Jon Mccarthy

Caledon, Ontario

Golf Writer and Deputy Sports Editor at Postmedia Network Inc.

National Golf Writer 🇨🇦 Toronto Sun — Postmedia

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J.J. Spaun wins U.S. Open in unbelievable finish at Oakmont: 'Just a dream'

1 week ago | theprovince.com | Jon Mccarthy

Published Jun 15, 2025 • Last updated 16 hours ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. J. J. Spaun of the United States celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club on in Oakmont, Pa., on Sunday. Photo by Andy Lyons /Getty ImagesArticle contentOAKMONT, Pa. — All week long it was Oakmont vs.
J.J. Spaun wins U.S. Open in unbelievable finish at Oakmont

1 week ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

OAKMONT, Pa. — All week long it was Oakmont vs. Golfers and on the 72nd hole of the 125th U.S. Open, J.J. Spaun won it for the golfers. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.
Rory McIlroy eyes Europe for mental reset: 'Need to get in right frame of mind'

1 week ago | theprovince.com | Jon Mccarthy

Published Jun 15, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Rory McIlroy breaks major media silence: 'I've earned the right to do whatever'

1 week ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

“Yeah, I don’t know,” he added. “I have, I’ve been totally available for the last few years, and I’m not saying — maybe not you guys, but maybe more just the whole thing.” It remains a peculiar stance from a player who has enjoyed overwhelmingly positive media coverage over the years, and a man who was undoubtedly the toast of the town following his career grand slam winning Masters victory in April.
Corey Conners injures wrist in bunker at U.S. Open, but plays on

1 week ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

Corey Conners injures wrist in bunker at U.S. Open, but plays onShare this Story : Corey Conners injures wrist in bunker at U.S. Open, but plays onGet the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inboxGet the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inbox Sign UpOAKMONT, Pa. — For the second time this week at Oakmont, Corey Conners hurt his right wrist hitting a bunker shot at the U.S. Open. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Will rain sink Oakmont's ability to punish players at U.S. Open on weekend?

1 week ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

At any other major championship venue, there would be worry from organizers, media, and club members that a wet golf course would be caught with its pants down and get humiliated by the world’s best players. Yet, here at Oakmont, it’s the golf course humbling the players despite Mother Nature apparently being paid off by the golfers. After 36 holes, just three of the 156 players in the field were under par. “We’re all playing the same course, and it’s going to be hard,” Xander Schauffele said.
All four Canadians make the cut at U.S. Open: 'Everyone is getting beat up'

2 weeks ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

There weren’t many pars on Pendrith’s scorecard as the big-hitter from Richmond Hill, Ont. made five birdies and seven bogeys in high-event round of 72 at Oakmont. “It was nice to make some putts today. I made one birdie yesterday and it was with a wedge so I did not putt any birdies in yesterday,” he said.
Oakmont breaking golfer's souls: 'I'm too annoyed and too mad right now to think'

2 weeks ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

Oakmont breaking golfer's souls: 'I'm too annoyed and too mad right now to think' 'Honestly, I'm too annoyed and too mad right now to think about any perspective.' Get the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inbox“Honestly, I’m too annoyed and too mad right now to think about any perspective. Very frustrated.
Scottie Scheffler: I'm not out of it, and slow play is OK at U.S. Open

2 weeks ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

Scottie Scheffler: I'm not out of it, and slow play is OK at U.S. Open Scottie Scheffler hadn't shot an over-par round since last year's U.S. Open, he has two of them here but says he is far from out of it. Get the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inboxOAKMONT, Pa. — Scottie Scheffler hadn’t shot an over-par round since last year’s U.S. Open, he has two of them so far this week at Oakmont but says he is far from out of the season’s third major championship.
A love letter to Oakmont, our favourite U.S. Open car crash

2 weeks ago | torontosun.com | Jon Mccarthy

A love letter to Oakmont, our favourite U.S. Open car crash This major championship often brings out a We're All In This Together attitude as the game's top players gather for their annual bludgeoning Get the latest from Jon McCarthy straight to your inboxIn a weekend round with your pals this is called ‘ready golf’ but this is the U.S. Open.