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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jun. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
June 14 1922 — Gene Sarazen edges Bobby Jones and John Black to win the U.S. Open tournament. 1934 — Max Baer stops Primo Carnera in 11th...

Justin Thomas watches his second shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Riviera has a new president and big events headed its way

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 22, 2022 11:13 AM EST

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, hits out of the rough on the 14th fairway during a practice round for the Masters golf tournament on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
In firm conditions, Masters in November a distant memory

By Doug Ferguson Apr. 07, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

A green is prepared by the grounds crew outside the clubhouse ahead of practices before the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
US Open in September as LPGA, Champions and Europe play on

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2020 09:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this June 18, 2006, file photo, Phil Mickelson and Kenneth Ferrie are shown on the ninth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. The U.S. Open returns to Winged Foot next week, held in September because for the first time since 1913. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
US OPEN '20: Facts and figures for later than usual US Open

Sep. 12, 2020 03:29 AM EDT