Jason Day’s US Open campaign is over before it began, with the former world No.1 withdrawing after just 10 holes at Shinnecock Hills due to a back injury. Day had made seven bogeys in his opening nine before being spotted hopping into a cart.
Rory McIlroy carded a 69 in round one at Shinnecock Hills and while an eagle at the fifth grabbed the headlines, it was his patience, course management and composure that told the real story of just how far he’s come since his 2018 nightmare at the same venue.
Scottie Scheffler’s driver wasn’t the problem in round one at Shinnecock Hills, his irons were. The World No. 1 hit 12 of 14 fairways but only half the greens in regulation, a career first, leaving him two over par and well off the pace.
The announcement comes after what tour sources tell Golf Digest was a passionate meeting between players, USGA representatives and the tour on the subject at a recent tour event.
PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp is expected to announce sweeping changes to the tour’s future next week, with a re-imagined schedule at the core of the proposal. One of his biggest stars, however, doesn’t appear sold.
Bud Cauley’s long road back from life-threatening injury and years of surgeries ended in emotional triumph at the RBC Canadian Open, where he claimed his first PGA Tour win after 239 starts and a remarkable final-round charge.
Bud Cauley has broken through for his first PGA Tour win at the RBC Canadian Open, closing with a strong back nine and crediting a four-leaf clover from his grandfather as his lucky charm.
Shinnecock Hills has produced some of the US Open’s greatest moments — and most controversial collapses. Ahead of 2026, questions remain about whether the iconic Long Island course can be set up fairly without tipping into chaos again.
Poston isn’t a poster boy for the power of positive thinking, just a very good golfer who thought to remind himself that he was positive he could still be a good one.
Poston gained eight-plus shots on his approaches with his Titleist T100 irons. He also ranked third in putting with his TaylorMade Spider Tour X mallet. It was a recent golf ball change, however, that is the key equipment story.
The 2026 Memorial Tournament returns to Jack’s Place at Muirfield Village, with Scottie Scheffler chasing a rare three-peat and a stacked field featuring Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg and Matt Fitzpatrick set to challenge.
Aaron Rai admits it took several days for his PGA Championship victory to truly sink in. From lifting the famously heavy Wanamaker Trophy to receiving recognition from the Royal Family, the Englishman is still adjusting to life as a major champion.
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