In-depth coverage of The Masters, US Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
McIlroy's second shot on the 10th hole started a back nine meltdown at the 2026 U.S. Open, turning early promise into a costly collapse at Shinnecock Hills.
Scottie Scheffler turned a rough start into a powerful comeback at the 2026 U.S. Open, positioning himself for a historic career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday.
A 12-year-old junior reporter’s fresh take at the U.S. Open uncovers the human stories behind the LPGA Tour’s toughest test.
Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open success stems from a simple drill that fixes steep swings. Learn his step-by-step method to improve your ball striking today.
Jon Rahm’s driver kick during the 2026 U.S. Open sparked debate after no penalty was issued, unlike Joaquin Niemann’s similar incident the day before. This exposes inconsistencies in PGA Tour conduct enforcement.
Rory McIlroy’s mid-round bogeys at Shinnecock Hills expose the U.S. Open’s punishing challenge and the razor-thin margin for error even elite players face.
DeChambeau’s missed cut at the 2026 U.S. Open is part of a troubling pattern of poor major performances, driven by putting struggles and technical issues.
Collin Morikawa’s decision to switch back to his old wedges at the 2026 U.S. Open sparked an eight-shot improvement and a leap up the leaderboard.
Unexpectedly easy scoring at Shinnecock Hills altered LIV Golf players’ strategies, emphasizing precision and risk management over power in major championship conditions.
Rory McIlroy’s sharp critique of the PGA Tour’s Track 2 system reveals how the 2026 U.S. Open field and player opportunities could be reshaped at Shinnecock Hills.
Jason Day’s back injury forced him out of the 2024 U.S. Open, interrupting his promising PGA Tour comeback and casting doubt on his future competitiveness.
Seventeen-year-old Miles Russell’s steady, precise play at Shinnecock Hills places him near the U.S. Open lead, signaling a new contender in pro golf.
After a 2018 collapse at Shinnecock Hills, Rory McIlroy has spent eight years reshaping his game for the 2026 U.S. Open. His strategic evolution now faces its ultimate test.
A fan appeared to pick up Rory McIlroy’s ball during the 2026 U.S. Open, but officials confirmed the ball was never lifted. Here's what really happened and why it matters.
Rory McIlroy’s painful 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock sparked a mindset shift that has fueled his major championship success and refined his strategic game.
The four major championships define greatness in golf and separate legends from the merely excellent. The Masters Tournament at Augusta National opens the major season every April, followed by the PGA Championship in May, the US Open in June, and The Open Championship in July. Winning a single major changes a career; winning all four — the career Grand Slam — places a player in the conversation with Nicklaus, Woods, and Player. Each major has a distinct character: Augusta rewards precise iron play and nerves on lightning-fast greens; the US Open tests tee-to-green control under brutal rough and tight fairways; The Open's links courses punish aerial approaches and reward ground games; the PGA Championship demands consistency on the longest courses in professional golf. All The Golf provides in-depth major coverage from the week's draw through the final-round finish — field analysis, course breakdowns, historical context, and round-by-round reporting. When a major is on, you'll find the latest leaderboard updates, key momentum shifts, and sharp analysis on every page of this section.
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