Premier League cult hero, 46, to play in qualifying tournament for The Open as he goes for golf glory

Premier League cult hero, 46, to play in qualifying tournament for The Open as he goes for golf glory

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Amanda Balionis snubs Rory McIlroy and names surprise pick to win US Open

Amanda Balionis snubs Rory McIlroy and names surprise pick to win US Open

US Open food and drink prices with £9 beers and water more expensive than crisps

US Open food and drink prices with £9 beers and water more expensive than crisps

Xander Schauffele baffled in US Open press conference - 'Is that a serious question?'

Xander Schauffele baffled in US Open press conference - 'Is that a serious question?'

US Open 2025 betting tips, free bets and latest golf odds

US Open 2025 betting tips, free bets and latest golf odds

Meet the US Open star ranked world No.1,173 who is a dentist and used to be a caddie

Meet the US Open star ranked world No.1,173 who is a dentist and used to be a caddie

US Open 2025: Tee times, TV schedule, start time, odds and how to watch in UK

US Open 2025: Tee times, TV schedule, start time, odds and how to watch in UK

Matt Vogt: Business booming at my dental practice after US Open qualification

Matt Vogt: Business booming at my dental practice after US Open qualification

Golf fans shocked by US Open prices with cost of water and bananas branded 'ridiculous' - leaving punters longing for the cheap Masters' menu

Golf fans shocked by US Open prices with cost of water and bananas branded 'ridiculous' - leaving punters longing for the cheap Masters' menu

US Open golfers given unique gift and Tiger Woods is included despite missing tournament

US Open golfers given unique gift and Tiger Woods is included despite missing tournament

US Open chiefs make change days before start as PGA Tour star moans course is ‘unplayable’

US Open chiefs make change days before start as PGA Tour star moans course is ‘unplayable’

US Open release incredible video of army of lawnmowers to tackle rough as stars brand conditions ‘unplayable’

Nick Rodger: A silver lining at last as Syme's success underlines value of patience

Nick Rodger: A silver lining at last as Syme's success underlines value of patience

US Open food and drink prices revealed as golf fans fume at ‘disgrace’ of a menu and staggering cost of WATER

US Open food and drink prices revealed as golf fans fume at ‘disgrace’ of a menu and staggering cost of WATER

Decades ago under dark of night, Oakmont began removing trees and started a golf trend

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Decades ago under dark of night, Oakmont began removing trees and started a golf trend

Home of Golf worth more than £300m annually to the Scottish economy

Home of Golf worth more than £300m annually to the Scottish economy

Full-time dentist set to compete with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at US Open weeks after losing dad to cancer

Full-time dentist set to compete with Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler at US Open weeks after losing dad to cancer

What's going on with Rory McIlroy? How the Northern Irishman has been left searching for the 'missing piece of the puzzle' ahead of the US Open

What's going on with Rory McIlroy? How the Northern Irishman has been left searching for the 'missing piece of the puzzle' ahead of the US Open

Golf fans left stunned by insane US Open course preparations at Oakmont: 'Surely there is a more efficient way?'

Golf fans left stunned by insane US Open course preparations at Oakmont: 'Surely there is a more efficient way?'

Inside Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open preparation with ‘fun side quests’ on helicopter and racing Indy500 cars

Inside Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open preparation with ‘fun side quests’ on helicopter and racing Indy500 cars

Jordan Smith insists rules must CHANGE after rival's £4m LIV Golf payday robbed him of his lifelong dream and a place on the PGA Tour

Jordan Smith insists rules must CHANGE after rival's £4m LIV Golf payday robbed him of his lifelong dream and a place on the PGA Tour

Eight major golfers missing from US Open line-up after failing to earn place in tournament

Eight major golfers missing from US Open line-up after failing to earn place in tournament

LIV Golf star surpasses Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler ahead of US Open

LIV Golf star surpasses Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler ahead of US Open

LIV Golf action interrupted as startled intruder does damage to greens

LIV Golf action interrupted as startled intruder does damage to greens

Ryan Fox wins dramatic Canadian Open play-off to secure second PGA Tour title

Ryan Fox wins dramatic Canadian Open play-off to secure second PGA Tour title

Syme is a sparkling success in Amsterdam as Scot claims his first DP World Tour title

Syme is a sparkling success in Amsterdam as Scot claims his first DP World Tour title

Connor Syme wins KLM Open to claim first DP World Tour title

Connor Syme wins KLM Open to claim first DP World Tour title

Connor Syme revels in a kid-like joy as Scottish golf star amazes in Amsterdam with signature win

Connor Syme revels in a kid-like joy as Scottish golf star amazes in Amsterdam with signature win

Inside the world's HARDEST golf course: Why Oakmont is destined to test Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau's sanity over four agonising days at the US Open

Inside the world's HARDEST golf course: Why Oakmont is destined to test Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau's sanity over four agonising days at the US Open

Rory McIlroy snub 'has PGA concerned' with fears Masters champ may cause 'bigger issue'

