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Players and caddies walk back to the clubhouse from the first hole after wind suspended play during the third round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Riviera held the first U.S. Open in California in 1948 and finally will get another in 2031. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

The U.S. Open returns to Riviera in Los Angeles in 2031 after an 83-year absence

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 12, 1954, file photo, Sam Snead, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., tees off in an 18-hole Masters playoff at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. Snead and Ben Hogan, standing behind, second from left, tied the day before in the championship. In what was voted the sixth-best Masters, Snead won his third green jacket. (AP Photo/File)

AP Was There: Snead tops Hogan in playoff to win ‘54 Masters

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Justin Rose drives off the 10th tee during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament, Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Long-running Colonial back on solid footing with new sponsor

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FILE - In this May 7, 2012, file photo, sports writer Dan Jenkins speaks after receiving the lifetime achievement award during the World Golf Hall of Fame inductions at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla. Jenkins, the sports writing great and best-selling author known for his humor, has died. He was 89. TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati confirmed Jenkins died Thursday, March 7, 2019, in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. (Will Dickey/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

Dan Jenkins found humor in the truth when covering golf

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Correction: Dan Jenkins, sports writing great, dies at 90

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Spieth believes good vibes at Colonial can provide momentum

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

File-This jan. 28, 1962, file photo shows Arnold Palmer concentrating on his next move during the Lucky International Open at San Francisco's Harding Park. Palmer, who made golf popular for the masses with his hard-charging style, incomparable charisma and a personal touch that made him known throughout the golf world as &quot;The King,&quot; died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Pittsburgh. He was 87. (AP Photo, File)

Some of Arnold Palmer’s greatest wins

By EDDIE PELLS and JENNA FRYER - Associated Press

Jason Day, of Australia, gets a hug from Jordan Spieth after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Recent success of Jordan Spieth, Jason Day makes ‘Big Three’ with Rory McIlroy

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Adam Scott celebrates after sinking the winning putt on the 18th hole during the third playoff in the final round of the PGA Colonial golf tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 25, 2014. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

No. 1 Adam Scott wins Colonial on 3rd playoff hole

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided by the Fort Worth Business Press, Dan Jenkins stands in front of a display at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, with items from his career. (AP Photo/Fort Worth Business Press, Mayda Arista)

Acclaimed writer draws from deep North Texas roots

By DAVE MONTGOMERY - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 20, 2002, file photo, Jack Fleck takes a practice swing at Belvedere Country Club, Thursday, June 20, 2002, in Hot Springs, Ark. Fleck, who won the 1955 U.S. Open golf tournament in a playoff with Ben Hogan, died Friday, March 21, 2014, in Fort Smith, Ark., at 92. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Jack Fleck, surprise 1955 U.S. Open winner, dies at 92

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FILE - In this June 20, 2002, file photo, Jack Fleck takes a practice swing at Belvedere Country Club, Thursday, June 20, 2002, in Hot Springs, Ark. Fleck, who won the 1955 U.S. Open golf tournament in a playoff with Ben Hogan, died Friday, March 21, 2014, in Fort Smith, Ark., at 92. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

Jack Fleck, winner of 1955 US Open, dies at 92

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