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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finishes disappointing US Open with 72, all four rounds over par
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s final round at the U.S. Open ended a lot like his tournament began — with a lack of birdies and plenty of disappointment. The world No. 1 shot 72 on Sunday, marking the first time in his career he’s finished all four rounds over par...
Collin Morikawa thought a 66 would give him a shot at the US Open. Then came Bryson DeChambeau
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Collin Morikawa woke up Saturday nine shots off the lead and figuring he would have to get back to even par to have any chance of winning the U.S. Open. He did his part, shooting a bogey-free 66. What Morikawa wasn’t counting on was big...
A century ago, Cyril Walker won the U.S. Open. He died years later, penniless in a prison cell
The course that greeted Cyril Walker a century ago for the U.S. Open was a beast, the longest yet in the history of the national championship, and upon seeing it, the diminutive Englishman predicted that the winner would be “a big fellow with the physical strength to stand the strain.” ...
Scheffler holds on to win Memorial for his 5th PGA Tour title of the year
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Winning has become a habit for Scottie Scheffler, except there was nothing typical about his victory Sunday at the Memorial. He made only one birdie. He closed with a 2-over 74, his highest final round in two years. And victory wasn't assured until Scheffler had...
US OPEN '24: A trivia quiz covering more than century of U.S. Open golf
How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this quiz (answers at the bottom): 1. Where was the first U.S. Open played? a.) Pinehurst No. 2 b.) Newport c.) Shinnecock Hills 2. Who is the only player to complete the career Grand...
Scheffler builds a 4-shot lead at Memorial even with a triple bogey
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in golf, started the third round with a three-shot lead at the Memorial, broke par on a tough day at Muirfield Village with a 1-under 71 and extended his lead to four shots. It all sounds like everything went according to plan. ...
Scottie Scheffler's big finish gives him a 3-shot lead at the Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is only making it look easy right now. It didn't feel that way Friday on a firm course in gusty wind, where he finished strong for a 4-under 68 to go from a tie to a three-shot lead in the Memorial. Scheffler hit a 3-iron into...
US OPEN '24: Americans on a run not seen in 40 years heading to Pinehurst No. 2
The list starts with Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. The most recent addition is Xander Schauffele winning his first major in the PGA at Valhalla. The streak hasn't been the main topic of conversation in a golf world filled with endless...
US OPEN '24: Capsules of 10 prominent players at Pinehurst No. 2
A capsule look at 10 leading players in the U.S. Open, to be played June 13-16 at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Listed in predicted order of finish (odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook ) SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER Age: 27. Country: United States. ...
Schauffele now a major champion at Memorial and facing a big stretch of golf
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — One moment that stood out to Xander Schauffele in the two weeks since he won the PGA Championship was the morning he woke up and realized nothing had changed. Yes, he holed a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole at Valhalla to become a major champion. He no...