2018 United States Open

[KBNYY]

@curitiba, very generous of you.

 

Wish I would have seen this sooner, I could of grabbed the items for you today! I may end up going back for another day and if I do, I’ll send you a PM to get your goods.

[PGArox]

Sir Phil has got this in the bag.

 

GO SIR PHIL MICKELSLAM!!!

 

I have embraced the new generation of golfing heroes, so I am inclined to pull for guys like Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas or Jason Day. But it would certainly be quite a thrill to see Phil win the career grand slam, and to do it in New York.

 

If Phil were to win this week, it very well could be the biggest story in sport all year.

[PGArox]

I still think the fairways are too wide...

 

agreed, should be same width as last major here.

 

Of course Phil did not play last year at Erin Hills. He called these fairways at Shinnecock the widest he has ever seen for a U.S. Open. Something wrong with that in my books.

[Jasonic]

Tiger was there prior to The Memorial. Tiger is likely at Shinnecock practicing now. Phil is playing in Memphis this weekend.

 

https://www.golfchan...te-significant/

 

 

My bad, it's not Phil, but there were other high profile golfers along with Rory who arrived at Shinnecock the day after Memorial.

 

I know Tiger played there prior to the Memorial, but it's one thing to fly in for a practice round or 2 and another to get there 10 days early to get familiar with the course and practice on the grounds where the tournament will be played. And it doesn't seem like he's there yet, or else it would've been reported already. His ship has been there for few days, but he's most likely not getting there until Monday.

 

how is staying on a 20,000,000 yacht a disadvantage, LMAO.....

 

The commute? Wouldn't it be more advantageous to be as close to the golf course as possible? 60 miles of driving each day for a guy with back trouble as opposed to just walking to the course from a nearby hotel.

 

There are no nearby hotels in the hamptons.

[andrieddle]

Tiger was there prior to The Memorial. Tiger is likely at Shinnecock practicing now. Phil is playing in Memphis this weekend.

 

https://www.golfchan...te-significant/

 

 

My bad, it's not Phil, but there were other high profile golfers along with Rory who arrived at Shinnecock the day after Memorial.

 

I know Tiger played there prior to the Memorial, but it's one thing to fly in for a practice round or 2 and another to get there 10 days early to get familiar with the course and practice on the grounds where the tournament will be played. And it doesn't seem like he's there yet, or else it would've been reported already. His ship has been there for few days, but he's most likely not getting there until Monday.

 

how is staying on a 20,000,000 yacht a disadvantage, LMAO.....

 

The commute? Wouldn't it be more advantageous to be as close to the golf course as possible? 60 miles of driving each day for a guy with back trouble as opposed to just walking to the course from a nearby hotel.

 

There are no nearby hotels in the hamptons.

 

poults just flies in with a chopper,maybe they all can go charter a ride together....

[Hankshank]

I think I know all I want about the players. If I want to get info about Shinnecock, the course conditions, weather predictions and such, where do I go? All the major golf sites including masters.com contains of 99% star gazing. And pictures that fills the screen.

 

Back in the good ol' days the home pages for the majors had an article about such things on their first page (today at the masters...)

[Ogden51]

I agree with above. I've watched a few videos today of the 18th green that just looks crazy. Jeff Smith "radargolfpro" on instagram has a couple too. Really hope it plays as tough as it looks, just can't believe how fast the greens are for a Monday though

[HoffTTM]

I agree with above. I've watched a few videos today of the 18th green that just looks crazy. Jeff Smith "radargolfpro" on instagram has a couple too. Really hope it plays as tough as it looks, just can't believe how fast the greens are for a Monday though

 

Probably to have the ability to soften them to just where they want to without any rain messing up plans, the jungle rough will get a topping off to the desired height as well (i hope).

 

That green is mostly unpinnable by USGA recommendations to courses at a speed above 11.5' if you consider a 5% slope works out at 2.9 degrees

 

[KillerPenguin]

USO, the most respected tournament on the planet.

 

For those who refer Tiger as 'Big Cat', it makes you sound so amateurish. Like a 9 yo with a crush.

I'm sorry you're not amped to watch the Big Cat on the prowl.

[hogans71]

You'd like to think they learned from 2004 but....

 

https://www.yardbarker.com/mobile/content/article/s1_12680_26610020

 

Unreal...

 

Pathetic really.

[hybrid25]

USO, the most respected tournament on the planet.

 

For those who refer Tiger as 'Big Cat', it makes you sound so amateurish. Like a 9 yo with a crush.

I'm sorry you're not amped to watch the Big Cat on the prowl.

I enjoy watching Tiger Woods, but he is only a remnant of what he used to be. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine any respected golfer using the name big cat when referencing tiger. To me, it just sounds like a somebody with a child like admiration for Tiger. Whatever, if that is what you like.

[bladehunter]

USO, the most respected tournament on the planet.

 

For those who refer Tiger as 'Big Cat', it makes you sound so amateurish. Like a 9 yo with a crush.

I'm sorry you're not amped to watch the Big Cat on the prowl.

I enjoy watching Tiger Woods, but he is only a remnant of what he used to be. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine any respected golfer using the name big cat when referencing tiger. To me, it just sounds like a somebody with a child like admiration for Tiger. Whatever, if that is what you like.

 

It’s realy pretty simple. A tiger is the biggest cat on earth. By a large Margain . He gained that nickname because. Well since he went by tiger. Why would the nickname change now? Somehow you’ve tied “ big Cat “ to best player. Which is false. It’s tied to tiger. The largest cat on earth.

