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Mickelson arrived at Merion Golf Club just hours before his 7:11 a.m. tee time. If he was jet-lagged Thursday, it was hard to tell by the time he finished — he had the first-round lead at the U.S. Open.
Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.
Merion Golf Club opened the gates Sunday to fans who wanted to buy U.S. Open merchandise. Some of them got a free glimpse of Tiger Woods.
Merion is 6,996 yards on the scorecard, making it the first major championship under 7,000 yards since Shinnecock Hills (also 6,996 yards) for the 2004 U.S. Open. But the yardage can be deceiving.
Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.
Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.
Adam Scott never had to take this much time walking from the clubhouse to the practice range at TPC Sawgrass.
It was a g'day for all the Australians.
The Aussies have had enough of their oh-fer at Augusta National.
Notable pairings include Tiger Woods with Luke Donald and Scott Piercy at 10:45 a.m., and 2012 Masters champion Bubba Watson with Ian Poulter and Steven Fox at 10:34.
The 93 players who have qualified and are expected to compete in the 77th Masters, to be played April 11-14 at Augusta National Golf Club. Players listed in only first category for which they are eligible. One spot still open for the winner of the Texas Open if not eligible.
Arnold Palmer reached for a black pen and a blank piece of paper, and for a moment, he went back in time to the first grade.
Tim Clark stated his case against the proposed ban on anchored strokes Wednesday night, saying he was frustrated by the lack of evidence from golf's governing bodies that using a long putter provides an advantage.
"Closer to the boundary stakes," he said.
Then, he clarified what he meant by "trouble."
