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US Open 2025: Wyndham Clark destroys locker room after missing the cut

(Foto: Getty)
(Foto: Getty)

The Oakmont Country Club once again proves to be a merciless test at the 2025 US Open. Only a handful of players are managing to stay under par on the historic par-70 course – and defending champion Wyndham Clark is not among them. After two disappointing rounds of 74 (+8), the American missed the cut and was eliminated from the tournament on Friday.

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According to a post by Tron Carter on X, Clark let his frustration boil over after the second round and damaged several lockers in the player area. Photos from inside the clubhouse show broken locker doors and torn panels, reportedly caused by kicks or punches. The USGA confirmed to U.S. media that the incident is under investigation. A fine or further sanctions are possible.

Clark faced heavy criticism on social media for his outburst. While frustration after an early major exit may be understandable, repeated misconduct on the big stage raises serious questions.

Wyndham Clark: US Open outburst not his first incident

Clark had already made headlines earlier this year during the 2025 PGA Championship. In the final round, he angrily hurled his driver into a sponsor board after a poor tee shot – all caught on live television.

Shortly afterward, Clark showed remorse and posted a public apology on Instagram, describing his behavior as “immature and disrespectful.”

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Tee Times for the 2025 US Open

Tee Times for the US Open 2025. (Photo: Getty)

The final day at Oakmont Country Club promises high tension – as the US Open 2025 enters the decisive round with a tight leaderboard. Sam Burns leads Adam Scott by one stroke and the duo will form the final flight on Sunday evening. Directly in front: J.J. Spaun and Viktor Hovland, both only just behind. Scottie Scheffler starts at 7:04 pm together with Nick Taylor, Rory McIlroy starts at 3:36 pm with Andrew Novak.

US Open 2025 – Round 4 Tee Times

Tee Teetime Player 1 Player 2
11:52 pm Cam Davis
12:03 pm Matthieu Pavon Jordan Smith
12:14 pm Hideki Matsuyama Harris English
12:25 pm Ryan McCormick Taylor Pendrith
12:36 pm Johnny Keefer Michael Kim
12:47 pm James Nicholas Brian Harman
12:58 pm Philip Barbaree Sungjae Im
13:14 pm Niklas Norgaard Denny McCarthy
13:25 pm Daniel Berger Tony Finau
13:36 pm Rory McIlroy Andrew Novak
13:47 pm Adam Schenk Mackenzie Hughes
13:58 pm Justin Hastings (a) Matt Fitzpatrick
14:09 pm Collin Morikawa Rasmus Højgaard
14:20 pm Ryan Fox Corey Conners
14:36 pm Patrick Reed Laurie Canter
14:47 pm Jon Rahm Tom Kim
14:58 pm Maverick McNealy Xander Schauffele
15:09 pm Si Woo Kim Jhonattan Vegas
15:20 pm Aaron Rai Trevor Cone
15:31 pm Jordan Spieth J.T. Poston
15:42 pm Brooks Koepka Thomas Detry
15:58 pm Jason Day Chris Kirk
16:09 pm Keegan Bradley Sam Stevens
16:20 pm Matt Wallace Ryan Gerard
16:31 pm Ben Griffin Victor Perez
16:42 pm Russell Henley Emiliano Grillo
16:53 pm Max Greyserman Christiaan Bezuidenhout
17:04 pm Nick Taylor Scottie Scheffler
17:20 pm Chris Gotterup Marc Leishman
17:31 pm Cameron Young Robert MacIntyre
17:42 pm Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Thriston Lawrence
17:53 pm Tyrrell Hatton Carlos Ortiz
18:04 pm Viktor Hovland J.J. Spaun
18:15 pm Adam Scott Sam Burns
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US Open: for the first time since 1999 without Sergio Garcia

The participants of the 2025 US Open. (Photo: Getty)

The US Open is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, attracting players from all parts of the globe. The participants of this year’s US Open, held from June 12th to 15th at Oakmont Country Club, have been finalized. Particularly noticeable is the absence of Sergio Garcia, who is not participating in the US Open for the first time since 1999.

Sergio Garcia narrowly misses the US Open

The Spanish LIV golfer qualified for the US Open every year since 1999. This year, that tradition ends with a close second round. The first round of qualifying went promisingly for Sergio Garcia with seven birdies and only one bogey. Unfortunately, he couldn’t repeat this strong performance in the second round. Sergio Garcia played a round alternating between four birdies and four bogeys, resulting in an even-par round. The final score of six strokes under par is just one stroke too many to qualify for the tournament.

