2019 US Open

[uSGA website for the US Open](https://www.usopen.com/ "https://usopen.com/")

**Course**

Pebble Beach Golf Links, par 71 (Jack Neville & Douglas Grant)

[Hole/hole from USGA website with hole flyover](https://www.usopen.com/course.html "https://usopen.com/course.html")

[youtube video of all 18 together; warning: narrated by Nantz](


**TV/Video schedule**

_CST_

WEDNESDAY

FS1/At the US Open,11:30-2

THURSDAY

Online - practice, 6 AM-1PM; FG, 9:45 AM (McDowell/McLlroy/Leishman & Mickleson/Johnson/Rahm); Holes, 10:30 AM (7, 8, 17)

TV - FS1, 11:30-6:30; Fox 6:30-9:30

FRIDAY

FG -10 AM ( Hovland/Molinari/Rose & Koepka/Spieth/Woods)

all other times identical to Thursday

SATURDAY

Online - FG, 11 AM; Holes, 11 AM

TV - Fox, 11-9

SUNDAY

Online - FG, 11 AM; Holes, 1 PM

TV - Fox, 1-9

**Tee Times**

[tee times for Th/Fri](https://www.usopen.com/tee-times.html "https://usopen.com/tee-times.html")

Th

7:51/Rahm, Leishman, McIlroy

8:13/Dustin, Mickelson, McDowell

1:47/Molinari, Hovland, Koepka

2:09/Spieth, Rose, Woods

**Other**

[uSGA signature moments throughout history](https://www.usopen.com/history-landing/browse-by-collections/collections.html#signature-moments "https://usopen.com/history-landing/browse-by-collections/collections.html#signature-moments")

[Records](https://www.usopen.com/history-landing/scoring-and-stats/records.html#!&y=2018 "https://usopen.com/history-landing/scoring-and-stats/records.html#!&y=2018")

[2010 statistics](https://www.usopen.com/history-landing/scoring-and-stats/statistics.html#!&y=2010&s=driving-distance "https://usopen.com/history-landing/scoring-and-stats/statistics.html#!&y=2010&s=driving-distance")

[weather forecast](https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/93953 "https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/93953")

_appear to be no issues with weather; highs in the low/mid 60s and lows in the low/mid 50s; no rain forecast yet_

As of 5/20/19

ODDS to Win:

Brooks Koepka 5/1

Dustin Johnson 8/1

Tiger Woods 12/1

Rory McIlroy 14/1

Justin Rose 16/1

Justin Thomas 20/1

Rickie Fowler 20/1

Jon Rahm 20/1

Jason Day 20/1

Jordan Spieth 20/1

Xander Schauffele 25/1

Francesco Molinari 25/1

Tommy Fleetwood 25/1

Bryson DeChambeau 30/1

Patrick Cantlay 30/1

Phil Mickelson 30/1

Tony Finau 40/1

Hideki Matsuyama 40/1

Adam Scott 40/1

Matt Kuchar 50/1

Paul Casey 50/1

Patrick Reed 50/1

Sergio Garcia 60/1

Henrik Stenson 60/1

Louis Oosthuizen 60/1

Webb Simpson 60/1

Marc Leishman 80/1

Gary Woodland 80/1

Matt Wallace 100/1

Brandt Snedeker 100/1

Kevin Kisner 100/1

Branden Grace 100/1

Ian Poulter 100/1

Cameron Smith 100/1

Lucas Glover 100/1

**Articles**

[sF Chronicle: closer look at the 17th hole](https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/golf/article/Pebble-Beach-s-17th-hole-could-torment-players-13961083.php "https://sfchronicle.com/sports/golf/article/Pebble-Beach-s-17th-hole-could-torment-players-13961083.php")

[business Insider: bit of history about Pebble's architects](https://www.businessinsider.com/us-open-pebble-beach-golf-course-2019-6 "https://businessinsider.com/us-open-pebble-beach-golf-course-2019-6")

[Golfworld: How PB became the USGA's crown jewel](https://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2019-how-pebble-beach-became-the-usgas-crown-jewel-of-us-open-sites "https://golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2019-how-pebble-beach-became-the-usgas-crown-jewel-of-us-open-sites")

[PGA Tour.com: Sectional qualifying](https://www.pgatour.com/news/2019/06/03/us-open-sectional-qualifying-2019-pebble-beach-golf-links.html "https://pgatour.com/news/2019/06/03/us-open-sectional-qualifying-2019-pebble-beach-golf-links.html")



A little early for the official thread, isn't it?

