Category Archives: US Open

San Francisco, Argentina

Mrs. Harris just pointed out to me that when one types “San Francisco” into weather.com,  it gives you a forecast for San Francisco, Argentina.   So I have packed wayyy to many pairs of shorts for this trip.    It … Continue reading

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USGA versus long putters?

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Thursday / Friday pairings feature a threesome of long putters                         Is the USGA sending us a message that this club is not welcome and will some be banned? … Continue reading

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Olympic picks the “wrong” champion

US Opens at Olympic club are known for picking the wrong champion.   Choose for yourself.    Olympic Club winners are as follows 1955 – Jack Fleck *  (unknown beating venerable 4 time champion Hogan) 1966 – Billy Casper (Beating … Continue reading

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US Open – Olympic Club …

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  In 1998, Stanford grad and Tiger Woods classmate Casey Martin was a struggling new tour player that qualified for the Open at Olympic.   Martin famously rode a golf cart in tour events due to a birth defect in his leg.   … Continue reading

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US Open Olympic – Interesting Fact #2

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Last time the US Open was held at Olympic Club, Georgia Tech student Matt Kuchar threatened the lead for two days before settling in for a 14th place finish and low amateur score.    Sunday’s final round was on his … Continue reading

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US Open at Olympic – Interesting Fact

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The oldest living US Open Champion in Jack Fleck.  The 1955 winner at Olympic.   He beat Ben Hogan in a playoff with a set of clubs that Hogan had given him earlier that week.     He made every … Continue reading

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