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John Feinstein delivers an in‑depth account of the U.S. Open, held for the first time on the public Bethpage Black golf course, a site renowned for its difficulty. The narrative follows the tournament’s four days, detailing every shot taken, each strategic trap and thorny hole, and the intense rivalries that define the event. Only Tiger Woods managed to finish under par, underscoring the challenge of the course and the significance of the competition.
First publish date: May 1, 2003
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: John Feinstein
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