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Martin stares down Olympic, cards 74

Updated: June 15, 2012, 2:39 AM ET
By Ian O'Connor | ESPN.com

SAN FRANCISCO -- Casey Martin was hours away from death 10 years ago, and those cold-hearted guardians of the game who challenged his right to use a cart on their golf courses really need to remember that.

The Supreme Court didn't heal Martin's diseased right leg. The landmark case that went the player's way didn't alleviate the mind-numbing pain, didn't wipe out the grim prospect of amputation, and didn't stop a doctor from telling his parents they needed to pray for their child. ...

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2012 U.S. OPEN

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2012 course: The Olympic Club
Yardage, par: 7,170 yards, par-70
2012 champion: Webb Simpson
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