DeChambeau, Mickelson slip late, head home early
Oakmont got the best of many of the world's best players this week, with Bryson DeChambeau, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson among the notables to miss the cut.
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14th June 2025
Burns, one of 3 players under par, atop U.S. Open
Sam Burns avoided a meltdown that ruined his opening round at the U.S. Open and wound up with a big par save on his last hole for a 5-under 65 and the 36-hole lead.
Who is the favorite? Is Scheffler still in contention? Looking ahead to the weekend at the U.S. Open
Oakmont has lived up to expectations though two days. We break down the second round and what to look for heading into the final two rounds at the U.S. Open.
SIX Aussies in top 11 at $4.6m LPGA event with one a surprise leader
Six Australians are in the hunt at halfway mark of the LPGA’s Meijer Classic with Karis Davidson in a share of the lead at -8 at Blythefield Country Club in Michigan.
‘Quite sad’: Rory ‘honeymoon’ turns dark; Bryson flop ‘no one saw coming’ — US Open Talking Points Round 2
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau grabbed the spotlight for the wrong reasons as only three players are under par at the halfway mark of a brutal US Open at Oakmont.
Thompson 1 shot off lead at Meijer LPGA Classic
Lexi Thompson birdied three of the last four holes in breezy afternoon conditions for a 3-under 69 and a 7 under total Friday at the Meijer LPGA Classic, putting her a stroke behind leaders Karis Davidson, Carlota Ciganda, Hye-Jin Choi and Celine Boutier.
Day erupts in timely surge; ‘old-man’ move that could stun as Smith woes deepen: Aussie wrap
Adam Scott is among the contenders at the half way mark but it was Jason Day who got the better of Oakmont in the second round as Cameron Smith and Min Woo Lee missed the cut at the US Open.
Sports stars recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours list
ESPN takes a look at the athletes recognised in King Charles' Birthday Honours list, including.
How George Duangmanee's second round showed the beauty and the harshness of the U.S. Open
Duangmanee didn't have the results any golfer would hope for. But he was still playing in the U.S. Open and was going to take the positive out of that.
Scott in shock US Open contention as big names crumble all around; Rory erupts: Wrap
Adam Scott is hanging tough inside the top five, while Jason Day fired one of the best rounds of the day as leaderboard chaos ensued in the second round of the US Open.
Scheffler pleased with how he battled amid 71
Scottie Scheffler carded a 1-over 71 in the second round of the U.S. Open on Friday, later saying "mentally this was as tough as I've battled for the whole day.".
Perez cards 2nd-ever U.S. Open ace at Oakmont
France's Victor Perez carded only the second recorded ace in a U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club on the par-3 sixth hole in Friday's second round.
All the best shots and moments from the 2025 U.S. Open second round
Follow along with the top moments from the 2025 U.S. Open's second round.
Everybody's Golf Hot Shots returns with new release date
A popular golf game franchise celebrates its return.
13th June 2025
What we learned in Round 1 and what it means for the rest of the 2025 U.S. Open
Is Brooks Koepka now the favorite? Will Oakmont just keep getting harder? We break down what the first round means for the rest of the U.S. Open.
‘Something’s going on’: Rory theory over ‘entitled’ act; ‘mean’ shift had to happen — Talking Pts
The first round of the US Open at Oakmont was an absolute grind.
‘Are you joking?’: FOUR Aussie LPGA stars in top six as rising star bounces back
Four Australians are in the top six of the Meijer LPGA Classic with rising star Grace Kim just one shot back from leader Lee Mi-Hyang after the first round in Michigan.
Hot stretch puts Mi Hyang Lee atop Meijer LPGA
Mi Hyang Lee of South Korea played a six-hole stretch in 6 under and shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Meijer LPGA Classic.
Cult hero’s round defies logic as Smith’s slide hits worrying new low: Aussie wrap
Adam Scott (E) and Marc Leishman (+1) led the Australian charge in the first round of the US Open at Oakmont as the four other Australians in the field struggled.
Sources: NFL exec Rolapp off to PGA Tour as CEO
The PGA Tour is hiring NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp as its CEO, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham on Thursday.