> @Rangeballz said:

> A little early for the official thread, isn't it?

yes indeed but for the sake of odds. I would like to see how they will progress.

If those are the best odds you can get, you need to get another bookie!

Plus, generally speaking, if you bet before the week of any tournament, you're bet is considered "all-in" - which means if you're player chooses not to compete, you lose your bet vs. a refund/no action.

> @flushem said:

> > @Rangeballz said:

> > A little early for the official thread, isn't it?

>

> yes indeed but for the sake of odds. I would like to see how they will progress.

Well, its only 3 weeks away. We usually talk about the Masters for months. lol.

Golf season barely started here, yet the tour is half done with the majors.

> @I_HATE_SNOW said:

> Golf season barely started here, yet the tour is half done with the majors.

yes, CS Challenge is the last tournament of the 2nd Q in my fantasy league.

I already picked TW as winner. Anyone else on TW wagon? or BK wagon?

I like DJ, he has played well at Pebble and I think he is tired of Brooks domination. I think he will be extra motivated for this one.

Should change thread title to US Open Odds or something if this is what its about, per OP.

PB is awesome venue but I am getting sick and tired of it.

> @flushem said:

> PB is awesome venue but I am getting sick and tired of it.

BAH! to the infinte power I say!

Tiger was saving for Pebble. This course fits his game as good as any US Open course is going to at his age and fitness. He does need to sharpen his game up before Pebble, though, and if there is something more wrong physically than he's leading on, it won't matter. But, if his irons are on like they have been much of the last 12 months, he'll be in prime position to make a run.

Hole 1: No driver (par 4)

Hole 2: Driver (long par 4....plays as par 5 for public)

Hole 3: Driver not required (sharp dogleg left, 3W is sufficient, pending wind)

Hole 4: No driver (very short par 4, too long to reach with driver for Tiger)

Hole 5: Par 3

Hole 6: Driver (par 5. Tee shot is very downhill and driver is not needed unless going for it in two, but the risk is worth the reward)

Hole 7: Par 3

Hole 8: No driver (par 4, long iron tee shot with forced layup

Hole 9: Driver (long par 4, plays downhill from tee, wind may allow for 3 wood if helping)

Hole 10: Driver (long par 4, plays downhill from tee, wind may allow for 3 wood if helping)

Hole 11: No driver (short par 4, long iron or fairway wood tee shot up hill)

Hole 12: Par 3

Hole 13: Driver not required (shortish par 4)

Hole 14: Driver (par 5)

Hole 15: Driver not required (shortish par 4)

Hole 16: Driver not required (shortish par 4)

Hole 17: Par 3

Hole 18: Driver (par 5)

There are only 3 par fours that require driver for Tiger in normal conditions. Pebble's defense is their abnormally small greens, and that defense is a good one. If Tiger's iron game is on and his short game is above average, he's going to contend. The best part is, none of the drivers that Tiger will have to hit will force him to hit a draw, his biggest weakness with the driver, with the exception of maybe 18. But, he's not having to bend the ball around anything and can still hit his little squeeze fade. If he hits it in the right rough, it's a par 5 still at least.

> @"Big A HG" said:

> Tiger was saving for Pebble. This course fits his game as good as any US Open course is going to at his age and fitness. He does need to sharpen his game up before Pebble, though, and if there is something more wrong physically than he's leading on, it won't matter. But, if his irons are on like they have been much of the last 12 months, he'll be in prime position to make a run.

