THE world’s top golfers were often made to look like rank amateurs at the devilishly difficult Oakmont course. Dustin Johnson overcame a daft rules violation to seal a three-shot win and pick up the US Open trophy – his first Major. But it is safe to say hardly anyone else in the field came close to taming […]
SHANE LOWRY vowed to go one better the next time he is in the hunt for a Major after leaving Oakmont “bitterly disappointed” at chucking away a four-shot lead. The Irishman stood head and shoulders above the rest after three rounds at the world’s toughest course only to allow Dustin Johnson to claim a three-shot win. […]
DUSTIN JOHNSON survived a mind-numbing rules fiasco and conquered the toughest course on the planet to claim his first major title at the US Open. Johnson had to play the final seven holes at Oakmont with the threat of a one-shot penalty hanging over him for a possible rules infringement, but still powered to a three-shot […]
SHANE LOWRY eased clear of his US Open rivals after a brilliant four-hole burst. The Irishman finished off his third round in style to shoot 65 to move four strokes clear. World No41 Lowry came into the day two shots clear but hit two birdies as his rivals faltered in the rain-hit tournament. He will tee off again this […]
SHANE LOWRY is on course for the ultimate reward for upholding golf’s finest traditions at the US Open as he takes a two shot lead into the final day. The Irish ace called a one-shot penalty on himself in the second round for a rules glitch that no-one else could possibly have spotted. Lowry […]