
Ludvig lurking
M. James Ward assesses the emergence of golf’s next generation and whether a Swede can win the grand prize this week at Pinehurst.

Rory McIlroy comes out swinging with stellar US Open start
There were good omens aplenty for the Northern Irishman as he aims to take his first major title since 2014.

Can “Paddy Ice” heat up at US Open?
M. James Ward assesses the underachievement to date of Patrick Cantlay in the major championships.

Rory McIlroy makes flawless start at Pinehurst
He now shares the lead with Patrick Cantlay on five under par.

Lasting lessons learned
M. James Ward assesses how the USGA has adjusted from past fumbles into getting host sites prepared smartly for a US Open host role.

Sergio Garcia shoots rare bogey-free round at US Open
The Spaniard is contesting his third US Open at Pinehurst.

Tiger Woods struggles as predicted at US Open
The early clubhouse lead was held by Patrick Cantlay, who carded six birdies in a five-under-par 65.

Will big four continue solid play at Pinehurst?
M. James Ward outlines the consistency of Scheffler, Schauffele, Morikawa and DeChambeau and whether the foursome will materialize again down the stretch at this year’s…

Pinehurst No.2 set to take centre stage at US Open
Officials insist the course will be ‘fair’ but many remain wary of the infamously tough greens.

‘Borderline’ greens at Pinehurst could lead to another tough US Open test
Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy both used the word “boring” to describe the kind of golf they think is necessary to win a US Open.

Robert Rock ready for unlikely US Open bid
Rock will be playing his place in his first major since the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

US Open 2024: Jon Rahm withdraws due to painful foot infection
World No. 8 and former champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the 124th US Open just a day before the tournament gets underway.

The greatest non-winners of the US Open
M. James Ward outlines the most talented players who failed to claim the coveted US Open Golf Championship.

Rory McIlroy focuses on European record as fifth major remains elusive
McIlroy has not added to his four major wins since the 2014 US PGA Championship.

Tiger Woods says fast greens could turn US Open into ‘great war of attrition’
Woods says the Pinehurst course will ‘test every single aspect of your game’.

Jon Rahm injury casts doubt on US Open participation
Rahm wore one shoe and one flip-flop to his pre-tournament press conference.

A horrible start and an early finish
The Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Washington state starts next week.

What makes Pinehurst No. 2 so compelling?
M. James Ward examines the architecture that the world’s best will encounter on Donald Ross’ Pinehurst No. 2 masterpiece.

Robert MacIntyre aiming for major glory but regrets missing trip to Euro 2024
Victory in the Canadian Open earned the Scot a place in the US Open at Pinehurst, during which his country’s footballers take on Germany in…

124th US Open Championship – 5 players to watch
Clark was playing at Oklahoma State University the last time Pinehurst staged the US Open in 2014.