We saw a U.S. Open Championship today that, when the back nine started, any one of 10 players could win. We then saw them, one-by-one, self-destruct. It was unfortunate, but in major championships, that can and does happen. There were two players in Jon Rahm and Louis Oosthuizen who didn’t self-destruct. Both played beautifully. Jon then finished a U.S. Open like we haven’t seen anyone finish in almost 40 years—two birdies on the last two holes. Jon was terrific!

I was particularly happy that Jon Rham won. What happened to him two weeks ago at the @MemorialGolf Tournament—being forced to withdraw with COVID when leading by six shots after three rounds—Jon was my pick all week. I was truly pleased and delighted for him. Jon handled what happened at Muirfield Village beautifully. His acceptance speech today was terrific! What he said about what happened at the Memorial Tournament; how he didn’t blame anyone; and that things like this happen in life. He then shared the story of losing someone close to him because of COVID, so Jon truly knows how dangerous this pandemic has been. He held no animosity after the Memorial. Jon knew he was playing well, and he wanted to go out and prove just how well.

I thought Torrey Pines played very difficult—it wasn’t forgiving. In the end, it proved that to win the U.S. Open, you not only have to play great golf, you have to persevere.

Barbara and I send our heartfelt congratulations to Jon Rahm. I’m sure this major championship is just the first of many for him! We’re both very happy for him and wife, Kelley! What a nice way for Jon to celebrate his first year as a father and his first Father’s Day by winning the U.S. Open. Now, that is pretty special!

—Jack

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