In recent years, the USGA has suffered from an identity complex. It tries to protect par and live up to its reputation as golf’s toughest test.

You always had good nerves, but you’re still human. What was your most nervous moment as a pro?

Graeme McDowell saw Dustin Johnson snatch the US Open lead from his grasp last night as Tiger Woods entered the championship fray.

Tom Watson may be 21 years older than the combined ages of his US Open playing partners today but Rory McIlroy believes the veteran American still has the game to be a contender at Pebble Beach this week.