It was Koepka’s sixth consecutive under-par round at the US Open – he missed last year’s event at Winged Foot with a knee injury – which ties Sam Snead’s all-time record.
We know Rory loyalists have heard this before, but it seems there are legitimate reasons to think that McIlroy can meld attitude and optimism with an improving swing to make some noise this week.
This US Open is far more than Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson. Last time we checked, there are 153 other players who will tee it up at Torrey Pines.
The ceremony will be hosted by San Diego mayor Todd Gloria, San Diego city council president Jennifer Campbell and United States Golf Association president Stu Francis and hosted at Torrey Pines’ 18th green.
With the next decade’s venues mostly accounted for and the anchor sites leaving few openings, it’s evident the true publics won’t be a frequent voice of the discussion.
Family, friends and fans of John Catlin, currently 85th in the Official World Golf Ranking and a three-time winner on the European Tour in the last eight months, may have a new foe.
After playing in 41 straight Major championships prior to 2021, Rickie Fowler will now miss his second of the calendar year after failing to qualify for the US Open by a shot.
Australian Golf Digest
