2016 US Open Discussion Thread

[Yellow Jacket]

Why doesn't Fox have any sound on those alternate camera angle playbacks?

[azgreg]

That drop is ridiculous, soured the event for me.

learn the rules of golf

didn't he take 2 clubs when he was only to take 1?

he only took one club length.

 

You take one club length over and over until you're where you need to be

They moved over until the line of sight was established then he dropped within one club of that.

[NikeNerd]

One possible change to the rule would be to change the wording to "nearest point of relief in grass the same height of cut as the original position." If no point of relief is available meeting that criterion as well as not being closer to the hole, the true nearest point of relief would be used. I'd like that rule changed, but we can't blame DJ for it.

 

Absolutely no reason to change it.

 

You don't think it would on the whole help maintain the integrity of the competition more than the current rule?

[midtalon]

Is Day's shirt painted on?

[Sixcat]

Lol at Zinger talking about how DJ has scar tissue. I'm like DJ doesn't even think long enough to have scar tissue

If DJ had someone like Stevie Williams as his caddy, he'd have like 6 majors by now.

 

I couldn't agree more. I said yesterday, if he had a caddie that could keep him engaged, he wouldn't have so many senseless disaster holes. He tends to lose focus from time to time throughout a round.

[Dave230]

That drop is ridiculous, soured the event for me.

learn the rules of golf

 

They don't have TV towers on my course.

 

That drop just didn't really seem in the spirit of the game, given that he planned to hit it straight over the TV tower anyway. I'm not saying he should be penalised in any way but it's very lucky.

[NikeNerd]

One possible change to the rule would be to change the wording to "nearest point of relief in grass the same height of cut as the original position." If no point of relief is available meeting that criterion as well as not being closer to the hole, the true nearest point of relief would be used. I'd like that rule changed, but we can't blame DJ for it.

 

So you want them measuring grass before the player takes a drop?

 

Not exactly the same height, but the same cut. If you are in fairway you drop in the fairway, if you're in the 1st cut you drop in the 1st cut. If you're in the rough you drop in the rough.

[azgreg]

That drop is ridiculous, soured the event for me.

learn the rules of golf

 

They don't have TV towers on my course.

 

You need to get some. They come in quite handy apparently.

[OldBridge]

If Day were to go on a tear here and post -3 or something it would be epic.

[Christen_The_Sloop]

i am not pulling for DJ but i dont get the ignorance of the ruling... of course you get to move away from a TV tower...holy crap that isnt part of the course...if it were your player you would be fine with it...stop whining.... hate DJ ? cool.. but dont make things up

 

Yes you get to move away from the tower, but when you then hit your shot directly over the top of the tower, did you actually move away from it? How can you take relief to get away from an immovable obstruction but then still hit directly over the top of it as your intended line?

 

I also don't love the fact he went from a completely buried lie to a teed up lie.

 

Relief is all fine and well. But I really don't see how it's considered relief if you still just hit over the top of what you're supposedly taking relief from.

 

Yes... All we can say now is that it was a great break.

 

DJs tournament to lose now... The question is, where/when does that happen?

 

Pulling for Day doing his best Tiger impression.

[ayylmao]

Feel sorry for Shane. Top, top man.

[dt1123]

Whew, Lowry saving bogey to avoid the total implosion

[dlygrisse]

It's DJ's to lose now.

[tgtaggie]

Lol at Zinger talking about how DJ has scar tissue. I'm like DJ doesn't even think long enough to have scar tissue

If DJ had someone like Stevie Williams as his caddy, he'd have like 6 majors by now.

 

I commend the guy for looking out for family but he needs a caddy that can slap him upside the head when he starts making bonehead decisions

 

 

[toc]

I know it's been said but it's just such a pleasure to watch this year's broadcast. After last year's debacle (both the course and the broadcast) it's great to see a fine tournament at a spectacular course with a terrific broadcast. Except joe Buck.

[ckwL]

Is Day's shirt painted on?

its not even that tight?

