World No 1 Scottie Scheffler denied on Tuesday that there was a “target on his back” ahead of his US Open showdown with Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy at Pinehurst No 2. Scheffler arrives as the overwhelming pre-tournament favourite to claim a third major title after a one-shot victory at the Memorial Tournament on Sunday,…
Rory McIlroy has been grouped alongside world No 1 Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele – the two players above him at the top of the world rankings – for the first two rounds of the 124th US Open. McIlroy, who won the 2011 US Open and is searching for his first major victory since 2014,…
Tiger Woods insists he is ready to challenge for major victory at the US Open and has praised the impact his son Charlie has had on his preparation for Pinehurst No 2. The 15-time major champion made a record 23rd consecutive cut at The Masters earlier this year before finishing last of those who made…
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm has confirmed he has withdrawn from the 124th US Open due to a foot injury. Rahm withdrew from the LIV Golf League event in Houston during Saturday’s second round because of an infection in his left foot, then arrived for his pre-tournament press conference at Pinehurst No 2 wearing one…
Rory McIlroy insists he is “closer than ever” to ending his decade-long drought for an elusive fifth major title this week in the US Open at Pinehurst No 2. McIlroy has won three times this year, defending his Hero Dubai Desert Classic title on the DP World Tour before back-to-back PGA Tour victories at the…
Two-time major champion Jon Rahm admits he is unsure if he will be able to compete in the 124th US Open due to injury. Rahm withdrew from the LIV Golf League event in Houston during Saturday’s second round because of an infection in his left foot, then arrived for his pre-tournament press conference at Pinehurst…
Groupings and tee times for the second round of the 124th US Open, held Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Scottie Scheffler arrives as pre-tournament favourite after five wins in his last eight PGA Tour starts, including a second title in three years at The Masters, with the world…
Groupings and tee times for the opening round of the 124th US Open, held at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Wyndham Clark returns as defending champion after last year’s one-shot victory over Rory McIlroy, while Scottie Scheffler is overwhelming favourite after five wins – including The Masters –…
Scottie Scheffler will be looking to add to his major tally at the US Open this week, but what can challenge his bid for a sixth win in nine starts on the PGA Tour? Scheffler held on to claim a one-shot victory at the Memorial Tournament on Sunday, a fifth win in a remarkable start…
Will Scottie Scheffler continue his winning streak? Can Rory McIlroy end his major drought? What can we expect from Tiger Woods? Could we get another first-time winner? Storylines to follow at the US Open… Will Scheffler continue his dominant streak? Scottie Scheffler heading into a major as the overwhelming favourite has become standard practice in…
