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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…
The rise, fall and return – Pinehurst’s pageantry Pt.1
M. James Ward reviews the next chapter in the development of America’s golf mecca with the staging of the 124th US Open this week.
The rise, fall and return – Pinehurst’s pageantry Pt.2
M. James Ward reviews the next chapter in the development of America’s golf mecca with the staging of the 124th US Open this week.
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.
Six key holes to watch at this year’s US Open at Pinehurst
M. James Ward examines several key holes that will play a crucial role in determining which player hoists the trophy at Pinehurst in the US…
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.
Behind the Architectural Curtain – Pinehurst No.2 – Pt.2
124th US Open – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA
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 focuses on European record as fifth major remains elusive
McIlroy has not added to his four major wins since the 2014 US PGA Championship.