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Major Championship Retrospectives: Seven U.S. Opens and Two PGA Championships

October 10, 2026

A chronological guide to the U.S. Opens and PGA Championships contested at Baltusrol, from Willie Anderson’s 1903 victory to Jimmy Walker’s 2016 title. The retrospectives trace how pivotal rounds and changing course demands shaped the outcomes, including Jack Nicklaus’s two U.S. Open wins.

From Tillinghast’s Original Routing to the Modern Championship Test

October 6, 2026

Trace how A.W. Tillinghast’s two-course design at Baltusrol became a modern championship venue without losing its strategic character. The article follows changes to the Lower Course, including its preparation for the 2016 U.S. Open, and considers how map overlays can distinguish architectural intent from later alterations.

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