>

> Hole 1: No driver (par 4)

> Hole 2: Driver (long par 4....plays as par 5 for public)

> Hole 3: Driver not required (sharp dogleg left, 3W is sufficient, pending wind)

> Hole 4: No driver (very short par 4, too long to reach with driver for Tiger)

> Hole 5: Par 3

> Hole 6: Driver (par 5. Tee shot is very downhill and driver is not needed unless going for it in two, but the risk is worth the reward)

> Hole 7: Par 3

> Hole 8: No driver (par 4, long iron tee shot with forced layup

> Hole 9: Driver (long par 4, plays downhill from tee, wind may allow for 3 wood if helping)

> Hole 10: Driver (long par 4, plays downhill from tee, wind may allow for 3 wood if helping)

> Hole 11: No driver (short par 4, long iron or fairway wood tee shot up hill)

> Hole 12: Par 3

> Hole 13: Driver not required (shortish par 4)

> Hole 14: Driver (par 5)

> Hole 15: Driver not required (shortish par 4)

> Hole 16: Driver not required (shortish par 4)

> Hole 17: Par 3

> Hole 18: Driver (par 5)

>

> There are only 3 par fours that require driver for Tiger in normal conditions. Pebble's defense is their abnormally small greens, and that defense is a good one. If Tiger's iron game is on and his short game is above average, he's going to contend. The best part is, none of the drivers that Tiger will have to hit will force him to hit a draw, his biggest weakness with the driver, with the exception of maybe 18. But, he's not having to bend the ball around anything and can still hit his little squeeze fade. If he hits it in the right rough, it's a par 5 still at least.

i do hope so. 600 pts goes long with my Fantasy.

I'll pick Justin Rose

These odds on Tiger are ridiculous. If at the age of 43 poeple still think he’s going to contend as consistently as he used to they are delusional. I was as excited about him winning at Augusta as anyone but I also live in the real world. The other thing that’s been lost in all of this is his familiarity with Augusta, and the fact that it’s one of those courses that has “horses” who are uniquely suited for it, and he’s obviously one of them. Just like Jack, Arnold, and Mickelson. A win at Augusta doesn’t necessarily translate to consistent success everywhere else, ESPECIALLY at 43 years of age and with a fragile body.

Doesn’t mean I’m not rooting for him, but there isn’t a chance on earth I would take that bet, including if he won at The Memorial.

Watch out for Phil at PB

> @cardoustie said:

> Watch out for Phil at PB

Good point. I know he's had that venue circled for a good while now....and I think most of his season has been focused on peaking for that elusive U.S Open

He wins there a lot and driver rarely needed

Weir (49) qualified through Dallas sectional. Good for him. Been struggles for a long time.

Brandt Snedeker would be a good bet at 100 to 1. 9 tour wins, 2 at Pebble. 5th at the Players and 16th at PGA but did get cut at Pebble this year.

> @cardoustie said:

> Watch out for Phil at PB

4 rounds is a big ask for Phil. 4 rounds of US Open conditions, I just cannot see it happening.

> @buckeye440 said:

> Brandt Snedeker would be a good bet at 100 to 1. 9 tour wins, 2 at Pebble. 5th at the Players and 16th at PGA but did get cut at Pebble this year.

Dude, that’s a good pick! 100 to 1 makes it worth while.

> @cardoustie said:

> Watch out for Phil at PB

I agree from odds standpoint. Lack of needing driver to be great is a big plus for him. Brooks and DJ are clearly better than everyone else at this time but Pebble does not give them a huge advantage. A ball striker has a great shot here and I believe it is the only major that is wide open this year. Brooks wins @ portrush....

I'm also in the pray for Phil camp. Feel like this is probably his last shot (the next two courses don't look great for him and eventually age is going to catch-up).

Tiger's driving actually seems OK this year. He doesn't have the advantage that he used to have or that some have today (Koepka, DJ, Rory, etc, which will be negated somewhat at Pebble). But it doesn't seem like a big liability like it is for Phil. Maybe Phil can bring back the 3 Deep and 980 F 4 wood for a week and get it in play.

My early selection is going to be Patrick Cantlay. Rory plays horrible at Pebble so I wouldn’t put much stock in him winning.

So will the US Open condition @ PB be different from AT&T earlier this year? Will they play all three courses or just PB?

> @flushem said:

> So will the US Open condition @ PB be different from AT&T earlier this year? Will they play all three courses or just PB?


PB will bring a lot of guys into the mix, many more than Bethpage.

Redemption for DJ that'll be the story.