McIlroy to skip Travelers as part of 3-week break to recover from US Open collapse

Rory McIlroy took to social media Monday afternoon to say his stunning collapse at the U.S. Open was probably the toughest day of his career, and that he would take off the next three weeks to “build myself back up.” That means he will skip the Travelers Championship, the final...

Bryson DeChambeau wins another US Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau climbed back into the most famous bunker at Pinehurst No. 2, this time with the U.S. Open trophy instead of his 55-degree sand wedge, filling the silver prize with grains of sand to commemorate the best shot of his life. Rory McIlroy wanted...

Bryson DeChambeau goes from petulant pro to man of the people during his US Open triumph

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — It was late on Saturday night at the U.S. Open when Bryson DeChambeau, having hit a few last balls on the practice range in preparation for one of the biggest rounds of his life, could have headed home and gotten some much-needed rest. Instead, he marshaled a...

Patrick Cantlay's putting derails his quest to win his first major championship at the US Open

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Patrick Cantlay has spent the majority of the past five years ranked in the top 10 in the world but has had few realistic chances to win a major championship. He had one this week at Pinehurst No. 2, but walked away disappointed again. This time, he has his...

Matthieu Pavon finishes 5th at U.S. Open for his best result in a major championship

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — In the final pairing, three shots off the lead and within reach of his first major title, Matthieu Pavon found himself in a completely new position on the final day of the U.S. Open. He wound up with the best possible vantage point as Bryson DeChambeau and...

Rory McIlroy's two missed short putts cost him a shot at winning the U.S. Open

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy put himself in position to end a decade-long drought in the majors, and answer a whole lot of questions about his ability to get it done, only to miss two short putts Sunday that left him peeling out of the parking lot in disappointment. McIlroy...

A brief look at the final round of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — A brief look at the final round Sunday in the U.S. Open: THE VICTOR: Bryson DeChambeau got up-and-down from a bunker at the last hole for a 1-over 71 that left him 6 under for the championship. Rory McIlroy missed two short putts over the final three holes to...

Bryson DeChambeau wins his second U.S. Open title, beating Rory McIlroy by 1 shot at Pinehurst No. 2

DeChambeau a one-man show at Pinehurst No. 2 and leads US Open by 3

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau ducked outside the ropes to a private area in the woods, flat on his back as trainers worked on hips that felt too tight. Moments later, he unleashed a swing that sent his drive 347 yards, leaving a wedge to set up birdie and another fist pump. ...

Cantlay has another steady round to stay within reach of 1st major title at US Open

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Things have slowed down for Patrick Cantlay since that roaring, birdie-filled tear to start the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. And that's just fine by him, considering he's just three shots back of leader Bryson DeChambeau entering the final round with a...