2018 United States Open

[wcbjr]

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...

 

Slower green speeds? Ok....

[FIRs&GIRs&3-Putts]

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
  

 

Yeah, I think we define "notable" a little differently. I've heard of all but 2 but I would say the only notable ones are Westwood, Dunne and Pieters, maybe Weisberger.

[bscinstnct]

Rory said he been coming to play shinny the past 5 summers and been there for a week.

 

 

 

 

[DON SVO]

Rory said he been coming to play shinny the past 5 summers and been there for a week.

 

So you think he's geared up for the Shinnster?

[Bingo1976]

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.

 

The biggest cat in the world is a Liger.

[Symeon Star-Eyes]

I wanna see these guys battle for par. Not see a course get annihilated like Erin Hills. So hopefully they keep Shinnecock tough.

[Dr. Block]

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.

 

Are you out of your freaking mind!? He's hardly touched a club the last few years and he's already contended at numerous tournaments this season. You'll need to wait at least 1 more year before you can intelligently call him "a remnant of what he used to be".

 

If he were scraping to hit it 280 with his repaired back; if he still had the short game yips; if he'd missed every cut in the events he had entered this season, then you might have some relevant data to make such a claim. But he has done none of those things. People are gonna get excited, and if they wan't to pin a few nicknames on the man, then so be it.

[bscinstnct]

Rory said he been coming to play shinny the past 5 summers and been there for a week.

 

So you think he's geared up for the Shinnster?

 

He may have the skinny on the shinny.

[2putttom]

Rory said he been coming to play shinny the past 5 summers and been there for a week.

uH oH ...... :swoon: in depth knowledge..... I already put up 500 for Rose, it's too late to change now.

[bscinstnct]

Think I just saw a stat that Jack made 35 us open cuts.

 

Very GOATy indeed.

[Dr. Block]

I'm very excited for this Open. I hope its an absolute massacre. Personally, I am entertained the most when watching these guys deal with adversity. And entertained I will need to be to keep from putting a gun in my mouth after endless hours of listening to Joe Buck.

[KillerPenguin]

The biggest cat in the world is a Liger.

It's pretty much my favorite animal. It's like a lion and a tiger mixed... bred for its skills in magic.

[gatorpedsMD]

anyone there today? how's it looking in? tight and fast. perfect Big Panther eating conditions.....

[jasonfish11]

There are lots of people saying they like the tough conditions.

 

I like the course to be tough but fair. Some of the courses the USGA has put together were just nonsense. These guys are the best in the world, if you want to make it a really tough but fair challenge I think a score between -4 and -8 should win it. 1 to 2 under a day seems like a great winning score on a tough course. Anything with higher scores usually is caused by "gimmicky" conditions that have gone past playable. Any lower scores probably means the course could have been set up tougher.

[Darth Putter]

USGA Youtube today

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheUSGA/videos

 

Rewatch Tiger's practice and news conference.

 

Jordan's presser is currently streaming.

[larciel]

whoa.. I thought Jday was a SWAT team wearing a bullet-vest. LOL

[PZero]

Day wearing his swat team tactical vest today.

[BreakingPar]

Rory said he been coming to play shinny the past 5 summers and been there for a week.

 

Isn't Rory's season already over since we're past ANGC now?

 

Or am I putting words in his mouth?

 

 

[2putttom]

anyone there today? how's it looking in? tight and fast. perfect Big Panther eating conditions.....

no more caffeine for you today

[MilkyButterCuts]

There are lots of people saying they like the tough conditions.

 

I like the course to be tough but fair. Some of the courses the USGA has put together were just nonsense. These guys are the best in the world, if you want to make it a really tough but fair challenge I think a score between -4 and -8 should win it. 1 to 2 under a day seems like a great winning score on a tough course. Anything with higher scores usually is caused by "gimmicky" conditions that have gone past playable. Any lower scores probably means the course could have been set up tougher.

 

Playable - able to be used

[KillerPenguin]

anyone there today? how's it looking in? tight and fast. perfect Big Panther eating conditions.....

Don't you talk smack about DJ like that! He's a brass-balled swaggering jungle predator.

[socied]

I am secretly loving that Rickie is "under the radar" coming into this week. Newly engaged, he will either miss the cut or win by 10 :taunt: :taunt: :taunt:

 

He had been off of social media this season so you know all of his buddies getting trophies is starting to wear on him. Hopefully he has been really focusing on his game, he's had enough fun, time to get to work! I really hope he can pull one off this year. This tourney does setup decent for him. He obvioulsy can hit it a ton and his wedges are up there with the best of em. Its the flat stick, if he can put anywhere close to where is was in 15 and last year, should be a good showing!! I am sure that when he does get one, he will rattle off a few more.

[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...

 

Slower green speeds? Ok....

 

That's what Tiger said in his press conference this morning.

[Christosterone]

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.

 

The biggest cat in the world is a Liger.

 

They are bred for their skills in magic.

 

-Chris

[bladehunter]

wow DJ is a hard interview to watch.... I like him..But he just literally stares blankly at you and says nothing.... lol yet i dont think hes dumb..he maybe the smartest guy out there ...

[BlackDiamondPar5]

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.

My other favorite is, "the big cat is on the prowl and those leaders are scared, crapping themselves"... Lol!

[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.

 

The biggest cat in the world is a Liger.

 

 

lol.. yes.. But you have to have superior "skills" to corral one in the wild.... Maybe with a bow staff , some nunchucks.... perhaps draw him a picture to lure him into a snare ?

[lowheel]

Think I just saw a stat that Jack made 35 us open cuts.

 

Very GOATy indeed.

 

Thats ridiculous mental toughness and longevity....

[bladehunter]

omg.. just asked DJ about "backstopping" his reply? " i dont think i understand"..lol he had no idea what they were talking about . his resting heartbeat must be 4....

[jerebear21]

did someone say big cat in this thread.......? I wasn't going to join the fray till thursday come but.....