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    How the U.S. Open Is Designed for Drama

    • The U.S. Open is taking place at Pinehurst No. 2—one of golf’s more intimidating major courses.
    • NBC Sports analyst Smylie Kaufman discusses the challenges of No. 2, alongside his broadcasting career.
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    Jun 14, 2024 | 03:09 am
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    Pinehurst No. 2 is designed to be one of the more challenging, intimidating major golf courses, and it will be the stage for this weekend’s U.S. Open. Golfer-turned-analyst Smylie Kaufman joins the show to discuss the nuances of broadcasting the tournament, and how his time as a player against many of today’s top competitors informs his approach as an analyst.

    Plus, Formula E has a new majority owner, the Big 12 is mulling a massive conference naming rights deal, and a peculiar drama is unfolding in the world of competitive eating.

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