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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) \u2014 How well do you know U.S. Open history? Try this quiz ahead of the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills (answers below):<\/p>\n
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1. New York has hosted more U.S. Opens than any other state. Where was the first one?<\/p>\n
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c.) Garden City Golf Club<\/p>\n
2. Who is the only player to finish under par at Shinnecock Hills without winning?<\/p>\n
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3. Where was the first U.S. Open played?<\/p>\n
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4. On which New York course was Phil Mickelson twice a U.S Open runner-up?<\/p>\n
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5. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record in the U.S Open?<\/p>\n
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6. What is the only course to host the U.S. Open over three different centuries?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 7. Who was the last player to win a U.S. Open with a 72-hole score over par?<\/p>\n a.) Dustin Johnson at Oakmont<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n b.) Geoff Ogilvy at Winged Foot<\/p>\n c.) Brooks Koepka at Shinnecock Hills<\/p>\n 8. Who is the only player to complete the career Grand Slam at the U.S. Open?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 9. Who is the last player to win the U.S. Open on his first attempt?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 10. Who is the only player to lose in a playoff three times at the U.S. Open?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 11. Why did players threaten to boycott the first U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills?<\/p>\n a.) Because a Black player was in the field<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n b.) The USGA was making them use the gutta percha<\/p>\n c.) Only 35 players were in the field<\/p>\n 12. Who has the most majors without ever having won a U.S. Open?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 13. Who was the last U.S. Open champion who had to go through sectional qualifying?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 14. Why was the inaugural U.S. Open in 1895 at Newport Country Club postponed one month until October?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n b.) A turf disease killed all the greens on the back nine<\/p>\n c.) The Harvard-Yale football game<\/p>\n 15. Who is the only player to twice shoot 63 in a U.S. Open?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 16. Who was the only player under par after 72 holes in three straight U.S. Opens?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 17. Who was the first U.S. Open champion at Shinnecock Hills?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n 18. How did Tiger Woods fare his first time playing Shinnecock Hills?<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n b.) He withdrew after a 74 with a wrist injury<\/p>\n ANSWERS<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<\/a>
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