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Shoot a lower score than everybody else. — Ben Hogan (asked the secret of winning the U.S. Open)

NBC and Airplay offer live interactive game for U.S. Open

AirPlay, NBCSports.com and the USGA have announced an agreement to deliver an interactive game experience for the 2008 U.S. Open.

U.S. Open Live Challenge allows golf fans to compete live while watching their favorite competitors throughout the June 12 – 15 broadcasts from Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego.

“U.S. Open fans have already proven to be highly engaged across multiple mediums during the Championship,” said Alex Withers, USGA director of new media. “Partnering with NBCSports.com and AirPlay for a live interactive experience now gives golf fans a real stake in the action during this marquee championship.”

While the pros compete for the $7 million dollar purse, avid fans play along on the Web, predicting the action live for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.

Players can predict the scores of their most-watched players, calling out live course action such as whether a player will sink a putt on the third hole or bogey on the next par 4. It happens in real time during the broadcast with immediate leaderboard updates, golf trivia questions,player-to-player chatand up-to-the-second opinion polls. To play, visit USOpen.com, NBCSports.com or AirPlay.com.