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PGT: Tiger may not be at Congressional, but Rory McIlroy may well wind up facing Woods of 2000 as he takes a record-setting score of 11-under into the weekend at the U.S. Open.

Opinion: Without Tiger Woods at Congressional there's no swarm of humanity moving from hole to hole, no fans climbing trees for a better look, and no one high-fiving the stranger next to him when Woods holes yet another crucial putt.

Stewart Cink, Luke Donald and Martin Kaymer were among five players to birdie the par-3 10th hole at the U.S.

Along the woods that line the far edge of the front nine at Congressional Country Club, the U.S. Open is giving up a stroke.

GolfChannel: It is virtually impossible to comprehend the road Ernie Els has traveled since the last time the U.S. Open came to Congressional, when he won his second major in 1997.

Coming back to Congressional made Ernie Els feel like he was capable of winning another U.S. Open.

PGT: Tiger Woods is not at Congressional physically, but his presence looms large.

Adam Scott was getting more attention than usual Monday at the U.S.

Brad Adamonis has earned the final spot in the U.S.

Four players have taken their turns at No. 1, the highest number between U.S. Opens in the 25-year history of the world ranking

NBCSports.com contributor Rob Bolton analyzes the top contenders, those in the running, and the long shots for the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club.

GolfChannel: With Tuesday’s news that Tiger Woods will miss the U.S. Open at Congressional while healing from his latest knee and Achilles injuries, you can’t help wondering about Woods’ psyche as much as you wonder about his body.

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