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A Wet Win: How 100 Businessmen and One Erratic Weather Forecast Shook Up the Links in Chicago

It’s not every day that a hundred dapper businessmen from every nook and cranny of the globe come together to display their golfing prowess. But when they do, Mother Nature, it seems, likes to play a little prank.
You see, we were all converging on this jaw-droppingly beautiful private golf course in Chicago for a three-day golf jamboree. This wasn’t just any golf course; this was a course where the big-shot PGA players swung their clubs and wowed the crowds. But more on that later.
The forecast was supposed to be immaculate. Sunshine, birds tweeting, and maybe even the distant sound of a saxophone from the Windy City’s streets Instead, we got rain. And not the light, drizzly kind—the apocalyptic, Noah’s Ark kind. And guess what? Most of us, in our optimistic trust in weather predictions, had forgotten our rain suits. So much for being businessmen who are always prepared for eventualities!

Now, about this course. Oh boy, where to start? First, the sand traps—they were practically little sandy artworks littering the green, challenging even the best of us with their siren calls of “Come, play in the sand!” Just last year, two top-notch architects redesigned the course and added lots of cool, great-looking, and difficult sand traps. Unfortunately, I spent too much time in “the beach” as our caddie called it.
Next, the range. It was like the Disneyland of driving ranges. Sprawling, manicured, and just begging for golf balls to fly through its vast expanse It made you wonder: is this why PGA champs like it here, or do they just come for the Chicago-style hot dogs?
Now, onto our little band of merry golfers. Our foursome was the kind that Hollywood movies are made of. We had Mr. Almost-Pro with a handicap of 1, the slightly-less-pro-but-still-pretty-darn-good 3, the ‘I-play-enough-to-hold-my-own’ 9, and of course, our 4th, the ‘Wait-which-way-do-I-hold-the-club?’ 18, who played a lot better than an 18. We were a great team, great bonding, which is the beauty of golf—four guys meeting each other for the 1st time who are now friends for life. We exchanged our contact info and I am now excited to play with my new friends at their courses in LA, Puerto Rico, and San Antonio!
Ah, the unsung heroes of our golf adventure: the caddies! Each one seemed to know the course like the back of their hand, and they eagerly shared tips and tricks with us on how to tackle those devious sand traps and sweeping greens. As for the fairway, it was so saturated with rain, it felt like we were walking on a giant wet sponge. The water simply had nowhere to drain! It made for some rather squishy rounds, with our shoes making comic “squelching” sounds with every step.
Against all odds (and thanks to some missed putts that stopped on the edge but also some crazy-good putts and great rescue shots, WE WON! With our victory, we are now splitting a grand prize of $1,000.

Two days of golf, countless balls ending up in the sand, and many driver shots emerging into the lakes—an unexpected shower from Mother Nature, its memories to last a lifetime. All in the great city of Chicago. And while the final day got rained out, our spirits certainly didn’t. And we can’t wait for our never-golf tourney to reunite with our buddies from around the world.
In the end, there’s one thing I learned from this trip: always pack a rainsuit. And maybe take a few sand lessons.

