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Drought images that affected Texas and other parts of the region this summer. Parts of Texas did not receive any rainfall for 120-plus days.
Renee Powell is inspiring female military personnel through a special golf program at Clearview Golf Course in East Canton, Ohio.
Images from past U.S. Women's Open champions since 1953 when the USGA took over conducting the championship.
African-American Walter Morgan served in Vietnam War and later played professional golf.
Highlights from 2011 U.S. Open Media Day at Congressional C.C., where defending champion Graeme McDowell came to play the course and meet with reporters.
Images of Beth Bauer Grace from her junior and amateur career through her current vocation of elementary school teacher.
Images from the 1997 U.S. Open, held at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. Congressional also hosted the U.S. Open in 1964.
The First Tee of Oakland program is geared toward youngsters between the ages of 7 and 17 and teaches core values that can be applied to golf and everyday life.
St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) is celebrated throughout the world. It commemorates the death of Ireland’s patron saint, but also serves as a celebration of Ireland itself.