It had not happened to Paul Casey before and has not happened to anyone since. When the Englishman walked towards the recorder’s hut in the 2007 US Open, his fellow pros on the practice green put down their putters and delivered a collective round of applause.

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The 125th U.S. Open is underway at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. For the 10th time, the world’s best will compete in golf’s toughest challenge on one of the world’s most difficult courses.

Speaking to the media before the start of the tournament, the Northern Irishman shared his concerns, putting the emphasis on penalties.

The old saw that “par is a good score at the U.S. Open” takes on additional meaning when it comes to playing the national championship at Oakmont Country Club. That’s because not only is Oakmont one of the most-difficult Open examinations players face,

The toughest job during this week's U.S. Open, besides playing in the championship, might be trying to find errant shots that find Oakmont's unprecedented rough.

By Frank Pingue OAKMONT, Pennsylvania (Reuters) -Shortly beyond the third tee box at Oakmont Country Club sits the only tree on the interior of the course, a stately American elm whose sprawling branches provide the only reprieve from the blaring sun at this week's U.