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Playing Through
June 22, 2026
Playing Through

No Tiger Woods, but plenty of stars at U.S. Open

With the U.S. Open teeing off at Pinehurst, the PGA’s young stars are ready to step into the void left by Tiger Woods. Besides, who needs Tiger when Phil Mickelson is being investigated by the FBI?

by Matt Ufford
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