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Tiger prefers 'high rough and narrow fairways' for U.S. Open setup

DUBLIN, Ohio – It’s become somewhat of an annual tradition around this time of year, as players either predict potential pitfalls for the U.S. Open course setup or reminisce about recent miscues.

The USGA’s relationship with PGA Tour pros has worn thin on a variety of fronts, but the most high-profile is how the governing body has chosen to set up courses for its biggest event. Largely absent among the masses lodging gripes, however, is three-time champion Tiger Woods.

“We all have to play it,” Woods pointed out Saturday at Memorial.

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But pressed on the topic, Woods did share his perspective on where the USGA has erred in recent years.