Furyk, Watson and Snedeker talk conditions

I got a few more player interviews done today. I avoid the press conferences where everyone gets a typed transcript of what a player says. I prefer one-on-one interviews with players on the course. I believe they’re more useful and ...

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Pros and cons of Philly

It’s been a great week in Philadelphia so far. Some pros and cons: PROS Public transit. I’ve taken the subway/train from downtown to the course every day. It’s a breeze, and costs a total of $3. Extra bonus — there’s ...

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Q: When is a tee also a green?

–> A: When it’s No. 14 tee at Merion Keep your eyes peeled for an unusual sight at Merion Golf Club this week: players teeing it up on a green. Reigning U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson tees it up on ...

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If you read one U.S. Open preview…

It should probably be this one: Click here to read it! (OK, Sports Illustrated did a pretty nice preview as well…) ...

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Zach Johnson ‘shocked’ at how well Merion holding up

Good news here at the U.S. Open… like Matt Shaffer promised at the Media Center on Monday, this course does dry out surprisingly quick. Great weather (partly cloudy, light breeze, NO RAIN) on Tuesday sure did help. It was enough ...

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