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Wyndham Clark won the 2023 U.S. Open by defeating Rory McIlroy by a single stroke at Los Angeles Country Club. Clark's evolution of tee-to-green play, age, and his desire to want the ball are qualities that may foreshadow a future ceiling that is much higher than most one-hit wonders at major championships. Scottie Scheffler's floor, the LACC experience, Rickie Fowler's arc, and the upcoming Open Championship at Royal Liverpool are also discussed.
Wyndham Clark wins the U.S. Open, while Rory McIlroy falls short again. Rickie Fowler impresses with a T5 finish, and Los Angeles Country Club delivers a challenging test despite some bumps. The USGA's handling of the event and the lack of energy from the small crowd are criticized. Phil Mickelson's heckler and the marine layer also make appearances. The PGA Tour gets a brief respite from controversy.
Rickie Fowler finished tied for fifth at the U.S. Open after leading through the third round, shooting 5-over par on Sunday. Despite the disappointing finish, Fowler's recent success shows that he can still be the same talented player who took the golf world by storm nearly a decade ago. He will head to Connecticut on Monday morning to prepare for next weekend's Travelers Championship.
Gordon Sargent won the low amateur honors at the U.S. Open after finishing 1-under at Los Angeles Country Club. Despite a blunder on the 18th hole, where his putt went in and out due to a damaged cup, Sargent finished the tournament T39 at 4-over. The 20-year-old Vanderbilt junior is the current No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and will have a chance to represent the U.S. in the Walker Cup later this year.
The 2023 U.S. Open had a record $20 million purse, with Wyndham Clark winning $3.6 million. The USGA compensated all 76 professionals who failed to make the cut with $10,000 each. The payouts for the top 60 players who made the cut were also listed, with Rory McIlroy taking home $2.16 million for second place. Amateurs who did not earn prize money were also mentioned.
The first major at the Los Angeles Country Club was overshadowed by disappointing crowd sizes and atmosphere, with many players and fans expressing their disappointment. Despite the beautiful course and exciting play, the lack of energy and enthusiasm from the crowd left a sour taste for many.
Wyndham Clark and Rickie Fowler are tied for the lead heading into the final round of the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, with Rory McIlroy just one shot back. Scottie Scheffler is also in contention after a strong finish on Saturday. The tournament is shaping up for a tight finish in Southern California.
The final round of the 123rd U.S. Open will take place on Sunday at Los Angeles Country Club, with tee times and pairings announced. Dustin Johnson and Harris English will tee off last at 5:08 p.m. ET, while Bryson DeChambeau and Tom Kim will tee off at 4:46 p.m. ET. The tournament will be broadcast on NBC, with Peacock showcasing featured groups, featured holes, and U.S. Open All Access.
Rory McIlroy disagrees with Brooks Koepka's assessment of the Los Angeles Country Club as a U.S. Open venue, stating that it feels like a U.S. Open all week. Both players made the cut at the 123rd U.S. Open, with McIlroy just a stroke behind the 54-hole leaders. Koepka, who is not a fan of the course, sits ten strokes back. McIlroy leads the field in strokes gained off the tee and has a great chance to win his first major title in nine years.
Justin Thomas, who failed to make the cut, shared his thoughts on the 81-yard 15th hole at the U.S. Open, which officially became the shortest hole in modern U.S. Open history. He suggested hitting a big cut spinner off the middle slope to get within 5-10 feet of the pin. The course will play firmer and faster on Saturday, making the greens hard to hit and leaving little room for error on the tiny par-3.
The US Open at Los Angeles Country Club has limited crowds due to a small footprint in the rotation of US Open courses, with only 22,000 tickets allotted, the majority of which went to corporates and club members. The course is magnificent, but the small crowd means there is little noise, and the U.S. Open champion will be crowned on Sunday afternoon with few people able to say they were there. The USGA is contemplating a plan to allow spectators to line the 18th fairway well back of the green, but the barranca running through LACC and a few of the bridges over it create pinch points that keep the gallery some hundreds of yards from the green.
Rickie Fowler leads the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club at 10 under through 36 holes, with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele both sitting at 8 under. Dustin Johnson, Scottie Scheffler, and Cameron Smith are within six strokes of the leader. The third round of the tournament is underway, with the final pair of Fowler and Wyndham Clark starting their rounds six hours after the first tee time.
The 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club has seen Rickie Fowler set the 36-hole scoring record at 130 with 18 birdies, while Rory McIlroy is two shots back alongside Xander Schauffele. The event marks the first time since the 2014 PGA Championship that McIlroy started a major with two rounds of 67 or lower. The third major of the year will be broadcast on NBC and can be streamed on fuboTV.
Rickie Fowler holds the solo lead at the midway point of the U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club, finishing the second round with a 2-under 68, putting him at 10-under for the tournament. Wyndham Clark briefly took the lead but is now one stroke behind Fowler, with Rory McIlroy in third at 8-under. The cut was set at 2-over, knocking out big names like Jordan Spieth, Phil Mickelson, Max Homa, and Justin Thomas.
Brooks Koepka expressed his dislike for the Los Angeles Country Club course during the U.S. Open, citing blind tee shots and repetitive spots. This is a stark contrast to his comments about his 2018 U.S. Open win at Shinnecock Hills. Despite being one of the favorites to win, Koepka is currently T32 but is projected to make the cut. He remains focused on the game and is not bothered by the LIV-PGA merger.