Category Archives: US Open

10 People (Or So) Who Won’t Win The U.S. Open

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

It’s that time of year again.  With the U.S. Open next week at Bethpage Black…can’t wait… with all due respect to the great and near-great golf scribes in the world, here is B.I.G.s version of 10 (Or So) People Who Won’t Win … Continue reading →

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Mediation

Posted on June 19, 2008 by

Mediate: verb (mee-dee-eyt) def. to settle disputes as an intermediary between parties; to reconcile. If not for a couple of the most clutch putts in major championship history, both by His Tigerness on number 18, Rocco just might have mediated … Continue reading →

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Things To Do Before You’re A Loose Impediment Part I

Posted on June 23, 2007 by

Last week I did something you need to do. Blair and I were guests of Golf Digest for the US Open. We arrived on Wednesday afternoon and headed for Oakmont. The majesty of this golf course is well chronicled…and should … Continue reading →

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The Open Part II

Posted on June 11, 2007 by

It’s time for US Open II. The first one was back in April in Jaw-ja, had a surprise winner from Iowa…not too many birdies but lots of corn. The second version starts this week in Western Pennsylvania, a part of … Continue reading →

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I Give!!!

Posted on June 20, 2006 by

Am I the only one who thinks the US Open has become golf’s 4th major?…OK, I bet I am but my investment of four hours Sunday on that death match was just too much for me. It’s the toughest test … Continue reading →

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