FILE - In this June 11, 1950, file photo, Ben Hogan, center, smiles over a crowd and poses with his wife, Valerie, left, as he receives the U.S. Open Golf Championship trophy from James D ...

FILE - This is the ninth green in front of the clubhouse at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, the course for the 2025 U.S. Open golf tournament.

FILE -Tom Watson reacts on the 18th green after sinking a 25-foot birdie putt to force a playoff with with Jack Newton in the British Open golf championship at Carnoustie, Scotland in this July 12 ...

Maybe no one would complain about the eighth hole at Oakmont Country Club if the term “par” had never been created in championship golf. “I couldn't tell you a par 3 over 250 yards that's ...

FILE - Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, in blue top and cap, squats down to look at his putt on the 6th green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Royal Portrush in ...