No. 8 at Oakmont tests Open with longest par 3
At Oakmont, No. 8 is a 288-yard par 3, the longest in major history, forcing players to adapt. USGA officials say the tough hole fits a philosophy of testing precision and strategy, with long approaches and added marshals to monitor play. Teams of spectators and players report varied club choices as wind and distance challenge the field.
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Journeyman Brehaut Earns Long Awaited U S Open Berth
Jeff Brehaut, 43, Oakmont native, finally reaches the U S Open after a 21-year pro career spanning 385 tour events and many mini tours. A late bloomer, he earned sectional in Chicago by three shots, and family support arrives ahead of his first major.
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Tom) Watson
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Mickelson Faces Oakmont Challenge With Wrist Injury
Phil Mickelson, a three-time major champion, arrived at Oakmont with a swollen left wrist and a brace, aiming to manage the inflammation while avoiding the thick rough. He is seeking to drive well and stay out of the fabled deep rough as he competes in the U.S. Open, following a withdrawl from the Memorial and a near-miss at Winged Foot. Tiger Woods and Ernie Els weigh in on the course and the need for full strength to contend.
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Woods embracing fatherhood as U S Open looms
Oakmont, Pa. Tiger Woods says becoming a father soon changes his focus from golf to family. He notes sleepless nights and adjusted practice while preparing for the U S Open after recalling last year’s Winged Foot absence following his father Earl Woods's death.
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Daly and wife call truce after domestic dispute claims
Memphis golf star John Daly and his wife Sherrie reached a temporary truce after dueling court petitions alleging drunken rampage stabbing and sexual assault. They both sought protection, but agreed not to press charges while continuing joint custody discussions for their two children.
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