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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...

BRITISH OPEN '24: Chance at atonement for McIlroy at Troon, last chance for everyone at the majors

Jul. 12, 2024 15:23 PM EDT

Rory McIlroy sees the British Open as little more than the next opportunity to end 10 years without a major, not atonement for his late collapse in the U.S. Open. It's the last opportunity this year, not only for the hard-luck McIlroy but everyone else who earned a spot at Royal...

Scottie Scheffler outlasts protest on 18th green, Tom Kim to win Travelers for 6th victory of year

Jun. 23, 2024 19:33 PM EDT

CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler had to wait out a climate protest on the 18th green and Tom Kim's tying birdie on the last hole of regulation. Those events only delayed what seems to be inevitable on the PGA Tour this season: the best golfer in the world walking off with...

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

Jun. 16, 2024 20:46 PM EDT

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...

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

Jun. 16, 2024 20:15 PM EDT

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...

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...

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...

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...