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After winning the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in dramatic fashion, Bryson DeChambeau has now finished top six in all three majors of 2024. And yet, the LIV Golf League star will not join Masters champ Scottie Scheffler and PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele in representing Team USA at the Paris Olympics this […]

Bryson DeChambeau stunned golf fans Sunday, coming from behind for a thrilling victory at the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Despite entering the final day with a three shot lead, DeChambeau found himself two back of Rory McIlroy with five holes to play. Yet, the now two-time U.S. Open champion showed the gumption […]

Formerly one of the most polarizing players in the sport, Bryson DeChambeau is now a man of the people. Pinehurst, North Carolina handpicked the LIV Golf star to be their hero, as he forged a lasting bond with the U.S. Open crowd throughout the iconic tournament. This love affair culminated with his sensational sand save […]

Patrick Mahomes knows a thing or two about stepping up when his team needs him the most. The Kansas Chiefs did not win three Super Bowl titles and two NFL Most Valuable Player awards without delivering the goods in the clutch. Unfortunately for Rory McIlroy, he did not have that kind of winning quality on […]

Rory McIlroy has been through a lot during his long search for his first major victory in nearly 10 years. On Sunday, fate brutally tempted the Northern Irishman again, as he came so close to ending his winless streak in a major competition that dates all the way back to 2014. During the final round […]

Rory McIlroy’s major tournament drought continues. He was so close to finally ending his lengthy absence from the top of the podium in a grand slam event on Sunday, but he faltered in the most crucial holes in the last round of the 2024 U.S. Open. As a result, McIlroy ended up second while Bryson […]

This is a heartbreak that will be felt throughout Rory McIlroy’s lifetime. The elite golfer from the PGA Tour could not bear the intensity of his fumble at the US Open Championships. So, he went straight home and did not talk to the media. Instead of the coveted cup in Pinehurst ending up in his […]

Bryson DeChambeau won the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 Sunday. In what turned out to be a thrilling finish, DeChambeau hit what he called “the best shot of my life” on the 72 hole to seal the victory. He finished one shot ahead of Rory McIlroy, who was in search of his first […]

Rory McIlroy (-5) turned a three-stroke deficit into a two-stroke lead on Sunday, then bogeyed three of his final four holes — including two missed two putts inside of four feet — to fall one stroke short of Bryson DeChambeau (-6) at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. Sunday marked Day 3,568 since […]

Pinehurst, N.C. — It did not come easy, but Bryson DeChambeau has won the second major championship and second U.S. Open of his career. In what turned out to be an incredibly dramatic finish, DeChambeau was victorious at the 124th U.S. Open. DeChambeau entered the final round with a three shot lead over Rory McIlroy. […]

Rory McIlroy entered Sunday’s final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 looking to snap his decade long major drought. McIlroy’s last major title came back in 2014 at the PGA Championship. He began his final round in second place, but three shots back of the leader, Bryson DeChambeau. The LIV golfer […]

Rory McIlroy remains in contention for the US Open title as he heads into the final round trailing Bryson DeChambeau by three shots at Pinehurst No. 2. He’s had similar opportunities before, perhaps none as significant as at St. Andrews two summers ago, or last year at Los Angeles Country Club. Despite the past heartaches, […]

Scottie Scheffler entered the week as a strong favorite at the U.S. Open, almost reaching the point where it seemed like it was Scottie versus everyone else. However, after facing the challenges at Pinehurst No. 2, Scheffler’s dominance has waned. The reigning Masters champion, Scheffler appears visibly unsettled and unusually out of control. He finished […]

The 124th playing of the U.S. Open at the prestigious Pinehurst No. 2 is halfway home. Thus far, international golfers are running the show with Swedish phenom Ludvig Aberg leading the way at 5-under. Germany’s Thomas Detry is one back. Rory McIlroy is also right there, two shots off the pace entering the weekend. But […]

Tiger Woods (+8) missed one cut in his first 48 majors. After shooting 3-over 73 in the second round at Pinehurst No. 2 — in what he signaled may be his final U.S. Open appearance — the 82-time PGA Tour champion will miss his second cut in three major starts of 2024. “Well, it’s one […]

Scottie Scheffler (+5) is expecting to miss the cut at the U.S. Open after carding a 4-over 74 on Friday — his second straight over-par round at Pinehurst No. 2. Scheffler last missed a cut on the PGA Tour at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, nearly two full years ago. His last missed cut […]

Don’t call it a comeback! After a tough Thursday at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Tiger Woods came out with a hot start on Friday, nailing a long birdie putt early in his round the GOAT not only looked like vintage Tiger, he also moved up and over the cut line. And, […]

Rory McIlroy went out early Friday for his second round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. He began his morning tied with Patrick Cantlay atop the U.S. Open leaderboard, putting him in prime position to make a run at his elusive fifth major title. Despite a more difficult second round, McIlroy will […]

When there is a gigantic gap between one player or team and the rest of the competition, comparisons are often made to peak Tiger Woods. The 15-time major title winner decimated the field for a decade, spending an incomprehensible 683 total weeks atop the Official World Golf Ranking. In a sport replete with variables and […]

With each passing round of golf, it appears less likely that Tiger Woods will ever win another major championship. His Masters miracle in 2019 feels like a lifetime ago, as injuries and Father Time continue to wear down the legend. Adding to that mix the arduous challenges that Pinehurst No. 2 presents just feels unbearably […]

