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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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.

Palmer, 32 in 1962, was not only golf's leading man but a household name throughout the United States. He endeared himself to fans with his unique, homemade golf swing, a flair for the dramatics and otherworldly charisma. Adding to Palmer's popularity? The start of his career coincided with golf being televised for the first time.

Most golf fans might not have been familiar with Maxwell Moldovan on Thursday morning. But the 23-year-old former All-American at Ohio State quickly created the first highlight of the tournament by holing out his approach shot on Oakmont's 484-yard, par-4 first for an unlikely eagle. Have a look: