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18th June 2018, 10:30 pm == TOMMY FLEETWOOD is on the fast track to being England’s next world No 1 after his stunning US Open finish. Luke Donald, who held the top spot for 56 weeks in 2011-12 after taking it from compatriot Lee Westwood, says Fleetwood’s brilliant final-round seven-under-par 63 at Shinnecock Hills shows he can go all the way too. AP:Associated Press Tommy Fleetwood is edging closer to winning a Major, says veteran Luke Donald The Southport star became the sixth man to shoot 63 in a US Open — traditionally the most difficult Major — and he equalled the course record. But he finished a shot behind Brooks Koepka, who became the first man to defend the title in 29 years, and Fleetwood was left to curse the eight-foot putt for birdie at the last that shaved the hole. Donald said: “Tommy brought the tournament to life with that fantastic final round. “If that putt on 18 had gone in — or one on 16 from similar distance — he would be the US Open champion now. USA TODAY Spo...

18th June 2018, 5:12 pm == US GOLF chiefs were forced to make a humble apology after two fans heard talking about "violent sex" on live TV. The supporters were overheard going into explicit detail regarding an old flame as Patrick Reed played through the first hole of Friday's US Open - won by Brooks Koepka. Rex Features The USGA have been forced to apologise after two fans' X-rated chat on live TV The US Golf Association have now been apologised after the entire conversation was picked up by Fox Sports - and heard by millions across the world. During the X-rated exchange itself, one man began by claiming: "That's my ex." The second man replied: “Yeah, she’s hot." However, things got somewhat cruder shortly after, when the first man went into explicit detail. EPA The supporters were caught on Fox Sports holding an explicit conversation He boasted: “That’s when I... I was f***ing her so hard and I headbutted her in the head and I smacked that b***...

17th June 2018, 11:55 pm == TOMMY FLEETWOOD almost pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in Major championship history with a spectacular finish to the US Open. Fleetwood really put the cat among the pigeons with a sensational final round 63 at Shinnecock Hills – equalling both the tournament and course records - only to find reigning champion Brooks Koepka was in no mood to give up his title. EPA Brooks Koepka sealed his second straight US Open victory with a kiss AP:Associated Press Tommy Fleetwood fell one shot short despite his stunning final round Koepka, one of four men sharing the lead at three over par at the start of the day, kept looking at the leaderboard and shaking his head in disbelief after Fleetwood’s charge saw him finish at two over. But Kopka held on grimly and a closing 68 gave him a one stroke victory over the English ace, making him the first man to win back to back US Opens since fellow American Curtis Strange did it 29 years ago. He was just a shot clear f...

17th June 2018, 7:59 pm == PHIL MICKELSON did not show an ounce of remorse for his cynical gamesmanship as he rounded off the US Open with a one under par 69. That was a 12 shot improvement on his third round effort when he picked up a two shot penalty for hitting a moving ball – but most pundits felt he should not even have been allowed to start after exploiting the game’s laws. Sky Sports Phil Mickelson hit a moving ball on day three to earn a two-stroke penalty The US Golf Association insisted there were no grounds to disqualify him, even though Mickelson admitted he deliberately broke the rules by hitting his ball to prevent it rolling off the green. And the five-time Major champion refused to answer questions over whether he should have fallen on his sword and withdrawn, after tarnishing the game’s image. The only time he acknowledged a question was when one journalist asked if he had any regrets – Mickelson turned around and said: “The question ought to be what do I do next.” W...

17th June 2018, 5:41 pm == IAN POULTER let rip at the abusive New York fan - and the 'clowns' running the US Golf Association - before the final round at Shinnecock Hills. Poulter, who set off four shots off the lead at seven over par, revealed that he had been heckled on every hole at this US Open. Getty Images - Getty Ian Poulter raged at abusive fans and US Open organisers He has always been the man American fans love to hate at Ryder Cups because of his unbridled passion – and his ability to get the job done. The beer-filled New Yorkers have turned on him again, and Poulter warned things could turn really ugly when the Ryder Cup is held at nearby Bethpage in 2024 – especially as he could easily be the European captain by then Poulter, 42, voiced his disgust via Twitter. He fumed: “Verbally abused on every hole does get a little old.. That’s not really golf either. Ryder Cup in 2024 COULD become a little silly.” Poulter said the USGA had already made themselves look fooli...

16th June 2018, 8:52 pm 17th July 2018, 10:45 am == PHIL MICKELSON staged a bizarre birthday protest over the almost sadistic US Open set-up. And fellow pros slammed the organisers for letting conditions spiral out of control – again! AP:Associated Press Phil Mickelson had a brainstorm on his birthday US OPEN LEADERBOARD T1. Daniel Berger (USA) +3 T1. Tony Finau (USA) +3 T1. Brooks Koepka (USA) +3 T1. Dustin Johnson (USA) +3 5. Justin Rose (England) +4 6. Henrik Stenson (Sweden) +5 T7. Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thailand) +6 T7. Patrick Reed (USA) +6 T7. Jim Furyk (USA) +6 The angry reaction as scores rocketed in the 80 degree heat was reminiscent of the last US Open at Shinnecock Hills in 2004, when officials admitted they ‘lost;’ the greens by letting them dry out too much. Mickelson, who was celebrating his 48th birthday, bit his tongue after firing his worst ever US Open round, an 11 over par 81. But he made his feelings clear as he picked up a two shot penalty for hitting his ball w...

16th June 2018, 7:52 pm == RORY McILROY has already written off his chances of recapturing his Major championship mojo in next month’s Open. The former world No 1, who has not won a Major since the 2014 USPGA championship, admitted his opening 80 at Shinnecock Hills showed he still cannot play in windy conditions. Getty Images - Getty Rory McIlroy feels his hopes will be as gloomy as the weather if the wind is strong If Carnoustie, the venue for the 147th Open, has ever seen four days without the wind picking up, someone should tell the locals! It is rightly regarded as the toughest course on the Open rota, and the way McIlroy reacted to his third missed cut in a row at the US Open did not exactly fill you with confidence about his stomach for a fight. After missing by two shots at ten over par – a score distorted by four late birdies when the pressure was off – McIlroy admitted “I guess I was literally blown off course in the first round. “The conditions took me by surprise on day o...

15th June 2018, 6:54 pm == TOMMY FLEETWOOD showed his liking for ultra-tough US Open conditions as he charged into contention at Shinnecock Hills with a brilliant second round 66. The Southport golfer’s four under par effort was a nine shot improvement on his first round and at +1 he's ideally placed to improve on his fourth place finish a year ago. Getty Tommy Fleetwood surged into contention at the US Open with a superb 66 Fleetwood had to contend with the worst of the weather conditions – strong winds on day one and heavy rain midway through his second round. The current European No1 said: “It was pretty brutal for three or four holes when the rain was coming down, especially as we weren’t really prepared for it. “But I love the grind, and the feel that every part of your game is being tested to the ultimate, including your mental attitude. "If you're going to win a US Open, which is one of the biggest events in the world, it should be that kind of test. Getty Tommy ...