McIlroy charges, then fades in Round 3 at The Open 1

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…

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The eagles: Koepka from bunker; Hoffman from rough 2

The 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…

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U.S. Open odds: Fowler trails but still a co-favorite 3

U.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…

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Caddie J.P. to Rory: 'What the f--- are you doing?' 4

Caddie 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…

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McIlroy calls first round with new caddie 'awesome' 5

McIlroy 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…

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His last? Els reflects on U.S. Open career 6

His 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….

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Despite missing cut, Curry pleased with experience 7

Despite 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…

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Rory on injury: No limitations ... whatsoever 8

Rory 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…

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DJ accidentally kicked Spieth's ball in Round 2 9

DJ 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…

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Spieth's caddie opts to hang on to his club vetoes 10

Spieth'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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