[DavePelz4]

Let's make this a really difficult USO and eliminate the fairways completely.

[bladehunter]

Heck i can’t wait to see where the windmills are placed.

[DavePelz4]

You'd like to think they learned from 2004 but....

 

https://www.yardbark..._12680_26610020

 

That ball looked like Mrs. Pelz last Saturday night after too many Sloe Gin Fizzes. Took her about 5 minutes to traverse from the car to the front door as she meandered from side to side.

[Ferguson]

Tiger Woods -

 

 

 

[ebrasmus21]

Let's make this a really difficult USO and eliminate the fairways completely.

 

Mike Davis just hacked you Pelz. Change your password.

[gvogel]

USO, the most respected tournament on the planet.

 

For those who refer Tiger as 'Big Cat', it makes you sound so amateurish. Like a 9 yo with a crush.

I'm sorry you're not amped to watch the Big Cat on the prowl.

I enjoy watching Tiger Woods, but he is only a remnant of what he used to be. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine any respected golfer using the name big cat when referencing tiger. To me, it just sounds like a somebody with a child like admiration for Tiger. Whatever, if that is what you like.

 

It's realy pretty simple. A tiger is the biggest cat on earth. By a large Margain . He gained that nickname because. Well since he went by tiger. Why would the nickname change now? Somehow you've tied " big Cat " to best player. Which is false. It's tied to tiger. The largest cat on earth.

 

Funny. There was a long drive guy back in the day - Evan Big Cat Williams. Whenever I hear "Big Cat", I think of Williams.

[gvogel]

Heck i can't wait to see where the windmills are placed.

The windmill is over on the National.

[BreakingPar]

Alright gents, I want an absolute total bloodbath- carnage of the highest order! Of the sort not to be seen again until 1 year from this week.

 

Winning score to be E give or take a stroke.

 

Keep it clean, and no rules shenanigans.

 

Last man standing wins, FIGHT!

[deadsolid...shank]

Boy, I like Cara a lot on Morning Drive, but she’s got no business being on site at a major hosting Live From.

 

And I thought Rolfing was Mr Hawai, now he’s an east coast wind expert too?

[HoffTTM]

Alright gents, I want an absolute total bloodbath- carnage of the highest order! Of the sort not to be seen again until 1 year from this week.

 

Winning score to be E give or take a stroke.

 

Keep it clean, and no rules shenanigans.

 

Last man standing wins, FIGHT!

 

Same, but i saw a player (don't know who it is) on the jonesgolfbags instagram stopping a little 15yd pitch from below the surface dead on landing so at present the greens are taking plenty of spin

[KillerPenguin]

I enjoy watching Tiger Woods, but he is only a remnant of what he used to be. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine any respected golfer using the name big cat when referencing tiger. To me, it just sounds like a somebody with a child like admiration for Tiger. Whatever, if that is what you like.

Nah, dude, he's still a solid six feet tall and banging out top 25 finishes. No remnants here by a long shot. And who wouldn't want to be child-like? It's awesome. Of such is the Kingdom of God, pard.

[DavePelz4]

Boy, I like Cara a lot on Morning Drive, but she's got no business being on site at a major hosting Live From.

 

And I thought Rolfing was Mr Hawai, now he's an east coast wind expert too?

 

Actually Sir, Mark Rolfing grew up in the birth place of Cindy Crawford, barb wire (Joe Glidden) and Northern Illinois University...DeKalb, IL. The winds blow over the corn fields with regularity.

[hybrid25]

I enjoy watching Tiger Woods, but he is only a remnant of what he used to be. Maybe it's just me, but I can't imagine any respected golfer using the name big cat when referencing tiger. To me, it just sounds like a somebody with a child like admiration for Tiger. Whatever, if that is what you like.

Nah, dude, he's still a solid six feet tall and banging out top 25 finishes. No remnants here by a long shot. And who wouldn't want to be child-like? It's awesome. Of such is the Kingdom of God, pard.

Ok, Dude.

[KillerPenguin]

Ok, Dude.

Alright, alright, alright!

[NPVWhiz]

Wider fairways. Slower green speeds. A bit longer length. Sounds like the Milwaukee Open, not the U.S. Open. I'm sensing a course set-up that is right up the alley of a certain leftie...

[bscinstnct]

TW on tv. Seems chill.

 

Says he was in a very bad place and so thankful to have this chance at being healthy and playing golf...blah blah.

 

Asked about what he recalls about 86 US Open

 

Mentioned Normans Saturday slam ; )

[NaBUru38]

Notable foreign players missing:

• BEL Thomas Pieters
  
• JPN Yusaku Miyazato
  
• JPN Yuta Ikeda
  
• IRL Paul Dunne
  
• AUT Bernd Wiesberger
  
• SWE Aleexander Bjork
  
• ESP Adrian Otaegui
  
• NED Joost Luiten
  
• ESP Jorge Campillo
  
• ENG Lee Westwood
  

[Rangeballz]

Notable foreign players missing:

• BEL Thomas Pieters
  
• JPN Yusaku Miyazato
  
• JPN Yuta Ikeda
  
• IRL Paul Dunne
  
• AUT Bernd Wiesberger
  
• SWE Aleexander Bjork
  
• ESP Adrian Otaegui
  
• NED Joost Luiten
  
• ESP Jorge Campillo
  
• ENG Lee Westwood
  

I've heard of Westwood, Pieters, and Wiesberger.