‘That was dumb’: Bryson in bizarre US Open drama as star forgets most obvious rule
Bryson DeChambeau seemingly forgot one of golf’s most obvious rules in a bizarre moment during his opening round of the US Open at Oakmont.
Rare bird: Reed makes albatross at U.S. Open
Patrick Reed made only the fourth double eagle since the U.S. Open started keeping records some four decades ago.
Spaun atop U.S. Open after only bogey-free round
J.J. Spaun shot a first-round 66 at the U.S. Open in his first competitive round at Oakmont Country Club.
Bryson, Rory struggle in first round at Oakmont
Big names Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau saw what Oakmont can do to even the best golfers.
12th June 2025
All the best shots and moments from the 2025 U.S. Open first round
The first round of the 124th U.S. Open has wrapped up for the day at Oakmont Country Club.
Big guns lose minds in bloodbath; Aussies lurk as major blows wide open: US Open Wrap
Patrick Reed made an albatross, Shane Lowry threw a microphone, Rory McIlroy had a front nine shocker, there was a strange moment involving Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler had a rare outburst as Oakmont’s brutal layout drove the world’s best nuts in the opening round of the US Open.
Oakmont is going to be the main character at the 2025 U.S. Open
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau are all at the U.S. Open trying to win the season's third major. But all eyes will be on one of the hardest golf courses in the world.
‘I bloody well want to know’: Ian Baker-Finch on baffling decline, ‘Plan B’ that changed his life
As another chapter in golf history awaits to be written at this week’s US Open, an Australian major champion has shed light on how achieving the ultimate success can be both a blessing and a curse.
USGA CEO: No plans to change driver testing
Despite calls from golfers to expand the checking of drivers across the field, USGA CEO Mike Whan says the governing body has no plans to change the way it conducts testing.
Scheffler historic favorite ahead of U.S. Open
A very strong field and an extremely difficult course can't stop bookmakers from making Scottie Scheffler a historic favorite for the 125th U.S. Open. His incredibly short odds also aren't preventing bettors from backing him en masse.
Tiger: U.S. Open 'favors' long hitters, short irons
Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods says this week's major at Oakmont "favors long hitters" and the ability to control "shorter iron" shots.
U.S. Open sticking to $21.5M winner's purse
The USGA kept the prize fund for this week's U.S. Open at $21.5 million, on par with the 2024 championship. It remains the most lucrative purse of the major championships.
U.S. Open betting: How to play Scheffler and other bets that stand out
Our experts highlight the bets they're eyeing heading into the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania.
'Hard work does pay off': At 17, Mason Howell is the youngest player in the U.S. Open field
Howell is a high school junior from Georgia who shot 63-63 in qualifying to get into the field. How did he get here, and what is he hoping for from the biggest week of his golfing career.
11th June 2025
2025 U.S. Open: Experts' picks and betting tips
Who will win? Who has the best betting value? Which props are the most interesting? Our experts look at the 2025 U.S. Open from all angles.
U.S. Open storylines: Scheffler's dominance, DeChambeau's chances and how hard Oakmont will play
Is it Scottie Scheffler vs. the field this week? Could Oakmont produce an over-par winner? We look at five storylines to watch this week at the U.S. Open.
Viral footage reveals golfers’ worst nightmare as ‘impossible’ torture test awaits
Lawn lovers, behold the wild scenes playing out at the US Open golf tournament this week.
U.S. Open betting odds: Sam Burns now the favorite after second-round 65
ESPN BET odds for golfers to win or finish top five, top 10 or top 20 after Friday's play at the U.S. Open.
Fallen great’s $175m truth ‘nobody can argue’ as ugly trip to oblivion laid bare
As Dustin Johnson let rip with his driver at St Andrews on the final day of The British Open in 2022, a booming voice with a distinct twang could be heard roaring in encouragement.
Scheffler wary of Oakmont, golf's 'hardest' course
Even world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler knows he'll be at the mercy of Oakmont Country Club at the U.S. Open, a course he called "probably the hardest golf course that we'll play.".
Rory shot 81, said ‘I didn’t feel like I played that bad’, as ‘impossible’ US Open test awaits
Rory McIlroy has revealed that he shot 81 in a practice round at Oakmont last week ahead of the US Open, but remarkably said during his press conference two days out from the opening round that he did not feel like he played badly.
