The rib injury that has troubled the Northern Irishman for much of this season has apparently healed to the extent that he has played “eight or nine” times in the last 10 days.
These guys aren’t among the favorites this week at Erin Hills – surprisingly in some cases – but under the right circumstances they could all find themselves in contention come Sunday.
Crisis averted – Dustin Johnson sidestepped one of the biggest dramas in Major championship history to win the US Open by three shots at Oakmont Country Club.