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Is Bryson bound? 2nd US Open in reach
M. James Ward examines the remarkable turnaround from previous enigma to fan favorite now with a win at Pinehurst firmly in sight.
On this day in 2008: Tiger Woods beat Rocco Mediate in play-off for US Open
The world number one’s 14th major title came two months after he had undergone knee surgery.
Rory McIlroy three shots behind Bryson DeChambeau at US Open
Four shots clear before a double bogey on the 16th, DeChambeau immediately responded with a birdie on the next.
Scottie Scheffler will reconsider schedule after frustrating day at US Open
The world number one admitted he had felt the effects of a gruelling weekend at Muirfield Village.
Shane Lowry reveals struggles after third round at Pinehurst
Lowry remained on five over par after carding a round of 70.
Fear factor flourishing at Pinehurst No.2
M. James Ward outlines how precision has returned to this year’s US Open and how mental anguish will impact the contenders this weekend.
Memo to Tiger – There is no tomorrow
M. James Ward outlines the reality of what Woods faces and the tight rope he walks between being hopeful and hopeless.
Tiger Woods will make Open Championship his last event of the season
Woods said he was stuck between practising more to gain competitive sharpness and being concerned about suffering yet another injury.
Ludvig Åberg leading by one at halfway mark
Rory McIlroy, Tony Finau and Matthieu Pavon lie two shots off the lead on three under.
Francesco Molinari makes hole-in-one at the 18th to make it through to the weekend
Molinari was seven over par on the ninth tee but holed his seven-iron tee shot for an eagle.
Tyrrell Hatton maintains composure in quest for maiden major
The Englishman hopes past experience can help him come out on top in the third major of the year.
Rory McIlroy still in contention in spite of mixed second round
The Northern Irishman is one shot off the clubhouse lead after a 72.
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…