| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Score after getting a birdie on the first hole | ||
| Just below par | The Washington Post | 01 May 2021 |
| Just below par | LA Times Daily | 01 May 2021 |
| Birdie | New York Times | 18 Mar 2018 |
| Birdie | ||
| Beating par, but barely | Wall Street Journal | 05 Jul 2016 |
| 69 at Oakmont or Shinnecock | ||
| Better than even par | ||
| 69 at Oakmont or 70 at Royal Troon | ||
| 71 at Pebble Beach, say |