Expect More Majors at the Munis

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"Since I joined the USGA in 1975, I've seen the profile of American golf change," [David Fay] said. "Most of American golf is played on fee courses, and most of our individual (USGA) members play on fee courses. I was influenced by my own background. The only golf I played on private courses was Monday morning, which was caddie day."

"It's getting crowded," Fay said, referring to public courses wanting to host a U.S. Open.

"If you or I or even a beginner can hit one shot a round like [Tiger Woods] or Lorena Ochoa, the more connection you have in terms of the venues they play," said Joe Steranka of the PGA of America. "Even if that only happens once or twice in a round."

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Expect More Majors at the Munis

USGA going public with premier events

By Doug Ferguson

SAN DIEGO -- This would never happen at a tony club like Shinnecock Hills or Merion.

Henrik Stenson wanted ...

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