Starting in 2028, the tour will look fundamentally different with two co-existing series, real promotion and relegation, a re-imagined postseason and a schedule built around markets the tour has mostly ignored.
Wyndham Clark walked into Shinnecock on Sunday as the villain. He left as the champion. An in-depth look at the man, the crowd and one of the most compelling final rounds in recent major history.
Wyndham Clark survived nerves, Bronx cheers and a final-round 73 to claim a wire-to-wire victory at Shinnecock Hills, finishing one shot ahead of Sam Burns to win his second US Open title.
Wyndham Clark was six under through 16 holes and four shots clear of the field at Shinnecock Hills after round one, helped by calmer winds in the afternoon wave. The former US Open champion is in prime position heading into round two.
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.
Victory in the Canadian Amateur last July granted Sydney’s Declan O’Donovan direct entry into this week’s Canadian Open, an exemption he was able to retain despite turning professional last October.
From its founding in 1891 to its sixth US Open in 2026, here’s the full story of Shinnecock Hills and the holes that will define next week’s championship.
Sam Burns, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood and a strong English contingent headline the 2026 Canadian Open at TPC Toronto. Here’s your essential preview.
This is the first time the PGA Tour has formally partnered with Golf Australia, with the agreement set to ensure the men’s Australian Open will receive a significant boost in prizemoney from 2027, a distinct window in the global golf calendar and optimise the opportunity to attract the world’s best players.
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