2012 U.S. OPEN PREVIEW
Olympic Club Map
A view of the course hosting the 112th U.S. Open.
Is It His Time?
Hunter Mahan has an ordinary record in majors, but this talented ball-striker has come a long way since the Wales Ryder Cup.
Punching Power
Inside the ropes at Olympic, competitors at the U.S. Open will take on a course packing fight from the opening bell.
Missing In Action
When majors visit courses such as Olympic, Merion and Lytham, drivers get little use and, players say, the competition is lesser for it.
Reality Show
What could be more open than the U.S. Open? Try the tee sheets at
San Francisco's munys, a collection of courses with a rich history.
Peaceful, Easy Feeling
By the eve of the 1955 U.S. Open, little-known Jack Fleck had discovered an inner quiet that would be key to one of championship golfs biggest surprise.
VOICES
• USGA measures against slow play were a big subplot in the 1966 U.S. Open -- Geoff Shackelford
• With little fanfare, NBC's Gil Capps helps on-air talent shine -- Chris Mallard
• For Skokie CC, U.S. Open week is a time to remember Gene Sarazen -- Ed Sherman
• John Harbottle's varied, impressive work will be part of his legacy -- Ron Whitten
• Success in a U.S. Open hinges on a player's ability to handle failure -- Geoff Ogilvy
• With little fanfare, NBC's Gil Capps helps on-air talent shine -- Chris Mallard
• For Skokie CC, U.S. Open week is a time to remember Gene Sarazen -- Ed Sherman
• John Harbottle's varied, impressive work will be part of his legacy -- Ron Whitten
• Success in a U.S. Open hinges on a player's ability to handle failure -- Geoff Ogilvy
FEATURES
Unstuck
Driving well and hitting greens (not to mention one miracle shot), Tiger Woods wins his fifth Memorial and heads to Olympic in fine form.
The Eyes Have It
John Fields' much scrutinized Texas Longhorns take the men's NCAA title; Illinois' Thomas Pieters captures the individual crown.
The Ball Of The Future?
An everyday golfer participates in an R&A test with a restrictor-plate ball. The verdict: It looks the same. It feels the same. It's just shorter.
BUNKER
The Lead
Phil Mickelson's WD from Memorial raises concerns about the Open.
News/Notes
The format for qualifying for the PGA Tour in 2013-14 remains undetermined.
Local Knowledge
Ryo Ishikawa's U.S. stay is impacting attendance on his home tour.
Tour Talk
Stacy Lewis, Jay Haas win big; Thongchai Jaidee finds success in Wales.
Equipment
Increased driving distance stats call for perspective, not panic.
Travel
Gary Koch's Tampa is one of Florida's signature golf destinations.
Q&A
Ken Venturi reflects on the U.S. Open as it returns to his hometown.
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