now golfing sensation henri mcelroy has been enjoying a hero's reception back in his native northern ireland after bringing home a major trophy at the age of just twenty two the twenty eleven us open champion parading this over wear around his native town of hollywood's record breaking start to finish victory elevating mcelroy to a career high ranking of fourth in the world he also called of the lowest score in the tournaments history winning by eight shots here so control think on staying in northern island after last year's event was won by graeme mcdowell mike arroyo now said to enjoy a few weeks holiday but knows a whole new set of challenges await next month at the british open. it's going to be difficult the first couple weeks will be the challenge but. it's it's it's it's it's most position to be. expected it's. just stuff that you know as long as i can stay focused on what i need to do which is thank you golf and everything else thinks. and finally sports medicine plays a crucial role in the success of athletes this days one russian doctor is considered one of us pioneers wre

mcelroy is your leader at the u.s. open heading into sunday's final round. that will do it from the comcast sportsnet newsroom, back to you, diane. >> a very busy day. thank you very much, henry>>> for a full half hour of sports coverage you can watch comcast sportsnet at 10:30. >>> next year's golf's best will be in the bay area playing san francisco's olympic club. we will have an indepth look at the club. that's tomorrow right after the final round of the u.s. open. >>> finally tonight, check out this video of what very well may be the world's longest picnic table. did you know that even existed? it spans 305 feet. this endless table was laid out with goddys courtesy of safeway. the event was held in san francisco today. select guests state officials and safeway employees were among those folks who had the chance to enjoy the free lunch at the longest picnic table ever. more local news is coming up in a few minutes at 6:00.