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U.S. Open

The most obvious success story from the 109th U.S. Open was Lucas Glover, who as Thomas Bonk writes, could be headed for bigger things after a very gritty performance in the season's second major. But the 29-year old Glover definitely won't be the only player to take something positive away from Bethpage Black.
• Kindred: Glover was an unlikley candidate to survive | PHOTOS: Final round
• Bonk: Who didn't win is as big as who did | LEADER BOARD: Scoring, prize money

Huggan

Dark Days

With only a few exceptions, there was little to celebrate at Bethpage Black. And that would especially be the case for the European contingent.

Sirak

"A" For Effort

Ron Sirak chronicled every last one of Tiger Woods' 280 strokes in the U.S. Open. What he saw was a consistent determination throughout.

Golf: The U.S. Open at Bethpage Black golf course: Dan Jenkins and Jaime Diaz

U.S. Open Video Interviews

Dan & Diaz

Jaime Diaz interviews Dan Jenkins as Jenkins shares his encounters with Ben Hogan at majors and remembers what made Hogan one of the best.

Thomas Bonk and Tim Rosaforte at Bethpage Black for the U.S. Open golf tournament

U.S. Open Video

Bethpage Wrap Up & Angry Golfer

• Rosaforte & Bonk wrap up the Open
• Sunday wrap up, Monday preview
• $400 Jimmy Choos in the mud?
• A close look at USGA ticket policy

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It's In The Bag

Our Hot List judges narrowed the search and selected 21 of the best lightweight carry bags and "do-it-all" cart bags.

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Bethpage Basics

Players who can work the ball in both directions with the driver will have a serious advantage at Bethpage Black.

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• Rosaforte & Bonk wrap up the Open
• Sunday wrap up, Monday preview
• $400 Jimmy Choos in the mud?
• A close look at USGA ticket policy
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