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The US Open takes place this week at Oakmont Country Club, but a number of star names will not be in the field, including Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods will not be at the US Open (Image: Getty) The US Open is due to commence this week, but Tiger Woods will be notably absent from the line-up at theOakmont Country Club. Bryson DeChambeau is set to defend his title and potentially secure his third major win following his thrilling triumph at Pinehurst last year. He’s joined by PGA Championship victor Scottie Scheffler and Masters champion Rory McIlroy as one of the top three contenders in Pennsylvania. Eight former US Open…

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Charlie Woods could not capitalize on his momentum after winning his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament. He plummeted down the leaderboard over the weekend to finish second to last in the 108th Florida State Amateur Championship. Tiger Woods’ son started the event well but struggled over the weekend. The 16-year-old, who just finished his sophomore year of high school, had a terrible final round, shooting an 83. His Sunday card included three birdies, three bogeys, four double bogeys, and one triple bogey. Woods’ performance worsened throughout the event. With Tiger Woods watching on site Thursday, he carded rounds of 74 and 72 in…

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The US Open is renowned for its brutal conditions, and this year’s edition at Oakmont will be no different with the USGA setting up the course to be an even tougher test (Image: Getty Images) US Open hopefuls will face a formidable challenge at Oakmont next week, with the United States Golf Association (USGA) unveiling its plans for the greens. And they’re promising to make things tough on the game’s very best. The US Open is notorious for its punishing rough and slick greens, that make low scoring a rare feat for the world’s elite. It’s the most difficult Major to score low.…

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Tiger Woods is not a person who favors comparisons between himself and his son Charlie. The popular golfer has every right to be delighted with his son’s victory at the prestigious junior event, but Tiger has always emphasized that Charlie should build his own path, without paying too much attention to his father. However, how realistic is that? The media follows your every step, analyzes your every move and compares you with your father from a young age. Charlie clearly needs to find a recipe for this kind of thing, but it seems that the 16-year-old knows how to resist such things.…

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Adam Hadwin was rugby tackled by a security guard at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, moments after Nick Taylor drained a 72-foot eagle putt to win the tournament Adam Hadwin has spoken about the moment he was taken down by security(Image: TSN Sports) Adam Hadwin was back in the mix at this year’s Canadian Open, ready to leave behind a rather embarrassing moment from 2023’s tournament that still lingers in the minds of golf fans. The Moose Jaw-born star notched a commendable T11 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club that year alongside Harry Higgs, Jonathan Byrd, Harrison Endycott and Doug Ghim. But when close friend…

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“Don’t compare him to me, because he’s not me, he’s Charlie, OK?” These words came straight out of 15-time major winner, Tiger Woods, during his interview with Bridgestone Golf’s “Another Golf Podcast.” Tiger has achieved some remarkable success during his career. 82 PGA Tour wins, 15 Majors, and numerous record-breaking moments while he battled through his injuries. But the 49-year-old never wanted his son to carry the weight of his own legacy. As reflected in various media appearances, Tiger wanted Charlie to have space, time, and freedom to build something entirely his own. Turns out, Charlie didn’t need much time at all. At just…

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Rory McIlroy’s Masters win this year was probably one of those PGA Tour stories that underlines heartbreak, perseverance, and continuously showing up to ultimately win it all. Not just the career Grand Slam, but the 14 years of wait that left the Northern Irishman wondering if it will ever be his chance, that’s what the win was all about. And although his Irish golfing partner Shane Lowry joked “Who cares anymore?,” for the competitor inside McIlroy, participating in the Zurich Classic, just 10 days after his huge win, was important. As the 36-year-old said, playing in the PGA’s only lower pedigree team…

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Rory McIlroy will be among the favourites at the US Open next week – and the Northern Irishman is using the Canadian Open to trial a new club ahead of driving at Oakmont Rory McIlroy is playing with a different driver at the Canadian Open(Image: Julian Avram/Getty Images) Rory McIlroy has made the decision to change his driver in the run-up to the US Open. McIlroy is currently competing at the Canadian Open and is using the tournament to try out a different club ahead of the US Open at Oakmont Country Club next week. The Northern Irishman has endured a difficult spell…

