The U.S. Open: Golf’s Villain Arc Wrapped in 18 Holes

Every sport has a villain. Sometimes it’s a team. Sometimes it’s a player. Sometimes it’s a dynasty that refuses to die. Golf is different. Golf’s villain isn’t a person. It’s a tournament. Every June, the best golfers on Earth arrive knowing exactly what’s waiting for them. The rough is thicker. The greens are faster. The […]