71.   The three-time Open champion has been in this spot before.

72.   The three-time Open champion was given the exemption by the U.S. Golf Association during its annual meeting.

73.   There were memorable victories against Patrick Rafter and Andre Agassi, both two-time Open champions.

74.   Two-time French Open champion Sergi Bruguera, the runner-up here a year ago, was the only seeded player eliminated Monday.

75.   Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo, U.S. Open champion Ernie Els and defending champion Tom Lehman had later tee times.

76.   U.S. Open champion Corey Pavin said Monday he is still undecided.

77.   U.S. Open champion Lindsay Davenport started her quest for back-to-back Grand Slam titles with a first-round romp at the Australian Open Monday.

78.   U.S. Open champion Marat Safin also won.

79.   U.S. Open champion Rafter has been suffering from a virus during the week.

80.   U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen of South Africa has been awarded honorary life membership of the PGA European Tour.