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Schauffele moves into elite category with 2 majors in 2 months

Jul. 22, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — The only company Xander Schauffele kept at the start of the season was his name mentioned among the best players who had yet to win a major. He had a key miss at Carnoustie that cost him a chance at the 2018 British Open. He was a runner-up the following year...

Gary Woodland reunites with longtime swing coach Randy Smith

Jul. 16, 2024 12:14 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Gary Woodland didn't get the result he wanted at the Scottish Open. It was hard to tell from the wide smile on his face for a couple of important reasons. One was his head. The former U.S. Open champion is trying to work his way back from brain surgery last...

The British Open field and how players got there

Jul. 14, 2024 15:46 PM EDT

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Players who are exempt or have qualified for the 152nd British Open, which is at Royal Troon on July 18-21. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible (a-amateur): British Open champions 60 or under on July 21 Brian...

DeChambeau goes from the spotlight back to LIV with hopes of golf becoming whole

Jun. 17, 2024 16:43 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Bryson DeChambeau acted as though he didn't want this U.S. Open to end. He watched his name being engraved on the silver trophy for the second time. He filled it with grains of sand from the bunker where he produced the most memorable shot on the 72nd hole of...

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...

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. ...

Analysis: Jon Rahm says he's in 'happy place' before foot injury forces him to withdraw from US Open

Jun. 11, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Jon Rahm says he is in a “happy place.” That was in response to a question Tuesday that suggested he was not, mainly because of two bad weeks and one bad foot. And that was before the bad foot caused Rahm to withdraw from the U.S. Open. The...

US OPEN '24: A trivia quiz covering more than century of U.S. Open golf

Jun. 09, 2024 11:03 AM EDT

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...

US OPEN '24: Americans on a run not seen in 40 years heading to Pinehurst No. 2

Jun. 07, 2024 15:35 PM EDT

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

Jun. 07, 2024 13:23 PM EDT

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. ...