2 w. ago Rory McIlroy trails by two as Scottie Scheffler holds share of lead

Masters champion McIlroy was looking to build some momentum following a tough run.

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2 w. ago Rory McIlroy hoping to travel well in Connecticut as The Open looms

It has not been the smoothest of returns to action for the Northern Irishman following his Augusta triumph.

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2 w. ago Tyrrell Hatton charges into contention as Sam Burns leads US Open

Hatton, who is five shots off the pace, joked that the brutal Oakmont course has brought everyone down to his level of mental fragility.

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3 w. ago US Open: Angry Rory McIlroy narrowly survives cut as Scottie Scheffler clings on to leaders

Brutal Oakmont course spits out the world’s best

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s actions under microscope as CBS star chimes in

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the favourites to win the 125th US Open, but neither have been able to get to grips with the Oakmont Country Club's troubling greens

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3 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler off the pace in brutal opening round at US Open

Masters champion McIlroy shot a four-over-par 74 – eight strokes off the lead of JJ Spaun

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3 w. ago How to watch the US Open: TV channel and live stream for Round 2 today

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy have work to do if they are to contend at Oakmont

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Robert MacIntyre hails opening 70 at US Open as ‘one of my top

MacIntyre could have been in an even better position had he not bogeyed the 18th.

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3 w. ago J.J. Spaun handles tough Oakmont with the putter for a 66 and early US Open lead

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3 w. ago Deja vu for Rory McIlroy after tough first round at the US Open

McIlroy felt the full force of the unforgiving Oakmont, which has widely been described as the hardest golf course in the game.

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3 w. ago Oakmont’s war of attrition to deliver chaos and carnage in daunting US Open

The Pennsylvania course laps up its reputation as the sternest of tests with the players facing a severe physical and mental examinationOakmont. OMG-mont. Over the top-mont. The prevailing sense among anybody who ponders a US Open at this site in rural Pennsylvania is how wonderfully demanding the challenge always is. Cue entertainment. As Xander Schauffele appropriately put it: “I don’t think people turn the TV on to watch some of the guys just hit a 200-yard shot on the green. They turn on the US Open to see a guy shooting eight over and suffer. That’s part of the enjoyment of the US Open for viewers.”Strap in and enjoy the show. This version of Oakmont has rough that is routinely more than five inches thick. Menacing, sloped greens add to the idea of inevitable carnage. The 125th staging of the major will be a war of attrition, one which will physically and mentally exhaust the finest golfers in the world. Temper tantrums are guaranteed. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bryson DeChambeau “super excited” at prospect of signing new LIV Golf contract

DeChambeau is bidding to win his third US Open.

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3 w. ago US Open tee times: Thursday and Friday pairings as Rory McIlroy drawn with Ryder Cup teammates

McIlroy challenges Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau with a difficult test awaiting the world’s best players at Oakmont Country Club

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4 w. ago Scottie Scheffler looked the other way when Rory McIlroy made staggering Tiger Woods claim

Scottie Scheffler disagreed with Rory McIlroy when the golf star compared him to Tiger Woods after an outstanding 2024, and both men will compete at the US Open

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4 w. ago Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler set for Genesis Scottish Open epic as World top 2 head for The Renaissance Club

World No.1 and No.2 booked for The Renaissance Club next month

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4 w. ago Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

DeChambeau is bidding to win his third US Open following victories at Winged Foot in 2020 and Pinehurst last year.

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last month US Open chief wants to dirty players' brains with fearsome length and ludicrously deep rough at Oakmont

The likes of Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are about to find out the legendary course will create chaos at the 125th US Open

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