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Exclusive interview: Scott Hend unplugged

Exclusive interview: Scott Hend unplugged

There are few professional golfers who are as well travelled in their career as Scott Hend. The three-time European Tour winner from Queensland has seen plenty during his more than 20 years in the play-for-pay ranks and, typically, he doesn’t hold back on a wide range of topics. 16 Sep 2020
Ogilvy backs Aussies to contend at US Open

Ogilvy backs Aussies to contend at US Open

There is an urban legend involving Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy and Ernie Els' private plane that has grown since the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot. 16 Sep 2020
So-called expert golf tips for this week

So-called expert golf tips for this week

The second men’s major of 2020 is upon us, as the best players in the game head to Winged Foot for the US Open. Meanwhile, Hannah Green defends in Portland and Europe’s best are in Portugal. But who do our tipsters fancy? 15 Sep 2020
Ogilvy exclusive: How 30 mad minutes changed my life

Ogilvy exclusive: How 30 mad minutes changed my life

For me, of course, it was literally a life-changing event, one I still regularly get asked about today, 14 years on from the day I won the US Open. 15 Sep 2020
Amateur Michel eyes major debut at Winged Foot

Amateur Michel eyes major debut at Winged Foot

Australian amateur Lukas Michel hopes rolling his sleeves up and digging trenches on golf courses in Detroit has toughened him up for a US Open debut at New York's notoriously brutal Winged Foot course. 15 Sep 2020
Struggling Leishman ready for US Open test

Struggling Leishman ready for US Open test

Marc Leishman's on-course struggles continue but the Australian star refuses to get down on himself as he readies for the US Open at New York's brutal Winged Foot course. 15 Sep 2020
US Open: Horsfield withdraws after positive COVID test

US Open: Horsfield withdraws after positive COVID test

Sam Horsfield, who has played in 14 USGA championships, including three US Opens, has withdrawn from the 120th US Open Championship following a positive COVID-19 test. 15 Sep 2020
Scheffler tests positive for COVID-19, withdraws from US Open

Scheffler tests positive for COVID-19, withdraws from US Open

Scottie Scheffler, the 2013 US Junior Amateur champion and a member of the victorious 2017 USA Walker Cup team, has withdrawn from the 120th US Open Championship. 14 Sep 2020
Koepka pulls out of US Open

Koepka pulls out of US Open

Two-time US Open winner Brooks Koepka has withdrawn from next week's tournament at Winged Foot due to knee injury. 10 Sep 2020
Huggan: US Open? More like “US Ajar”

Huggan: US Open? More like “US Ajar”

Just in case you haven’t heard, the major championship we all think of as the US Open won’t be happening this year. Not really. Which, I hasten to add, is understandable in these unprecedented times. 7 Sep 2020
Mickelson wins on PGA Tour Champions debut

Mickelson wins on PGA Tour Champions debut

Phil Mickelson has made a triumphant start to his PGA Tour Champions career as he tied the lowest 54-score ever to secure a wire-to-wire win at the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National in Missouri. 27 Aug 2020
Tiger planning busy schedule

Tiger planning busy schedule

Tiger Woods has been careful to manage his schedule to avoid playing too much as he tends to a lower back that has gone through four surgeries. 20 Aug 2020
Seven amateurs added to US Open field

Seven amateurs added to US Open field

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that seven amateurs have earned entry into the 120th US Open Championship, which will be hosted by Winged Foot Golf Club on September 17-20. 20 Aug 2020
Aussies in $60 million play-offs series

Aussies in $60 million play-offs series

Marc Leishman says being at home for his son's birthday was worth sacrificing a day of preparation as he readies for a "massive" five weeks featuring the PGA Tour's play-offs and the US Open. 19 Aug 2020
US Amateur: Aussie Trent advances in match play

US Amateur: Aussie Trent advances in match play

The lone Australian to make the match play at the US Amateur advanced to the round of 32 today. Queensland’s Jack Trent defeating Florida’s Jackson Suber 3 & 2, while injured compatriot Karl Vilips’ time as a caddie will continue as others look to secure US Open spots. 13 Aug 2020
Morikawa leads latest generational change

Morikawa leads latest generational change

Collin Morikawa has been hailed as the latest wonder-youngster to emerge in golf after lifting the US PGA Championship on Sunday – leaving the last golden generation looking old in the tooth. 11 Aug 2020
Day buoyed for majors after US PGA top five

Day buoyed for majors after US PGA top five

A resurgent Jason Day is fired up for the looming US Open and Masters having sniffed a second career major victory with a hot finish at the US PGA Championship. 10 Aug 2020
US Open to be played without crowds

US Open to be played without crowds

The US Open will be played without spectators in attendance at Winged Foot in September, tournament organisers have confirmed. 30 Jul 2020
Mickelson’s chance at Winged Foot redemption

Mickelson’s chance at Winged Foot redemption

Phil Mickelson will get another shot to complete the career grand slam thanks to the United States Golf Association adjusting exemption criteria for this year's US Open. 26 Jun 2020
USGA announces 2020 US Open exemption categories

USGA announces 2020 US Open exemption categories

The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the exemption categories for the 120th U.S. Open Championship, which will be contested September 17-20 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. 26 Jun 2020
US Open strikes qualifying for 2020 event

US Open strikes qualifying for 2020 event

The US Open might feel more like a closed shop this year. 19 May 2020