Mark Cannizzaro

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Mark Cannizzaro has been with the New York Post since 1993, having first served as the Jets beat writer from 1993 to 2010 before moving over to write columns on the Jets, Giants, NFL, NCAA basketball, soccer and numerous other sports. He has been The Post’s golf writer and columnist since 1993 and has covered more than 100 major championships. Mark graduated in 1983 from Ithaca College, where he played on the soccer and tennis teams. When he’s not working, chances are he can be found on a golf course or at a good restaurant with his wife, Carolyn. He can be found on Twitter (@MarkCanizzaro), Instagram (cannizzaromark) and Facebook (MarkCannizzaro).

The Archive

Pacome Dadiet greets Adam Silver at the 2024 NBA Draft; the Knicks' OG Anunoby hits a shot; Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson

The NBA Draft proved how far Knicks have come in monumental week

June 27, 2024 | 7:50am

Dadiet's immediate performance for the Knicks is not going to make or break them.

Tae Hayes was released by the Jets after marijuana arrest.

Jets release cornerback one day after weed arrest

June 24, 2024 | 3:38pm

That didn't take long.

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Rory McIlroy only prolonged US Open aftermath with no-show act

June 17, 2024 | 9:13pm

Walking away from the most devastating loss of Rory McIlroy's career in a major championship without addressing what went wrong and/or his feelings (which were rather obvious) threatened to allow...

Rory McIlroy had two costly missed putts across the final three holes, and that cost him a potential win in the U.S. Open.

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Rory McIlroy’s horrific US Open collapse will take a long time to get over

June 16, 2024 | 11:28pm

Rory McIlroy had waited 10 years for this.

Neal Shipley leaves US Open with another low-amateur honor as pro career nears

June 16, 2024 | 11:22pm

In what was a tournament within the tournament, Neal Shipley captured the low-amateur prize, holding off Luke Clanton by two shots.

Scottie Scheffler willing to alter prep plans leading up to majors

No. 1-ranked golfer willing to alter preparation plans after disappointing US Open

June 16, 2024 | 8:16pm

As it turns out, even the No. 1 ranked player in the world can still learn a few things.

Bryson DeChambeau defeated Rory McIlroy to win the U.S. Open.

Bryson DeChambeau wins US Open thriller as Rory McIlroy's heartbreaking drought continues

June 16, 2024 | 6:40pm

This was everything you want out of every major championship.

Tyrrell Hatton (above and inset), who stands at 1-under par, takes a drink before teeing off on the second hole during the third round of the U.S. Open.

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Mercurial golf star keeping cool under US Open heat

June 16, 2024 | 2:25am

There was a moment in Friday’s U.S. Open second round when you expected Mount Hatton to erupt on Pinehurst No. 2.

Bryson DeChambeau has a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the U.S. Open.

Bryson DeChambeau storms into lead heading into final round of US Open

June 15, 2024 | 8:55pm

Bryson DeChambeau is marching around the hallowed grounds of Pinehurst No. 2 like Paul Bunyan.

Collin Morikawa watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament

Two-time major champ rebounds with strong third round at US Open

June 15, 2024 | 6:37pm

Collin Morikawa showed the leaders it can be done.

Scottie Scheffler's 'mediocre' US Open doesn't improve after rough third round

June 15, 2024 | 6:14pm

Maybe Scottie Scheffler was simply due to run into one of these weeks.

Ludvig Aberg is leading the U.S. Open after two rounds.

Budding star making it 'look pretty easy' after taking US Open lead

June 14, 2024 | 10:14pm

Tony Finau has had his first up-close look at Ludvig Aberg this week, grouped with him for the first two rounds of the 124th U.S. Open.

Tiger Woods missed the cut at the U.S. Open this week.

Tiger Woods misses US Open cut after latest bogey-filled round

June 14, 2024 | 6:44pm

Tiger Woods was close, but by the time he finished his second round of the U.S. Open, the 48-year-old fell short of another cut.

Brutal luck for Sepp Straka changed his fortune at the US Open.

Golfer's whirlwind of US Open emotions included hole-in-one, triple bogey

June 14, 2024 | 5:38pm

Sepp Straka's journey on Friday began with a few polite reminders of "fore" but culminated in a crescendo of ecstasy that also featured a career highlight.