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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
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
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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
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
9. Who is the last player to win the U.S. Open on his first attempt?<\/p>\n
10. Who is the only player to lose in a playoff three times at the U.S. Open?<\/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
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
13. Who was the last U.S. Open champion who had to go through sectional qualifying?<\/p>\n
14. Why was the inaugural U.S. Open in 1895 at Newport Country Club postponed one month until October?<\/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
16. Who was the only player under par after 72 holes in three straight U.S. Opens?<\/p>\n
17. Who was the first U.S. Open champion at Shinnecock Hills?<\/p>\n
18. How did Tiger Woods fare his first time playing Shinnecock Hills?<\/p>\n
b.) He withdrew after a 74 with a wrist injury<\/p>\n
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