While most of the golf world had its attention focused on Scotland and The Open Championship at Carnoustie on Thursday, the REALLY remarkable performance of the day was taking place in Halifax, Mass.

VIRGINIA WATER, England – Ross Fisher thought he’d pulled his 4-iron second shot into Wentworth’s par-5 18 th green and with water looming left of the putting surface there were a few tense moments.

OAKMONT, Pa. — So much for the mighty Oakmont. Early on Thursday, Shane Lowry carded the first eagle on the course's third hole in a U.S. Open. And in the afternoon, Patrick Reed flushed the fourth ...