Long trek from U.S. Open practice range to course concerns golfers Because of space constraints at Merion’s East Course, where the championship is scheduled to be played for a fifth time from Thursday to Sunday, the practice range for the U.S. Open is at the club’s West Course.
June 12, 2013 - The Record
U.S. Open 2013: Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott and Other Notes from the Merion Range Ardmore , Pa. -- The practice range and putting green at the 2013 U.S. Open are located at Merion 's West Course, roughly a mile and a half from where this year's championship will be held. Do not try to walk there. The course at Merion is fantastic, but the logistics are an issue for both the fans and the players. Some players have commented that they will need to leave an extra 15-20 minutes ...
June 12, 2013 - Bleacher Report