Qualification for the US Open

The US Open, as the name suggests, is an open tournament. Every pro or amateur with a handicap index of 0.4 or lower can register to compete for a spot in the U.S. Open. Qualification happens in two phases: The local qualification was held at over 110 locations in late April and early May and consists of 18 holes. Players who passed this phase then advanced to the final qualification with 36 holes in one day. This final qualifying round is also known as “the longest day in golf.”

Who succeeded on the Longest Day?

Among the players who managed to qualify is Edoardo Molinari, who prevailed at Walton Heath Golf Club in England. Erik van Rooyen and Cameron Young secured their spots at Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club in Ohio, USA. Matt Wallace and Victor Perez qualified for the major at Lambton Golf & Country Club in Canada.

The qualifying tournament at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in Florida is still ongoing, and Denmark’s Nicolai Højgaard still has a chance to secure a spot in the US Open.

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US Open without these golf stars

Unfortunately, several prominent names like Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler, Padraig Harrington, and Max Homa failed to secure a spot in this year’s U.S. Open.

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US Open awards starting places to LIV golfers

US Open exemption for LIV Golfers. (Photo: Getty)
US Open exemption for LIV Golfers. (Photo: Getty)

Until now, LIV golfers could only qualify directly for the biggest tournaments of the year via the world ranking, unless they had already qualified for majors through past successes. Without world ranking points, however, this becomes more and more difficult, which is why the USGA now provides a full exemption for a LIV golfer at the US Open 2025.

US Open introduces qualification criteria for LIV golfers

Already this year, a place in the field will be awarded to the best LIV golfer who has not yet qualified for the US Open at Oakmont Country Club and is in the top 3 of the LIV Golf individual rankings (as of 19 May 2025). In addition, the top 10 in the LIV Golf individual rankings (as of 7 April 2025) will receive a place in local qualifying for the major tournament and can therefore also qualify.

In 2026, there will additionally be a direct starting place for the best, not yet qualified LIV Golf player from the top 3 of the 2025 final ranking, as well as places for local qualifying based on the top 10 of the final ranking.

‘The USGA continues to evaluate the opportunities that exist to e“The USGA continues to evaluate the pathways that exist to ensure those playing their best have the opportunity to compete in our national championship,” said John Bodenhamer, USGA chief championships officer. “Consistent with our historical approach, we continuously evaluate talent levels on professional tours and in amateur events, which has led us to add a new exemption category.”

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil is delighted by the news. “We’re pleased that the USGA has formally created a new exemption for LIV Golf players to compete in the U.S. Open and appreciate Mike Whan’s leadership and commitment to growing the game of golf. Every golf fan in the world longs to see the greatest players in the world competing on golf’s biggest stages at the majors.

The US Open is the first major tournament to follow this path. The PGA Championship has extended a special invitation to LIV golfer Joaquin Niemann, as it did in 2024.

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US Open 2024 Tee Times: Rory McIlroy Alongside Patrick Cantlay

Goes into the final day of the US Open 2024 as tied second place: Rory McIlroy. (Image: Getty)
Goes into the final day of the US Open 2024 as tied second place: Rory McIlroy. (Image: Getty)

Before the final day of the US Open 2024, Bryson DeChambeau was able to extend his lead to three strokes with a strong Moving Day performance. The American will tee off in the last group with his playing partner Matthieu Pavon. The Frenchman is at a total of -4 and shares second place with Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay, who will start their round together in the second-to-last group of the day at 8:10 PM.

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Tee Times US Open 2024 Round X

