US Open golf underway at rainy Congressional

BETHESDA, Maryland (AFP) � Early starters at the 111th US Open on Thursday were greeted with steady rain and the forecast of heavier showers for later in the day. Three recent world number ones from Europe playing together, Phil Mickelson out to shatter a 20-year-old jinx and no Tiger Woods were the talking points as the action got underway at Congressional Country Club. Continue reading