McIlroy charges, then fades in Round 3 at The Open
SOUTHPORT, England – For six holes on Saturday it looked like Rory McIlroy was going to challenge for The Open lead. And then one bogey led to another bogey. A…
Read moreThe eagles: Koepka from bunker; Hoffman from rough
It took a little while but players finally started scoring on Thursday at Royal Birkdale. Once the rain subsided and the sun came out, some red numbers were posted. Brooks…
Read moreU.S. Open odds: Fowler trails but still a co-favorite
ERIN, Wis. – The U.S. Open remains a wide-open affair after 36 holes, but according to the oddsmakers at Las Vegas there are two players with the inside track. Rickie…
Read moreCaddie J.P. to Rory: 'What the f— are you doing?'
SOUTHPORT, England – Rory McIlroy was hoping for one round – even one moment – to turn around his recent slump. It might have come Thursday at The Open, thanks…
Read moreMcIlroy calls first round with new caddie 'awesome'
AKRON, Ohio – Asked to sum up his first competitive round with friend Harry Diamond on the bag, a beaming Rory McIlroy didn’t hesitate. “Awesome,” he said. McIlroy became the…
Read moreHis last? Els reflects on U.S. Open career
ERIN, Wis. – “On the tee, the 1994 and ’97 U.S. Open champion, Ernie Els.” The announcement caught Els off guard. “I thought, man, has it been that long?” he laughed….
Read moreDespite missing cut, Curry pleased with experience
NBA star Stephen Curry shot a second consecutive 4-over 74 on Friday, mising the cut in the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic but expressing satisfaction with his play. “To keep…
Read moreRory on injury: No limitations … whatsoever
ERIN, Wis. – Rory McIlroy insists that the injury that has nagged him for much of the year will not be an issue this week at the U.S. Open. “No…
Read moreDJ accidentally kicked Spieth's ball in Round 2
Dustin Johnson was apparently involved in another moving-ball sanfu at the U.S. Open. But this time, it wasn’t his. According to Golf.com, Johnson, while heading to look for his ball…
Read moreSpieth's caddie opts to hang on to his club vetoes
SOUTHPORT, England – Jordan Spieth’s caddie, Michael Greller, is allowed to veto two of his boss’ club choices a year. Even after a wet and wild Friday at The Open,…
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