Tee Teetime Player 1 Player 2
1 7:30 am Seonghyeon Kim Gunnar Broin (a)
1 7:41 am Matthew Fitzpatrick Jackson Suber
1 7:52 am Brandon Wu Austin Eckroat
1 8:3 am Francesco Molinari Ben Kohles
1 8:14 am Dean Burmester Ryan Fox
1 8:25 am Sepp Straka Martin Kaymer
1 8:36 am Greyson Sigg Cameron Young
1 8:47 am Nico Echavarria Brendon Todd
1 8:58 am Justin Lower Sam Bennett
1 9:9 am Adam Scott Brian Campbell
1 9:25 am Matt Kuchar Frankie Capan III
1 9:36 am Adam Svensson Harris English
1 9:47 am Jordan Spieth Si Woo Kim
1 9:58 am Max Greyserman Sahith Theegala
1 10:9 am Daniel Berger Keegan Bradley
1 10:20 am Scottie Scheffler Tom McKibbin
1 10:31 am Brooks Koepka Tim Widing
1 10:42 am Nicolai Højgaard Emiliano Grillo
1 10:53 am Isaiah Salinda Christiaan Bezuidenhout
1 11:4 am Cameron Smith Wyndham Clark
1 11:15 am J.T. Poston Tommy Fleetwood
1 11:31 am Shane Lowry Zac Blair
1 11:42 am Billy Horschel Chris Kirk
1 11:53 am Denny McCarthy Min Woo Lee
1 12:4 pm Neal Shipley (a) Luke Clanton (a)
1 12:15 pm Sam Burns Stephan Jaeger
1 12:26 pm Brian Harman Mark Hubbard
1 12:37 pm David Puig Thomas Detry
1 12:48 pm Akshay Bhatia Russell Henley
1 12:59 pm Davis Thompson Xander Schauffele
1 1:10 pm Sergio Garcia Taylor Pendrith
1 1:26 pm Aaron Rai Tom Kim
1 1:37 pm Corey Conners Collin Morikawa
1 1:48 pm Tony Finau Tyrrell Hatton
1 1:59 pm Ludvig Åberg Hideki Matsuyama
1 2:10 pm Patrick Cantlay Rory McIlroy
1 2:21 pm Matthieu Pavon Bryson DeChambeau
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Sepp Straka Scores Hole-in-One During Second Round of US Open 2024

Sepp Straka scores an ace in his second round. (Photo: Getty)

On Friday morning, Sepp Straka experienced a true magic moment at the US Open 2024 on Pinehurst No. 2. With a hole-in-one, the Austrian catapulted himself into the headlines and brought smiles to the faces of the spectators.

A Early Setback at the US Open 2024

The Friday could have started better for Straka. On the third hole, his second shot bounced off the flagstick and landed in the bunker. What followed was a painful triple-bogey that set him back to three over par—a tough blow for the usually confident player.

The Magical Moment on the Ninth Hole

But then came the moment that changed everything. On the ninth hole, a 177-yard par-3, Straka showed his full class. The 31-year-old hit his tee shot perfectly onto the green—about 26 feet from the pin—and the ball rolled straight into the hole as if by magic. Straka celebrated the first hole-in-one of this year’s US Open together with his caddie Duane Bock and American playing partners JT Poston and Peter Malnati.

A Special Entry in History

With this ace, Straka joins the few players who have achieved a hole-in-one on the ninth hole of Pinehurst No. 2. Before him, only Peter Jacobsen (2005) and Zach Johnson (2014) managed this feat.

The Road to the Cut

The hole-in-one brought Straka back into the tournament, as he was previously within range of the cut. In his career, Straka has already celebrated successes, including victories at the 2022 Honda Classic and the 2023 John Deere Classic. His best result at a major so far was a tied second place at last year’s British Open.

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Charlie Woods Takes Part in US Open Qualifier

Charlie Woods took part in a qualifier for the US Open. (Photo: Getty)
Charlie Woods took part in a qualifier for the US Open. (Photo: Getty)

Charlie Woods made another attempt to qualify for a professional tournament this week. The son of Tiger Woods took part in a local qualifying tournament in Florida for the US Open 2024 on Thursday. Woods is one of 10,052 golfers who have applied to take part in the US Open 2024 in Pinehurst. Only 52 of them have already been confirmed as participants, the rest are trying to qualify via the qualifying tournaments.

Charlie Woods Plays 81 at US Open Qualifier

Charlie Woods took part in one of 109 local qualifiers. Among the 84 participants at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, there were five spots for the final qualifier. Woods, who carded a round of 81 over the 18 holes of the event, finished T61 and will not advance to the next stage. He started the round with a bogey and a double bogey, followed by another double bogey on hole 6, before making his only birdie of the round on hole 5. Another double bogey and three bogeys followed on the back nine. In the end, he was twelve strokes behind the leader. Only four players played under par.

The 15-year-old last tried his hand at a pre-qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Cognizant Classic in February and played a round of 86. He gained his first ‘experience’ on professional tours together with his father at the PNC Championship on the Champions Tour. The two have been taking part in the family event together since 2020. Last year, the pair finished in a tie for fifth place behind winner Bernhard Langer. Their best result came in 2021, when they finished second behind John Daly and John Daly II.

Incidentally, the older Woods is not one of the players who has already qualified for the US Open. 2023 was the last year in which he was automatically qualified thanks to his Masters victory in 2019.

