School is out for summer, the kids are constantly home and asking for snacks every 5 minutes, and you’re probably not playing as much golf as you wish you could. Sounds like a perfect recipe for Father’s Day Weekend and the US Open.
People are PUMPED for the Open this weekend. Tough to tell if the media is convincing themselves (and us) that this will be a great tournament because the PGA was such a flop or if Oakmont truly will reward the best all-around new age golfer this weekend.
Glad to be back and make sure to stock your fridge this weekend.
Cheers!
Riley
Top Stories
🥴 Rory’s Struggles Are Mental Now
After a missed cut in Canada and some not-so-subtle doubts about his setup, Rory’s spiral isn’t just about driver shaft length anymore. It’s a tension you can see in his tempo — swinging like someone trying to prove something instead of win something. He’s got the U.S. Open next. Oakmont doesn’t do “work-in-progress.”
🧊 Can Anyone Stop Scottie Scheffler?
His swing looks like a controlled fall down a marble staircase — and yet, he lands upright, every time. Five wins already in 2025. No signs of slowing. Oakmont’s rough won’t faze him, nor will the field. The question isn’t who can catch Scottie — it’s whether he even lets them try.
🌾 The Rough, Per Usual
The lead-up to Oakmont has brought the traditional wave of “look at this rough” photos — balls vanishing into knee-high blades, caddies pretending to smile. Every June we pretend to be shocked, and every June, USGA says, “good.” Still, this year’s cut of the rough looks particularly ruthless.
💰 U.S. Open Betting Highlights
Draft Kings a/o June 10
1. Scottie Scheffler (+280)
World No. 1 and fresh off a PGA Championship win, he's the outright favorite—drawing over 30% of bets on DraftKings at 5/2 odds.
2. Bryson DeChambeau (+700)
Defending champ comes in second in the market. His length suits Oakmont’s brute toughness—power-game meets rugged greens .
3. Rory McIlroy (+1200)
Masters champ sits third in odds. But after missing the cut in Canada and confessing driver woes, this price might be factoring in form for Oakmont glory .
4. Jon Rahm (+1200) & Xander Schauffele (+2200)
Rahm and Schauffele hold the middle ground—not flash-packed, but consistent contenders with all-around games.
5. Longshot Alert: Ben Griffin (+7500)
The Fried Egg highlights Griffin’s red-hot form: hot swing, strokes gained across the board… and 75/1 odds feel like a bargain.
Probably goes without saying but this is not betting advice, please do not read 1 article and then bet your mortgage 🙂 .
In Other News
Time to Replace your Old ECCO’s
New releases, just in time for your summer golf trip.
Nootropic Gummies for your Golf Game
They’re like weed gummies, but…like…not weed.
Everyone is talking about J Days shorts when they should be taking about his shoes
Mid-tops that don’t look stupid on the course? Rickie tried them and they flopped, if anyone can make them stick it’s the aussie and Payntr.
👨🎤 More Tunes
Imagine if Al Green’s voice had a baby with a Southern Baptist preacher and then got raised on brass and heartbreak. That’s St. Paul and The Broken Bones. Hailing from Alabama, they bring a blast of vintage soul with just enough edge to keep it fresh. Think throwback horns, gospel-tinged vocals, and a frontman (Paul Janeway) who sings like he’s testifying in a velvet suit.
If you like: Otis Redding, Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes
You’ll love: St. Paul and The Broken Bones — modern soul with vintage heart and a preacher’s fire.
Enjoy the tournament and Happy Father’s day!
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