Jordan Spieth Wins US Open

Jordan Spieth dramatically won the US Open this past weekend and became the sixth man to win the Masters and the US Open the same year. At the tender age of 21 the sky’s the limit for golf’s newest star and co-hosts Fred Altvater and Carlos Torres recap his win, the US Open aftermath and what’s next in The Weekend Backspin section.

On The Par-5 News presented by United Golf Network we rate Fox Sports golf crew for their first stern test at the US Open; discuss Tiger Woods’ play or lack thereof at the US Open plus his commitment to the Frys.com Open. We explain why Lydia Ko’s career is clearly over, why there is no golf on Sundays at St Andrews and Barbara Nicklaus received the Bob Jones Award.

On The Practice Range, we give an in-depth look at Chambers Bay and discuss the course set up by the USGA. Was it too rough? We tackle the controversy, caddie injuries, the players’ complaints and would average fans want to play there? Gary Player ranted on Golf Channel and Robert Trent Jones’ response.

The Very Important Guest (VIG) of the Week is Kathy Gildersleeve-Jensen, Director of Golf instruction at Indian Canyon GC in Spokane, WA. and 2014 PGA Teacher of the Year, was at Chambers Bay and shares her perspective.