When JJ Spaun stood over a 64-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, few could have predicted what would come next. The ball meandered across the slick green, trickling over every contour, picking up speed at the crest, and then—like it had GPS—dropped center cup. Spaun dropped his putter, raised his arms, and the crowd erupted. With that single stroke, he claimed his first major title in one of the most dramatic finishes in U.S. Open history.
But how does Spaun’s putt stack up against other legendary finishes in the tournament’s storied past? Let’s break down some of the most iconic moments and see where this one lands.
1. Payne Stewart – 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst
Perhaps the most iconic putt in U.S. Open history came from Payne Stewart, who nailed a 15-footer for par on the 18th to win by one over Phil Mickelson. The pose—fist pump and outstretched leg—has since been immortalized in a statue at Pinehurst. What made it legendary wasn’t just the putt—it was the context: Stewart’s final major before his tragic death just months later.
Verdict: Iconic and emotional. Spaun’s putt was longer, but Stewart’s was more poetic.
2. Tiger Woods – 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
Woods drained a 12-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Rocco Mediate—while basically playing on one leg. That tournament went to sudden death after an 18-hole playoff, and Tiger prevailed. This was peak Tiger drama, pain and all.
Verdict: Spaun’s putt was longer, but Tiger’s win was sheer willpower and mystique.
3. Jack Nicklaus – 1972 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
With a 1-iron shot that hit the flagstick on 17 and a crucial birdie putt on 18, Jack sealed a dominant win. His precision and timing under pressure showed why he’s the GOAT.
Verdict: Not a putt for the win, but a signature finishing statement from Jack. Spaun’s was more electric in terms of pure putter drama.
4. Ben Hogan – 1950 U.S. Open at Merion
Hogan’s 1-iron into the 18th fairway and the par to force a playoff—just 16 months after a near-fatal car crash—remain legendary. He won the playoff and completed one of golf’s great comeback stories.
Verdict: Larger-than-life comeback. Spaun’s putt had more flair, but Hogan’s win was heroic.
5. JJ Spaun – 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont
Let’s not underestimate what Spaun accomplished. The pressure was immense. He wasn’t the favorite. And on the most treacherous greens in golf, he buried a 64-foot bomb—a putt most players would be happy to lag to within 5 feet—to win the U.S. Open outright.
Verdict: For distance, surprise, and drama, Spaun’s putt may be the most shocking winning stroke in U.S. Open history.
Final Thoughts
JJ Spaun may not have the résumé of a Nicklaus or Woods, but for one Sunday afternoon in June 2025, he created a moment that will live in golf lore forever. Spaun’s putt was longer than Stewart’s, more unexpected than Tiger’s, and more dramatic than any final-hole finish in recent memory.
In terms of pure clutch putting? It might just be the greatest walk-off in U.S. Open history.
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The Zen of the Shank: Finding Inner Peace in Your Worst Shots
Find your inner peace even when you aren’t playing well.

Ah, the shank. That glorious, unpredictable misfire that sends your pristine golf ball screaming sideways, often directly into the unsuspecting shins of your playing partner, or perhaps, with a touch of poetic irony, into the very lake you’ve been trying to avoid all day. Most golfers, bless their earnest little hearts, view the shank as a catastrophic failure, a blight upon their scorecard, a testament to their inherent lack of coordination. They curse, they throw clubs, they contemplate a career in competitive thumb-wrestling. But not I. No, my friends, for I, Ty Webb, have found enlightenment in the humble shank.
You see, the shank is not a mistake; it’s a revelation. It’s the universe’s way of reminding you that control is an illusion, that perfection is a myth, and that sometimes, the most direct path to your goal is, in fact, a wildly indirect one. Think of it as a philosophical detour, a sudden, unexpected journey into the unknown. One moment, you’re aiming for the green, a paragon of precision and intent. The next, your ball is ricocheting off a tree, narrowly missing a squirrel, and landing, by some divine comedic intervention, closer to the hole than your perfectly struck drive ever would have. Is that not a miracle? Is that not a sign that the golf gods, much like life itself, have a wicked sense of humor?
The key, my dear apprentices of the links, is acceptance. Embrace the shank. Welcome it with open arms, like a long-lost, slightly inebriated relative. When that familiar, sickening thwack echoes through the air, do not despair. Instead, take a deep breath. Close your eyes. Feel the gentle breeze on your face. And then, with a knowing smile, open them and observe the chaos you have wrought. Is it not beautiful in its own chaotic way? Is there not a certain freedom in relinquishing control, in allowing the ball to choose its own destiny, however bizarre that destiny may be?
Some say the shank is a sign of poor technique. I say it’s a sign of a vibrant, untamed spirit. A golfer who never shanks is a golfer who has never truly lived, never truly explored the outer limits of their own golfing absurdity. They are content with mediocrity, with predictable trajectories and mundane outcomes. But you, my enlightened few, you understand that the true joy of golf lies not in the score, but in the story. And what a story a good shank can tell.

So, the next time you feel that familiar tremor of a shank brewing, don’t fight it. Let it flow. Let it be. For in the heart of every shank lies a lesson, a laugh, and perhaps, just perhaps, a path to a lower score you never saw coming. After all, as the great philosopher Basho once said, “A flute with no holes, is not a flute. A donut with no hole, is a Danish.” And a golf game without a shank? Well, that’s just not golf, is it?
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Meet The Canadian Open Qualifier Tied To ClickIt Golf!
“This week was incredible,” he said. “A dream come true.”

Josh Goldenberg doesn’t plan to quit his day job. But he had a great time dabbling in his old career.

He gave up on pro golf, then qualified for his first PGA Tour event.
Read the full story here
https://golf.com/news/josh-goldenberg-rbc-canadian-open/?amp=1
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