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Officials were forced to address the incident after a clip went viral online. US Open officials have released a statement addressing rumours that a fan had picked up Rory McIlroy’s ball during the first round. On Thursday the 2026 US Open teed off as some of the biggest names in golfcompleted their first rounds at Shinnecock…

LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann has been handed a two-shot penalty after tournament officials ruled that his actions during a frustrating opening round at the U.S. Open amounted to serious misconduct. The Chilean golfer endured a nightmare day at Shinnecock Hills, where a disastrous stretch on the par-4 sixth hole ultimately led to disciplinary action…

Jason Day has spoken out after his U.S. Open campaign came to an abrupt end, with the former world No. 1 forced to withdraw during the opening round at Shinnecock Hills. The Australian star endured a difficult start to the year’s third major before eventually deciding he could not continue because of a physical issue,…

Jason Day’s U.S. Open Ends in Disappointment as Former World No. 1 Withdraws After Nightmare Start Jason Day’s hopes of making a deep run at the 2026 U.S. Open came to a sudden and disappointing end after the former world No. 1 was forced to withdraw during his opening round at Shinnecock Hills. The Australian…

Rory McIlroy found himself at the center of an unusual U.S. Open incident after a spectator picked up his golf ball while it was still in play, leaving fans stunned and reigniting debate over golf etiquette. The moment occurred during McIlroy’s round when his tee shot on the 4th hole finished in the fescue beside…

Golf legend Padraig Harrington has made no secret of his dislike for a rule change ahead of this week’s highly-anticipated US Open at Shinnecock Hills Padraig Harrington has never been one to hold back when discussing the state of golf, and he has launched a scathing attack on a rule change introduced seven years ago….

President Donald Trump has welcomed the decision to delay golf’s proposed ball rollback and made it clear he hopes the controversial plan is never introduced. Golf’s governing bodies, the USGA and The R&A, announced this week that their proposal to reduce the distance potential of golf balls has been pushed back from 2028 to 2030….

A difference of opinion has come to light between top golfers Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler ahead of this week’s US Open major championship in New York. Scottie Scheffler stands on the brink of golfing immortality this week – but unlike rival Rory McIlroy, he insists the prospect barely crosses his mind. The world number…

The opening round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills was brought to an abrupt halt on Thursday morning after heavy fog forced officials to suspend play just minutes after the year’s third major got underway. Tournament organizers halted action at 7:05 a.m. ET due to poor visibility, with play scheduled to resume at 9:05…

The Martin County State’s Attorney is seeking records of drug test results and statements Woods may have made to doctors about alcohol and drug use following his March 27 arrest Prosecutors in Florida intend to issue a subpoena for Tiger Woods’ medical records as they pursue a DUI case against the golf legend in relation to…