Wyndham Clark, the 2023 champion, surged to a four-stroke lead at the US Open through 16 holes before darkness halted play. He was six under par, with Sam Stevens and others chasing at two under. The first round was delayed by fog and will extend into Friday.
Jason Day, the 2015 PGA champion, has withdrawn from the US Open at Shinnecock due to a severe back injury. The 38-year-old Australian was seen wincing in pain during warm-ups and retired from the course after struggling on the opening holes.
Jason Day has withdrawn from the US Open at Shinnecock due to a back injury. The Australian golfer, who won the PGA Championship in 2015, was seen wincing in pain and left the course after a difficult start to his first round. Adam Scott is the leading Australian after the first round.
Jason Day, the 2015 PGA champion, has withdrawn from the US Open at Shinnecock due to a severe back injury. The 38-year-old Australian was seen wincing in pain during warm-ups and retired from the course after a difficult start.
Rory McIlroy chiude il primo giro degli US Open con un colpo sotto il par (-1), nonostante le difficili condizioni atmosferiche. Lo statunitense Sam Stevens guida il torneo a -2, seguito da Wyndham Clark e Ryder Cowan. Scottie Scheffler è a +2, mentre l'italiano Filippo Celli chiude con +5.
Rory McIlroy carded a one-under 69 in the opening round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills, a notoriously difficult course. The round was delayed by fog and played in strong winds, with only six players breaking par. McIlroy is one shot behind leader Sam Stevens.
Rory McIlroy shot a one-under 69 on the opening day of the fog-delayed US Open at Shinnecock Hills, leaving him one shot behind leader Sam Stevens. Strong winds and a challenging course saw only six players break par.
Wyndham Clark holds a four-shot lead at six under par after the fog-delayed first round of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. Conditions shifted from tough morning winds to more benign afternoon play, allowing Clark to establish his lead. Several players, including Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg, are also under par.
The Obama Presidential Center, a decade in the making, has opened in Chicago's South Side. The campus, featuring museum, library, and community amenities, was inaugurated by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, with former presidents and international dignitaries in attendance.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago officially opened its doors on Thursday, welcoming former presidents, dignitaries, celebrities, and the public. The 19.3-acre campus in Jackson Park aims to be a vibrant hub for community, art, music, and learning, serving as a monument to Barack and Michelle Obama's time in the White House.
El US Open de golf comenzó con retrasos por niebla y fuertes vientos en Shinnecock Hills. Sam Stevens lidera con 68 (-2), seguido por McIlroy y Aberg (69). Los españoles juegan por la tarde.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, a decade in the making, has opened its doors. The campus, featuring a museum, reading room, and community amenities, serves as a monument to Barack and Michelle Obama's time in the White House and a celebration of community.
Svenske golfaren Ludvig Åberg har inlett US Open starkt med en rond under par, trots svåra vindförhållanden på Shinnecock Hills. Han ligger delad tvåa, ett slag bakom täten, medan landsmanen Alex Norén har det tuffare.
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills, a challenging coastal course known for its difficulty and punishing nature. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims to complete a career grand slam, facing strong competition from players like Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick amidst forecasts of high winds.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup in Leeds. Bangladesh struggled with the bat, scoring only 77/8, while Australia comfortably chased the target in under 11 overs, boosting their net run rate.
Rory McIlroy believes the "false economy" created by LIV Golf's threat has put PGA Tour events at risk. He argued the tour's previous structure was "pretty good" and that LIV's cash injection forced unsustainable changes. McIlroy expressed concern that some events might lose stature if sponsors don't increase prize money.
Rory McIlroy has called on US Open organisers to ensure course conditions at Shinnecock Hills do not become unmanageable, citing past controversies and strong winds predicted for the tournament.
Serena and Venus Williams will reunite on the doubles court at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card. The legendary sisters have won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles, including six at Wimbledon.
Scottish golfer Bob MacIntyre, once ranked world number seven, has experienced a dip in form in 2026 after a strong 2025. Despite a recent 15th-place finish at the Canadian Open, he faces the challenging Shinnecock Hills course for the US Open, with experts attributing his struggles to life adjustments rather than a golf issue.
نائب الرئيس الأمريكي يؤكد استعداد واشنطن لرفع تجميد الأصول الإيرانية وإلغاء بعض العقوبات، شريطة التزام طهران بتعهداتها النووية طويلة الأجل. ويحذر من مبالغة المتشددين الإيرانيين في تقدير الفوائد وتقليل شأن التنازلات المطلوبة.
US Open organizers aim for a more balanced test at Shinnecock Hills, learning from past controversies over brutal course setups in 2004 and 2018. Fairways will be wider, and green speeds slower, though thick rough will remain.
Emma Raducanu lost the Queen's final to Croatia's Donna Vekic 6-0, 7-6 (8-6). Raducanu, hampered by a leg issue, fought back in the second set but ultimately fell short, failing to secure a title since the 2021 US Open.
Carlos Alcaraz si avvicina al rientro dopo un infortunio al polso, mentre Jannik Sinner valuta la protesta disertando il doppio misto agli US Open per i premi. Cobolli riparte dall'erba di Halle.
The 2026 World Cup opening ceremony in Los Angeles was criticized for lacking pomp and substance, prioritizing American TV needs and consumerism over traditional spectacle. Fox Sports' extensive coverage, featuring multiple sets and lengthy lead-ins, was seen as the tournament's driving force, with a focus on commercialism and familiar Fox personalities.