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The Palm Beach Post reported excellent news: Tiger Woods is back on the golf course, at least as a spectator. Even more encouraging was the fact that Woods was not wearing any protective gear on his left leg, which he had surgery on less than three months ago. His public appearance immediately went viral, with thousands of fans reacting on social media. The X NUCLR GOLF account, which tracks golf events worldwide, even asked fans about a possible Woods return: 🚨📸🐅 #NEW — Tiger Woods appeared at a Florida golf course today to watch son Charlie with no boot on his surgically repaired left leg.…

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Charlie Woods is charging into the weekend at Florida’s 108th Amateur Championship in Palm Beach Gardens. Woods, a junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, fired an even-par 72 in the second round on June 6 at the BallenIsles Country Club East Course. He’ll enter the weekend tied for 31st place at 2-over for the tournament. He started the day slowly with bogeys on holes No. 1 and No. 3 but buoyed his round with a birdie on No. 9 and an eagle on the par-5 No. 12. Woods slid back to even par with a bogey on No. 14 and carded…

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The incredible month of golf that Scottie Scheffler has had is leading to a big pay day – not only for the World No. 1 player, but his caddie as well. Scheffler has really gotten into the swing of things in May – winning the Byron Nelson, the PGA Championship, and the Memorial Tournament which just wrapped up on Sunday. Add to that a T4 finish last week in the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial and Scheffler has raked in $9.629million in tournaments this month. That means not only a huge pay day for Scheffler, but also for his caddie – Ted Scott.…

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Phil Mickelson is running out of time to win the US Open and complete the career Grand Slam, with the 54-year-old admitting that this could be his final appearance at the major Phil Mickelson is running out of time to complete a career grand slam(Image: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Phil Mickelson could be taking part in his last US Open this year, having acknowledged that this might be his final trip to Oakmont, with his exemption nearing its end. The 54-year-old made history in 2021 by becoming the oldest golfer to capture a major title when he won the PGA Championship. However, his form has…

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May 28, 2025; better mark this date on your calendar. It’s the day Charlie Woods won his first Junior title. If you’re a golf fan, you might take this as a second coming of Woods (No pun intended). Tiger’s son is fighting his way through the rankings. He might be only 4 events deep, but he is already leaving an impact on the course. Woods’ win has pushed him up the 14th place on the Rolex AJGA Rankings. He has surpassed his previous best of T25 in the 2025 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and is climbing up the ladder. But it…

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Rory McIlroy had his driver removed from his bag two days before the US PGA Championship after official testing on the club, but the same thing also happened to Scottie Scheffler Rory McIlroy wasn’t happy at the news which came out(Image: Getty Images) Masters champion Rory McIlroy admits he was “p***ed off” that news of his driver failing technical standards made headlines before last month’s US PGA Championship. Two days before the tournament was due to start the world number two had the club pulled from his bag after official testing showed it had crossed the threshold, the so-called ‘trampoline effect’ when the face…

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In 2013, Hall of Famer Phil Mickelson registered his dominant win against Tiger Woods at The Open Championship. Four birdies on the final six holes meant Mickelson was going up on the leaderboard. The last one on the 18th green was just enough to bring out the tears An emotional Phil Mickelson, another step closer to his Grand Slam, said after the win, “I think that if I’m able to win the U.S. Open and complete the career Grand Slam, I think that’s the sign of the complete, great player. I’m a leg away. And it’s been a tough leg for me.” Skip 12…

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The US Open is rapidly approaching, and some have been left heartbroken after missing out in qualifying, while Tiger Woods’ son Charlie has been given a stark warning by Jack Nicklaus The line-up for the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club is nearly complete, but some big names have failed to make the cut. Rickie Fowler and Max Homa will be missing from the action in Pennsylvania later this month after falling foul of ‘golf’s longest day.’ Meanwhile, a UPS driver missed out on the chance to complete the 36-hole Final Qualifying due to an unusual circumstance. In other news, Tiger Woods’ son Charlie has been…

