The next chapter for Chambers Bay

Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

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Tue., June 4, 2019

In this May 6, 2019, photo, PGA golf professional Jacob Lippold hits from a bunker onto the third green at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, golfers hit from a fairway at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, early-morning golfers warm up in a practice area at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, PGA golf professional Jacob Lippold putts on the third green at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, PGA golf professional Jacob Lippold begins his swing on the fifth tee at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, greenskeepers work at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. in the early morning hours. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, Henry McNinch, a greenskeeper at Chambers Bay, operates a golf green roller at the golf course in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, Mark Braegelmann, a greenskeeper at Chambers Bay, works on a bunker at the 10th green at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, Henry McNinch, a greenskeeper at Chambers Bay, operates a golf green roller at the golf course in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, Greg Wobbrock, a turf crew worker at Chambers Bay, sprinkles fertilizer as he repairs a tee box area at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, Mike Wilsie, a greenskeeper at Chambers Bay, cuts a new hole on a green at Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press
In this May 6, 2019, photo, the rising morning sun shines through grass in a rough at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Four years removed from the U.S. Open golf championship that was largely derided for its putting green problems, Chambers Bay may have salvaged its future in the championship rotation with a massive undertaking to replace every green on the course.

Ted S. Warren Associated Press