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Scheffler has another tough day fighting the Pinehurst No. 2 greens at the US Open

Jun. 15, 2024 18:32 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler didn't expect 5-over par through two days at the U.S. Open would be enough to play the weekend. Yet the world's top-ranked player was back on Saturday. And the reward? Another chance to tussle with Pinehurst No. 2's tricky, domed greens,...

Spain's David Puig rallies after first round to make US Open cut, secure spot at the Paris Olympics

Jun. 14, 2024 23:59 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — David Puig was fully aware that he needed to make the cut at the U.S. Open to make the Spanish team for the Paris Olympics, and he had a whole lot of work to do after opening with a 76 at Pinehurst No. 2. But the 22-year-old Puig answered the call Friday with...

Aberg takes 1-shot lead into weekend at Pinehurst in US Open debut

Jun. 14, 2024 21:12 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — The U.S. Open is a new experience for Ludvig Aberg, not that anyone would notice the way his machine-like game gave him the 36-hole lead Friday. Pinehurst No. 2 is not. Aberg was a 19-year-old from Sweden about to start his college career at...

US Open at a glance

Jun. 14, 2024 20:55 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — A brief look at the second round Friday in the U.S. Open (all times EDT): LEADING: Ludvig Aberg (69) was at 5 under, with a one-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau (69), Thomas Detry (67) and Patrick Cantlay (71) on a crowded leaderboard at Pinehurst No. 2. ...

Woods misses the cut, extends majors run of over-par rounds in US Open at Pinehurst No. 2

Jun. 14, 2024 19:58 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Tiger Woods was unable to find the right mix of quality shots and timely breaks at Pinehurst No. 2 to extend his first U.S. Open appearance in four years into the weekend. He's heading home. And he's uncertain if he'll be back. The three-time...

US Open at a glance

Jun. 13, 2024 21:18 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — A brief look at the first round Thursday in the U.S. Open (all times EDT): LEADING: Patrick Cantlay and Rory McIlroy opened with rounds of 5-under 65 at Pinehurst No. 2. TRAILING: Ludvig Aberg (66) was one shot back. Matthieu Pavon and Bryson...

McIlroy showing major form with bogey-free 65 to share US Open lead with Cantlay

Jun. 13, 2024 21:13 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy sent his 20-foot birdie putt on its way at the 18th hole Thursday and started walking toward the cup when the ball was still some 6 feet away from falling. It looked like the walk of a four-time major champion in control of his game on a Pinehurst No. 2 course...

Isn't that Suber? Last entrant in US Open field takes advantage of opportunity, shoots 69

Jun. 13, 2024 20:14 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Jackson Suber felt the nerves building as he stepped up for his opening tee shot in his first U.S. Open. The 24-year-old alternate who got a call-up due to Jon Rahm’s withdrawal didn’t show much worry after that, even on this unexpectedly big stage. ...

Tiger Woods returns to the US Open, shoots an inconsistent opening-round 74 at Pinehurst No. 2

Jun. 13, 2024 15:43 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Tiger Woods started off the U.S. Open with a birdie on Thursday, putting him into the red and atop the leaderboard, and turning back the clock 25 years to when a phenom still on the rise first played the national championship at Pinehurst No. 2. The next 17...

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler an overwhelming favorite to win his first US Open at Pinehurst

Jun. 12, 2024 17:43 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — A glance at the 124th U.S. Open golf championship, which starts Thursday at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club: Site: Pinehurst No. 2 Length: 7,540 yards. Par: 70. Cut: Top 60 and ties. Playoff (if...