News And Notes: Captain Stricker Has Bigger Concerns Than A Phil Mickelson Selection

Team USA is suddenly looking less deep and light on chemistry. Plus, Oakmont is experiencing new angles of attack, the USGA gets a COO, and a furrowing follow-up.

• Next Up: The Ryder Cup (September 24-26, 2021)

• Days To First Tee Shot: 42

• Days To The 2022 Masters First Tee Shot: 234

With Wednesday’s big Oakmont/Merion announcement, this week’s news and notes got put off for another day. But one more day won’t make Captain Steve Stricker’s upcoming picks any easier.

Today’s weekly news and notes leads off with a look a…