[dlygrisse]

i am not pulling for DJ but i dont get the ignorance of the ruling... of course you get to move away from a TV tower...holy crap that isnt part of the course...if it were your player you would be fine with it...stop whining.... hate DJ ? cool.. but dont make things up

 

Yes you get to move away from the tower, but when you then hit your shot directly over the top of the tower, did you actually move away from it? How can you take relief to get away from an immovable obstruction but then still hit directly over the top of it as your intended line?

 

I also don't love the fact he went from a completely buried lie to a teed up lie.

 

Relief is all fine and well. But I really don't see how it's considered relief if you still just hit over the top of what you're supposedly taking relief from.

 

Yes... All we can say now is that it was a great break.

 

DJs tournament to lose now... The question is, where/when does that happen?

 

Pulling for Day doing his best Tiger impression.

 

Tiger never came from behind to win a major.

[bscinstnct]

Day is pumped. Nothing to lose, go for it!

 

[redfirebird08]

Lowry already +4 through 10 holes. Doesn't seem he has played that poorly, but Oakmont is tough enough that the score can balloon quickly.

[PGArox]

Congrats dj on your first major.

 

Kiss of death.

[Gem]

One possible change to the rule would be to change the wording to "nearest point of relief in grass the same height of cut as the original position." If no point of relief is available meeting that criterion as well as not being closer to the hole, the true nearest point of relief would be used. I'd like that rule changed, but we can't blame DJ for it.

 

So you want them measuring grass before the player takes a drop?

 

Not exactly the same height, but the same cut. If you are in fairway you drop in the fairway, if you're in the 1st cut you drop in the 1st cut. If you're in the rough you drop in the rough.

 

Terrible rule but not DJ's fault.

Maybe they should have them play as it lies and if he hits the tower then it is a replay?

[doublepar93]

Is Day's shirt painted on?

its not even that tight?

That's what I was thinking. It's not as tight as some others out there these days.

[redfirebird08]

i am not pulling for DJ but i dont get the ignorance of the ruling... of course you get to move away from a TV tower...holy crap that isnt part of the course...if it were your player you would be fine with it...stop whining.... hate DJ ? cool.. but dont make things up

 

Yes you get to move away from the tower, but when you then hit your shot directly over the top of the tower, did you actually move away from it? How can you take relief to get away from an immovable obstruction but then still hit directly over the top of it as your intended line?

 

I also don't love the fact he went from a completely buried lie to a teed up lie.

 

Relief is all fine and well. But I really don't see how it's considered relief if you still just hit over the top of what you're supposedly taking relief from.

 

Yes... All we can say now is that it was a great break.

 

DJs tournament to lose now... The question is, where/when does that happen?

 

Pulling for Day doing his best Tiger impression.

 

Tiger never came from behind to win a major.

 

True, but he did finish with 4 straight birdies at the '02 PGA to scare the heck out of Rich Beem. Day needs something similar to have any chance.

[jonsnow]

I swear I just heard someone yell "King in the North" when Day hit his shot to #13, Must be some Game of Thrones fans in the gallery.

[BMC]

Piercy not getting much love. I really like his swing and demeanor. Plus he uses lots of lead tape and a 10 year old 3 wood.

He's a GolfWRX visitor and did a Q&A. Love to see him make a couple birdies comin' in.

[larssonlegend]

I absolutely agree he was 100% right on getting the drop as he could have hit the tower hitting it low. Just found it funny he bombed it right over the tower in actual shot . Maybe he pushed it.

[OldBridge]

And Day to -1

[deasy55]

World number 1 ready to pounce

[NikeNerd]

One possible change to the rule would be to change the wording to "nearest point of relief in grass the same height of cut as the original position." If no point of relief is available meeting that criterion as well as not being closer to the hole, the true nearest point of relief would be used. I'd like that rule changed, but we can't blame DJ for it.

 

So you want them measuring grass before the player takes a drop?

 

Not exactly the same height, but the same cut. If you are in fairway you drop in the fairway, if you're in the 1st cut you drop in the 1st cut. If you're in the rough you drop in the rough.

 

Terrible rule but not DJ's fault.

Maybe they should have them play as it lies and if he hits the tower then it is a replay?

 

This seems like a really good suggestion. I like this idea.

[tgtaggie]

I believe I'm going to get me one of those itsy bitsy spiders Day is putting with