How to bet on golf: Tips and strategies to win in 2025, plus U.S. Open picks
Want to learn how to bet on all the golf majors this year? Pamela Maldonado has you covered with everything you need to know, plus picks on the 2025 U.S. Open.
Aussie star handed marquee grouping as major champions set for showdown - US Open tee times
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler will make an afternoon start with Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa while second-ranked Rory McIlroy joins Justin Rose and Shane Lowry early to start the 125th US Open.
DeChambeau hopes to reach new deal with LIV
Reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau said Tuesday that he hopes to reach a new deal with the LIV Golf League by the end of the year.
Rory admits to 81 in practice as Oakmont looms
Rory McIlroy said Tuesday that he shot 81 with two birdies on the final two holes at Oakmont Country Club during a scouting trip to the course last week.
'It's not a fair fight': Looking back at Tiger's historic 2000 U.S. Open championship
Woods arrived at Pebble Beach playing great golf and proceeded to lap the field, winning by 15. We look back at some of the highlights from one of the most dominant major performances in history.
Tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open
Here is the full list of tee times for the first and second rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
10th June 2025
Welcome to ‘Chokemont’: Inside golf’s most ‘feared beast’ that sends players ‘insane’
Aaron Baddeley walked up Oakmont Country Club’s first fairway with Tiger Woods nearly 20 years ago, so close to his own greatness that he could taste it.
Thomas ponders catching 'unbelievable' Scheffler
Justin Thomas knows it's far-fetched, but he still wondered aloud Monday what it would take to catch world no. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
U.S. Open tiers: Ranking every player in the field at Oakmont
Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? Will Rory McIlroy find his game? We break down the U.S. Open field at Oakmont from the clear favorites all the way to the players looking to make the cut.
9th June 2025
Aussie’s $38m answer to golf’s most heated debate... and why fairytale could be brewing
A physically fitter and a mentally stronger Marc Leishman is determined to disprove one of golf’s most controversial narratives when he breaks a near three-year long major drought this week.
Fox takes Canadian Open for 2nd win in 5 weeks
Ryan Fox of New Zealand won for the second time in five weeks on the PGA Tour with another memorable shot in a playoff, this time at the Canadian Open.
Clarke, Bjorn team for Champions win in Wis.
European Ryder Cup captains and teammates Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn won the American Family Insurance Championship on Sunday.
‘Ice in his veins’: Kiwi floodgates open as shot ‘of a lifetime’ swings PGA playoff marathon
New Zealand’s Ryan Fox birdied the fourth playoff hole to defeat American Sam Burns on Sunday and win the US PGA Tour’s Canadian Open for his second triumph in five weeks.
Kupcho ends nearly 3-year LPGA winless drought
Jennifer Kupcho closed with an 8-foot birdie putt in light rain to hold off Ilhee Lee on Sunday in the ShopRite LPGA Classic, ending a drought of nearly three years without winning.
Niemann wins LIV Golf Virginia for 4th victory
Joaquin Niemann of Chile won LIV Golf Virginia on Sunday for his fourth victory in the Saudi-funded tour's first eight events of the season.
8th June 2025
Ilhee Lee up by 1 entering ShopRite final round
Ilhee Lee shot a 3-under 68 on Saturday in the ShopRite LPGA Classic in a round delayed by rain in the afternoon to take a one-stroke lead over four players into the final round.
‘Stress-free’ Kiwi’s stellar form continues as one-time teen golf prodigy reignites
Italian veteran Matteo Manassero is poised to challenge for his first US PGA Tour title after conjuring seven birdies in a six-under par 64 to share the 54-hole lead at the Canadian Open with New Zealand’s Ryan Fox.
Manassero, Fox fire 64s for Canadian Open lead
Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox each shot 6-under 64 on Saturday to share the third-round lead in the RBC Canadian Open, the final event before the U.S. Open next week at Oakmont.
7th June 2025
Chip-ins helps DeChambeau to share of LIV lead
Bryson DeChambeau chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to a 5-under-par 66 and a share of the first-round lead with Germany's Martin Kaymer at LIV Golf Virginia on Friday in Gainesville, Virginia.
