Mickelson's Open hopes fade at Shinnecock in rough start
Phil Mickelson shot 77 at Shinnecock Hills as he seeks a first Open title after chasing the event for years. He beat playing partners Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth while the wind, pins, and fast greens complicated a round that left him far from contention.
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Tiger Woods struggles to start U S Open at Shinnecock Hills
Tiger Woods opened with a 78 at Shinnecock Hills as his putting betrayed him on a tough day. He blamed a rough start and errant four-putts on the 13th, trailing leaders by nine with a chance to rally.
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USGA honors Oscar Bunn at Shinnecock as Open returns
The 1896 US Open at Shinnecock Hills featured Oscar Bunn and John Shippen, first Native American and African American pros, with the USGA and Shinnecock Nation honoring Bunn. The USGA plans to build the Oscar Bunn Golf Facility after this Open, signaling new long term ties and learning spaces for Shinnecock Nation.
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Open at Shinnecock Hills Tests Golfer Resolve
The wind blunts scoring as Tiger Woods and peers struggle on firm greens at the U S Open. Schemes and wind whip players like Spieth and McIlroy while Phil Mickelson probes rules on ball sighting and Justin Rose emphasizes the grind of championship golf.
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