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Scottie Scheffler Assigns Blames for Falling Short at US Open

Scottie Scheffler Assigns Blames for Falling Short at US Open

Scottie Scheffler is the best golfer in the world, but even he found himself humbled by the rigors of Oakmont Country Club by the end of the US Open on Sunday, June 15.  Scheffler, a three-time major champion who captured the PGA Championship earlier this year, finished the tournament at +4 and tied for seventh-place, five shots behind winner J.J.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 16
How all 14 LIV Golf players fared at 2025 U.S. Open

How all 14 LIV Golf players fared at 2025 U.S. Open

J.J. Spaun stole the spotlight with his dramatic victory at the U.S. Open on Sunday, but several LIV Golf players posted top-10 finishes in the third major of 2025.

Wyndham Clark News / Last Word On Sports / June 15
Wyndham Clark Is Accused of Destroying Lockers At Oakmont

Wyndham Clark Is Accused of Destroying Lockers At Oakmont

It is no secret how brutal the Oakmont golf course can be.  This is the same course that has been almost boycotted in the past by PGA players.  This is

Golf News / ESPN / June 15

'I tried to just continue to dig deep': How J.J. Spaun battled Oakmont, rain and bad breaks for a U.S. Open title

Oakmont was almost unplayable Sunday afternoon in the rain. But in the end, it was exactly what Spaun needed to become one of the unlikeliest U.S. Open champions.

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The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

How many of the 23 golfers in history to win the U.S. Open multiple times can you name in six minutes?

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Golf News / CBSSports.com / June 15

2025 U.S. Open: Hardened by time, J.J. Spaun's unrelenting toughness is what Oakmont required in a champion

Spaun could never have known his entire professional career prepared him for this moment in Western Pennsylvania

Golf News / ESPN / June 15

Burns denied water relief on 15th, double-bogeys

Despite appealing to two USGA rules officials, Sam Burns was denied casual water relief on the 15th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday and ended up double-bogeying.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 15
J.J. Spaun Weathers Oakmont, Wins U.S. Open

J.J. Spaun Weathers Oakmont, Wins U.S. Open

For 63 holes, the U.S. Open was downright boring. Then third-round leader Sam Burns made a double bogey-bogey and let in a groundswell of players, and the finish became epic.

Golf News / Yardbarker / June 15
The course was biggest star of this year's U.S. Open

The course was biggest star of this year's U.S. Open

There was one undeniable star at the 2025 U.S. Open, and with all due respect to winner J.J. Spaun, it wasn't really him. His story is fantastic, and the way he won was captivating. But he wasn't the biggest star. 

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Photo appears to show lockers that Wyndham Clark destroyed in anger at U.S. Open
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Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Watch: Robert MacIntyre had amazing reaction to J.J. Spaun beating him via 65-foot putt

Watch: Robert MacIntyre had amazing reaction to J.J. Spaun beating him via 65-foot putt

Robert MacIntyre was all of us while watching JJ Spaun sink his now-iconic birdie to win the 2025 U.S. Open.

J.J. Spaun wins U.S. Open with putt of a lifetime
Photo appears to show lockers that Wyndham Clark destroyed in anger at U.S. Open
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Golf News / Field Level Media / June 15
J.J. Spaun weathers the storm at U.S. Open for first major win

J.J. Spaun weathers the storm at U.S. Open for first major win

OAKMONT, Pa. -- J.J. Spaun sank an improbable 64 1/2-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to cap his stunning first major victory, emerging from the pack in the wild, waterlogged final round of the U.S.

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24 amazing golf destinations around the world

24 amazing golf destinations around the world

Golf trips are great ideas for a friend group who loves to hit the green, couples looking for a low-impact active getaway, or travelers looking to try something new. But with so many options, it can be difficult to decide. Luckily, we’ve rounded up 24 great global golf destinations for you.

Golf News / ESPN / June 15

Spaun captures first major title, wins U.S. Open

J.J. Spaun, 34, who started Sunday one stroke behind 54-hole leader Sam Burns, survived a terrible start and challenging elements to pull away from the pack and capture his first major title with a two-stroke win in the U.S.

Rory McIlroy News / Athlon Sports / June 15
Rory McIlroy Makes Strong Career Statement After US Open

Rory McIlroy Makes Strong Career Statement After US Open

It was a tough weekend for the world’s No. 2 golfer, Rory McIlroy. He was never really in contention at Oakmont, but he managed to finish strong on Sunday.

