Covering the U.S. Open from inside the ropes offers a unique perspective—and at a place like Oakmont, there’s always something new to learn. Here are seven smart insights and strategies we picked up during the week from players, caddies, and coaches alike: 1. The Best Prep Starts From the Green BackwardInstead of starting at the…
Like any savvy patient who gets a bad diagnosis, Sam Burns wanted a second opinion. When his drive on Oakmont’s par-4 15th hole stayed on the fairway next to the first cut, he seemed to catch a good break. But when Burns arrived at the ball, it looked and felt to him that it was…
La stella del tennis italiano Jannik Sinner ha reso omaggio in modo commovente al suo caro amico Morto Tobias, tragicamente scomparso. Il numero 1 del mondo si è rivolto ai social media per esprimere il suo dolore e condividere alcune parole sentite sul profondo legame che li univa. Nel suo messaggio, Sinner ha scritto: “A…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has issued a statement after Formula 1 stewards dismissed the team’s protest against George Russell following the dramatic conclusion of the Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull had lodged an official protest after Russell secured victory in Montreal, arguing that the Mercedes driver had allegedly committed a track limits infringement…
In the aftermath of a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA has officially dismissed Red Bull Racing’s protest against George Russell, confirming the Mercedes driver’s victory. The governing body released a statement late Sunday evening, putting an end to the speculation that had clouded the result in Montreal. Red Bull’s Challenge Red Bull lodged a…
The Formula 1 paddock was thrown into fresh controversy this weekend as Red Bull team principal Christian Horner launched a pointed accusation at Mercedes driver George Russell amid an escalating protest drama. The tension follows a heated dispute over Red Bull’s latest technical upgrades, with multiple teams raising concerns about the legality of certain aerodynamic…
Just after 4 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, play at the U.S. Open was halted due to weather. Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre sat alone in the Oakmont locker room, trying to dry his rain-soaked shirt under the air conditioner. His girlfriend Shannon Hartley and manager Iain Stoddart had been with him briefly, but now he sat in…
Rory McIlroy did not mince words when sharing his thoughts on the extreme difficulty of Oakmont Country Club, the host venue of this year’s U.S. Open. The Northern Irishman, a four-time major champion, described the course as “nearly impossible,” offering a scathing critique of its punishing layout and brutal conditions. Known for its lightning-fast greens,…
Rory McIlroy stunned fans and officials alike with a dramatic display of frustration during a turbulent round at the U.S. Open. In a rare show of visible anger, the four-time major winner threw his club and struck a tee box marker after a poor shot, leaving it visibly damaged. The emotional outburst occurred on a…
Rory McIlroy, one of golf’s most prominent stars, could be facing disciplinary action after an intense moment of frustration during the U.S. Open. The Northern Irish golfer was caught on camera angrily smashing a tee box marker following a disappointing shot. The incident occurred during one of the crucial rounds at Pinehurst, where tensions were…