
Tag: The US Open
Which Golf Courses Are Hosting The US Open in The Future
The USGA has taken a somewhat interesting approach to the future hosts of the US Open, by revealing the venues for almost every year up until 2051! With that comes plenty of time to get researching and time to get ready for each iconic US Open venue that is coming our way. Golfshake's Fin Tait takes a closer look at them. read more ...
Best European Hopes at The US Open 2025
The US Open is rapidly dawning upon us, and the stage is set for the third major of the season, but which Europeans should you be keeping a close eye on? Golfshake's Fin Tait has picked out some names to watch. read more ...
The US Open 2025 Preview, Picks & Analysis
Bryson DeChambeau defends the US Open as America's national championship makes a welcome return to its most feared venue, Oakmont, where world number one Scottie Scheffler will be hoping to move another step closer to the career grand slam. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks forward to what should be a fascinating week. read more ...
10 Picks to Win The US Open 2025
Oakmont is arguably the ultimate US Open test - meaning that this year's championship has all the potential to be a classic. Most eyes will be on the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, but anything can happen in this event. Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his picks to win - including a couple of outside bets. read more ...
10 Outsiders to Watch at The US Open 2025
Ahead of the US Open at Oakmont, most of the attention will be on the favourites, but as we all know, the field is far deeper than that and a considerable number of players will be hoping to launch a surprise bid to secure America's national championship. Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out some standout candidates. read more ...
Why Golfers Should Embrace The Challenge of The US Open
Oakmont is considered by many to be the most challenging of US Open venues, which should make this week's championship quite a spectacle. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why the competitors and golf fans must embrace the test and everything that this week provides. read more ...
The Best Golfers Who Never Won The US Open
There have been some surprising winners of the US Open, but some of the best players ever to grace the fairways have missed out, nobody more so than Phil Mickelson, who has finished second six times. We look at some notable names who never did claim America's national title. read more ...
Rory McIlroy Hopes That it Will Be Third Time Lucky at The US Open
Rory McIlroy has suffered successive heartbreaking losses at the US Open. In 2023 he came up one short behind Wyndham Clark, and last year he threw away the title, with Bryson DeChambeau the beneficiary this time. Will it be third time lucky in 2025? read more ...
How Bryson DeChambeau Won The 2024 US Open
Last year at the US Open, it was Bryson DeChambeau who triumphed at Pinehurst following an extraordinary recovery shot from a bunker on the final hole to snatch the title away from Rory McIlroy who endured an agonising finish. read more ...
Will Break From Golf Allow Rory McIlroy to Get Over US Open Loss
Following his crushing US Open loss to Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from the Travelers Championship and will take a few weeks away from the spotlight. Golfshake's Derek Clements comments on that decision and whether the Northern Irishman will be ready for his next major chance. read more ...
Rory McIlroy is Becoming The Modern Day Greg Norman
The 2024 US Open was thrilling to watch, but it was a heartbreaker for Rory McIlroy, who endured his most agonising major defeat yet. For the Northern Irishman, there are lingering questions as Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that his career is beginning to feel like Greg Norman's. read more ...
Did Pinehurst Cross The Line
Pinehurst was a brutal challenge for the US Open but it created a brilliant championship. However, did it cross the line? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts on that and more as he reflects on everything we witnessed in North Carolina. read more ...
You Can Play These US Open Golf Courses
The US Open has been contested at 52 different golf courses, many of which have gone down in legend, and some are accessible to the public. We take a closer look at the US Open venues that you could actually play. read more ...
6 Reasons Why I Love The US Open
The US Open can divide opinion when it comes around each year, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark loves it. He explains just why he looks forward to America's national championship and how it presents a golfing examination that we should all relish unfolding. read more ...
The US Open 2024 Preview, Picks & Analysis
The US Open returns to Pinehurst No. 2 this week - and there will be no hiding place at what can be one of the most brutal tests in golf. Scottie Scheffler is the clear favourite, but can anyone stop the world number one? read more ...
10 Picks to Win The US Open 2024
The US Open returns to storied Pinehurst No. 2 for the third men's major championship of the year, and it promises to be a classic. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out ten players who he believes could win - and there might be a couple of surprises in there. read more ...
10 Outsiders to Watch at The US Open 2024
Focus will understandably be on the favourites at this year's US Open - especially when it relates to Scottie Scheffler - but we only have to delve into the history books to see how often those considered to be outsiders have gotten their hands on America's national championship. read more ...
Remembering Past US Opens at Pinehurst
This will be the fourth US Open to be played at Pinehurst since 1999 and if it comes anywhere close to matching the drama of the previous three then we will have witnessed a classic. Here, we look back at the tournaments of 1999, 2005 and 2014. read more ...
What Happened to Martin Kaymer
When the US Open was last played at Pinehurst it was won in spectacular fashion by Germany’s Martin Kaymer. But few would have imagined that this would have been the former world number one's last individual victory. read more ...
How Wyndham Clark Won The 2023 US Open
Wyndham Clark, who had missed the cut in his only two previous US Open starts, claimed a one-stroke victory at Los Angeles Country Club 12 months ago, denying Rory McIlroy a golden chance to end his major drought. read more ...
Is Robert MacIntyre Ready to Contend at The US Open
Before the US Open, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his latest View From The Fairway, where he comments on Robert MacIntyre's decision to skip The Memorial Tournament and whether that will give the Scot a better chance to contend in this week's major championship. read more ...