In less than a month the U.S. Open returns to the East Course at Merion Golf Club, No. 7 on our ranking of American’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.  Check out these images taken by Stephen Szurlej.

For the full listing of our 100 Greatest Courses: http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-courses/2013-02/americas-100-greatest-golf-courses-ranking

Exclusive images from the Players Championship by Golf Digest’s Staff Photograph J.D. Cuban.

Still basking in his dramatic win at the Masters, Adam Scott reflected on his go-to dish, his hidden talents, and his renewed passion for golf when Golf Digest caught up with the Aussie superstar near his home in the Bahamas on April 29, 2013.

“I have to say, I enjoyed being with President Obama at the Floridian in February more than I did my rounds with Eisenhower, Nixon, Ford and Bush 41. We played nine holes—he drove the cart—and I found him to be an utterly down-to-earth guy.” - Butch Harmon

Photograph by Joe Pugliese for Golf Digest

Jack Nicklaus basks in the glow of his 1972 Masters victory.

Credit: Golf Digest Resource Center

The golfers aren’t the only ones in the spotlight this week at Augusta National. Lindsay Vonn and Caroline Wozniacki have been out following their partners daily.

For the more pictures of celebs at The Masters visit:

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/golf-masters/2013-04/photos-masters-celebs#slide=1

Jason Day plays a shot out of a bunker on the par-5 15th hole during the second round of the 2013 Masters. 

Photograph by Dom Furore for Golf Digest

Lanny Wadkins putts during the 1974 Masters.

Credit: Golf Digest Resource Center

Arnold Palmer during the 1975 Masters.

Credit: Golf Digest Resource Center