Rory crashes out in golf horror show... but wild implosion is trumped by pro’s 12 on a par 4
Rory McIlroy’s driver woes have persisted as The Masters champion missed the cut at the Canadian Open, less than a week out from the next major, the US Open.
Concerned McIlroy misses cut by 12 at Canadian
Rory McIlroy tumbled out of the RBC Canadian Open on Friday with his second-highest score to par in any PGA Tour round of his career, with Cameron Champ taking a two-stroke lead into the weekend in the final event before the U.S. Open.
Szokol, I. Lee share 3-shot lead at LPGA Classic
Elizabeth Szokol and Ilhee Lee each shot 62 in Friday's first round and were tied atop the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
World No. 1 Scheffler commits to Scottish Open
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler confirmed his entry into next month's Genesis Scottish Open, joining a loaded field which also includes Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas.
Under Par Golf Architect free playtest is temporarily available on PC
The free-to-play management game is set to arrive later in 2025.
6th June 2025
Golf odds: Scottie Scheffler the betting favorite in each of the next four majors
Odds for next four golf majors: 2025 U.S. Open, 2025 Open Championship, 2026 Masters and 2026 PGA Championship.
Del Solar, Olesen fire 61s, lead Canadian Open
Cristobal Del Solar flirted with a 59 at the RBC Canadian Open, but finished with a 61 and shares the first-round lead with Thorbjorn Olesen.
5th June 2025
‘Pissed off’: McIlroy breaks silence over ‘illegal’ golf row as media leak leaves star furious
Masters champion Rory McIlroy has explained his media silence during the PGA Championship admitting that he was unhappy at the way the news of his driver disqualification was leaked.
Latest from PGA Tour and LIV Golf: McIlroy's back and DeChambeau is everywhere
After scuffling at the PGA Championship Rory McIlroy is back in action at the Canadian Open. Meanwhile, from LIV Golf events to social media shoots, Bryson DeChambeau seems to never slow down.
U.S. Open may be Mickelson's last Slam chance
Phil Mickelson, who turns 55 on June 16, may get his last chance at a career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open next week in Pittsburgh. He's a six-time runner-up.
Rory defends snubbing media, cites 'weird week'
Rory McIlroy defended his decision not to speak to the media at the PGA Championship, saying he was upset about news leaking about his driver during what was already a "weird week.".
U.S. Amateur champ Ballester of Spain joins LIV
Jose Luis Ballester of Spain, the 2024 U.S. Amateur champion, has joined LIV Golf on a multiyear deal and will make his professional debut this week at the league's Virginia event.
4th June 2025
‘Freak accident’: Day’s surprise injury reveal as Aussie US Open bid receives double boost
The field for the 2025 US Open at Oakmont Country Club is almost set, with six Australians set to tee it up in round one on Thursday June 12.
Inside Aussie golf’s most infamous shocker... and ‘baggage’ that stuck as great relives ‘nightmare’
Ian Baker-Finch’s story was once labelled “the saddest in golf” by the late five-time British Open winning Australian legend Peter Thomson.
How to watch 2025 RBC Canadian Open: ESPN+ schedule
It's time for the 2025 RBC Canadian Open! Will Robert MacIntyre successfully defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN+.
Masters ticket prices rise after resale crackdown
Ticket prices for the 2026 Masters will increase from $140 to $160 after Augusta National cracked down on secondary market tickets for this year's event in April.
Lang named U.S. asst. captain for Solheim Cup
Brittany Lang, the 2016 U.S. Open champion, has been named an assistant captain for the U.S. team at next year's Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands.
3rd June 2025
Young rallies to clinch U.S. Open spot in playoff
Cameron Young birdied three of his last four holes Monday to get into a 5-for-1 playoff and then made a 12-foot birdie to earn his spot in the U.S. Open.
Aussie hero ends majors exile in playoff triumph as image leaves star humbled ‘like no other’
Australia’s contingent at next week’s US Open has grown with LIV star Marc Leishman playing his way into a major field for the first time in almost three years in a dramatic playoff.
Homa lugs own bag, falls short of U.S. Open spot
Max Homa stood out more than usual Monday in a U.S. Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag.
2nd June 2025
Stark wins U.S. Women's Open for first major
Maja Stark continued the steady play she had demonstrated all week to win the U.S. Women's Open and claim her first major championship Sunday at Erin Hills.
