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Old 05-22-2025, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Hape2Bhr View Post
Billy Casper won a U.S. Open by laying up 4 times on a par 3 at Winged Foot.
I had never heard that.

However, according to The NY Times, in 1959 it played at 216 yards - not 300 yards.
It said that he laid up because he made a double bogey after going for the green in a practice round.

Why some may lay up on par 3 at Winged Foot - NBC Sports
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