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Covering the U.S. Open

Rory McIlroy, the co-leader after Round 1, won the U.S. Open in 2011, the first of his four major titles.

McIlroy, Cantlay Share Early U.S. Open Lead; Former Gator Horschel Opens With 73

Thursday June 13, 2024

Rory McIlroy, seeking his first major title since 2014, shares the opening-round U.S. Open lead with Patrick Cantlay after a blistering 5-under 65 Thursday at Pinehurst No. 2.

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Gators in the U.S. Open: Who’s Headed to Pinehurst, Who Fell Short

Monday June 10, 2024

Out of the Gator golf alums who tried to make the U.S Open either through the PGA Tour or through qualifiers, only two managed to earn a spot in this year's major championship at Pinehurst.

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Inside ‘Golf’s Longest Day’: The Grueling Final-Round U.S. Open Qualifiers

Friday June 7, 2024

Many consider the final-round U.S. Open qualifiers to be one of the sport's most grueling tests due to its demanding 36-hole, one-day format and the magnitude of what's at stake for the golfers.

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On ‘Golf’s Longest Day,’ Former UF Golfer Chris Nido Falls Just Short of U.S. Open Dream

Friday June 7, 2024

For U.S. Open hopefuls, the final round of qualifying is known as 'Golf’s Longest Day.' At The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, Florida, 71 golfers -- including former UF golfer Chris Nido -- competed to try to earn one of five available spots in the 2024 Open.

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Photo Gallery: 2024 U.S. Open Final-Round Qualifier: The Bear’s Club, Jupiter, Fla.

Thursday June 6, 2024

More than 70 golfers -- including a collection of PGA Tour pros, LIV Golf veterans and amateurs from the college-golf ranks -- descended on The Bear's Club on June 3 for the final round of U.S. Open qualifying.

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Healthy Again, Berger Secures U.S. Open Return After Two-Year Absence

Thursday June 6, 2024

After a second-place finish in Monday's 36-hole, final-round qualifier for the U.S. Open at The Bear’s Club, Daniel Berger will compete in his first major championship in two years.

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PGA Tour Veteran Kuchar Tops Pack of Five Earning Spots into U.S. Open Field

Wednesday June 5, 2024

PGA Tour veterans Matt Kuchar and Daniel Berger were among the five golfers who earned a spot in the U.S. Open on Monday in the final-round qualifier at The Bear's Club.

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Scottie Scheffler will be aiming for his first U.S. Open title. He finished tied for second in 2022.

Taking Stock of the Biggest U.S. Open Storylines After the PGA Championship

Wednesday May 29, 2024

With the PGA Championship dust finally settled, it's time to take a first look at third major of the year, the U.S. Open. Here are the biggest storylines to watch with the U.S. Open now just two weeks away.

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Photo Gallery: 2024 U.S. Open Local Qualifier in Palm Coast, Florida

Monday May 20, 2024

Photos from the U.S. Open local qualifier at The Conservatory at Hammock Beach, where golfers tried to secure a spot in the final round of qualifying for the 2024 U.S. Open.

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High School Student Carter, 17, Impresses at U.S. Open Local Qualifier

Sunday May 19, 2024

Nearly 80 golfers competed in Palm Coast to attempt to earn one of five coveted spots in the final round of qualifying for this year's major tournament in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

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Mother-Son Duo Brought Smiles to Palm Coast During U.S. Open Local Qualifier

Sunday May 19, 2024

Aiden Byce stepped onto the tee box on a muggy Tuesday morning at The Conservatory at Hammock Beach. But this wasn't an ordinary round for the 20-year-old South Carolina native.

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Former UF Golfer Rucarean Tries For His Day in the Sun at U.S. Open Qualifier

Sunday May 19, 2024

Although Ty Rucarean graduated from the University of Florida more than 10 years ago, the Gators club cover on his driver shows that Gainesville will always hold a special place in his heart.

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