USGA, Shinnecock Indian Nation Said To Be Near Deal

I hate to think how an event as intricately planned as the U.S. Open returning to Shinnecock Hills still hasn't crossed this t, but Bill Pennington of the New York Times says a deal is imminent.

Not mentioned in these stories, but there is the obvious--merchandise logos featuring a Shinnecock--and the not-so-obvious fact that the tribe helped build the course and was long part of its maintenance. 

Anyway it's all a little strange but good news: more parking spaces are opening up!