Andrew Johnston admits there isn’t a great story behind the inception of his nickname, “Beef.” When he was 11- or 12-years-old, he grew out his curly hair, prompting the following ribbing from a friend: “Look at you and your big head. [It looks] like it’s a meat head.”

Scott hasn’t been shy to voice his concern about the difficulty of the course.

Forecasts for today called for an 80 percent chance of thunderstorms.

As golf apparel has evolved, the look is more athletic these days.

Rory McIlroy is the 2011 U.S. Open champion and third-ranked golfer in the world.

Oakmont’s trademark rough, thick as a thicket, has been snipped.