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Jack Nicklaus on the cover of Sports Illustrated following his 1980 U.S. Open victory.
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From a Phil Collapse to Nicklaus and Hogan Triumphs, Ranking the Best Northeast U.S. Opens

By Gary Van SickleJun 13, 2022
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Erik Compton is pictured lining up a putt.
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No One Remembers Who Finished Second, Especially Not These U.S. Open Players

By Gary Van SickleJun 10, 2022
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A PGA rules official and Dustin Johnson at the 2010 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits.
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From Phil to Arnie to Lexi and More: Ranking the Worst Final-Hole Major Meltdowns

By Gary Van SickleMay 30, 2022
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Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay are pictured at the 2022 Zurich Classic.
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From Patrick Cantlay to Will Zalatoris, Here Are 10 Players Due for a Major Breakthrough

By Gary Van SickleMay 16, 2022
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Pictured clockwise from top left are Max Homa, Sergio Garcia, Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike and Charles Barkley.
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Charles Barkley's Swing, Sergio's Temper and Revisiting a Longshot Weekend

By Gary Van SickleMay 9, 2022
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Gary Van Sickle's 'The Ranking' story this week includes Steve Stricker, Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler.
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The Ranking: Scams, Steve Stricker, Scottie Scheffler and Tiger at Southern Hills

By Gary Van SickleMay 16, 2022
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Clockwise from top left: Mark Calcavecchia, Jay Haas, John Daly and his son John Daly II, and Tom Brady.
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The Ranking: Calcavecchia's Mark, Jay Haas' Weekend and John Daly II Cashes In

By Gary Van SickleApr 25, 2022
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Dylan Frittelli, Jordan Spieth, Mark Wahlberg and Sepp Straka, pictured clockwise from top left.
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The Ranking: Jordan Spieth's Holiday, Mark Wahlberg's House and 'The Match,' Again

By Gary Van SickleApr 18, 2022
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