On June 5, Jon Rahm had to withdraw from the Memorial. Fifteen days later, he was holding the U.S. Open trophy, winning his first major championship.
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Jon Rahm and the USGA did well on Michael Collins' report card. Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka ... not so much.
The final round of the U.S. Open was anything but boring. As it unfolded, it was hard to imagine what might happen next.
Rory McIlroy, in position to secure what would have been his fifth major and first since 2014, three-putted the 11th for bogey and then double-bogeyed the 12th to end up tied for seventh at the U.S. Open.
Bryson DeChambeau had gone 30 consecutive holes without a bogey before things imploded on the back nine for the defending U.S. Open champion. He shot a final-round 6-over 77, finishing in a tie for 26th at Torrey Pines.
Jon Rahm becomes the first Spaniard to win the U.S. Open.
Nelly Korda became the first two-time winner on the LPGA Tour this season, closing with a 5-under 67 on Sunday for a 2-stroke victory in the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday.
Phil Mickelson's week at Torrey Pines ended with a closing 75, putting him at 11-over 295 for the week, but he praised the way his hometown course played.
Mackenzie Hughes and Louis Oosthuizen each sank eagle putts Saturday and joined Russell Henley atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Open, with Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau both looming 2 shots behind.
Here are the tee times for the final round of the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
It's been a long time since Rory McIlroy won a major. Bryson DeChamebeau won this one last year. Other big names are lurking, while some lesser-known names lead. So who walks away with the U.S. Open trophy.
Nelly Korda shot a career-best 10-under 62 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead over Leona Maguire into the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic.
Mike Davis, outgoing CEO of the USGA, had the honor of being a caddie at the U.S. Open, getting a look at the comings and goings of a tournament inside the ropes for a change.
Laird Shepherd of England delivered a stunning comeback to win the British Amateur, going from 8 down through 17 holes to a victory over Monty Scowsill in 38 holes Saturday.
The Open Championship will admit up to 32,000 fans each day for next month's tournament at Royal St. George's, the R&A said Saturday.
There are a lot of players in the mix at Torrey Pines. Some big names. Some lesser-known ones. We make why they will -- and why they won't -- be holding the trophy at the end of the weekend.
Here is the full list of tee times for Saturday's third round of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
Among those within 5 shots of co-leaders Russell Henley and Richard Bland entering the weekend at the U.S. Open: Louis Oosthuizen, Matthew Wolff, Bubba Watson, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
Bubba Watson hasn't played well in the U.S. Open. But he goes into the weekend in this one in position. Can he do it?
Leona Maguire, who tied for ninth in the LPGA Mediheal Championship after leading after the first round, took a three-shot lead after Friday's 64 in the Meijer LPGA Classic.