Chambers Bay in Tacoma, Washington: The old spirit of links golf comes full circle

The USGA's selection of Chambers Bay Golf Course near Tacoma, Wash., is a startling deviation from a "normal" Open host. But Chambers Bay's appeal is clear, Brandon Tucker writes. It will be HDTV eye candy at every turn, wide open with abundant spectator viewing spots. They may even be able to get a record crowd through the turnstiles.

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Hotel Murano Lobby

The Hotel Murano in Tacoma's city center boasts artistic glasswork in the lobby and on each guest room floor.

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