McIlroy Opens U S Open with Eight Stroke Lead
Rory McIlroy shot 3 under par 68 to post 14 under 199 at the U S Open, breaking the 54 hole scoring record and leading YE Yang by eight while Lee Westwood Jason Day and Robert Garrigus sit nine back. He seeks his first major with 18 holes to go at Congressional.
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Zurich Classic director steps down in New Orleans
AP reports Tommy Fonseca has left as Zurich Classic tournament director after five years and will also resign as Fore Kids Foundation president. Board chair Buddy Seeling cited incompatibility with management approach and Fonseca plans time with family as he seeks new challenges.
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Webb Simpson Faces Penalty At U S Open In Bethesda
Webb Simpson carded 66 at the U S Open in Bethesda, Md, but faced a familiar penalty when his ball moved after he addressed it on the 13th green. He noted the rule debate may shift. Adam Hadwin made a late surge and earned a weekend stay in Congressional with a birdie to make the cut.
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