Q&A: David McLay Kidd discusses letting an everyday guy help design a golf hole on his new course, Mammoth Dunes, and current trends in course design

Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we have a couple great ideas for a Sci-Fi movie. The first involves the best golfer of all time being broken down and put back together, returning to near top form, but then suddenly having his greatest skill taken away. Actually, that’s really a more of a horror film. . . Prefer something a bit more uplifting? Well, there’s also the one about a budding scientist building a golf swing — and special golf clubs — in a lab and then becoming one of the best players in the world. Sounds pretty cool, right? Yeah, let’s go with that storyline. And for some reason, we're feeling like a young Chris O’Donnell would be perfect to cast in the lead role. . .
FacebookPinterestRon Galella, Ltd.I think we’ve got a blockbuster on our hands — or at least, a Netflix original better than that Will Smith “Bright” disaster. If any big-time Hollywood producers are reading this, give me a call. And in the meantime, let’s talk about all the plot lines unfoldi..

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We forget how good pro golfers can be at golf when they struggle at times in tour events. But in U.S. Open sectional qualifying their talent is quite apparent

Lachlan CunninghamIf you like rebounds and headshots, boy do we have good news for you. According to Collider, the Clippers' 7', 3″Serbian center Boban Marjanović has officially been cast in John Wick: Chapter 3, because apparently living in LA will turn anyone into a star. The third installment in Keanu Reeves's gleefully graphic shoot-em-up about a hitman with a heart of gold who gets dragged back into the life he left behind when the guy who plays Reek on Game of Thrones kills his really adorable puppy, John Wick: Chapter 3 also stars Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne, Common, and Halle Berry, none of whom, despite their collective 9,000 years of acting experience, look as much as like Jaws as Boban.
FacebookPinterestBoban played 20 games for the Clippers this season, averaging about 8 minutes, six points, and four and a half rebounds per game, so his NBA career isn't exactly thriving. That said, this could prove to be Boban's big break, and we can't wait..

Michelle Wie continues to be a leader in golf fashion and style—as evidenced last week at Shoal Creek

Thinking of “Sneaking in a Little Golf” the next time you're in Raleigh, North Carolina? Then we have a short list for you.

Brad Faxon and Shane Bacon join Holly Sonders to discuss the chances that Tiger Woods can win the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

Brad Faxon and Shane Bacon join Holly Sonders to discuss the chances that Tiger Woods can win the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Adam Scott spent five weeks trying to secure his spot in the world ranking to get into the U.S. Open. The last resort was his first 36-hole sectional qualifier, and the former Masters champion and world No. 1 made it Monday with one stroke to spare.

Scott kept alive his 17-year streak playing in all the majors with a two-putt from 30 feet for par on his final hole at The Lakes Golf and Country Club. And even-par 72 for a 6-under 138 total was just enough for him to avoid a 10-man playoff for the final spot.

”It’s a nice streak to keep going, but it will be better if I win the U.S. Open,” Scott said. ”I am playing all these majors to win them, not just to show up, so I’d like to make the most of this opportunity.”

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The U.S. Open is June 14-17 at Shinnecock Hills.

Scott will be competing in his 68th consecutive major, a streak that began after he missed the 2001 U.S. Open. Scott was scheduled to play a qualifier that year, but decided a..