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Storylines abound as the U.S. Open enters the weekend at a fiery Pinehurst No. 2.
Scheffler doubled the fifth hole Friday at Pinehurst No. 2, as did playing competitor Schauffele.
McIlroy and Scheffler played alongside one another again on Thursday and McIlroy got the upper hand.
Tiger Woods started his day with a birdie but struggled with his irons and putter on Thursday.
As Scheffler’s star continues to grow entering this week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Rahm is on his toes.
Rahm had been battling a left-foot cut and infection before withdrawing late Tuesday afternoon.
Rahm is dealing with an infected left foot, and it has already significantly hampered his preparation for the year’s third major.
“If they get any firmer and fast, they’d be borderline,” the defending champ said. “They already are borderline.”
Rory McIlroy said he plans to do more listening than talking when the PGA Tour’s transaction subcommittee meets with representatives from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, including governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan, on Friday afternoon in New York.
In his first week back to work since his career-changing major victory, Xander Schauffele joked Tuesday that he probably shot a nine-hole score in the 40s during a sloppy practice round at Muirfield Village.
Korda made a 10 on her third hole Thursday and failed to break 80 at Lancaster Country Club.
Korda hit three balls into the water on the par-3 12th, her third hole in Round 1 of the U.S. Women’s Open.
A Louisville prosecutor dropped charges Wednesday against Scottie Scheffler who had been accused of disobeying and injuring a police officer ahead of his second round of the PGA Championship.
Former PGA Tour caddie and current broadcaster John Wood has been named a team manager for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Thompson has been a public figure in the game since before she was a teen.
The PGA Tour released a statement to its players Saturday, confirming the death of Grayson Murray.
The Louisville mayor and police chief addressed the media but did not take questions on Thursday.
Spieth said Schauffele was doing something that few pros do on the PGA Tour.
The path to PGA champion hasn’t always been smooth for Xander Schauffele. But it forged him into a major winner.
Scheffler concluded his emotional experience at Valhalla with a 65 on Sunday.
Xander Schauffele had a chance to take a multiple-shot lead into the final round but the 15th hole changed the dynamic of the championship.
Scheffler struggled on the front nine Saturday and wasn’t able to stay in contention for his second major of the year.
Woods is headed home early from the PGA Championship after a disastrous early-round stretch Friday sent him on his way to a 6-over 77.
Scheffler was arrested and spent a couple hours Friday morning in a jail cell before making it to Valhalla in time to card a 5-under 66 at the PGA Championship.