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- Long road to Open
It was June 19, 1957. Opening day at Torrey Pines South. President Eisenhower had been invited to attend the opening ceremonies, but had other commitments that day. So San Diego Mayor Charlie Dail hit the ceremonial first ball – after whiffing on his first swing.
- Puffed up
There was no mistaking where Angel Cabrera was at any time during the final round of the U.S. Open last year at storied Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh.
- Risk-reward options could make the final round very interesting
It has to be a decision most pros thought they would never see, the U.S. Golf Association setting up a hole from a women's tee for the men's U.S. Open.
- Some gallery survival tips for tailing Tiger & Phil
Come on, you know you want to . . . .
With Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson paired together at the U.S. Open today and tomorrow, it's not a matter of if you'd like to follow them, but whether it's even possible. After all, there could be 30,000 other fans with the same twisted plan.
- OPEN NOTEBOOK
Campbell won, then lost it
Michael Campbell climbed to the top of the golf world three years ago by winning the U.S. Open by two strokes over Tiger Woods. NBC golf commentator Johnny Miller, who won the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont, said recently that winning the American national golf championship is just like someone making the summit at Mount Everest.
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Course sports views aplenty to fill airtime
With mostly brilliant sunshine expected for all four days of the U.S. Open, and more than 30 hours of television coverage planned, maybe there's hope for our real estate market after all.
- Two Bryants are better than one
One brother has the nickname Dr. Dirt, but the other is so clean-cut and opposite that he never got a nickname on the PGA Tour.
- Watch the birdies
Where's the best place for viewing? Head to the 10th and 11th holes to claim prime spots
Considering there will be upward of 60,000 folks roaming Torrey Pines South and the adjoining tent city on the North Course this week, finding a good vantage spot to watch the U.S. Open is going to take some strategic planning.
- Picks by the pros
- Torrey's toughest: A look at five of the biggest challenges facing golfers in this tournament
- Open Oddities
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