'Did it again': Nicklaus praises Scheffler for repeat
Scottie Scheffler won for the third time in his past four starts, never giving up his lead Sunday to become just the second golfer to defend his title at the Memorial.
Jimenez wins playoff in Iowa for 3rd title this year
Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Principal Charity Classic on Sunday at Wakonda Club for his third PGA Tour Champions victory of the year, beating Soren Kjeldsen and Cameron Percy with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff.
‘Not supposed to be this easy’: World no.1 wins — again — as $15m blitz stuns golf world
World number one Scottie Scheffler captured his 16th career PGA Tour victory on Sunday, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to defend titles at the Memorial tournament.
1st June 2025
Flawless Scheffler surges into lead at Memorial
Scottie Scheffler was at his best on a tough day at Muirfield Village, opening with 13 straight pars and then pouring it on at the end for a 4-under 68 that gave him a one-shot lead Saturday over Ben Griffin at the Memorial.
Stark dodges trouble, leads U.S. Women's Open
Maja Stark shot a 2-under 70 and avoided the mistakes that befell other contenders Saturday to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills.
Aussie duo in the hunt as US Open leader shakes off ‘scared’ mentality
Maja Stark fired three birdies in an impressively steady two-under-par 70 at unforgiving Erin Hills on Saturday to seize a one-stroke lead over Julia Lopez Ramirez heading into the final round of the 80th US Women’s Open.
Avery forced to borrow clubs, still makes Open cut
Amari Avery had to borrow a friend's clubs for one of the biggest rounds of her life and still found a way to make the cut in the U.S. Women's Open.
31st May 2025
Saigo leads, Korda surges at U.S. Women's Open
Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the second-round lead at the U.S. Women's Open. At 8-under 136, the 23-year-old Japanese player had a three-stroke advantage over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda.
Aussie stars alive with new leader hunting back-to back major glory at US Women’s Open
Mao Saigo took aim at a second straight major title on Friday, firing a six-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead over a group including top-ranked Nelly Korda after two rounds of the US Women’s Open in Wisconsin.
Taylor overcomes rain, atop Memorial with Griffin
Nick Taylor brought his best golf on a day that required no less at the Memorial. He putted for birdie on all but one hole Friday, somehow kept bogeys off his card and had a 4-under 68 that gave him a share of the lead with Ben Griffin.
30th May 2025
Six tied for 1st-round lead at U.S. Women's Open
Angel Yin started experimenting with a new putter about a month ago and decided to use it in a tournament for the first time at the most prestigious event in women's golf.
Top Aussie and rising star in the hunt early at brutal $18.6m women’s major - Wrap
Australia’s LPGA stars have put themselves in the hunt on a testing opening day of the US Women’s Open at Erin Hills Golf Course in Wisconsin.
Griffin (-7) hits 2 in water, still leads at Memorial
Ben Griffin resumed the great play that brought him his first individual PGA Tour victory last week, hitting two shots in the water and still posting a 7-under 65 on Thursday in the Memorial on a course with rough as dense as a U.S. Open.
Spieth ignores caddie's wise advice, still cards 4
Jordan Spieth ignored his caddie's smart advice at the Memorial on Thursday and still made a birdie.
‘Getting absolutely boned’: PGA star’s caddie dummy spit as last week’s winner starts hot
Ben Griffin picked up right where he left off as last week’s Charles Schwab Challenge winner leads the PGA Tour’s Memorial Tournament after the first round.
Monahan has no concern with Rory's schedule
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan came to the defense of Rory McIlroy, whose tournament scheduling plan will leave him out of the Memorial Tournament this week and marks the third signature event he has missed this season.
Who has won the most LPGA tournaments?
Kathy Whitworth has the most LPGA tournament wins in history. Find out which other golfers make the list.
29th May 2025
Who has won the LPGA U.S. Women's Open? Champions by year
The LPGA U.S. Open is the oldest major championship title and largest purse in women's professional golf. Check out the all-time winners now.
‘It’s in the DNA’: Golf world goes into meltdown as Tiger’s son claims breakthrough win
Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) title on Wednesday, taking a three-stroke victory in Florida.
