The Open at Pinehurst

The 105th U.S. Open

June 9, 2005

When golf fans tune into the major championships, like this week’s 105th U.S. Open at Pinehurst, they hope for major drama, something exciting enough to make them sit up in the lazy boy. They want to see unforgettable shots like Tiger’s amazing, hang-on-the-edge chip at the 16th hole during the final round of this year’s Masters. They want to see records broken, grueling head to head battles, and Cinderella stories. They want something to talk about around the water cooler on Monday, and to feel like it was worth skipping their own Sunday round (not to mention a few household chores) to park it in front of the television. Read more