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Logo Univeiled For 2015 U.S. Open At Chambers Bay

The logo, which features Chambers Bay's trademark sails, will be available on merchandise at the golf course starting this month.

Editor's note: Below is a Pierce County news release.

As excitement builds for the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay, Pierce County and the USGA are ready to introduce the championship logo to the community.

The logo, which features Chambers Bay's trademark sails, will begin appearing on select pieces of merchandise in the Chambers Bay golf shop this month, with more expected to be available by Christmas.

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, owned by the county, will host the first U.S. Open in the Pacific Northwest from June 18-21, 2015.

"This is a great  opportunity for the community to see progress while the Pierce County  team works hard behind the scenes to prepare for the greatest  championship in golf in just a few short years," County  Executive Pat McCarthy said. "We know that local folks are getting  excited about this incredible opportunity, and now they have a way to  show that pride to friends and family."

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Designed by Robert  Trent Jones II and operated by KemperSports, Chambers Bay is an 18-hole, links-style golf course. The course, host of  the 2010 U.S. Amateur, is situated along the scenic shores of Puget  Sound and incorporates public trails, parks and beach access.

More  information is available at www.chambersbaygolf.com or by calling 253-460-4653.

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