U.S. Open 2025
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The Starter: Trying to make sense of the U.S. Open
A demanding Oakmont layout has lived up to the hype this week, which means expect the unexpected.
By Mike Purkey
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Design Notes
Reynolds Lake Oconee tabs Steve Smyers for 8th course
2016 U.S. Open Championship Oakmont
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Ranking Oakmont's 9 U.S. Opens
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The long and shorts of Forrest Fezler's 1983 U.S. Open
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  5. SuperStroke: Introduces Revl line of club grips
  6. Circling Raven: Receives Golf Digest's No. 1 public course rating for Idaho
  7. Payntr Golf: Launches exclusive 'Clubhouse Collection'
  8. Arcis Golf: Acquires 3 Atlanta, Georgia, golf clubs
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