Articles filed under Golf
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The 5 toughest US Opens everJun 15, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - The U.S. Open is known as the toughest test in golf, and it usually lives up to its reputation. Some years more than others. Oakmont proved to be dow...
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US Amateur champ returns to Oakmont as US Open caddieJun 15, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Nick Flanagan forgot how steep the hill was driving into Oakmont, not surprising since he had not been back in 13 years. Unforgettable was the golf c...
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Over a century after its debut, Oakmont remains a stern testJun 15, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Retirement made Henry Fownes restless. When the Pittsburgh native sold the family iron business to steel magnate Andrew Carnegie in 1896, Fownes had ...
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Virtual reality the latest new high-tech way to watch sportsJun 15, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Sports fans who own the right devices can follow the action at a major event this week in a new, high-tech way. If that sounds vaguely familiar, networks...
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Phil Mickelson keeps chasing elusive US OpenJun 15, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - One year before Jordan Spieth was born, Phil Mickelson made his professional debut with a 68 in the 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and was two shots ...
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Arlington Lakes Golf Club is upping its gameJun 14, 2016 11:00 pm - Arlington Lakes Golf Club closed for 13 months for an extensive, $2.4-million renovation. The grand reopening of the 18-hole, 90-acre course is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. t...
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The 5 players who suffered US Open heartacheJun 14, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Tom Lehman placed both hands over his cap in disbelief when his shot into the 17th green at Congressional bounded off the side of the green and into ...
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McIlroy focusing on disciplined approach as Oakmont loomsJun 14, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Rory McIlroy winced ever so slightly as he uttered the words, well aware of their connotations even though he intended no disrespect to some of the g...
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Phil Mickelson makes another detour home before US OpenJun 14, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - If there's a drawback to flying "Air Phil," it's this: no frequent flyer points. But that didn't dissuade Phil Mickelson from another cross-country t...
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Oakmont returns US Open reputation as toughest testJun 14, 2016 7:00 am - OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) - Danny Willett makes his debut in the U.S. Open at Oakmont. At least the U.S. Open that he grew up watching. The record will show that Willett first p...