After Nearly 7 Years, Open's in Home Stretch

It may seem hard for some people to believe, but it's been almost seven years since the USGA announced this year's U.S. Open would be played at Merion Golf Club, beginning on June 10.

This year's competition will make Merion the most-often played golf course for the U.S. Open.

Some facts about Merion's rich history hosting USGA Championships from the USGA website:

• The most recent Open at Merion Golf Club was in 1981, won by David Graham.
• Other winners of the Open at Merion are: Olin Dutra (1934), Ben Hogan (1950), and Lee Trevino (1971). 
• The 2005 U.S. Amateur was contested at Merion Golf Club and won by Edoardo Molinari.
• The 2009 Walker Cup Match was also be played at Merion.

A long list of famous golfers have played here, according to the original press release about the 2013 U.S. Open which was issued back on June 14, 2006.

The most recent Open at Merion Golf Club was in 1981, won by David Graham. Other winners of the Open at Merion are: Olin Dutra (1934), Ben Hogan (1950), and Lee Trevino (1971).  The 2005 U.S. Amateur was contested at Merion Golf Club and won by 's Edoardo Molinari.

Are you ready for the U.S. Open to come back to Merion?

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