldo crew

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Not the best hiding spot.

No. 18 looks like an easy driving hole

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Aside from all the bunkers and fescue.

Chambers Bay has a sink hole in the fairway

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Oh, that’s a bunker? At least they provided steps for easy access to the sandy grave.

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Woodland’s ankle-breaking driver swing

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Gary Woodland, who averages more than 120 mph of club speed off the tee in 2015, has so much torque through the ball it looks like he crosses himself over.

The greens at Chambers Bay look quite small

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Compared to a football field.

The look when you stand on the first tee at Chambers Bay

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“What did I get myself into.”

If it’s as hard as the players are making it sound, this venue should make for an entertaining U.S. Open.

Graphite Design launched a new Tour AD M9003 shaft

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Patrick Reed’s Callaway X Forged swiss army knife 

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Play golf with the 16-degree 1-iron in the morning, slice and butter his bread during afternoon lunch. A great investment.

Just remember

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At all times, the Most Interesting Man in Golf is somewhere puffing a cigar without a care.

He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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4 Comments

  1. RG

    Jun 20, 2015 at 1:36 am

    You forgot “Brown is the new green” and “grey is the new white.” Shame on you:)

  2. greg

    Jun 18, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Once again, AT you nailed it! Love the commentary.

  3. cb

    Jun 18, 2015 at 4:03 pm

    love these posts, keep up the good work

  4. Christosterone

    Jun 18, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    These are fantastic….woodland has a 1970s reverse c swing….dude hammers it Johnny Miller style…minus the immediate wrist cock.

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
  • MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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