Phil Mickelson’s brush with the rule book got him in hot water at Shinnecock Hills. Unlike his actions at the US Open, however, Mickelson’s latest snafu was self-enforced.
Mike Davis and the USGA have taken their share of body blows for losing Shinnecock Hills, again, at this year’s US Open. Judging by Tiger Woods’ roundabout jab on Sunday, those punches aren’t stopping anytime soon.
Five European Tour victories and nearly $US8 million in career earnings on the US PGA Tour make it odd to describe Francesco Molinari’s performance on Sunday at the Quicken Loans National as a breakout one.
Jovan Rebula’s 3&2 victory over Irishman Robin Dawson in the 36-hole final at Royal Aberdeen guaranteed the 20-year-old Springbok a place in the next month’s Open Championship, as well as trips to the 2019 Masters and US Open.
Tommy Fleetwood shot 63 to break Carnoustie’s record during the second round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship that is contested on Carnoustie, the Old Course at St Andrews and Kingsbarns.