MacIntyre applauded J.J. Spaun's victorious moment Sunday at Oakmont, where the Scot made a valiant run at the title.

Robert MacIntyre shot a 2-under 68 in the final round to finish the U.S. Open at 1 over — two strokes behind winner J.J.

It's the 125th playing of America's national championship, and a lot has changed in the game of golf in the last 125 years.

It should be a boost to both of their chances of winning on one of US golf's toughest courses that they are teeing off ...