By Elaine Donnelly
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Webb Simpson already played for an amateur championship at Merion.
It's no coincidence that Adam Scott has played better in majors since finding consistency on the putting greens _ and he credits his anchored putting stroke for the improvement.
Steve Stricker, once a strong supporter of banning the stroke used for long putters, shed some insight into the PGA Tour's position Tuesday when he said he would not be surprised to see the tour ignore the USGA if the ban is adopted.
These should be happy times for golf.
Phil Mickelson's connection with Pebble Beach runs deeper than his four victories.
Tim Clark would have been easy to miss among dozens of PGA Tour players who poured out of a hotel ballroom after a two-hour meeting on the proposed ban of the stroke used for long putters _ except he was the only guy with a suitcase.
The chatter and speculation hasn't stopped since the players arrived at Torrey Pines earlier in the week for the Farmers Insurance Open. The focus of such a busy week is sure to shift to another topic on Thursday.
Merion Golf Club's rich history is undeniable. Now, the club that boasts Jones, Hogan and Nicklaus among its past champions is prepared to add to its honor roll.
Beau Hossler used a practice round with his idol, Phil Mickelson, to build confidence early in the week at the U.S. Open.
Jack Nicklaus will always be linked with his four U.S. Open titles _ not just in the record book, but on the gold medal given to the winner.
All it takes is one slight miss for this U.S. Open to get a whole lot harder.

All it takes is one slight miss for this U.S. Open to get a whole lot harder.
Louis Oosthuizen's drive drifted deep into the right rough. He laid up short of the green and stood in awe while measuring up his third shot.
Casey Martin has never allowed himself to look too far into the future.