2016 US Open Discussion Thread

[poppyhillsguy]

DJ should refuse to play any more of the round until they sort it out

 

In his mind he knows he did not make it move, so he is doing the right thing by playing.

[mgholda]

I hope DJ wins by 2+ and tells the USGA to stuff it where the sun doesn't shine.

[widow-maker]

To me, this is no different than Langer or McCarron saying that they aren't anchoring. Only they know for sure, and are supposed to call it on themselves if they anchor. Only Dustin knows if he grounded his club and caused the ball to move. It should be taken on his honor, just like the USGA takes Langer at his honor.

[DatSliceDoe]

Maybe a fan called in after seeing the replay and the USGA decided they knew best so now this is happening. :cheesy:

 

Anyone else think that the PGA an USGA should be 100% disjointed-separate entities? Perhaps a buyout for the tourney?

[MadGolfer76]

Will MacKenzie on the call in?

[Mgj48]

What the heck does "could have caused the ball to move" mean ? He reported it and told to play it where it lies . Had it with the wimp they interviewed. We have Mr Indecisive here th explain or something. .

[wmblake2000]

"The whole world is pulling for this guy right now"

[Konklifer]

The USGA should be ashamed.

[thegrayman]

Props to Fox for putting USGA on blast by showing the Pro's tweets.

[knock it close]

Will MacKenzie on the call in?

Ok now that's funny

[buckeyefl]

I guess a more fair way to handle it would be to look at it and decide if it's a penalty or not in your opinion. If not, play on. If so, assess a provisional 1 shot penalty and notify DJ. Then look at it together after the round when he can make his case.

 

Still not fair.

I've alays disliked the "we'll look at it after the round game". The officials have made up their mind and nothing the players say will change their minds so why bother.

[st8kdinr]

Can Fox give just an FU to the USGA and not post scores for any player and say final results will be determined by USGA and will be posted to their website after the round.

[paulshack]

Wow am I ever fired up

[MtlJeff]

Haha....good on Fox for showing those tweets...

 

3 of the top 5 players in the world calling the USGA a joke

 

Well done USGA....Well done

[MNGolfer03]

Ha! Fox now using the twitter posts from pros to blast the USGA. Whole situation is just ridiculous.

[Well Played]

Not for nothing but instead of just agreeing to allow them to look at it after the round couldn't DJ have said, in his own defense "No, I want a commitment here and now so that I can move on. Now go and review it and whatever and come back and let me know what goes."

 

At least then he could continue playing knowing the score - literally.

 

"We'll just wait here for you guys to go and watch the video."

 

And then let the crowd around him know "They're reviewing that thing back on the green a few holes back and may be giving me a penalty now. Whatever you all do, if they penalize me, don't go turning over the USGA tents or anything. Remain calm!"

 

Ok, maybe that last bit was too far but could he, in all seriousness, simply asked them to "S" or get off of the pot?

 

Completely agree. If I were DJ, I'd take a seat on my bag in the middle of the fairway and say, "I'm not continuing until y'all make a decision."

[poppyhillsguy]

Props to Fox for putting USGA on blast by showing the Pro's tweets.

 

Bold move by FOX. Well played.

[JD3]

it's kind an unfortunate situation, but everything is doing what they're supposed to in this situation

[Bigmean]

Will MacKenzie on the call in?

 

Winning.....

 

Seriously do they hate this guy because he parties and bangs women? This is embarrassing

[Well Played]

Fox is my new favorite network. You think NBC would have brought Jimmy Roberts in for an essay on this? I don't think so...

[Yzmerf]

Who would have guessed Faxon would be the one fired up. Its awesome how everyone is backing DJ.

[poppyhillsguy]

I hope DJ wins by 2 and blows off the trophy ceremony.

[doctorbloor]

Wow am I ever fired up

 

That's what counts as "fired up" for Fax. Blood pressure skyrockets to 100/60.

[forgedforever]

Come on DJ make your par here!

[USCHawks31]

Camillo Villegas, Greame McDowell, Ernie Els, Cameron Percy, Keegan Bradley, Luke Donald, Rickie Fowler, Zac Blair, Smylie Kaufman, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Webb Simpson, among others, are all on the same page.

 

It appears that the incompetent USGA is on a different page, and it's the wrong page.

[Bigmean]

Fox is killing it

[Hawkeye77]

Faxon completely blowing smoke without reading the decision. He is likely to be penalized and if so, has to wait to review the video. That's life and we will see what happens.

[FargoRC]

I love that Rory, Spieth and Fowler are giving their thoughts here and siding with DJ. Bring the heat on the USGA for this garbage.

[PGArox]

DJ should refuse to play any more of the round until they sort it out.

 

Definitely. Call the USGA's hand. That's what I would have done, and I would've risked disqualification on principle.

[azgreg]

Time for another screwdriver.