Thanks to the Academy
U.S. Open 2023: The 2023 golf Oscar nominees are...
Illustration by István Szugyiczky
Andrew H. Walker
As the U.S. Open heads to La La Land, we roll out the red carpet for golf's biggest stars.
Best Performance in a Leading Role
• Jon Rahm
• Scottie Scheffler
• Brooks Koepka
Best Performance in a Supporting Role
• Michael Greller
• Bones Mackay
• Tiger Woods’ physical therapist
Best WAG in a Supporting Leading Role
• Jena Sims
• Kelley Cahill
• Justine Reed
Best Costume Scripting
• Viktor Hovland
• Tony Finau
• Billy Horschel
Lifetime Achievement in Golf Twitter
• Max Homa
• Phil Mickelson
• Brandel Chamblee
Best Visual Effects
• Toptracer technology
• Bryson DeChambeau’s weight loss
• Gary Woodland’s stingers
Best Performance in a Villain Role
• Greg Norman
• Jay Monahan (late addition)
• Patrick Cantlay
Best Animated Short
• Tyrrell Hatton
• Francesco Molinari
• Kurt Kitayama
Best (Tournament) Director
• Andy Bessette at the Travelers Championship
• Drew Donovan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
• Chance Cozby at the WM Phoenix Open
Best Original Screenplay
• Michael Block — The Club Pro
• Brooks Koepka — Return to Glory
• Tom Kim — A Star Is Born 2
Best Cinematography
• Slow-motion of Scottie Scheffler’s footwork
• Blimp shots on the Hawaii Swing
• Patrick Reed’s tee toss at Rory McIlroy
Best Original Song
• “Augusta” by Dave Loggins
• The Players Championship Theme
• Jordan Spieth narrating his own shots (spoken word)
In Memoriam
• “Bomb and Gouge”
• The WGC Match Play
• Those Augusta National pine trees