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Fans gather around the main scoreboard during a practice round for the 124th US Open at Pinehurst (Matt York/AP)

‘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 hits his tee shot on the sixth hole during a practice round at Pinehurst (Mike Ehrmann/USGA)

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.

Scottie Scheffler plays out of a bunker during practice ahead of the 124th US Open

Scottie Scheffler grateful for Ryder Cup team-mates on journey to Number 1

The World Number One needed a wild card to make his Ryder Cup debut in 2021.

Jon Rahm looks ahead while taking questions from the media

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World No. 8 and former champion Jon Rahm has withdrawn from the 124th US Open just a day before the tournament gets underway.

Rory McIlroy

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 catches a ball during practice for the US Open

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 might not compete in US Open

Jon Rahm injury casts doubt on US Open participation

Rahm wore one shoe and one flip-flop to his pre-tournament press conference.

Wyndham Clark hits his tee shot at US Open golf practice

Wyndham Clark admits low expectations about defending US Open title

The 30-year-old has yet to make a cut in a major this year despite an impressive start which saw him win at Pebble Beach in…

Scottie Scheffler has won the Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler wins by one shot at Muirfield Village

Memorial Tournament R4

Linn Grant secured a shock win at the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed

Linn Grant claims second DP World Tour title

Grant came from 11 shots back at the start of the day to win.

Robert MacIntyre (pictured) heads into the US Open on the back of his maiden PGA Tour victory in Canada

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…

Scottie Scheffler watches his shot from the 18th tee at the Memorial Tournament

Scottie Scheffler overcomes triple bogey to stretch Memorial lead

The world number one has a four-stroke cushion heading into the final round at Muirfield Village.

Martin Kaymer at the 2021 Open Championship

2014 US Open champion Martin Kaymer ‘surprised’ it was his last win

Kaymer finished eight shots clear of nearest challengers Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton 10 years ago.

Wyndham Clark will defend his US Open title at Pinehurst

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.

Scottie Scheffler

World number one Scottie Scheffler leading by 3

Scheffler sits on nine under, three clear of defending champion Viktor Hovland and Canada’s Adam Hadwin, as he seeks his fifth victory of the season.

Wyndham Clark will defend his US Open title at Pinehurst

124th US Open – 5 key talking points

Here are some of the main talking points ahead of the year’s third major championship.

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre (right) and his father and caddie Dougie pose for photos with the RBC Canadian Open trophy

Robert MacIntyre explains why he withdrew from Memorial Tournament

The Scot insists his decision is no show of disrespect.

Scottie Scheffler admits he has yet to fully get over his arrest during the US PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler has yet to fully put his arrest behind him

Scheffler was detained ahead of his second round last month after he tried to drive into the course in heavy traffic.

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre with his father Dougie and the trophy after winning the Canadian Open

Robert MacIntyre to pay off parents’ mortgage after winning first PGA Tour title

The Scot claimed victory at the RBC Canadian Open.

Yuka Saso celebrates winning her second US Open title at Lancaster Country Club

Yuka Saso overturns three-shot deficit to win second US Open title

A closing 68 gave the 22-year-old a winning total of four under par, three shots clear of compatriot Hinako Shibuno.