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Jelena Ostapenko takes on Naomi Osaka. Our US Open odds series has our Ostapenko-Osaka prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Ostapenko Osaka. This is a showcase matchup at the US Open. It’s a battle of major champions. It’s a clash between two players known for being inconsistent. Jelena Ostapenko is the classic […]

Iga Swiatek takes on Kamilla Rakhimova. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Swiatek-Rakhimova prediction, odds and pick. Find out how to watch Swiatek Rakhimova. Iga Swiatek got a medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, but it wasn’t the medal she hoped for. Swiatek had to settle for bronze after losing an Olympic semifinal match […]

Radu Albot takes on Novak Djokovic. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Albot Djokovic prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Albot Djokovic. Novak Djokovic hasn’t won a major championship in 2024 … but then again, the majors are defined as the four pieces of the Grand Slam of tennis, in Australia, France, […]

Ben Shelton takes on Dominic Thiem. Our U.S. Open odds series has our Shelton Thiem prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Shelton Thiem. This is it for Dominic Thiem. The Austrian is 30 years old but will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 tennis season. This means the 2024 […]

Varvara Gracheva takes on Coco Gauff in the 2024 U.S. Open. Our 2024 U.S. Open odds series has our Gracheva Gauff prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Gracheva Gauff. It is a fascinating collection of circumstances at the 2024 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. Coco Gauff is the defending champion. She […]

The end of tennis’ golden age is nearing. With Roger Federer’s Laver Cup decision two years ago and Andy Murray’s last dance at the Paris Olympics, only Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal remain active on all three surfaces. However, the Spaniard who partnered up with Carlos Alcaraz could be saving his knees to prolong his […]

With the Open Championship fast approaching, Rory McIlroy would prefer to accentuate the overall positive form of his golf game, rather than let a devastating U.S. Open collapse define his season, which does include two PGA Tour wins. The no. 2 ranked player in the world fired an encouraging 65 in the opening round of […]

Rory McIlroy used his first media appearance on the PGA Tour since his U.S. Open heartbreak to fiercely defend his caddie and childhood friend, Harry Diamond, in the wake of criticism levied by NBC analyst Smylie Kaufman and Hank Haney, who carried Tiger Woods’ bag for six major titles. Ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open […]

24 days later, Rory McIlroy is finally ready to publicly discuss his historical heartache at Pinehurst No. 2, where he missed two putts inside of four feet to hand the 2024 U.S. Open to Bryson DeChambeau. The PGA Tour is back in action at the Renaissance Club this week, where McIlroy will defend his title […]

Rory McIlroy opted out of the final signature event of the 2024 PGA Tour season, the Travelers Championship, as he takes a three-week hiatus from golf in the aftermath of his crushing defeat to Bryson DeChambeau at the U.S. Open. Speaking at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, CT. on Wednesday, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan […]

Pinehurst No.2 saw one of the most heartbreaking moments in all of golf when Rory McIlroy could not close out the U.S. Open. In all fairness, it is a very difficult course. This is particularly why Bryson DeChambeau’s win is all the more impressive. Even Scottie Scheffler had some issues with the course. That kept […]

Jon Rahm was forced to watch the U.S. Open from his couch, so his main issue with Rory McIlroy’s missed 4-footer on the 18th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 — opening the door for Bryson DeChambeau — lied with the TV coverage. “One of the things that absolutely burned me, and I think it was […]

There were plenty of eyes tuned into the epic conclusion of the 2024 U.S. Open on Sunday as Bryson DeChambeau edged out Rory McIlroy and the rest of the field to capture his second major championship. Several celebrities and athletes reacted to the final round fireworks, including Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and former president […]

Rory McIlroy has decided to take “a few weeks away” from the PGA Tour following his gut-wrenching collapse on Sunday, opening the door for Bryson DeChambeau to claim his second career U.S. Open. McIlroy seemed destined to end his 10-year major drought as he entered the homestretch at Pinehurst No. 2. He led DeChambeau — […]

Bryson DeChambeau is enjoying an excellent last 12 months of golf. He is fresh off winning his second U.S. Open title Sunday, doing so in dramatic fashion. DeChambeau hit the “best shot of my life” on the 72nd hole to win the trophy. DeChambeau joined an exclusive list of players to win multiple U.S. Open […]

The US Open at Pinehurst No.2 gave Rory McIlroy two huge experiences that he might never want to relive again. The first is that he missed two big putts to keep him in the running for the championship. Another is Bryson DeChambeau’s performance in the last hole of the course which the PGA Tour star […]

Rory McIlroy is going to face the music after his quick exit at the 124th U.S. Open Sunday. Following a late collapse that saw him blow a two shot lead with five holes to play, McIlroy bolted from the grounds at Pinehurst No. 2. He opted not to address the media in any capacity, drawing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]