Tag: Open
Rory McIlroy to ‘take a few weeks away’ from golf after US Open collapse which he describes as his ‘toughest day as a professional’ | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has commented for the first time since his US Open final-round heartbreak, tweeting he will take a few weeks away from the game after his ‘toughest day as a professional golfer’. McIlroy bogeyed three of his final four holes at Pinehurst No 2 on Sunday as he finished second at a major for…
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Rory McIlroy’s drought continues at the US Open: What went wrong and will he ever win another major? | Golf News
Rory McIlroy’s pre-tournament prediction that he was “closer than ever” to ending his major drought came true at the US Open, although it still wasn’t enough to claim the elusive victory. McIlroy stood on the 14th tee at Pinehurst No 2 on Sunday two shots ahead of overnight leader Bryson DeChambeau and in prime position…
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US Open 2024: How Rory McIlroy will be haunted by losing out to Bryson DeChambeau at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Sir Nick Faldo fears that Rory McIlroy’s US Open heartbreak could haunt him for the rest of his career after blowing a glorious opportunity to claim an elusive fifth major title. McIlroy was in prime position to end his decade-long major drought when he charged up the leaderboard on the final day at Pinehurst No…
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US Open 2024: Bryson DeChambeau snatches one-shot win as Rory McIlroy’s major wait continues at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Bryson DeChambeau capitalised on a late collapse from Rory McIlroy to win the US Open for a second time with a dramatic one-shot victory at Pinehurst No 2. DeChambeau took a three-shot lead into the final but day found himself two behind when McIlroy – playing in the penultimate group – made four birdies in…
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US Open 2024 tee times: Full pairings and UK start times for final round at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Rory McIlroy will face a Sunday showdown against Patrick Cantlay as the pair look to chase down Bryson DeChambeau in the final round of the 124th US Open at Pinehurst No 2. McIlroy will play alongside Cantlay at 7.10pm BST, the first time they have been grouped together since a heated exchange with Cantlay’s caddie…
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US Open 2024: Rory McIlroy says he has ‘great chance’ of chasing down Bryson DeChambeau on final day at Pinehurst | Golf News
Rory McIlroy says he’s got “a great chance” going into the final round of the US Open at Pinehurst, despite sitting three strokes behind overnight leader Bryson DeChambeau. McIlroy remains without a major win since claiming a fourth with his 2014 PGA Championship victory, the world No 3 posting 20 top-10 finishes at major championships…
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US Open 2024: Bryson DeChambeau takes big lead into final day with Rory McIlroy chasing at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Bryson DeChambeau will take a commanding three-shot lead into the final round of the 124th US Open, with Rory McIlroy part of the chasing pack despite a frustrating finish at Pinehurst No 2. DeChambeau overcame a hip issue and slow start to his third round to card three birdies in a five-hole stretch to pull…
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US Open 2024 tee times: Full pairings and UK start times for third round at Pinehurst | Golf News
Overnight leader Ludvig Åberg has been paired with Bryson DeChambeau for the final Saturday tee time at the US Open of 8.35pm (BST). Sky Sports will show extended coverage from all four rounds of the third men’s major of the year, with all the action from the third round live on Saturday from 3pm on…
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Tiger Woods: Fifteen-time major champion unsure on US Open future after missed cut at Pinehurst No 2 | Golf News
Tiger Woods has admitted his US Open career could be coming to an end after a disappointing missed cut at Pinehurst No 2. The three-time US Open champion needed a special exemption from the USGA in order to play in this year’s contest, the first time in his professional career he has failed to qualify…
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US Open 2024: Rory McIlroy in ‘great position’ to challenge for fifth major despite ‘frustrating’ second round | Golf News
Rory McIlroy insists he is in a great position to end his decade-long major drought despite failing to build on his fast start to the US Open at Pinehurst No 2. McIlroy grabbed a share of the early lead alongside Patrick Cantlay after carding five birdies an opening-round 65, then followed it up with a…
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