The best players of the afternoon swing in the first round of the U.S. Open struggled mightily in their second rounds at Oakmont. During the afternoon swing yesterday, five players had an under-par round — all five of them are now over-par. Each of the players shot a combined score of 28 over par in their second round of action on Friday morning. The stars of the morning … [Read more...] about Yesterday’s leaders of the afternoon swing struggle in the morning
Trevor Cone | Triumph through introspection on the world’s toughest stage
Trevor Cone is in a world of his own at Oakmont. While some tournaments rely on regular score updates for the players’ sake and aggressive outwitting of opposing golfers, Oakmont brings a different tone. Cone wants to just pay attention to his game and not pay attention to anyone else. “A lot of times you do, because you kind of have to make birdies,” Cone said. “But when par … [Read more...] about Trevor Cone | Triumph through introspection on the world’s toughest stage
Rory McIlroy clashes with media after rough day three
After stepping off the course and notching a plus four outing on the day — capping off a below average three-day showing for his standards — recent Masters champion Rory McIlroy let his frustrations fly at the media. This marked the first time McIlroy attended a post-round press conference since winning the Masters back in April. The media brought McIlroy’s growing record of … [Read more...] about Rory McIlroy clashes with media after rough day three
Preview | The final 18: Will a new champion take home the U.S. Open crown?
The standings after 54 holes at the U.S. Open have time and time again told the story of the eventual champion. Since 2019, leaders, co-leaders, or those behind by just a few shots have gone on to win. Ángel Cabrera and Dustin Johnson, the winners at Oakmont in 2007 and 2016, respectively, sat four strokes back after the third day. History typically repeats itself, and with … [Read more...] about Preview | The final 18: Will a new champion take home the U.S. Open crown?
Third round separates the crowd, sets up exciting final day at Oakmont
The golf gods blessed the US Open competitors who performed well enough to make it under the cut line of 7-over-par. An inch of rain last night softened the fairways and slowed the famously fast greens at Oakmont. The U.S. Open, and especially its iterations at Oakmont, has been a proving ground for up-and-coming stars to win their first major. It was Ángel Cabrera’s first of … [Read more...] about Third round separates the crowd, sets up exciting final day at Oakmont