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

Jun. 15, 2024 21:35 PM EDT

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

Jun. 15, 2024 21:23 PM EDT

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...

US Open at a glance

Jun. 15, 2024 20:53 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — A brief look at the third round Saturday in the U.S. Open (all times EDT): LEADING: Bryson DeChambeau (67) was at 7 under, three shots clear of Matthieu Pavon (69), Rory McIlroy (69) and Patrick Cantlay (70). Hideki Matsuyama (70) and Ludvig Aberg (73) were...

Near-identical triple bogeys by Tony Finau and Ludvig Aberg minutes apart derail their US Open hopes

Jun. 15, 2024 20:35 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Tony Finau and Ludvig Aberg had their U.S. Open dreams dealt a major dent when they ping-ponged their way around the exact same green about 30 minutes apart Saturday during a third round played in oppressive heat at Pinehurst No. 2. Finau began the day two...

Collin Morikawa thought a 66 would give him a shot at the US Open. Then came Bryson DeChambeau

Jun. 15, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

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...

Grace Kim shoots 66 to take 5-shot lead in Meijer LPGA Classic

Jun. 15, 2024 19:44 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Grace Kim broke away late Saturday afternoon at Blythefield Country Club, birdieing four of the final six holes to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic. Tied for the second-round lead with Ally Ewing, Kim shot a 6-under...

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,...

Olympic spots are on the line for Patrick Cantlay and Corey Conners at the US Open

Jun. 15, 2024 11:32 AM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — David Puig of Spain knew the score even before he teed off in the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2. All he had to do was make the cut to move past Jorge Campillo and earn a spot in the Olympics this summer in Paris. “Unless someone like Eugenio Chacarra...

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...