Why famous golfer Keegan Bradley is honoring Carlton Fisk at the US Open

He entered Sunday’s final round two strokes back of the co-leaders and in contention.

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While his local roots are enough to gain the attention of fans in the area, he has another Boston tie as well.

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The former Hopkinton High School star, who started strong at the US Open, has become a fan favorite at The Country Club in Brookline.

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Keegan Bradley’s local legend status reached new heights this week.

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Bradley’s wife Jillian’s uncle happens to be none other than Carlton Fisk.

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The golfer is honoring the Red Sox legend by wearing shoes that have “27” and “Uncle Pudge” on them.

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Bradley, who threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park on Tuesday, has become a fan favorite at this year’s US Open.

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Even as he’s struggled in stretches Sunday, a sizable crowd has stuck around to watch him play

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If, by some miracle, he waves a ball fair and into the hole to win the US Open, Boston may never be the same.

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