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Phil Mickelson at the 2009 U.S. Open

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U.S. Open: 14-Year-Old Posts Incredible Score, Advances to Final Qualifying • Apr. 25, 2025, 12:40 AM ET (Newsweek)

USGA, Oakmont Country Club, WPGA investing $1 million into Pittsburgh-area public golf courses • Apr. 23, 2025, 7:52 PM ET (CBS)

Rory McIlroy has the Masters and a Grand Slam. That gives him freedom to chase more • Apr. 15, 2025, 2:18 PM ET (AP)

Justin Rose stays in the Masters lead with some all-star company • Apr. 11, 2025, 8:49 PM ET (AP)

DeChambeau says YouTube channel experience could benefit him entering weekend at the Masters • Apr. 11, 2025, 6:35 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	United States Open Championship
Notable Honorees	Tiger Woods • Arnold Palmer • Rory McIlroy • Jordan Spieth • Jack Nicklaus • Jim Furyk • Pak Se-Ri • Byron Nelson • Harry Vardon • Gene Sarazen • Ben Hogan • Mickey Wright • Bobby Jones • Billy Casper • Gary Player • Lee Trevino • Walter Hagen • Chick Evans • Francis Ouimet

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golf Grand Slam tournament PGA Championship British Open Masters Tournament British Amateur Championship United States Women’s Open Championship Women’s British Open Ryder Cup United States Amateur Championship Walker Cup Curtis Cup

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