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Tiger Woods' 15-year-old son Charlie had an off day at the opening round of the US Junior Amateur Open at Oakland Hills on Monday. The younger Woods was plus-12 as he birdied both of the par 5s on the Oakland Hills North Course but struggled on the par 3s and 4s, carding five double bogeys and four bogeys. Woods will have to have quite a turnaround Tuesday on the South Course, which Ben Hogan called 'The Monster,' to be among the low 64 scorers from a field that started with 264 players from 40 states and 35 countries.

 Jon Rahm revealed his nerves got the better of him during his Champions Dinner earlier this week. As is tradition, the reigning Masters champion hosted a dinner for all the past winners of the major championship in the most exclusive gatherings in golf.  The Spaniard welcomed his guests with an Iberian themed menu that started with a mix of tapas and pintxos, including spicy Basque chorizo, and 'Mama Rahm's Classic Lentil Stew' - and dish made exactly to his grandmother's recipe by chef Jose Andres, who helped Rahm design the menu. However, despite having a home comfort, the 29-year-old admitted he still felt the pressure when it came to delivering his speech to the legends of the game.

The great and the good of golf gathered for a last supper on Tuesday night at the Masters Champions Dinner, one of the final traditions before the action finally begins at Augusta. Defending champion Jon Rahm hosted the night and the Spaniard selected an Iberian theme for his dinner guests. The 29-year-old started with a mix of tapas and pintxos including spicy Basque chorizo and even 'Mama Rahm's Classic Lentil Stew' - and dish made to his grandmother's recipe by chef Jose Andres, who helped Rahm design the menu.

The most exclusive dinner in all of golf takes place on Tuesday and the only way to gain entry is a Green Jacket. The first Masters dinner was arranged by Ben Hogan in 1952 following his win the previous year and it has become a chance to 'reminisce, swap banter and relax'. It has since become a rite of passage for the reigning champion to select and pay for the menu and previous winners have served up a range of dishes from the delicious, to the bland, to the bizarre. This year is the turn of Spaniard Jon Rahm, who will be hoping his Iberian-themed menu of tapas and pintxos and Basque rib-eye will live up to the mouthwatering standards of his predecessors. Here, Mail Sport takes a look at some of the best - and worst - champions dinners.

After the USGA gave Riviera Country Club the 2031 tournament, Los Angeles will host the US Open once more. Los Angeles Country Club hosted last week's drama-filled major, which eventually was won by Wyndham Clark after waiting for another US Open. The two courses are just over 5 miles (8 km) away from one another and across the 405 freeway. The fabled Riviera course off Sunset Boulevard is the longtime host of what is now the Genesis Invitational, long considered a favorite by top PGA Tour players - in stark contrast to Matt Fitzpatrick's experience at LACC last weekend.

On Tuesday, Rory McIlroy was on good form at the microphone, and it was never in doubt. If golf were played in a press auditorium, he'd knock Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus right out of the history books. He talked of being reassured, the importance of a quick start, and his eagerness for the completion of Grand Slams. However, he also addressed fear, specifically the belief that 'always' lives in mind of those who were tailor-made for Augusta but who have never been approved for a green jacket. He knew he'd have more in common with Greg Norman one day than he cared to consider.

On Tuesday, the most exclusive dinner in golf will be held at the Augusta National Golf Club, with only winners of the coveted green jacket allowing for the meal. Only one ticket enables you to attend the prestigious function, a Green Jacket. Following Ben Hogan's win the previous year, the first Masters dinner was arranged in 1952, and it has been a chance to reminisce, trade banter, and relax.' Since being the reigning champion's duty to choose and pay for the menu, past winners have enjoyed a variety of dishes, from the delectable to the bizarre.