Golf

CALEDON — Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre don't just love playing golf, they're students of the history of the game. That's why they're both set on once again capturing the RBC Canadian Open and blocking a Canadian from winning on home soil.

CALEDON, Ontario (AP) — Rory McIlroy explained his decision not to speak to the media during last month's PGA Championship, saying Wednesday he was annoyed that news had leaked about his driver failing to pass inspection before the tournament.

CALEDON — Rory McIlroy rarely skips his media responsibilities, but at the PGA Championship, he was nowhere to be seen.

GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — As much as Bryson DeChambeau loves to practice and compete, the U.S. Open champion also appreciates the limited LIV Golf schedule that gives him time to pursue other interests.

CALEDON — It's always a busy week for Canada's top male golfers ahead of the RBC Canadian Open, with more media appearances and sponsor events than other PGA Tour events.

GAINESVILLE, Va. (AP) — U.S. Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester of Spain has joined LIV Golf and will make his professional debut this week at the Saudi-funded league's Virginia event.

OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — The field for the 125th U.S. Open on June 12-15 at Oakmont Country Club. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — On a long day when it felt everything was going wrong, Cameron Young birdied three of his last four holes Monday to get into a 5-for-1 playoff and then made a 12-foot birdie to earn his spot in the U.S.

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Justin Rose has reason to feel his age at the Memorial when he sees his framed photo on the wall of his first PGA Tour victory. That was 15 years ago. “It’s quite amazing when I think about it like that,” he said. “Fifteen years.

Golf is hard enough without having a famous father who set a standard hard to match even by the very best. Tiger Woods is certain to watch that unfold over the next several years. Jack Nicklaus already has seen it.