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  • The USGA "Back to Black" Challenge

    08 Feb 2010

    Lucas Glover outlasted the streaky Ricky Barnes and held off former major champions and sentimental favorites Phil Mickelson and David Duval to win the 2009 U.S. Open Championship at Bethpage State Park. With a gut-check final-round 73, highlighted by a 4-foot birdie putt on the 70th hole of the championship that separated him from his pursuers, Glover got in the clubhouse at this public golf shrine in 4-under-par 276. That was two shots better than the aforementioned trio and gave Glover, 29, his second professional victory.

    Revisit the site of the 109th U.S. Open on the Black Course in a two-round online tournament to win USGA and Bethpage memorabilia! The first round started yesterday and ends Feb. 26. In the first round, you can play an unlimited number of times between now and Feb. 26. Your best score will automatically post. The second round is single play beginning on Feb. 26 and ending March 14. The winners will have the  lowest combined scores of both rounds. Good luck!  Play Now

    Prizes Include:

      First place: USGA Photo Store Print from Bethpage
    Choose your own Photo Store print from the USGA's collection of historic and modern-day images, which include the players, courses and moments that have been etched in the memory of golf fans. The USGA Museum archival reproductions are made from high-resolution digital photographs and digital scans utilizing the latest state-of-the-art digital technology. Once you choose which image you want, the matted image will be encased in a Larson-Juhl custom-made wood frame. See photos.usgamuseum.com for more information. A $500 value.
         
      Second place: Bethpage plate
    A commemorative Bethpage pewter plate made by Wilton Armetale, a family-owned and family-run business founded in 1892. Each plate is individually, intricately and uniquely handcrafted. Therefore, no two pieces are exactly alike. A $62 value.
         
      Third place: 2009 U.S. Open Highlight DVD
    With the 2009 U.S. Open’s much-anticipated return to Bethpage State Park’s Black Course, golf fans knew they could expect to see a challenging test for the world’s best players. No one counted on the complications Mother Nature would add to the mix. Bethpage’s grounds crew and the players rose to the occasion as they battled the elements during the 109th U.S. Open Championship. When the skies cleared, 29-year-old Lucas Glover hoisted the championship trophy. Approximately 60 minutes. A $19.95 value.

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