2008 U.S. Open (golf) 2008 U.S. Open (golf) The 2008 United States Open Championship was the 108th U.S. Open, played June 12–16 at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California, north of San Diego. Tiger Woods won his third U.S. Open and 14th major title, defeating Rocco Mediate on the first hole of sudden-death, following an 18-hole With this victory, Woods joined Jack Nicklaus as the only two players to win the career grand slam three times. The U.S. Open was held at the Torrey Pines for the first time, on its South Course. It was an unlikely victory for Woods, who entered the tournament
2008 Open Championship 2008 Open Championship The 2008 Open Championship was a men's major golf championship and the 137th Open Championship, played from 17–20 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Pádraig Harrington successfully defended his Open Championship title, his second; he shot four under par over the final nine holes and was four strokes ahead of runner-up Ian Poulter. Television coverage was provided as usual by the BBC in the UK, and by ABC and TNT in the United States. World Number One Tiger Woods was the most notable absentee, as he was recovering from knee surgery following his victory