Rory McIlroy took to social media Monday afternoon, June 17, to say his stunning collapse at the U.S. Open was probably the toughest day of his career, and that he would take off the next three weeks to “build myself back up.” Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts on the 15th hole during...
PINEHURST (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau climbed back into the most famous bunker at Pinehurst No. 2, this time with the U.S. Open trophy instead of his 55-degree sand wedge, filling the silver prize with grains of sand to commemorate the best shot of his life. Bryson DeChambeau holds the trophy after...
The Philippines picked up two more gold medals courtesy of Bernalyn Bejoy and Frederick Ramirez in the 2024 Thailand Open Track and Field Championships on Saturday, June 16. Bernalyn Bejoy, left, and Frederick Ramirez show their medals. (PATAFA) Bejoy, a four-time national champion, clocked 2...
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau ducked outside the ropes to a private area in the woods, flat on his back as trainers worked on hips that felt too tight. Moments later, he unleashed a swing that sent his drive 347 yards, leaving a wedge to set up birdie and another fist pump. Bryson...
PINEHURST (AP) — David Puig was fully aware that he needed to make the cut at the U.S. Open to make the Spanish team for the Paris Olympics, and he had a whole lot of work to do after opening with a 76 at Pinehurst No. 2. Spain's David Puig (AP) But the 22-year-old Puig answered the call Friday,...
PINEHURST (AP) — The U.S. Open is a new experience for Ludvig Aberg, not that anyone would notice the way his machine-like game gave him the 36-hole lead Friday, June 14. Pinehurst No. 2 is not. Ludvig Aberg, of Sweden, watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the U.S....
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday, June 13, and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away from falling. It looked like the walk of a four-time major champion in control of his game on a Pinehurst No....
PINEHURST (AP) — Jon Rahm withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday, June 11, afternoon because of an infection in his left foot that led to concerns it could hurt the rest of his game. Jon Rahm, of Spain, speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Open golf tournament Tuesday, June...
PINEHURST (AP) — Tiger Woods was among those on Pinehurst No. 2 for the first full day of U.S. Open practice before the sun could break through the clouds and climb over the trees. Tiger Woods putts on the 11th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament Monday, June 10,...
PARIS (AP) — As Carlos Alcaraz began constructing his comeback in Sunday's French Open final, a 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev for a first championship at Roland Garros and third Grand Slam title in all, there arrived the sort of magical shot the kid is making a...
Marked by the anticlimactic return of Rafa Nadal to the pro circuit, this year’s version of the red clay of Stade Roland Garros, the French Open, did manage to pull off some surprises by the time the second week came to an end. Most important, is how a first time Grand Slam French Open Men’s...
PARIS (AP) — For a few minutes, anyway, it seemed as if Iga Swiatek was a bit off in the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini. Swiatek kept making mistakes early Saturday, June 8, got broken in the third game and trailed at Court Philippe Chatrier. Might a true surprise be in the offing?...
