Officials in damage control after tough day at US Open

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The US Golf Association was in damage control mode Saturday, admitting they botched the US Open course set-up but defending a decision not to disqualify five-time major winner Phil Mickelson. USGA chief executive Mike Davis admitted organizers' zeal to make the US Open the "ultimate" test in golf backfired as higher than expected winds dried out the sloping greens at Shinnecock Hills.

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