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Adam Scott marks incredible milestone at the US Open
Adam Scott is marking an incredible milestone at this year's US Open when he competes in his 100th consecutive major championship.
This could be the summer of Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood is undeniably one of the best players in the game yet to have won a major championship, but could this summer be his best chance? Golfshake's Fin Tait believes that Shinnecock Hills and Royal Birkdale present a unique opportunity for the popular Englishman.
The US Open 2026 preview, picks & analysis
The US Open returns to Shinnecock Hills - one of the most fearsome tests in the game. Scottie Scheffler has an opportunity to complete the Career Grand Slam, but who will lift the trophy? Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his thoughts.
10 picks to win the 2026 US Open
The US Open gets under way at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday. It is a course that is sure to test the world’s best players to the limit - and perhaps beyond. Here are some likely contenders to follow.
10 outsiders to watch at the 2026 US Open
The US Open is arguably the hardest major to win on account of the lightning-fast greens and punishing rough the field will face. It is usually won by a household name but there have been some surprising champions over the years. Here are 10 outsiders who could cause a shock.
Why the US Open is the toughest test in golf
Shinnecock Hills is one of the most fearsome US Open venues - which should make for an engaging spectacle this week. But the USGA has often been accused of pushing the difficulty too far, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains.
How JJ Spaun won the 2025 US Open
America's JJ Spaun put his Players Championship disappointment behind him in sensational style 12 months ago when he holed a 60-foot putt on the final green to win the US Open, beating Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre by two shots.
What happened when Shinnecock Hills last hosted the US Open?
As he works his way back to the form that saw him win five majors, Brooks Koepka will be relishing his return to Shinnecock Hills this week as we reflect on what happened when the championship was last staged here.
What The USGA Got Wrong at Oakmont
In the days since JJ Spaun holed that incredible putt to win the 125th US Open at Oakmont much has been said and written about the course. Golfshake's Derek Clements has no complaints there, but he believes that the organisers got one thing badly wrong.
Unmissable Oakmont Carnage Was Proper US Open Test
They promised that Oakmont would be a formidable, brutal challenge for the world's best golfers, and that's exactly what happened. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this was a classic US Open test - the way golf at this level should be played.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are These The Most Unlikely Winners of Golf's Majors
When galleries turn up to watch majors they expect to see the game’s elite competing for the sport’s biggest prizes. Normally, they are not disappointed, but over the years there have been plenty of major champions who came from nowhere to win. Here, we look at just a few of them.
15 Things You Didn't Know About The US Open
The 2023 US Open is the 123rd playing of America's national championship, which means there is rather a lot of history behind the event. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out some of his favourite facts and stats to give you a flavour of the US Open at its best.
6 Favourite Moments at The US Open
Ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick's defence at the 2023 US Open, Golfshake's Derek Clements has reflected on the past history of this iconic championship and identified several of his favourite US Open moments.
10 Picks to Win The 2023 US Open
The 2023 US Open is being staged for the first time at Los Angeles Country Club, a venue that has long possessed significant mystique. England's Matt Fitzpatrick defends the title he won so dramatically last year, but a significant challenge is posed by the many leading contenders who are in top form.
10 Outsiders to Watch at The US Open
While most eyes will be fixed on the biggest names and championship favourites, there is undeniably an opportunity for a relative outsider to usurp those fancied individuals and spring a surprise to claim America's national title.
2023 US Open Preview, Picks & Analysis
Providing a welcome distraction from recent events in golf, the US Open is surely the most brutal of the four majors in the men's majors. Matt Fitzpatrick will defend his title at Los Angeles Country Club, which is hosting the event for the first time. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the championship.
Billy Horschel Ready to Put Himself on The Line Again at The US Open
Most professional golfers, having just shot a round of 84, would have headed straight into their car and headed for their hotel or the nearest airport departure lounge. But not Billy Horschel, who showed his class at the recent Memorial Tournament when opening up to the press on his emotions during a tough season.
How Matt Fitzpatrick Won The 2022 US Open
12 months ago, Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open at Brookline after a dramatic final day. And he did it on the course upon which he won the US Amateur Championship nine years earlier thanks to a sensational bunker shot at the final hole.
Matt Fitzpatrick Player Profile And What's In The Bag
Matt Fitzpatrick beat defending champion Jordan Spieth in a dramatic play-off to win the RBC Heritage title in South Carolina - a tournament he used to attend with his family.
5 Reasons Why We Love The US Open
The US Open can always be relied upon to offer a delectable slice of drama with the occasional seasoning of madness, but it all contributes to an event that is arguably the toughest of them all to win. It can be an acquired taste, but we certainly love the US Open - and here's why.
What Have Been The Toughest US Opens
From its earliest beginnings, the US Open has long been defined by the brutal examination that it presents to the world's most skilled golfers. But what have been the toughest editions of the event? Well, it's rare to find one that hasn't been difficult, but there are some through the generations that were strikingly testing for a variety of reasons.
2022 US Open Preview
Jon Rahm will arrive at the fearsome Brookline Country Club looking to successfully defend his US Open title, but will face contenders in hot form, including Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to what is sure to be a fascinating week at a venue rich with history.
10 Picks to Win The 2022 US Open
The US Open returns to The Country Club, Brookline, where Jon Rahm defends America's national title. But who will lift the famous trophy at this most historic of venues? Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out ten potential winners, ranging from pre-tournament favourites to surprise contenders.
The Country Club at Brookline - What You Need to Know
The Country Club, Brookline, will host the US Open for the fourth time but the course will see some changes from when Curtis Strange defeated Nick Faldo in 1988.
The Battle of Brookline And The Infamous Ryder Cup
The Country Club at Brookline is best remembered by many for some of the most unedifying scenes ever witnessed on a golf course during the 1999 Ryder Cup between Europe and the United States.
