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Tiger Woods’s car-crash injuries cast doubt on future

The crash comes just two months after the golfing phenomenon underwent his fifth back operation

Keep off the grass: Rickie Fowler plays a bunker shot during a practice round prior to the US Open.

It’s really rough at the US Open

Precision and patience will be at a premium at Oakmont, where dense and menacing rough will challenge the world’s best golfers at the 116th US Open.

Golfer Michelle Wie on her way to winning her first Major

Michelle Wie finally wins first Major

After being hyped to stardom even before she turned pro at the age of 15 in 2005, Michelle Wie won a long awaited Major title at the US Women’s Open.

McIlroy eager to make most of Woods’s absence

McIlroy eager to make most of Woods’s absence

Golfer Rory McIlroy seeks to add to this US Open title triumph and make the most of the continued absence of Tiger Woods.

Rory relishes Tiger challenge

Only one thing was missing from Rory McIlroy’s breakthrough win in a Major at the US Open on Sunday — there was no Tiger Woods.

McIlroy chasing down Donald in Dubai duel

Golf’s next superstar: US Open winner Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has buried his Masters meltdown with a breathtaking performance at the US Open, filled with the promise of more Majors to come.

Young gun McIlroy takes command at US Open

Young gun McIlroy takes command at US Open

Rory McIlroy put his Masters misery behind him on Thursday, firing a superb six-under 65 for a three-stroke lead in the first round of the US Open.

Strong South African flavour at US Open

Strong South African flavour at US Open

Louis Oosthuizen was 12 and Charl Schwartzel 10 when they played their first round of golf together.

Westwood prepares to break Major curse

Westwood has Major confidence

Britain’s Lee Westwood enters the United States Open optimistic he has what it takes to finally snag an elusive first Major golf crown.

McIlroy chasing down Donald in Dubai duel

Emerging talents eye US Open

The US Open has always placed a premium on experience and know-how, making it perhaps the toughest of the four Majors for young bloods to win.

Woods trails in foursomes at Presidents Cup

Woods won’t play in US Open

Former world no. 1 golfer Tiger Woods has announced he will not play in next week’s US Open tournament.

Pebble Beach no panacea for Woods’s woes

Tiger Woods returned to the scene of his most complete triumph on Thursday, but Pebble Beach wasn’t in a nostalgic mood.

Woods focuses on winning fans

Tiger working with coach, rumours of comeback

Tiger Woods is working on his golf game with coach Hank Haney this week, but only time will tell if the work means a comeback is soon.

Rain causes havoc at US Open

Rain made a shambles of the US Open schedule with Thursday’s postponement of play and more downpours forecast.

Wet weather could make US Open a slog

Rainy forecasts and fears the 18th fairway will become a quagmire have US Open organisers preparing for the worst.

Woods beats Mediate to clinch US Open

Tiger Woods held off a late fightback by fellow American Rocco Mediate to win a 14th Major title in a nail-biting play-off for the US Open on Monday.

Woods sets up play-off with dramatic birdie

Tiger Woods rolled in a 15-foot birdie putt on Sunday to join fellow American Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole play-off for the 108th US Open.

Woods poised for 14th major victory

History strongly suggests Tiger Woods will seal his 14th major victory at the US Open on Sunday, regardless of the stabbing pain in his knee.

Hicks, Streelman steal show at US Open

Cast for bit parts, Kevin Streelman and Justin Hicks thrust themselves centre stage on Thursday as the unlikely first-round leaders of the 108th US Open golf championship.