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By Hannah Mack, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — After being a professional golfer for five years, former University of Florida golfer Ryan Orr has switched from taking the shots to calling them.  Orr caddied for Jackson Suber in the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 after Suber earned a late…

PINEHURST, N.C. — Bryson DeChambeau stands atop the golf world once again, winning the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 and capturing his second major championship on Sunday. DeChambeau outlasted Rory McIlroy, who suffered yet another major championship heartbreak. It was DeChambeau’s second U.S. Open triumph. “I wanted to…

By Ashleigh Lucas, Sports@CJC From Bryson DeChambeau to Rory McIlroy, some of the biggest stars in golf shined brightest in the third round. Here are UF’s best pictures from Round 3.  

  Video By Brooke Ginaitt, Sports@CJC More than 100,000 fans came through the gates at Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open. Many of them were kids. Here’s what some of golf’s youngest fans think about the Open, the sport, their favorite golfer and the food at Pinehurst.

By Jada Ross, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. —Seeking his second career U.S. Open title, Bryson DeChambeau surged into the lead Saturday at Pinehurst No. 2 after firing a 3-under-par 67. It sets up what should be a sensational final round. Matthieu Pavon, Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay sit three shots behind…

By Alexander Vafeas, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — The U.S. Open has been known as the major championship that doesn’t care if you are world’s No. 1 golfer or an amateur making his first career start. The 124th edition of the Open this week at Pinehurst No. 2 has been no…

By Chandler Hawkes, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — With the 124th U.S. Open championship hanging in the balance, Bryson DeChambeau sits atop the leaderboard at 7-under par. Given that three players are within three shots of the lead, Sunday’s final round at Pinehurst No. 2 is shaping up to be a…

By Hannah Mack, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — Billy Horschel slowed down in Round 3 of the U.S. Open, shooting a 4-over 74 Saturday at Pinehurst No. 2 and dropping into a tie for 25th place. Still, the former Gator has a chance for his best Open finish in more than…

By Ashleigh Lucas, Sports@CJC Tiger Woods missed the cut, as did UF sophomore Parker Bell, despite surging to an even-par 70. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Swedish star Ludvig Åberg leads the U.S. Open in his first career appearance. Here are some of the UF’s best photos from Day 2 of the U.S.…

By Hannah Mack, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods missed the cut Friday at the 2024 Open, joining five other former champions who are headed home after long second day at the difficult Pinehurst No. 2 course. Only 74 of the 156 golfers advanced to weekend…

By Alexander Vafeas, Sports@CJC PINEHURST, N.C. — I really have nothing to lose. UF sophomore Parker Bell knew he needed something special Friday to keep his hopes of making the cut in his first career U.S. Open appearance alive after his opening-round 77. “I might as well try and attack…

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