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Spaun 'wonderful' in 'war of attrition' at Oakmont

Spaun 'wonderful' in 'war of attrition' at Oakmont

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Dan Patrick discusses the "war of attrition" that was the 125th U.S. Open, sharing why Oakmont Country Club was "the star" of the tournament and how J.J. Spaun beat "the best" and "the beast."

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