Once In a Lifetime Golf Experiences + U.S. Open Picks

Once In a Lifetime Golf Experiences + U.S. Open Picks

Author: 2nd Swing Golf June 11, 2025 Duration: 41:25

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, University of Minnesota Golfer Bella McCauley joins the show to discuss two once in a lifetime golf experiences she participated in this year. Bella was invited to play in the Augusta National Women's Amateur back in the spring, and reflects upon competing amongst the Best Women's Amateur Golfers in the World, and shares what it was like to play Augusta National Golf Club. Bella McCauley was also invited to play for Team USA at the Arnold Palmer Cup, which features the top men's and women's collegiate golfers from the U.S., facing the top International collegiate players.

Drew and Sean also recap the RBC Canadian Open including breaking down Ryan Fox's WITB, plus they preview this week's U.S. Open at Oakmont, and make their picks for the 2025 U.S. Open.

00:00 Introduction 02:00 RBC Canadian Open Recap 04:33 Ryan Fox WITB 06:22 U.S. Open Preview 10:51 Bella McCauley 11:30 Augusta National Women's Amateur 17:25 Playing Augusta National Golf Club 21:32 Arnold Palmer Cup 30:15 U.S. Open Picks

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