July 05. 2012 7:00AM - Last modified: July 05. 2012 7:12AM

KOHLER - Players, fans give Sheboygan County, golf championships thumb's up

  
Wisconsin native and two-time U.S. Open champion Andy North said he never imagined Wisconsin would host a major championship when he was growing up, but local residents, visiting golf fans and North himself are glad he was wrong.

“Wisconsin has always had a great golf culture, but I didn’t think anyone knew about it,” said North, 62, who is currently a golf commentator for ESPN and is at Blackwolf Run as part of this week’s coverage. “When I was a young golfer, I never dreamed I would see a major being played here.”

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