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Mickelson retains lead despite tough day with putter

Phil Mickelson had plenty of short birdie misses Friday, but a 20-footer at No. 18 allowed Lefty to jump into a share of the lead with Billy Horschel as play was suspended because of darkness.

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How it Happened: Day 2, U.S. Open at Merion

Tiger Woods returned to Merion early Friday morning to wrap up an opening-round 3-over 73. Now, he'll look to make up some ground in Round 2 at the U.S. Open. Follow Day 2 developments here!

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Putt for dough? Not Colsaerts, who contends anyway

The worst putter on the PGA Tour, Nicolas Colsaerts somehow remains a contender here in the U.S. Open, 1 over through 36 holes at Merion Golf Club.

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Horschel hits every green, finds Open lead

Hitting 18 greens in regulation in a round is so rare that the USGA is still researching how often it has been done in U.S. Open play.

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Tiger shoots par, says arm hurt at Players

For the second day in a row, Tiger Woods grimaced in pain after several shots, his left arm clearly bothering him at times. Still, he pieced together an even-par 70 while playing 24 holes.

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My Bag: Billy Horschel at the U.S. Open

A glimpse inside Billy Horschel's bag at the U.S. Open.

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My Bag: Luke Donald at the 2013 U.S. Open

A look inside of Luke Donald's bag at the U.S. Open.

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U.S. Open's first two days have been eventful

It’s time to take a look at some award-worthy performances during the first and second rounds of the 113th U.S. Open: Wicker to water, pain to preparation, and more.

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Give college coaches a shot at Walker Cup captaincy

It’s time to consider picking a college coach to captain the Walker Cup team.

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Notes: Westwood's wicker, Stanley's strategy, more

The first round finally finished in colder, wetter and windier conditions than Thursday's start, with players dropping shots and wondering what Merion had in store.

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PHOTOS: Going inside Webb Simpson's bag at U.S. Open

Our David Dusek takes you through the bag of defending U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson.

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Baxter (NR, 2014) commits to SMU

Ben Baxter has given a verbal commitment to play for SMU. Baxter, who lives in Flower Mound, Texas, also visited Houston, Arkansas, Indiana and Notre Dame.

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With heavy heart, pro helps late friend's family

PGA Tour Latinoamerica pro Mark Baker wore a commemorative pin while playing 36 holes on golf’s longest day, honoring a late friend while dreaming of qualifying for his first major.

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Minn. resort's initiative promotes walking

Madden’s on Gull Lake, a 63-hole resort in Brainerd, Minn., has instituted walking green fees for all of its courses. It's a bit of a gamble because cart fees are an important revenue stream, but the resort is betting that the policy will generate new business.

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'Bama builds on heartbreak to earn 1st title

“The last two years have been hard, really gut-wrenching," Alabama coach Jay Seawell said of the hard lessons that preceded the Tide's first national championship.