Olympic golf spots are up for grabs at the U.S. Open
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McIlroy feels closer than ever to elusive fifth major at US Open
Rory McIlroy is still chasing an elusive fifth major title after winning his fourth nearly a decade ago but the Northern Irishman has not given up hope and enters this week's U.S. Open feeling closer than ever to ending his drought.
Woods optimistic after PGA Tour's recent meeting with PIF
Tiger Woods expressed optimism on Tuesday after attending a recent meeting between the PGA Tour and Saudi backers of LIV Golf that left the 15-time major winner more hopeful for a potential deal that would reunite the game.
Rory McIlroy eyes European record as fifth major remains elusive
Rory McIlroy remains focused on becoming the most successful European player in history after a “come-to-Jesus” moment transformed his US Open record.
McIlroy aims to become top European player of all time
Rory McIlroy remains focused on becoming the most successful European player in history after a "come-to-Jesus" moment transformed his US Open record.
Scottie Scheffler paired with Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele - ESPN
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who counts the Masters among his five titles this year on the PGA Tour, will play the opening two rounds of the U.S. Open alongside Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.
Rahm admits his foot issue a concern ahead of US Open
Former champion Jon Rahm said the foot infection that led to his withdrawal from last week's LIV Golf event remains a concern ahead of this week's U.S. Open and he did little to clear up his status for the year's third major.
Scheffler to start US Open alongside McIlroy and Schauffele
Scottie Scheffler, who is in the midst of a remarkable season, will play the opening two rounds of the U.S. Open this week in a high-profile grouping with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.