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Francesco Molinari made the halfway cut in the US Open thanks to a hole-in-one on his last hole

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.

LIV Golfer Tyrrell Hatton

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 sprays on sunscreen on day two of the US Open

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 Åberg finished the opening round of the US Open in third place.

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 took a share of the lead into the second round of the 124th US Open

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.

Patrick Cantlay

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 (pictured) is tied for the lead at the US Open

Rory McIlroy makes flawless start at Pinehurst

He now shares the lead with Patrick Cantlay on five under par.

The 8th hole of Pinehurst Resort & C.C. (Course No. 2)

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 reads a putt during the opening round of the 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.

Scottie Scheffler hopes to secure his first-ever FedEx Cup title at the Tour Championship.

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 4th hole

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 3rd hole of Pinehurst Resort & C.C. No. 2

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.

USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer insists Pinehurst will be “tough but fair” for the 124th US Open

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.

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.

The U.S. Open Trophy is seen at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club

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 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.

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Pinehurst No.2 – Pt.2

124th US Open – Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA

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.