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Oakmont memories stirring ambitious Lowry

Nine years have passed since Shane Lowry gave up a final-round four-shot lead at the US Open as his dreams of a maiden major went up in smoke.

Golf • 10 Jun

Golf: US Open: Shane Lowry disapointed during Sunday play at Oakmont CC.
Oakmont, PA 6/19/2016
CREDIT: Robert Beck (Photo by Robert Beck /Sports Illustrated/Getty Images)
(Set Number: SI15 TK4 )

Consistent Lowry returns to site of near glory

Shane Lowry is back at the scene of his first ever major near miss, the one which haunted him for a couple of years afterwards

Golf • 12 Jun

The two Irish players will tee off together

McIlroy and Lowry paired together at US Open

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will play together in the opening two rounds of this week's US Open.

Golf • 10 Jun

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 13: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks with Bob Rotella prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

On the beach or ready to grind - McIlroy's Oakmont test

A round of 78 shouldn't be particularly notable but when it's Rory McIlroy it is - and the Holywood golfer must show that he is mentally prepared to take on the sizeable challenge presented to errant drivers at Oakmont.

Golf • 10 Jun

Padraig Harrington was a whisker away from US Open qualification in Ohio

Harrington's US Open qualifying charge comes up short

Padraig Harrington will miss out on US Open qualification by the narrowest of margins despite firing a round 66 in the final round of qualifying in Columbus, Ohio.

Golf • 03 Jun

Arthur Ashe Stadium is set for a major renovation

US Tennis set to splash cash and revamp Arthur Ashe

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an 800-million dollar (€710 million) transformation of the US Open site, marking the largest infrastructure investment in its history.

Tennis • 20 May

The US Open will now take place over three weekends

US Open: Mixed doubles to start before main tournament

The US Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) has confirmed, all part of an overhaul of the category's format and an increase in prize money.

Tennis • 12 Feb

Jon Rahm topped the LIV Golf standings in 2024

US Open first major to guarantee place for LIV player

One LIV Golf League player will receive an exemption for this year's US Open, tournament organisers have announced.

Golf • 05 Feb

McIlroy awards himself a 'D' grade for the 2024 season

McIlroy: Pain of US Open loss still 'stings'

Rory McIlroy has awarded himself a 'D' grade for the 2024 season ahead of the final event of this year's DP World Tour schedule, admitting that the pain of missing out on a major championship victory at Pinehurst still "stings".

Golf • 13 Nov 24

Jannik Sinner celebrates after clinching the title

Sinner makes short work of Fritz for US Open triumph

Jannik Sinner let his tennis do the talking as he won the US Open for the first time, beating American Taylor Fritz in straight sets - 6-3 6-4 7-5.

Tennis • 08 Sep 24

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates with the winners trophy

Sabalenka holds off Pegula for US Open redemption

Aryna Sabalenka earned US Open redemption after she won the women's title in New York.

Tennis • 07 Sep 24

Jannik Sinner booked his place in the US Open final

Draper dream ends as Sinner swans into final

Jack Draper was sick on court four times as his US Open dream ended in semi-final heartbreak following a straight-sets defeat to Jannik Sinner.

Tennis • 06 Sep 24

Aryna Sabalenka crushes a backhand in her win over Emma Navarro

Sabalenka powers past Navarro at US Open

Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from a maiden US Open title after bulldozing her way to the final.

Tennis • 06 Sep 24

Jessica Pegula celebrates converting match point

Pegula rallies to record unlikely US Open comeback win

Jessica Pegula staged an impressive comeback to reach her first career grand slam final at the US Open.

Tennis • 06 Sep 24

Jack Draper is hoping to shock the US Open favourite on Friday

Sinner was 'not the best' on junior courts says Draper

Jack Draper remembers Jannik Sinner being the weak link on court when they first played, but the British number one knows it will be a different matter in their US Open semi-final.

Tennis • 05 Sep 24

Sinner and Draper set for US Open semi-final showdown

World number one Jannik Sinner continued his quest for a first US Open title as he set up a semi-final with Jack Draper.

Tennis • 05 Sep 24

Jessica Pegula is through to a grand slam semi-final for the first time

Pegula knocks out Swiatek to make US Open semis

World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of the US Open as American Jessica Pegula finally ended her grand slam quarter-final hoodoo at the seventh attempt.

Tennis • 05 Sep 24

Tiafoe win sets up all-American semi-final with Fritz

There will be an American in the men's final of the US Open for the first time since 2006 after Frances Tiafoe set up a blockbuster of a semi-final against Taylor Fritz.

Tennis • 04 Sep 24

Fritz overcame Zverev to reach first ever semi-final

Fritz dispatches Zverev to reach grand slam semi-final

Taylor Fritz has ended his quarter-final hoodoo by reaching the last four of the US Open.

Tennis • 03 Sep 24

Navarro storms back to book place in US Open semis

American Emma Navarro produced a stunning second-set fightback to move into her first Grand Slam semi-final with a 6-2 7-5 win over Spain's Paula Badosa as her breakout season continued at the US Open on Tuesday.

Tennis • 03 Sep 24

Jessica Pegula returns a shot against Diana Shnaider

Pegula ready to clear last-eight hurdle at US Open

Jessica Pegula says she is not feeling the same pressure as she aims to end her grand slam quarter-final hoodoo at the US Open.

Tennis • 03 Sep 24

Emma Navarro celebrates her win in New York

Navarro knocks misfiring Gauff out of US Open

Defending champion Coco Gauff crashed out of the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-3 4-6 6-3 loss to fellow American Emma Navarro in New York.

Tennis • 02 Sep 24

Alexander Zverev unleashes a forehand in his win over Brandon Nakashima

Zverev eyes major moment at US Open

Alexander Zverev has his eyes on a maiden grand slam title after making it through to the US Open quarter-finals after a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 win over Brandon Nakashima.

Tennis • 02 Sep 24

Pegula breezes past Bouzas Maneiro at US Open

Jessica Pegula's strong serving and smothering defence led to a textbook 6-3 6-3 win over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the US Open third round.

Tennis • 01 Sep 24

Jannik Sinner won in straight sets at Flushing Meadow

Sinner swats aside O'Connell to reach fourth round

World number one Jannik Sinner's bid for a second Grand Slam title continued to gain momentum as he thumped Christopher O'Connell 6-1 6-4 6-2 to reach the US Open fourth round.

Tennis • 01 Sep 24