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
Spaun wins 125th U.S. Open, toughs out win in harrowing condition
The final round of the U.S. Open was a struggle for every single golfer, but at the end of the day, J.J. Spaun rose above them all. While the previous three rounds provided consistently good play from golfers like Adam Scott and J.J. Spaun, the weather disagreed with the course for most of the day, presenting mental as well as physical challenges for everyone. Spaun struggled … [Read more...] about Spaun wins 125th U.S. Open, toughs out win in harrowing condition
J.J. Spaun triumphs for a special 2025 U.S. Open Championship
Winning is special. Winning your first golf major, at the sport’s hardest venue, in front of your wife, kids and dad on Father’s Day is even more special — and J.J. Spaun did it. “It was a very touching moment to see my girls there,” Spaun said. “It was so cool to have my whole family there on Father’s Day. It’s just incredible. I have no words to describe the moment and them … [Read more...] about J.J. Spaun triumphs for a special 2025 U.S. Open Championship