A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of interviewing legendary golf instructor, Jimmy Ballard, on The Back Nine Radio Show. This morning, Jimmy Ballard hosted a teaching summit for members of the Gateway Section at WingHaven Country Club.

Jimmy Ballard, one of golf's most accomplished instructors, is coming to St. Louis in mid-July. If you are student of the golf swing, or more importantly looking for a way to improve your game you can't miss this opportunity. On Sunday, July 15, WingHaven Country Club and the Gateway PGA are hosting a 5 hour golf clinic with Mr. Jimmy Ballard.

It's the Round of 16 at the Missouri Amateur Championship and the players advancing are in the process of playing their second match of the day. Several of the pre-tournament favorites are still in the hunt, while a few veterans are also looking to rekindle another run at glory.

Now that was a long day of golf. The day started bright and early at The Olympic Club and 13 hours, 24 minutes later Round One was officially in the books at the 2012 United States Open. In four previous U.S. Open Championships held at The Olympic Club, only 4 players finished in red numbers. Heading into Round Two, a total of 6 players currently have bettered par, headlined by Michael Thompson who holds a 3 shot lead after a first round, 4-under par 66.

Rory McIlroy will relinquish is title this week as the current U.S. Open Champion, or will he? We're going to find out in just a few days as the U.S. Open tees off tomorrow morning at Olympic Club.