A historic U.S. Open host and timeless American links
MacIntyre and Scotland are in the spotlight as the US Open looms. The Oban golfer has watched Scotland’s national team excel on the world stage while preparing for Shinnecock Hills, balancing golf with family life and a tough patch in form.
Rory McIlroy has navigated a challenging Shinnecock week, posting solid rounds after rough moments. He has emphasized adjustments in mindset and technique, preparing for the British Open while focusing on steady play and minimizing mistakes. Amateurs showed resilience as Koivun and Cowan contend for low amateur, with Miles Russell highlighting a special week.
Wyndham Clark has won the U.S. Open by one shot, finishing 4-under 276 after leading most of the final round. Sam Burns narrowly misses a comeback, with Tom Kim and Scottie Scheffler in pursuit. Keith Mitchell sets a record for four even-par rounds. Joaquin Niemann makes a stirring comeback to finish seventh and earn a spot in Pebble Beach.
Wyndham Clark has preserved a six-shot advantage going into the final round at Shinnecock Hills, where strong winds and firm greens test all contenders. Doug Burns mounts a late rally but cannot catch the leader, leaving Clark on track to become the first wire-to-wire U.S. Open champion since 2014.
Scotland have faced Brazil in Miami in Group C. They have conceded costly goals and now wait to see if they advance to the knockout rounds. Manager Steve Clarke has acknowledged mistakes while John McGinn says the players are gutted but committed.
Rory McIlroy has shot a 65 to share the early lead at the Scottish Open, with Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger and Patrick Cantlay at four under and Brooks Koepka a stroke back. The day features strong play on a windy Links course as players chase the early advantage.
Rory McIlroy has posted a two-over-par 72 in round one at Royal Birkdale, with six bogeys and four birdies. He acknowledges a rough finish to day one and says he is focused on bouncing back as conditions vary and pressure builds on the early leaders.