M. James Ward

Wyndham Clark fist pumps after sinking his putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

The Behavior Bomb in Golf

Overdue remedial actions needed, escalating implications and concerns only widening

The name of Ryan Fox of New Zealand is engraved on the Claret Jug during Day Four

Letter Grades from the 154th Open Championship

The standouts, bystanders and pretenders.

Ryan Fox of New Zealand with the Claret Jug following victory

Fox birdies 18th, captures Open Championship by one over Cameron Young

Becomes just third male Kiwi to win major championship.

Sam Burns of the United States tees off during Day Three of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Burns on fire — will he feel the heat or apply it to those chasing him?

Sets middle 36-hole scoring mark, leads by two with final round Sunday.

Jordan Spieth of the United States holds the Claret Jug after winning the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Jordan’s Journey

Former world number one struggling to stay relevant

Lucas Herbert of Australia tees off on the 16th hole during Day Two of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Herbert & Burns climb leaderboard in round two

Matching 62s tie major 18-hole scoring mark.

Jackson Suber of the United States tees off on the first hole during Day One

Jackson who?

Maiden visit to Europe results in first links experience — leads after round one at Royal Birkdale.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 11th hole during Day One of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

McIlroy misfires magnified at short range

Trails by 7 after opening with 72.

Bryson DeChambeau of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during Day One of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale

Is Bryson back?

Scores first under-par round in a major in 2026.

A general view of the ninth hole at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, the host course for the 154th Open Championship

154th Open at Royal Birkdale starts today

Ten questions needing answers.

A view of the Claret Jug and The Open pin flag on the 18th green

True Greatness Shines on the Links

Claret Jug Confirms Credentials.

The 154th Open - Flag

The most memorable Opens since 2000

Five performances still resonate.

Tour Championship Golf

To Viktor go the spoils

Can Norway’s best golfer hoist Claret Jug for first major at Birkdale?

Rory McIlroy plays his tee shot at the 10th hole during a practice round ahead of the 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Summarizing Shinnecock

The magic, moments and misfires at the 126th US Open

Wyndham Clark with the trophy after the final round of the 2026 U.S. Open

Clark’s play Saturday and Sunday proved pivotal

Why the par-5 16th mattered most?

Wyndham Clark fist pumps after sinking his putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Clark and Scheffler paired together for final round at Shinnecock Hills

The game plan, possibilities and pathways each face.

Wyndham Clark reacts and acknowledges the crowd after sinking his putt on the 16th hole during the third round of the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y.

Enough is enough — move on

The Oakmont incident. Why it lingers for Wyndham?