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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.

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Ranking Oakmont's 9 U.S. Opens

The rough-hewn brute of a course just outside of Pittsburgh has a way of identifying true major champions.

By Gary Van Sickle
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The long and shorts of Forrest Fezler's 1983 U.S. Open

Oakmont Country Club is rich with U.S. Open memories, having hosted nine prior to this year's, but one stands out for its particular uniqueness.

By Gary Van Sickle
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The Starter: Phil Mickelson to bid U.S. Open adieu?

Oakmont is poised to host its 10th U.S. Open and there is every reason to believe the usual favorites — you know, Scottie, Rory, Bryson — will be atop the leaderboard at week's end.

By Mike Purkey
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The Starter: Is Ben Griffin the real deal or just on a hot streak?

The long and short of USGA par-3 holes; Of drivers and zero torque putters; Is Angel Cabrera making up for lost time?

By Mike Purkey

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Was Jack Nicklaus better than Tiger Woods, or vice versa?

New book, “The Golf 100,” seeks to answer that question and ranks 98 other notable men and women players — but not Scottie Scheffler.

By Gary Van Sickle
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The Starter: Is this the best version of Scottie Scheffler?

With three majors at age 28, Scheffler may be heading somewhere special; why the PGA did not give us the best version of Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark, Jon Rahm or Bryson DeChambeau.

By Mike Purkey
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The Starter: The PGA Championship's muddled opening

From mud balls to a leaderboard void of golf's elite names, the weekend shapes up to be an interesting watch.

By Mike Purkey

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