20 h. ago 'I'm in contention at the US Open – I lost over £1m to Rory McIlroy but I'm better for it'

J.J. Spaun carded a four-under opening round to lead the US Open at Oakmont, and the 34-year-old believes his recent play-off loss to Rory McIlroy has helped him in the long run

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25 h. ago US Open 2025: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler struggle as JJ Spaun sets early pace at Oakmont

Only ten players finished the first round under-par

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31 h. ago Rory McIlroy stumbles in US Open first round as JJ Spaun strides into lead

McIlroy endures bruising finish to opening roundSpaun ends with one-stroke lead over Thriston LawrenceThere was a Thursday spell where it felt like Oakmont had poked the bear. Rory McIlroy was two under par, he had fired a drive 392 yards; it seemed the Masters champion had his mojo back. McIlroy has been in uncharted, strange psychological territory since completion of the career grand slam at Augusta National in April.Oakmont and the US Open then jabbed back in the manner only Oakmont and the US Open know. By the time McIlroy walked from the ninth green, his last, he had taken 74 shots including a second half of 41. He took a double-bogey five at the 8th. McIlroy’s demeanour showed he still cares. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago Bob MacIntyre enjoys US Open 'crazy golf' as J.J. Spaun's Oakmont effort is hailed as 'unbelievable'

Scot ranks his opening day’s work in 125th US Open as ‘up there in the top ten’

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36 h. ago Bob MacIntyre starts US Open with best level par round 'of my life' as he claims three more will do it

The Scot puts his 70 at Oakmont in the top ten rounds he's ever played and insists three more of them will have him among the prizes.

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5 d. ago Cameron Adam boosts Walker Cup hopes with dramatic St Andrews success

Left-hander mentored by Bob MacIntyre lands play-off victory on Old Course

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7 d. ago Bob MacIntyre digs deep after finding back against wall in Canadian Open title defence

Scot picks up two late birdies to avoid early exit at TPC Toronto and maintain recent PGA Tour momentum

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7 d. ago Battling Bob MacIntyre still afloat in Canada ahead of sink or swim US Open test

Scottish star scraps in Friday round in his Canada effort

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1 week ago 'Special': Bob MacIntyre relives something that won't happen again and thing he likes about himself

Scot ‘seeing light at end of tunnel’ for first of his two title defences on PGA Tour this season

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1 week ago Bob MacIntyre named Ryder Cup must as he rockets into a huge summer

Scottish star gunning for glory in Canada again and tipped for Ryder Cup

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3 w. ago Bob MacIntyre makes strong start in US glory hunt as fellow Scot Ewan Ferguson flies the flag in Belgium

Tartan stars make solid openings to bids for success as MacIntyre looks to recover from frustrating PGA Championship last weekend

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3 w. ago Bob MacIntyre makes big schedule call in his bid to ignite Ryder Cup push

Scot set to play seven weeks in a row in US after change of plan for Charles Schwab Challenge

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3 w. ago Bob MacIntyre suffers damp ending at the PGA Championship as initial title charge falters

The Scottish star endured a disappointing final day at Quail Hollow

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3 w. ago Bob MacIntyre gets elite PGA Championship backing as Scots star convinced 'something good' is coming

Scottish star gunning for glory and bang in contention at Quail Hollow

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4 w. ago Bob MacIntyre feels 'something good is coming' after PGA grind at Quail Hollow

Scot sits joint-seventh at halfway stage in season’s second major at Quail Hollow

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4 w. ago 'Boring' Bob MacIntyre pleased with PGA start as mud balls are berated at Quail Hollow

Scot hopes he is ready to start his run in bid to play in second successive Ryder Cup

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4 w. ago 'Boring' Bob MacIntyre pleased with PGA start as Luke Donald turns back clock at Quail Hollow

Scot hopes he is ready to start his run in bid to play in second successive Ryder Cup

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4 w. ago Bob MacIntyre is happy to be bored as he looks to find his groove at the right time with strong PGA start

Scotland's Ryder Cup ace makes an excellent start to title bid at Quail Hollow

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