The U.S. Open is one of golf’s four majors, awarding the year’s toughest test of nerves and course management. Recent wins/contests at Shinnecock Hills shape its current narrative.
Bryson DeChambeau has been penalised two strokes for inadvertently improving his backswing by trampling on long grass at Royal Birkdale. The Open field reacts as Rory McIlroy criticises the episode as a poor look, while Lucas Herbert leads, and Ryan Fox climbs the leaderboard. The incident unfolds in a tense Friday to Saturday transition.
LIV Golf faces financial uncertainty as Saudi PIF funding is reported to be winding down after this season. Executives warn remaining 2026 events could be in flux, with Bedminster deemed most likely to proceed. The tour is actively seeking new investors while exploring ways to sustain its team-based format.
The East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. is set for major renovations, with President Trump stating plans to begin Sept. 1. A court case challenges the overhaul, and officials say plans are still under review. The project is part of a broader push to reshape public spaces in the capital.
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.