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June 20, 2026
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2013 U.S. Open: Merion Golf Club’s East Course is winning

What about all those low numbers on the little Philly course?

by Brendan Porath
USA TODAY Sports
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2013 U.S. Open: Phil Mickelson, Billy Horschel share lead at Merion
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Merion Golf Club, that sub-7000 yard obsolete layout that was totally going to get carved up by today’s pros and technology, is the story on Friday. To wit:

Sup:

There are only two players under par, and they’re only one hole into the second round.

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