Scottie Scheffler entered Thursday’s opening round of the 2024 U.S. Open in search of his second major of the season. Scheffler previously captured his second Masters title back in April. However, for seemingly the first time all year, the World No. 1 showed everyone he is human after all. After Scheffler bogeyed the par-4 16th, […]

The 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 kicked off Thursday morning under perfect conditions. Bryson DeChambeau, among others, took advantage of the lack of winds. Patrick Cantlay posted an impressive 5-under 65 early and even the afternoon wave saw some low scores. Rory McIlroy matched Cantlay atop the leaderboard with a bogey-free round himself. […]

Rory McIlroy (-5) won the opening round of the U.S. Open — beyond just his heavyweight bout with playing partners Scottie Scheffler (+1) and Xander Schauffele (E). The Northern Irishman fired a bogey-free 65 at Pinehurst No. 2 on Thursday, finishing in style with a lengthy birdie putt to hit the clubhouse tied with Patrick […]

When Brooks Koepka was one of the leading performers on the PGA Tour, he was known for his ability to come up with his best shots at the most important moments. The five-time major champion has also been outspoken about his play, the conditions of multiple golf courses and the tendencies of his opponents. He […]

The 2024 U.S. Open kicked off Thursday morning at the famed Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The illustrious course is known for making players look overmatched, yet 24-year-old Ludvig Aberg is once again showing he plays beyond his age. Aberg finished his first round carding a 4-under 66. That left him one shot back […]

Phil Mickelson entered Thursday’s opening round of the 2024 U.S. Open with hopes of adding to his illustrious career. After all, he is the oldest major winner of all time. Mickelson won the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island at 50 years of age. That surpassed Julius Boros’ record, having won the 1968 PGA Championship […]

Tiger Woods carded a 4-over 74 to begin his U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina on Thursday. It was more of the same for the 2024 Edition of Tiger Woods: Flashes of excellence, solid with the driver, passable with the putter, yet frustratingly errant — and obviously rusty — on approach. “I […]

The winner of the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 will take home the largest purse in the history of golf major championships, the USGA announced on Wednesday. “They’ll be playing for $21.5 million, which means our winner’s purse will be a $4.3 million check to the winner,” USGA CEO Mike Whan revealed in his […]

The United States Golf Association (USGA) will consider whether to offer LIV Golf members a direct pathway into the U.S. Open. “We’re going to talk about it this offseason, whether or not there needs to be a path to somebody, or somebodies, that are performing really well on LIV that can get a chance to […]

Scottie Scheffler is the golfer to beat. Whenever he is in a tournament, every other player knows they have to outdo the world’s best, which makes some resort to mind games. Seemingly for that reason, Scheffler is happy to play alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele at the U.S. Open this weekend. Scheffler, Schauffele, and […]

Rory McIlroy’s wife is Erica Stoll. Although McIlroy filed for divorce from Stoll in May 2024, McIlroy’s attorney filed a motion on June 11 to voluntarily dismiss the divorce petition, as the couple has reconciled. “There have been rumors about my personal life recently, which is unfortunate,” McIlroy said in a statement to The Guardian […]

There was a deep feeling of emptiness and longing that swallowed Pinehurst before the US Open action started. A fellow elite golfer, Grayson Murray, was noticeably absent amid guys like Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy playing. The USGA did all it could to commemorate the long and kind life that he had. Even fans from […]

PGA Tour star Rory McIlroy is gearing up for the 2024 US Open golf championship. However, the world No. 3 golfer has been dealing with some steep personal life woes. News broke that McIlroy filed for divorce from his wife Erica Stoll in mid-May. McIlroy and Stoll’s separation has taken a crucial turn one month […]

As he gears up for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Rory McIlroy — currently ranked No. 3 in the world, with four major championships and 26 PGA Tour wins on his illustrious resume —  isn’t even trying to pretend he, or anybody else, is golfing on the same level as Scottie Scheffler. Scheffler, […]

Two-time major champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 due to the same foot injury that caused him to pull out of last weekend’s LIV Golf League event in Houston. The 2021 U.S. Open winner posted a statement on X announcing his decision. “After consulting with numerous doctors […]

In an unexpected turn of events at the Wildwood Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky, an amateur golfer has managed to turn a serious situation into a comedic spectacle, poking fun at PGA Tour star Scottie Scheffler’s recent legal troubles with a side-splitting parody. The stunt, which took place during a local tournament, has quickly become […]

As he makes yet another attempt at a fifth major victory, Rory McIlroy used his pre-tournament press conference before the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. to take stock of his PGA Tour career. In doing so, the Northern Irishman compared his professional golf journey to Tiger Woods’ pursuit of Jack Nicklaus’ 18 major […]

Tiger Woods took part in what he called a “productive” meeting last Friday, based in New York City, that included PGA Tour officials, player representatives and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the chairman of LIV Golf’s backer, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. “It was productive,” Tiger said at his pre-tournament press conference ahead of the […]

As challenging of a ‘mental tax’ as Pinehurst No. 2 will present, Tiger Woods is hoping to fare a little — nay, a lot — better at the 2024 U.S. Open than he did at the first two majors of the PGA Tour season. “Yeah, I do,” the Tiger responded at his pre-tournament press conference […]