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Video: First Hole in One at the US Open 2022

On the second day of the US Open 2022, the fans at The Country Club in Massachusetts (USA) were able to cheer loudly. Cameron Young took a swing at the sixth hole and holed out from 165 yards directly from the tee box.

US Open 2022: Hole in one from Cameron Young

The American thus scored the 48th (known) ace in the 122-year history of the US Open. Young had been rather mediocre so far and still had a chance to make the cut thanks to the eagle. After a 72 at the start, the 25-year-old experienced a debacle at hole 3. On the par-4 Cameron Young recorded an 8 and thus a quadruple bogey. For the round, the PGA Tour professional was already seven shots over par after 13 holes, but then started a series in which he framed the hole-in-one of three birdies at hole 6 (he had started on the 10th tee).

However, these five stroke wins within four holes were not enough; Cameron Young would also have needed a birdie on the last hole to make the cut at +3. As a result, he narrowly missed the weekend of the US Open 2022 by one stroke.

The 48th known hole-in-one in #USOpen HISTORY!

Take a bow, Cameron Young!

? : @NBC and @PeacockTV pic.twitter.com/cXlJP5zMwh

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US Open 2022: Rory McIlroy takes out his frustration in the bunker

Rory McIlroy during the first round of the US Open 2022. (Photo: getty)
Rory McIlroy during the first round of the US Open 2022. (Photo: getty)

With a round of 67 and an interim shared lead at the 2022 US Open, Rory McIlroy actually has no reason to be particularly frustrated with his round. Nevertheless, the Northern Irishman gave free rein to his feelings in the meantime.

US Open 2022: Rory McIlroys aggressive bunker reaction

On hole 5, for example, where his tee shot landed on the edge of the bunker and the liberating shot strayed into the next bunker. But for a player of McIlroy’s caliber, that’s no problem either: he carried the ball onto the green and holed out for par. So did the bunker really deserve this reaction?

Woah ?pic.twitter.com/kSUgJ2dSwN — Golf Monthly (@GolfMonthly) June 16, 2022

“At the US Open, you’re faced with things you’re not faced with in any other week, whether it’s lies or things like that,” McIlroy said. “The thick rough of the course is on the edges of the bunkers. So I’ve been cursing the USGA.”

“You have to accept it. It didn’t seem like much work for Harry (Diamond, his caddy), so I gave the sand my opinion, and then I backed off and played a good bunker shot, and then it’s great to sink that hole.”

That wasn’t the only incident, however, in which McIlroy showed he’s hot to finish his majorless streak. On hole 9, McIlroy’s final hole that would end in a bogey, he clearly wasn’t satisfied as well and threw his club to the ground.

Rory club throws!! The Prince wants it this week!! pic.twitter.com/1KeaRdhx0D — Riggs (@RiggsBarstool) June 16, 2022

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US Open 2022: Forbidden souvenir! Fans steal Rahm’s golf ball

Fans grab Jon Rahm's Ball at the US Open 2022. (Photo: Getty)
Fans grab Jon Rahm's Ball at the US Open 2022. (Photo: Getty)

Not an easy start for the Spanish defending champion at the US Open in Brookline, Massachusetts. On his first round, Jon Rahm experienced a veritable roller coaster ride over the 18 holes. Wild tee shots into deep rough, outstanding saves for a par save and long putts for birdie. It really was all there, and on top of that there was the scene on the 18th hole where Rahm missed the fairway again, but when he went for his ball, it was no longer in the place where it was initially spotted.

US Open 2022: Detective Rahm quickly spots the culprits

After the round, Rahm was asked about the incident on 18. The Spaniard visibly took the scene in stride, especially since he was awarded a free drop under the rules. Rahm also stated for the record that he saw the two offenders who took the ball on the court. Apparently, two younger fans had unceremoniously decided to take the ball from the former world number one.

“I’m pretty sure I know who did it,” he said, visibly amused. “I’m 100 percent sure I saw the two kids who stole it. The two of them were running in the opposite direction and had huge smiles on their faces.”

To the kids who stole @JonRahmpga‘s golf ball on the 18th hole, he knows who you are. ? #USOpen pic.twitter.com/Nh5YeeoXV9 — Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) June 16, 2022

Lucky for Rahm and, of course, lucky for the two fans that the scene ended without disadvantage for the Spaniard. Quite the opposite, in fact. Rahm took advantage of the free drop, played the ensuing ball to the 18th green and holed the 20-foot putt for a birdie worth seeing. With this, Rahm moved up to a score of -1 for the day and is now tied for 14th place.