Masters champion Rory McIlroy reflects on his second round in the US PGA Championship at Aronimink. McIlroy, who won the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, recovered from a poor first round to record a three-under 67 on Friday which left him one over par and five shots behind the …
Read More »Why Aaron Rai winning the 2026 US PGA Championship was a fitting victory in Rocky Balboa’s backyard
By the age of 10, Rai was coached by Andrew Proudman – who also worked in the 3 Hammers pro shop – in tandem with another Wolverhampton pro Piers Ward, and the pair still guide Rai to this day. When Prosser’s path crossed with Rai again several years later – …
Read More »Golf: Lottie Woad’s reaction to second LPGA Tour title win
England’s Lottie Woad seals her second LPGA Tour title by winning the Kriger Queen City Championship. The 22-year-old shot a final-round 69 to finish on 12-under 268 in Cincinnati, holding off South Korea’s Hae-ran Ryu. Following her victory, Woad was gifted a bag of gummy sweets, the treat she famously …
Read More »US Women’s Open: Why Charley Hull’s near-miss shows major glory is close
While Hull embraces all-out aggression, Korda – who is firmly on track for golfing greatness – took a more pragmatic approach to winning her fourth major title. She leant heavily on caddie Jason McDede to ensure she landed the title she most coveted. “When I entered the back nine all …
Read More »Phil Mickelson’s club membership revoked amid allegations of inappropriate contact
Mickelson was one of the game’s most popular players when, at the age of 51, he became the oldest man to win a major with victory at the 2021 US PGA Championship at Kiawah Island. He was a fan favourite with an affable demeanour and daring style of play. He …
Read More »McIlroy warns USGA over Shinnecock Hills course conditions
Six-time major champion Rory McIlroy says the USGA will have to be wary of course conditions at this week’s US Open at Shinnecock Hills. BBC News
Read More »Golf ball rollback: New rules to limit distance pushed back from 2028
Other options are under consideration. They include putting extra limits on ball specifications, and looking at other aspects of the equipment rules to try to curb distance. “We’ve taken 2028 off the table. We’re leaving 2030 on the table,” Whan said. “So when we talk about other approaches, we want …
Read More »US Open: Wyndham Clark eagle helps set up four-shot lead
American Wyndham Clark eagles the fifth hole, his 14th, at Shinnecock Hills to help take a four-shot overnight lead at the US Open. Clark will resume his first round on Friday on six under par after darkness halted play on Thursday. READ MORE: US Open day one report Available to …
Read More »US Open 2026: Wyndham Clark leads from Dustin Johnson and Matt Fitzpatrick
US Open, first-round leaderboard -6 W Clark (US); -4 D Johnson (US); -3 M Fitzpatrick (Eng), G Woodland (US); -2 S Stevens (US), R Cowan (US), M McGreevy (US), J Rahm (Spa), S Tibbitts (US) Selected: -1 R McIlroy (NI), L Aberg (Swe); Level R MacIntyre (Sco), T Fleetwood (Eng), …
Read More »US Open 2026: Joaquin Niemann first to be hit with two-shot penalty for throwing club
Joaquin Niemann says he is “not proud” of being the first golfer penalised for breaking the new code of conduct introduced for major championships in 2026. The Chilean was given a two-shot penalty by US Open officials on Friday, shortly after completing a fog-delayed first round. The 27-year-old was punished …
Read More »US Open 2026: Clark in control as wind derails McIlroy and Scheffler at Shinnecock Hills
For those in pursuit of Clark, they will take comfort in knowing the past six halfway leaders have not gone on to win the title. And this is the largest 36-hole lead at the US Open since Dustin Johnson led by four the last time it was staged at Shinnecock …
Read More »US Open: Wyndham Clark takes six-shot lead into final round
American Wyndham Clark will take a six-shot lead into the final round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills after an eagle and a series of up and downs on his back nine. WATCH MORE: Clark eagle helps set up four-shot US Open lead on day one Available to UK …
Read More »US Open 2026: Wyndham Clark stands firm as Scottie Scheffler makes move at Shinnecock Hills
Scheffler’s score was deceptively good on a day when gusting winds reached 40mph and ensured that the greens became firmer and even more perilous. Only one other player, Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo – who moved to level par for the championship after signing for a three-under 67 – broke the par …
Read More »Rory McIlroy: Shinnecock Hills ‘won battle over me’ at US Open, admits world number two
World number two Rory McIlroy said the Shinnecock Hills course “won the battle over me” after finishing six over par at the US Open. Masters champion McIlroy carded a final round of 73, including three birdies and four bogeys, as his challenge for a second US Open title fell away. …
Read More »Meijer LPGA Classic: Miyu Yamashita wins play-off to deny Lottie Woad third LPGA title
Meijer LPGA Classic final round -17 M Yamashita (Jpn), L Woad (Eng); -15 H Wei-ling (Tpe), Y Liu (Chn); -14 MJ Kang (Kor), C Porter (Aus); -13 J Yan (Chn) G Kim (Aus), M Katsu (Jpn) Selected others: -11 R Takeda (Jpn); -9 J Kupcho (US); -7 H Green (Aus); …
Read More »US Open 2026: Wyndham Clark blocks out New York jeers to win at Shinnecock Hills
While Clark may not be the most popular champion – given his past misdemeanours also include flinging his driver and breaking the clubhead off it during the 2025 US PGA Championship – he proved deserving of the 18-inch sterling silver winner’s trophy and a hefty top prize of $4.5m (£3.9m). …
Read More »Clark beats Burns on closing holes of dramatic US Open
Wyndham Clark wins the US Open for the second time after a dramatic battle in the final round with Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills. BBC News
Read More »US Open at Shinnecock Hills shows why golf on guard against bad behaviour
Next the spotlight will next fall on July’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. R&A chief executive Mark Darbon told BBC Sport in April that he will be ready to impose shot penalties for bad behaviour. “You want passion from players, you want passion from spectators, but there’s a fine line, …
Read More »US Open at Shinnecock Hills shows why golf on guard against bad behaviour
Next the spotlight will next fall on July’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. R&A chief executive Mark Darbon told BBC Sport in April that he will be ready to impose shot penalties for bad behaviour. “You want passion from players, you want passion from spectators, but there’s a fine line, …
Read More »Clark beats Burns on closing holes of dramatic US Open
Wyndham Clark wins the US Open for the second time after a dramatic battle in the final round with Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills. BBC News
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