The U.S. Open, generally considered the pre-eminent golf championship in the world, is contested on some of the nation's finest courses. This book takes fans behind the scenes, giving them a rare and privileged peek into the tournament: its glorious history, finest moments and even its quirkiest happenings. It features pieces by many of our best-known sportswriters, from Grantland Rice to Dan Jenkins and Rick Reilly, as well as the words of the golf greats themselves.