Jack Nicklaus says the the United States the U.S. Open has a special quality among top sports events . They were looking out at the same 18 holes as golf 's current legends were . He says amateurs are able to qualify to play alongside the elite of golf . Greene says a 17-year-old polio survivor from his hometown broke into the game at the Open . Greene went on to have a legendary career , Bob Greene says .
Jack Nicklaus says the the United States the U.S. Open has a special quality among top sports events . He says amateurs are able to qualify to play alongside the elite of golf . Greene says a 17-year-old polio survivor from his hometown broke into the game at the Open . Greene went on to have a legendary career , Bob Greene says .