Tom Petty once crooned, "The future is wide open..."
So is the 110th edition of the United States Open, contested this week on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, Calif. Round One is in the books and, as expected, there was drama, intrigue, excitement and scoring.
The 2010 U.S. Open golf tournament begins Thursday morning and, with Tiger Woods still searching for his swing and sorting out problems off the course, the field of contenders includes a crop of young guns and reliable regulars like Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker. OnMilwaukee.com golf expert Chuck Garbedian breaks it down.
Given the level of competition and the sheer difficulty of the golf course, the U.S. Open that will be played at Pebble Beach might not closely resemble the golf the average player experiences. Still, there is plenty to learn from watching the best players in the throes of a major championship, and those lessons can be put to use the next time you play as well. Below is a selection of instruction articles and videos from Golf Digest we hope you find beneficial for your next big test ...