Brooks Koepka "pretty pleased" with start to US Open
Brooks Koepka won the tournament in 2017 and 2018.
Jun 18, 08:36
US open roundup: Brooks Koepka impresses while Phil Mickelson struggles
Brooks Koepka won the title in 2017 and 2018 and was second in 2019.
Jun 18, 00:01
Brooks Koepka makes strong start at US Open
Brooks Koepka made an impressive start to his bid for a third US Open victory in five years as Phil Mickelson's hopes of completing the career grand slam suffered a significant blow.Koepka, who won the title in 2017 and 2018 and was second in 2019, carded an opening 69 at Torrey Pines to lie two shots behind early clubhouse leader Russell Henley.Former Open champion Francesco Molinari was a shot off the lead following a 68, but Mickelson was four over par approaching the end of his round, a month after becoming the oldest champion in major history with his shock victory in the US PGA Championship.Brooks Koepka cards a 2-under 69 in the first round of the U.S. Open.Koepka has gone on to win or finish second in six of the last 10 majors which he opened with a score in the 60s.#USOpen- PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) June 17, 2021Starting on the back nine, Koepka birdied the 12th, 17th and 18th to reach the turn in 33 before another birdie on the second took him into the outright lead on four under.A wild tee shot to the third cost the 31-year-old his first bogey of the day and another shot went on the seventh after a pulled drive which finished at the base of a picnic bench where spectators were eating lunch.Also starting on the back nine after a 90-minute delay due to fog, Mickelson dropped a shot on the 10th when he failed to get up and down from a greenside bunker, his par attempt catching the edge of the hole and spinning out.Guy just wants to eat his sandwich. 🤷♂️ #USOpen pic.twitter.com/vIBnFXkLxa- U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 17, 2021The six-time major winner was even more unfortunate on the 13th when, after taking a penalty drop from a bush, his fourth shot to the 613-yard par five bounced once before hitting the pin and rebounding off the green.Mickelson did well to limit the damage to a single shot by chipping to six feet and holing the putt, but another shot went on the 15th after an errant drive.A birdie on the 17th stopped the rot and Mickelson also found the green on the par-five 18th in two, but could only three-putt from 60 feet for par.Just nine days before rolling back the years to win the US PGA, Mickelson had reluctantly accepted a special exemption for the US Open, an event in which he has finished runner-up a record six times.The exemption was required because Mickelson had slipped out of the world's top 100 and the prospect of him joining Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods in having won all four majors looked increasingly far-fetched.However, Mickelson's stunning victory at Kiawah Island came with a five-year US Open exemption and the 51-year-old - who celebrated his birthday on Wednesday - spent last week practising hard at a course he used to love.Mickelson has won three times at Torrey Pines, including back-to-back victories in the Buick Invitational - now the Farmers Insurance Open - in 2000 and 2001, but three months after the last of those successes the South Course underwent a major redesign which was not to Mickelson's liking.In his 18 starts since, the left-hander has recorded just four top-10 finishes and in the last seven years has missed the cut three times, withdrawn once with a back injury, skipped one year to play on the European Tour and has a best finish of 14th in 2017.England's Marcus Armitage made an impressive start on his US Open debut with a level-par 71.
Jun 17, 22:39
Phil Mickelson makes disappointing start to US Open title bid
The six-time major winner is looking to complete a career grand slam.
Jun 17, 20:34
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Apr 9, 08:23
Tommy Fleetwood hails "very special" Masters hole-in-one
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Apr 9, 08:22
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Mar 27, 23:59
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Mar 27, 19:42
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Mar 26, 19:43
Ryan Fox claims clubhouse lead in Saudi International
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Feb 5, 17:26
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Jan 29, 15:33
Tyrrell Hatton eyes Ryder Cup spot after Abu Dhabi win
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Jan 24, 15:05
Rory McIlroy hits 67 to lead the way in Abu Dhabi
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Jan 23, 14:51
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Hatton led by five shots at the end of a second weather-affected day.
Jan 22, 15:18
Lee Westwood out to equal record 11th Ryder Cup appearance
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Jan 19, 13:32
Patrick Reed boasts two-shot lead at DP World Tour Championship
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Dec 11, 14:55
Victor Perez in strong position to win Race to Dubai
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Dec 10, 14:25
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Dec 9, 14:01
Lee Westwood battling back injury as he bids to become European number one
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Dec 8, 12:44
Paul Casey enters the 2021 Saudi International
Paul Casey opted out of the inaugural event in 2019, citing concerns over the country's human rights record.
Nov 26, 11:14
Dustin Johnson produces record-equalling performance to take control at Augusta
The world number one has matched the 54-hole scoring record set by Jordan Spieth in 2015.
Nov 14, 22:57
Five-way tie for lead as Masters hots up
Five players were sharing the halfway lead at Augusta National.
Nov 14, 16:35
Jon Rahm eyes halfway lead in delayed Masters second round
The English trio of Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose and 2016 winner Danny Willett are on seven under.
Nov 14, 08:53
Masters roundup: Willett and Fleetwood hit 66, McIlroy recovers from poor start
Rory McIlroy battles back and Dustin Johnson is part of a four-way tie for the lead.
Nov 13, 23:59
Danny Willett displays Masters credentials as McIlroy battles back
Friday's 66 beat his previous tournament best of 67 in the final round of his dramatic triumph in 2016.
Nov 13, 21:02
Tyrrell Hatton to take strong lead into final round at BMW PGA Championship
Tyrrell Hatton's choice of clothing has been a talking point this week.
Oct 10, 18:30
Tommy Fleetwood vows to "sulk" after Scottish Open playoff loss to Aaron Rai
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Oct 4, 19:34
Aaron Rai beats Tommy Fleetwood in playoff to win Scottish Open
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Oct 4, 19:04
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Ian Poulter, Marcus Kinhult and Wade Ormsby also in contention but Lucas Herbert falls back.
Oct 3, 20:04
Lee Westwood stars in opening round of Scottish Open
The Englishman is one shot ahead of Sweden's Alexander Bjork and Holland's Joost Luiten.
Oct 1, 19:29
George Coetzee reveals unusual lockdown training before landing fifth title
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Sep 13, 20:04
George Coetzee claims fifth European Tour title with victory in Vilamoura
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Sep 13, 18:56
World number 670 Julien Guerrier builds lead at midway point in Vilamoura
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Sep 11, 22:22
Tommy Fleetwood: 'Portugal Masters can prove good preparation for US Open'
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Sep 9, 16:20
Francesco Molinari insists he is not suffering from burnout
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Sep 1, 18:57
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Aug 24, 09:09
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Aug 21, 08:55
Thomas Pieters returns to action in impressive style at Celtic Classic
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Aug 13, 19:50
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The top 17 names on the leaderboard are separated by just four shots in California.
Aug 9, 09:29
Sluggish start proves costly for Tiger Woods in third round of US PGA Championship
Round of 72 does little to enhance his chances of a 16th major.
Aug 8, 22:27
