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A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the US Open

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) A capsule look at 10 top contenders for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills on June 14-17 (listed in predicted order of finish):

US Open Trivia Quiz

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) How well do you know your U.S. Open history? Try this quiz:

Tiger’s last major win 10 years ago a testament to willpower

Hank Haney first noticed something wrong when Tiger Woods got up from the dinner table to get something to drink and stopped suddenly, bent over with his eyes closed and then held the position until he could keep walking.

Seamus Power shoots 5-under 65 for opening lead at St. Jude

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Seamus Power birdied the final hole for a 5-under 65 and the St. Jude Classic lead Thursday, with Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker and Brooks Koepka a stroke back on the crowded leaderboard.

Woods to play with No. 1 and 2 in the world at US Open

Tiger Woods will play the opening two rounds of the U.S. Open with Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson, which feels like a grouping of Nos. 1-2-3 in the world.

Bernhard Langer looks to conquer vexing Iowa course

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) Bernhard Langer is once again tearing up the PGA Tour Champions circuit, ranking second on the money list through 11 events.

Golfer Bud Cauley recovering from ‘scary’ car accident

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) PGA Tour player Bud Cauley says he’s thankful to be alive after a car accident over the weekend that he describes as the ”scariest night of my life.”

Discovery signs $2 billion rights deal with PGA Tour

NEW YORK (AP) Discovery, Inc. has signed a $2 billion agreement that gives it media rights to PGA Tour programming for its 220 markets outside the United States.

Jutanugarn survives collapses and wins US Women’s Open

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Ariya Jutanugarn lost a seven-shot lead on the back nine, stayed alive with a par in the two-hole playoff and saved par with a bunker shot to win on the fourth playoff hole and capture the U.S. Women’s Open on Sunday at Shoal Creek.

Ariya Jutanugarn takes 6 stroke lead after dropping 3rd birdie putt of the day

Ariya Jutanugarn stretches her lead with 3 birdies in the first 5 holes.

Sarah Jane Smith up by 3 at US Women’s Open at Shoal Creek

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Sarah Jane Smith has a three-shot lead entering the third round of the U.S. Women’s Open.

Column: Shoal Creek still landmark for sports civil rights

After finishing her round at Shoal Creek, Brittany Lincicome got a little history lesson.

Chilean teenager shares lead at Memorial

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) Joaquin Niemann made an 8-foot birdie putt on his final hole to share the lead with Kyle Stanley in the Memorial.

Australian Smith stages another 67 at US Women’s Open

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Sarah Jane Smith has extended her lead at the U.S. Women’s Open.

Kaymer leads Italian Open by 1 shot at halfway stage

BRESCIA, Italy (AP) Martin Kaymer compiled a bogey-free 63 on Friday to lead the Italian Open by one shot at the halfway stage, as several of Europe’s top golfers came to the fore.

Canadian Brooke Henderson withdraws from US Women’s Open

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Canadian Brooke Henderson has withdrawn from the U.S. Women’s Open for personal reasons.

Hall of Fame pitcher Smoltz qualifies for US Senior Open

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz is making his mark in a new sport.

Wie has ‘a blast’ – and 3-under 69 – at US Women’s Open

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Michelle Wie was pleasantly surprised by the condition of Shoal Creek and her game after the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open.

The time Nicklaus bet on himself at a US Open

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) Jack Nicklaus had small wagers in practice rounds during his time on the PGA Tour, just like everyone else. Some players before his time made more money in practice round bets than at the tournament when the prize money was small.

Oklahoma State advances to NCAA men's golf semifinals

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Austin Eckroat made a 6-foot birdie putt on the final hole to put Oklahoma State in the semifinals on its home course in the NCAA men’s golf championship.

US Amateur champion Redman leaving Clemson to play pro golf

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) U.S. Amateur champion Doc Redman is leaving Clemson after two seasons to play pro golf.

Everett wins NCAA title in playoff

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) Broc Everett of Augusta University made good on his second chance, holing a 15-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Brandon Mancheno of Auburn for the NCAA individual title.

England’s Paul Broadhurst shoots 63 to win Senior PGA

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) Paul Broadhurst shot an 8-under 63 on Sunday to win the Senior PGA Championship by four strokes and match the best 72-hole score in tournament history.

Rose 20 under at Colonial for 3-stroke win over Koepka

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Justin Rose closed with a 6-under 64 on Sunday to finish at 20 under at Colonial for a three-stroke victory over defending U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka in the Fort Worth Invitational.

McIlroy fades at Wentworth, says game ‘not quite there’

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) Even as he took apart Wentworth with one of his best rounds of 2018, Rory McIlroy knew something wasn’t quite right.

Molinari holds off McIlroy to win by 2 shots at Wentworth

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) Rory McIlroy left his victory charge too late at Wentworth as Francesco Molinari delivered a clinic in front-running to win the BMW PGA Championship by two shots with a 4-under 68 on Sunday.

Akiyoshi wins Mizuno Open to qualify for British Open

IBARAKI, Japan (AP) Shota Akiyoshi of Japan shot a 2-under-par 70 on Sunday to win the Mizuno Open and qualify for the British Open.

McCarron tied with Petrovic after 3 rounds of Senior PGA

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) Scott McCarron, seeking a second senior major title to go with his 2017 Senior Players Championship, made his only bogey of the third round on the final hole to slip into a tie for the lead Saturday with Tim Petrovic in the Senior PGA Championship.

Molinari tied with McIlroy after 3 rounds at Wentworth

VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) Francesco Molinari mastered the toughest conditions of the week at Wentworth to shoot a 6-under 66 and share the lead with Rory McIlroy after three rounds of the BMW PGA Championship on Saturday.

Nasa Hataoka leads LPGA Tour event in Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) Nasa Hataoka shot a 4-under 68 on Friday, and the Japanese teenager leads by one stroke over Minjee Lee after the second round of the LPGA Volvik Championship.