U.S. Open: Oakmont always presents a ‘relentless’ challenge

U.S. Open: Oakmont always presents a ‘relentless’ challenge

By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer OAKMONT, Pa. — Serenity at Oakmont could be found Wednesday morning when Rory McIlroy stood on the first tee as the sun rose against a hazy sky on the horizon. He was playing with his best mate in golf, Shane Lowry, their final practice before the U.S. Open. The peace gets shattered as soon as the score starts to count. Even with Scottie Scheffler in full flight as the No. 1 player in golf, even as McIlroy tries t…

US Open stars face unique challenge that could lead to ‘big trouble’ at Oakmont

The US Open is taking place at Oakmont this week and the rough is up! Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and co are all looking for major glory, as Bryson DeChambeau defends his title in Pennsylvania.  Jordan Spieth undergoes his US Open practice at OakmontGetty Despite there being some of the best golfing talent on the planet on show, success in this tournament will likely require no mistakes.  But that is going to be incredibly difficult on this …

Preview | Favorites and underdogs to watch out for at the U.S. Open at Oakmont

The U.S. Open is set to begin at sunrise on Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club, just 25 minutes from Oakland.  The tournament will boast 156 of the best golfers in the world, with 11 former U.S. Open champions and another 12 who have finished as runners-up. It will also feature one former U.S. Open champion who won at Oakmont — 2016 champion Dustin Johnson. Players will struggle throughout the weekend, but there are both strong favorites a…

Ogilvy: U.S Open's toughness means testing limits

It has forever been the most controversial of the four major championships. Especially when the topic of conversation is course set-up.

Oakmont Strategies: Players Weigh In on U.S. Open Tactics

The U.S. Open at Oakmont presents a unique challenge, with players contemplating the use of creative strategies that were successfully employed during the 2021 U.S. Amateur. During that event, players took advantage of softer conditions by intentionally hitting into adjacent fairways to set up better angles for their shots. However, the current setup features significantly thicker rough and a much tougher course. Many players, including Preston …

U.S. Open Bombs! | Bottom Line Bombs (Ep. 246)

U.S.OPEN BOMBS! US Open Preview, NBA Finals Analysis, and NHL Updates | Bottom Line Bombs Podcast In this episode of the Bottom Line Bombs on The Sports Gambling Podcast Network, host CJ Sullivan dives into a comprehensive preview of the US Open at Oakmont in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, highlighting