Oakmont par 3 test shapes Open at 288 yards
Oakmont No 8, a 288 yard par 3, stands as the longest par 3 in major Open history, promising a brutal test for contenders. Sergio Garcia notes the difficulty and the need to plan carefully, while USGA aims to challenge players with narrow fairways quick greens and thick rough.
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U S Open at Oakmont Deepens Par 3 Challenge
Oakmont hosts the U S Open on a 7230 yard par 70 layout with ESPN and NBC coverage. Defending champ Geoff Ogilvy notes the brutal par 3 eighth hole, 252 yards, and USGA’s decision to lengthen the hole to test wind and clubs, while players debate wind influence and strategy as practice rounds proceed.
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Johnson enjoys quiet home spell amid Open buildup
Zach Johnson rested at Elmcrest after Masters week while his caddie Damon Green recovered from illness. Johnson described the post Masters period as a whirlwind of TV spots and private parties hosted by his wife, including a June 2 Cedar Rapids Elmcrest gathering with Drake University golfers and family. He noted Miller’s Open 1973 praise and hoped stars like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, and Zach Johnson would perform similarly this Open week.
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Fifth Season 8K Race Opens July Fourth Events Planned
The 22nd annual Fifth Season 8K features an 8K run 4.97 miles and a 3.1 mile SKK plus children’s races for Sandfinder and 68 year olds. Start on May's Island Third Avenue, course certified by USA Track & Field. Entry fees range from 23 to 32 dollars with various postmark deadlines including race day.
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DeHaven returns to Fifth Season race in Cedar Rapids
Rod DeHaven, former top elite and Olympic Trials winner, returns to Cedar Rapids for the Fifth Season 8K as a married father and South Dakota State track coach. Now 40, he balances coaching at SDSU with family life, moved to Brookings, and aims for a Top 10 finish while prioritizing his athletes.
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Spurs close in on sweep of Cavaliers in NBA finals
Spurs hold a commanding 3-0 edge as Brent Barry sinks three three pointers and LeBron James leads a late Cavs charge but the team falls short. San Antonio, aiming for a fourth title in five years, can wrap up the series in Game 4 and join Celtics Lakers Bulls in four-plus championships.
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