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Shinnecock Hills and its six U.S. Opens are bridge to game’s history — and my own
The first U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills was held in 1896. I was on hand for the next four and this year am lucky enough to be back again.
His last major finished with disaster. His U.S. Open comeback is inspiring
His final-round 87 seemed doomed to be the last and most heartbreaking of his major-championship career. Then J.B. Holmes fought back.
This forgotten U.S. Open hero lay in unmarked grave for nearly 30 years
John Shippen, the first Black and American-born club pro, has ties to U.S. Open site Shinnecock Hills. But his legacy extends far beyond.
The Shinnecock Hills experience: What it's like as a guest
What's it like to spend a day at Shinnecock Hills on Long Island? Jake Stoutland got to experience the iconic course from dawn till dusk.
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