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2005 U.S. Open


Woods limps to U.S. Open title

Calling it 'the best ever,' a gimpy Tiger Woods pars the first sudden-death hole after an 18-hole playoff to edge Rocco Mediate and win the U.S. Open and his 14th major golf championship.

Updated: Jun. 17, 2008 7:21 AM | Full story

Just call him Tie-ger: Woods forces playoff

Sore-kneed Tiger Woods catches golfer Rocco Mediate on No. 18 to extend the U.S. Open. Down to his last stroke Sunday afternoon at Torrey Pines, Woods makes a clutch putt.

Updated: Jun. 16, 2008 5:34 AM | Full story

What the winner gets

Michael Campbell will automatically qualify for the U.S. Open for the next 10 years.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 3:29 PM | Full story

Mickelson's mea culpa

'The course was very fair ... I didn't adjust, and you have to adjust in the Open.'

Updated: Oct. 22, 2005 8:48 PM | Full story

Twosome has terrific final three days

Two Triangle favorites, Tim Clark and Davis Love III, play three rounds under par.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 12:17 PM | Full story

U.S. Open, the sequel, is a hit with fans, golf execs

In the end, even the thunderstorms decided not to interfere.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2005 5:07 PM | Full story

It's 'over' early for Goosen, Gore

Walking toward the No. 16 tee box, Retief Goosen suggested to playing partner Jason Gore that they place a $5 wager on their last three holes.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 10:11 AM | Full story

Putting woes dog Woods

Tiger Woods loses shot at Open title because putter lets him down.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 12:50 AM | Full story

Campbell is pride of Kiwis

Michael Campbell's win was the biggest for New Zealand since Bob Charles won the British Open in 1963.

Updated: Oct. 22, 2005 8:24 PM | Full story

NBC's coverage on par

Hooley:: Forget "24" -- for nail-biting drama, give me that Michael Campbell-Tiger Woods showdown in the stretch.

Updated: Aug. 16, 2006 5:13 PM | Full story

NBC's coverage on par

Forget "24" -- for nail-biting drama, give me that Michael Campbell-Tiger Woods showdown in the stretch.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 6:02 PM | Full story

Cink's putting run comes to an end

After 351 holes, golfer Stewart Cink has a three-putt.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 5:28 PM | Full story

Fans at 18th eye the board

The climax at this year's U.S. Open was all over Pinehurst No. 2.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 1:22 PM | Full story

'Payne's pin' close enough

Hole location on No. 18 brings back memories of 1999.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 7:28 AM | Full story

Tiger couldn't save this Open

Tiger Woods did his best to save the day, but Pinehurst's second U.S. Open gave us no reason to party like it was 1999.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 2:25 AM | Full story

Nallen gives Kuehne a day to remember

Last shot really mattered on Father's Day.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 9:46 PM | Full story

The Open shuts door on golf's stars

Michael Campbell's win was great for his career, his bank account and his family, but it wasn't great for golf.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 2:33 PM | Full story

Amateurs pay the price

It costs a lot to play the Open, but they expect to cash in later.

Updated: Oct. 23, 2005 3:52 PM | Full story

The age factor comes into play

At times they almost look out of place. Their best days were years ago, back when Ping's big bomber driver was made of wood and the options in club shafts were steel and stainless steel.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 6:41 AM | Full story

On the fringe

Backyard party duffers

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 2:14 AM | Full story

NBC puts on an Open face

In the manner of cheesy sportscasters who delight in bad-to-vulgar puns (OK, ESPN's Chris Berman), let's just say that NBC's Saturday third-round coverage of the U.S. Open was all about putts and faces.

Updated: Oct. 24, 2005 12:24 AM | Full story
Interactives & Multimedia


Sunday, June 19

11 photos, including Campbell, Browne and Woods.

Michael Campbell audio interview

Tiger Woods audio interview

Retief Goosen audio interview

Davis Love III audio interview

Saturday, June 18

18 photos, including Mediate, Woods, Goosen and Browne.
Olin Browne audio interview

Tiger Woods audio interview

Retief Goosen audio interview

Jason Gore audio interview


Friday, June 17

23 photos, including Mickelson, Scott, Garcia, Furyk, Bjorn.
Phil Mickelson audio interview

Vijay Singh audio interview

Olin Browne audio interview

Tiger Woods audio interview

Vijay Singh audio interview


Thursday, June 16

25 photos, including DiMarco, Maruyama, Woods.

Tiger Woods audio interview

Olin Browne audio interview

Rocco Mediate audio interview


Wednesday, June 15


18 photos, including Woods, Garcia, Couples, Weir.

Vijay Singh audio interview

Phil Mickelson audio interview

Tiger Woods audio interview

Ernie Els audio interview

Retief Goosen audio interview


Tuesday, June 14

16 photos, including Singh, Love, Weir, Woods.

Interactives


Interactive Course Tour

All 18 holes, 48 navigable 360-degree panoramas, 18 video commentaries.




A Memorable Win

A look back at Payne Stewart's dramatic 1999 U.S. Open win at Pinehurst.




Pinehurst Timeline

A history of the resort, from 1895 through today.
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