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Monday At The 125th U.S. Open
Rain stays away for most of the day as players practice and crowds take in wet Oakmont. Plus, Matt Vogt returns to the place where he caddied, Quotables…
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Geoff Shackelford
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The 125th U.S. Open Has Arrived
Soakmont here we come! The architectural wonder is drenched just as it has been during past national championships. A first look at the course…
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Oakmont: Q&A With David Barrett and 2025 U.S. Open Coverage Notes
A few question with author of The Greatest U.S. Opens and 2025 coverage plans for NBC, Peacock, USA, Golf Channel and SiriusXM.
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Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters
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On Augusta And The Long Road Ahead
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Champions, 2025 Masters
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Scottie Scheffler Wins His Second Masters
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(Point) Missers, 2025 Masters
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Part 2: Furrow Furor
The 1953 and 1962 U.S. Open's at Oakmont produced more drama over bunker maintenance practices.
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Course Preview: Oakmont
There is plenty to look out for next week when the club hosts its tenth U.S. Open following more design refinements.
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Part I: Furrow Furor
Extreme bunker raking practices have been retired, but U.S. Opens at Oakmont have always made players angry while igniting fierce philosophic debates.
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Wrap: Golf's Longest Day
Once again qualifying for the U.S. Open features some incredible Cinderella stories and impressive efforts by established pros. A few more spots remain…
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Maja Stark Wins The U.S. Women's Open
Swede staves off a brief run from Korda before winning by two at Erin Hills.
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U.S. Women's Open Final Round, Golf's Longest Day Preview
Stark takes one stroke lead into Sunday's final day at Erin Hills; a preview of Monday's longest day of U.S. Open qualifying.
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Major(s) News & Notes May 29th, 2025
U.S. Women's Open is here, new LPGA Commish, recent qualifiers, Ryder Cup latest, T-Mobile milks Clark's meltdown, Whistling Straits wants big events…
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