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Phil Mickelson at the 2009 U.S. Open

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Ernie Els, Retief Goosen join South African president in White House meeting with Trump • May 21, 2025, 4:33 PM ET (AP)

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Straka, Lowry handle blustery conditions at Truist, head into final round tied at Philly Cricket • May 10, 2025, 7:19 PM ET (AP)

Tiger Woods' son Charlie misses out on US Open qualifying again • May 9, 2025, 3:44 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	United States Open Championship
Notable Honorees	Tiger Woods • Billy Casper • Rory McIlroy • Jordan Spieth • Jim Furyk • Arnold Palmer • Pak Se-Ri • Jack Nicklaus • Mickey Wright • Byron Nelson • Gene Sarazen • Gary Player • Harry Vardon • Ben Hogan • Bobby Jones • Lee Trevino • Walter Hagen • Chick Evans • Francis Ouimet

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Phil Mickelson at the 2009 U.S. Open

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golf Grand Slam tournament PGA Championship British Open Masters Tournament British Amateur Championship United States Women’s Open Championship Women’s British Open Ryder Cup United States Amateur Championship Walker Cup Curtis Cup

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