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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. ...

The Memorial and LIV Houston are the final stops before the US Open

Jun. 04, 2024 09:46 AM EDT

PGA TOUR MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT Site: Dublin, Ohio. Course: Muirfield Village GC. Yardage: 7,571. Par: 72. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $4 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel);...

Thomas Detry's late birdie assured him of a top-4 finish at the PGA and an invitation to the Masters

May. 19, 2024 21:31 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Thomas Detry's 12-footer for birdie on the par-5 18th on Sunday at the PGA Championship did more than assure the 31-year-old of his best finish in a major. It also carried him all the way to Augusta National. Detry's closing 5-under 66 —...

PGA Championship at a glance

May. 16, 2024 21:27 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A brief look at Thursday's opening round at the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club (all times EDT): LEADING: Xander Schauffele at 9-under 62. CHASING: Tony Finau, Sahith Theegala and Mark Hubbard at 65. BROKEN RECORDS:...

Jeremy Wells leads the way for club pros at PGA Championship

May. 16, 2024 18:52 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A club professional played like he fit right in with the tour pros on Thursday in the PGA Championship. No, it wasn't Michael Block. Jeremy Wells made a 15-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole, got a tough par on the 266-yard 14th and then nearly holed out from...