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The 2023 U.S. Open at Oakmont showcased the tournament's reputation for savage difficulty, with challenging weather, tough course setup, and dramatic play culminating in J.J. Spaun's unlikely victory after overcoming adversity and executing clutch shots in the final holes.
The Masters weekend saw a three-way tie at the top and more forgiving conditions at Augusta National, but Tiger Woods struggled with a first-nine meltdown, moving in the wrong direction and diminishing his chances of a record-tying sixth green jacket. Despite the challenging conditions, 14 players started the third round under par, including those with major-winning experience, as the course appeared more agreeable on Saturday.
The historic NASCAR Chicago street race was filled with crashes due to wet roads, tight turns, and challenging conditions. A massive pile-up involving more than half of the drivers occurred, and there were several other notable crashes throughout the race. Despite the chaos, Shane van Gisbergen made Cup Series history.