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Jack Nicklaus, widely regarded as one of finest golfers of all time with 18 major wins under his belt, has weighed in on the Scottie Scheffler vs Rory McIlroy debate Jack Nicklaus had had his say on the Rory McIlroy-Scottie Scheffler rivalry (Image: Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) With just over a fortnight to go before the US Open tees off, golf’s biggest names are fine-tuning their form ahead of the third major of the 2025 season. Scottie Scheffler claimed victory at the PGA Championship earlier this month and followed it up with a share of fourth place at the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday. The American finished level with England’s Tommy…

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Charlie Woods is roaring up the junior golf rankings in the wake of his first career American Junior Golf Association victory. Woods, a rising junior at the Benjamin School and the son of legendary golfer Tiger Woods, is ranked No. 14 in the latest edition of the AJGA boys rankings, more than 595 spots better than his previous ranking of No. 609. Woods earned his first career AJGA win on May 28 with a three-stroke victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational at Streamsong Resort’s Black Course in Bowling Green, Florida. It was an individual breakthrough for Woods, whose previous best AJGA…

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The countdown to the US Open is well and truly on, and many of the game’s biggest stars have been gearing up for the year’s third major in all sorts of different ways Scottie Scheffler matched one of Tiger Woods’ achievements at the Memorial Tournament(Image: Getty Images) The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village has been something of a rollercoaster ride as the golfing world inches closer to the US Open. A total of 156 players will battle it out at Oakmont Country Club from June 12 to 15 for the year’s third major. Many will be hoping to emulate Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, who have already enjoyed huge…

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“He’s in 8th grade, but still, he’s a kid. Let him go out there and be a kid, enjoy it. You don’t nitpick, kids,” said Tiger before the PNC Championship in December 2022. Being the son of the legend Tiger Woods, Charlie carries the heavy weight of expectations on his shoulders. Unlike his peer competitors, Charlie Woods has a constant spotlight on him, surrounded by judgmental eyes, comparing him with his father’s legacy. It’s tough being compared to him, as Tiger is considered one of the most influential golfers in the sport. However, junior Woods has surprised the golf community a few…

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Rory McIlroy is being slammed for skipping Jack Nicklaus’ annual tournament without giving the Golden Bear any forewarning. But while many golf fans are taking aim at McIlory, Nicklaus isn’t among them. ‘I am not throwing Rory under the bus,’ the 85-year-old Nicklaus told reporters at the 50th Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. ‘I like Rory too much. He’s a good kid. He’s played some great golf. He’s had a lot of things that have happened to him. He’s got to make his own call on things. ‘Could he have done them differently? Probably. But that’s all right. I could probably have done…

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Collin Morikawa recently parted ways with long-time caddie JJ Jakovac to team up with Joe Greiner, and the PGA Tour pro has noted how it didn’t take long for his new right-hand man to share a stark opinion Collin Morikawa has been called crazy by his new caddie(Image: Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) The US Open is almost among us, with a 156-player field set to battle it out for the third major of the year. Rory McIlroy completed his long-awaited career Grand Slam at the Masters in April, before world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler turned heads at Quail Hollow by securing his first-ever PGA Championship. With just two PGA Tour events left to…

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Tiger Woods’ son Charlie is already making waves in the golfing world – and he looks to have taken on board a key piece of advice from his high school coach Charlie Woods triumphed at the Team TaylorMade Invitational on Wednesday(Image: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) Charlie Woods, the promising son of golf legend Tiger Woods, has shown he’s a fast learner by addressing a critique from his high school coach. The 16-year-old golfer clinched the biggest victory of his budding career at the Team TaylorMade Invitational on Wednesday. After a shaky start on the Black Course at Streamsong Resort, the teenager bounced back to secure…

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Scottie Scheffler never lost the lead and never gave anyone much of a chance down the stretch Sunday in another relentless performance, closing with a 2-under 70 for a four-shot victory to join Tiger Woods as the only repeat winners of the Memorial. Slowed by hand surgery at the start of the year from a freak accident, Scheffler appears to be in full stride with one major already in the bag and another around the corner at the U.S. Open. “It’s always a hard week,” said Scheffler, who finished at 10-under 278. “We battled really hard on the weekend. Overall it was a great…

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