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Bryson DeChambeau wins another U.S. Open with a clutch finish to deny Rory McIlroy

Jun. 16, 2024 20:56 PM EDT

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...

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...

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

Jun. 16, 2024 20:41 PM EDT

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

Jun. 16, 2024 20:17 PM EDT

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

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...

Vu wins playoff in return from back injury, spoiling Thompson's bid for 1st victory in 5 years

Jun. 16, 2024 18:19 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Lilia Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff Sunday in her return from a back injury, spoiling Lexi Thompson's bid for her first victory in five years. Playing for the first time since the Ford Championship in late March in Arizona, Vu beat Thompson...

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finishes disappointing US Open with 72, all four rounds over par

Jun. 16, 2024 17:14 PM EDT

PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler’s final round at the U.S. Open ended a lot like his tournament began — with a lack of birdies and plenty of disappointment. The world No. 1 shot 72 on Sunday, marking the first time in his career he’s finished all four rounds over par...

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...