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Michael Bamberger

Michael Bamberger

Michael Bamberger writes for GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. Before that, he spent nearly 23 years as senior writer for Sports Illustrated. After college, he worked as a newspaper reporter, first for the (Martha’s) Vineyard Gazette, later for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has written a variety of books about golf and other subjects, the most recent of which is The Second Life of Tiger Woods. His magazine work has been featured in multiple editions of The Best American Sports Writing. He holds a U.S. patent on The E-Club, a utility golf club. In 2016, he was given the Donald Ross Award by the American Society of Golf Course Architects, the organization’s highest honor.

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Bryson DeChambeau on the 18th green U.S. Open Sunday.

'Sport at its finest': Bryson vs. Rory became an agonizing U.S. Open brawl

By: Michael Bamberger
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zac blair stands and stares ahead during the 2024 u.s. open

This course-design-savvy pro is having a career U.S. Open at Pinehurst

By: Michael Bamberger
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Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the third hole during the first round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort

This 'anchor' U.S. Open at Pinehurst sending powerful message

By: Michael Bamberger
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Willie Mack III at the U.S. Open.

156 players found a path to the U.S. Open. His was the least likely

By: Michael Bamberger
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland takes a phone call during his practice round prior to the 2024 U.S. Open on the No.2 Course at Pinehurst Resort

Rory McIlroy’s personal life surfaces at another major. Is it our business?  

By: Michael Bamberger
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Tiger Woods of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 12, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Tiger Woods' next best chance at 10th USGA title could come in two years

By: Michael Bamberger
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