Rory McIlroy snub 'has PGA concerned' with fears Masters champ may cause 'bigger issue'

Inside Nick Faldo's bromance with Donald Trump – Tiger Woods shock and private phone calls

Inside Nick Faldo's bromance with Donald Trump – Tiger Woods shock and private phone calls

US Open braced for same issue that plagued PGA Championship and vexed Jordan Spieth

US Open braced for same issue that plagued PGA Championship and vexed Jordan Spieth

Scottie Scheffler was not having it when Rory McIlroy made staggering Tiger Woods claim

Scottie Scheffler was not having it when Rory McIlroy made staggering Tiger Woods claim

Canadian Open star was tackled to the ground by security guard during tournament

Canadian Open star was tackled to the ground by security guard during tournament

Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox surge into lead to set up intriguing final round at Canadian Open

Matteo Manassero and Ryan Fox surge into lead to set up intriguing final round at Canadian Open

Anirban Lahiri's 64 vaults him into solo lead at LIV Golf Virginia

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Anirban Lahiri's 64 vaults him into solo lead at LIV Golf Virginia

Anirban Lahiri's 64 vaults him into solo lead at LIV Golf Virginia

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Anirban Lahiri's 64 vaults him into solo lead at LIV Golf Virginia

PGA Tour is 'concerned' about Rory McIlroy's behavior since winning the Masters, golf insider claims

PGA Tour is 'concerned' about Rory McIlroy's behavior since winning the Masters, golf insider claims

Rory McIlroy admits he has two major ‘concerns’ heading into the US Open

Rory McIlroy admits he has two major ‘concerns’ heading into the US Open

Rory McIlroy calls out sponsor after Canadian Open meltdown and makes damning US Open call

Rory McIlroy calls out sponsor after Canadian Open meltdown and makes damning US Open call

Rory McIlroy reveals major change he's considering ahead of the US Open amid his 'concerning' form after failing to make the cut in Canada

Rory McIlroy reveals major change he's considering ahead of the US Open amid his 'concerning' form after failing to make the cut in Canada

David Smith MBE: Golf to the rescue again, turning frustration into fuel after injury

David Smith MBE: Golf to the rescue again, turning frustration into fuel after injury

Rory McIlroy knows his form is a problem heading into US Open

Rory McIlroy knows his form is a problem heading into US Open

OpenPlay golf handicaps: Open to abuse?

OpenPlay golf handicaps: Open to abuse?

Working to put Wigtownshire on the golfing map

Working to put Wigtownshire on the golfing map

Rory McIlroy shoots second-round 78 and misses cut at Canadian Open

Rory McIlroy shoots second-round 78 and misses cut at Canadian Open

Bryson DeChambeau storms into tie for for LIV Golf Virginia lead after first-round rain delay

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Bryson DeChambeau storms into tie for for LIV Golf Virginia lead after first-round rain delay

Rory McIlroy endures humiliation in Canada days before US Open

Rory McIlroy endures humiliation in Canada days before US Open

Rory McIlroy's US Open preparation in tatters after calamity in Canada sees him card an eight and crash out

Rory McIlroy's US Open preparation in tatters after calamity in Canada sees him card an eight and crash out

Humiliated golf star racks up a 12 at the RBC Canadian Open in disastrous opening hole

Humiliated golf star racks up a 12 at the RBC Canadian Open in disastrous opening hole

Battling Bob MacIntyre still afloat in Canada ahead of sink or swim US Open test

Battling Bob MacIntyre still afloat in Canada ahead of sink or swim US Open test

US Open chiefs deliver verdict on changing controversial driver test policy after Rory McIlroy furore

US Open chiefs deliver verdict on changing controversial driver test policy after Rory McIlroy furore

ITV racing ace Jason Weaver off to see star golfing son Tyler at US Open

ITV racing ace Jason Weaver off to see star golfing son Tyler at US Open

Brooks Koepka has lost his fear factor but will former Major monster ever get scary again?

Brooks Koepka has lost his fear factor but will former Major monster ever get scary again?

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler set for Genesis Scottish Open epic as World top 2 head for The Renaissance Club

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler set for Genesis Scottish Open epic as World top 2 head for The Renaissance Club

Rory McIlroy makes key change to his bag ahead of US Open after failed PGA test

Rory McIlroy makes key change to his bag ahead of US Open after failed PGA test

US golden boy Luke Clanton can take Ludvig Aberg charge to Ryder Cup big stage

US golden boy Luke Clanton can take Ludvig Aberg charge to Ryder Cup big stage

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy or Bryson DeChambeau – US Open contenders

Tiger Woods sparks fan frenzy over comeback after attending son Charlie's event

Tiger Woods sparks fan frenzy over comeback after attending son Charlie's event

PGA Tour wonderkid gives telling insight into what it's like to play with Rory McIlroy

PGA Tour wonderkid gives telling insight into what it's like to play with Rory McIlroy

Scottish Golf chief says fees may have to rise to achieve 'one player' payments

Scottish Golf chief says fees may have to rise to achieve 'one player' payments