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This was the second U.S. Open to be played at Bethpage Black; the first was won by Tiger Woods in 2002. The 2009 edition was hit heavily by continuous rain throughout the tournament. This resulted in multiple suspensions of play. Phil Mickelson declared that this would be his last tournament, before he took significant time off to tend to his ailing wife, Amy, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Like the 2002 U.S. Open, the media coverage of the relationship between the New York gallery and Mickelson, was one of the major headlines of the entire tournament. The most memorable moment being Mickelson teeing off on the short par-3, 17th hole. As Mickelson walked down the path, toward the green he was met by thousands of spectators with thunderous chants of "Let's Go Mickelson!" Mickelson came up short, but commended the New York golf fans and suggested a Ryder Cup should be played at Bethpage Black because "We would have a huge advantage." |
