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US Open venue puzzles golfing elite

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a bunker shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay on June 17, 2015 in University Place, Washington

Tacoma (United States) (AFP) - The US Open enters virgin territory after 120 years of history at Chambers Bay golf course this week, but US Golf Association (USGA) chief Mike Davis believes it will all come down to the players at the end of the day.

It's the first time the year's second major has been staged in the US Pacific Northwest and the quirky links-style layout south of Seattle has left many of the world's top golfers scratching their heads on how to play it.