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Golf News / Yardbarker / June 16
J.J. Spaun wins U.S. Open with putt of a lifetime

J.J. Spaun wins U.S. Open with putt of a lifetime

The difficulty of the course, as well as the shockingly high scores throughout the field, made Spaun's winning putt on the 18th hole such a special moment.

Watch: Robert MacIntyre had amazing reaction to Spaun beating him
Justin Thomas shares why golfers got lucky at U.S. Open
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Photo appears to show the lockers that Wyndham Clark destroyed
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Tiger Woods News / Athlon Sports / June 15
Everyone Said the Same Thing About Tiger Woods During the 2025 U.S. Open Weather Delay

Everyone Said the Same Thing About Tiger Woods During the 2025 U.S. Open Weather Delay

The golf world got a shot of adrenaline in the arm on Sunday afternoon during the middle of the final round of the 2025 U.S. Open.  It had nothing to do with the play at Oakmont Country Club, but rather what NBC decided to air during the weather delay that lasted over an hour in the middle of the round.

Adam Scott News / Last Word On Sports / June 15
If I’d Won Another Major…' — Adam Scott Reflects on His Hall of Fame Resume

If I’d Won Another Major…' — Adam Scott Reflects on His Hall of Fame Resume

Adam Scott believes winning more major championships would be enough to cement his place in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Speaking during the U.S. Open at Oakmont, the 44-year-old reflected on his career and admitted that another major title would change how people remember him.

Justin Thomas News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Justin Thomas shares why golfers got lucky at US Open

Justin Thomas shares why golfers got lucky at US Open

The 2025 U.S. Open presented some significant challenges for golfers, and Justin Thomas says it would have been even worse if not for an assist from Mother Nature.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
U.S. Open suspended due to lightning, rain causing pooling at Oakmont

U.S. Open suspended due to lightning, rain causing pooling at Oakmont

The US Open went into a weather delay during the final round of play at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., on Sunday. Rain was coming down hard, which caused pooling around the greens.

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Golf News / Field Level Media / June 15
Final round of U.S. Open resumes after lengthy weather delay

Final round of U.S. Open resumes after lengthy weather delay

OAKMONT, Pa. -- The final round of the U.S. Open was suspended for nearly one hour and 40 minutes Sunday due to heavy rain at Oakmont Country Club. The rain gear and umbrellas had come out in the half-hour leading up to the official delay at 4:01 p.m.

Carlota Ciganda News / Field Level Media / June 15
Carlota Ciganda finishes strong to win Meijer LPGA Classic

Carlota Ciganda finishes strong to win Meijer LPGA Classic

Spain's Carlota Ciganda shot a 5-under-par 67 Sunday to finish 16-under 272 and win the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Mich. Ciganda came into the event with two previous LPGA tour victories under her belt, having won the KEB Hana Bank Championship and Lorena Ochoa Invitational in 2016.

Rory McIlroy News / Yardbarker / June 15
Could McIlroy use final round of U.S. Open as launchpad?

Could Rory McIlroy use final round of U.S. Open as launchpad for The Open Championship?

Imagine if McIlroy played like he did on Sunday for all four rounds of the 2025 U.S. Open.

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Sam Burns News / Men's Journal / June 15
Sam Burns Gushed About His Love for Wife Caroline Campbell

Sam Burns Gushed About His Love for Wife Caroline Campbell

Professional golfer Sam Burns was turning heads at the U.S. Open on June 15. He held the lead going into Father's Day. "If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times, but this golf course is difficult," Burns said, according to ESPN.

Wyndham Clark News / Oregon Ducks on SI / June 15
Will Wyndham Clark Face Suspension Following Alleged US Open Outburst?

Will Wyndham Clark Face Suspension Following Alleged US Open Outburst?

Former Oregon Ducks golfer Wyndham Clark was looking to make a run at the US Open. However, Clark did not make the cut, and he reportedly did not handle the news well.

Scottie Scheffler News / HITC / June 15
Sam Burns shares thoughts on Scottie Scheffler after third round at US Open

Sam Burns shares thoughts on Scottie Scheffler after third round at US Open

Sam Burns opened up about Scottie Scheffler after wrapping up his third round at the US Open on Saturday. Burns and World No. 1 Scheffler have been close friends for years, and while Scheffler has been the standout player in recent seasons, this weekend could be Burns’ moment in the spotlight.

Golf News / Field Level Media / June 14
Lexi Thompson, 5 others tied atop Meijer LPGA Classic

Lexi Thompson, 5 others tied atop Meijer LPGA Classic

Six players, including Lexi Thompson, are tied at the top of the leaderboard on Saturday after three rounds of the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Mich.

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