Casey Martin returns to the scene of his only major appearance this week after qualifying for the 112th U.S. Open.
Martin's memories —
Casey Martin returns to the scene of his only major appearance this week after qualifying for the 112th U.S. Open.
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The 40-year-old needs to use a golf cart to get around the course due to a birth defect which restricts blood circulation in his right leg, causing pain.
Special case —
The 40-year-old needs to use a golf cart to get around the course due to a birth defect which restricts blood circulation in his right leg, causing pain.
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Martin had a practice round with his former Stanford college teammate Tiger Woods ahead of the tournament at San Francisco's Olympic Club.
Tailing Tiger —
Martin had a practice round with his former Stanford college teammate Tiger Woods ahead of the tournament at San Francisco's Olympic Club.
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They played together when the U.S. Open was last held at the course in 1998. Woods tied for 18th, while Martin was 23rd in his best performance as a golf pro.
Together we stand —
They played together when the U.S. Open was last held at the course in 1998. Woods tied for 18th, while Martin was 23rd in his best performance as a golf pro.
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Martin had to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court so he could use a cart after the PGA Tour ruled against him. He is now coach at the University of Oregon, having given up his pro ambitions in 2006.
Coach Casey —
Martin had to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court so he could use a cart after the PGA Tour ruled against him. He is now coach at the University of Oregon, having given up his pro ambitions in 2006.
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