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McCarthy's big finish gives him the lead in the cold rain and brutal test of Torrey Pines • Feb. 13, 2025, 9:03 PM ET (AP)

Quick return to Torrey Pines brings familiar setting with a lot more of golf's best players • Feb. 12, 2025, 6:42 PM ET (AP)

Max Homa is trying to dig himself out of another hole • Feb. 12, 2025, 9:26 AM ET (AP)

Tiger Woods withdraws from his signature event as he processes death of his mother • Feb. 10, 2025, 6:06 PM ET (AP)

LIV Golf players now have their own path to US Open exemption • Feb. 5, 2025, 11:33 AM ET (AP)

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

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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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