Ok, the inevitable US Open thread. At an all time classic course at Pinehurst #2 course.
Sadly Jon Rahm out with a foot infection. It will be interesting to see what happens with the "bombers" this week as Pinehurst green are notoriously hard to hold and if groomed to ridiculous US Open standards will probably run 13+ on the Stimp meter while being small and crowned to begin with.
I do expect DeChambeau to challenge Scheffler. As always if Rory's putter is working he will be there. Expect Schauffele and Morikawa to be close. Koepka has been inconsistent when playing the combined events but with two Open wins he is dangerous...Hovland has been better as his wedge play has improved. Aberg has the right type of game for Pinehurst.
Have to admit this is my least favorite Major as the USGA always seems to over trick up the course. Instead of the supreme test of golf, it is often a contest of lucky breaks and bounces. They have been less tricky the last few years, but I still don't want to see well struck balls land in the center of the green trundle off to some horrendous lie.
so kind of cool thing happened on golf channel after tournament, Johnson Wagner recreated the bunker shot with bryson watching holding the trophy, hits it to under 2 feet (though it was his 2nd attempt).
id have liked to see them recreate rory's putt and see how anyone does, i really think if you put 10 top guys through almost half miss if they dont have a look at the line prior.
WATCH: Golf Channel Host Perfectly Recreates Bryson DeChambeau’s Winning Bunker Shot at U.S. Open — And DeChambeau Hands Him Trophy For It - ( New Window )
When Johnson says "oh-I chunked it", Bryson says that is perfect and it went to 2 feet.
When Johnson says "oh-I chunked it", Bryson says that is perfect and it went to 2 feet.
that whole segment was really cool. loved how wagner was complimenting bryson since fewer people say he's an a-hole now. im not a bryson fan but that was a great open sunday.
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Funny thing is, when Bryson came over and they were talking in the bunker Bryson says he opted for the "chunk and run" so it would not go over the green.
When Johnson says "oh-I chunked it", Bryson says that is perfect and it went to 2 feet.
that whole segment was really cool. loved how wagner was complimenting bryson since fewer people say he's an a-hole now. im not a bryson fan but that was a great open sunday.
I have a friend that calls him DoucheChambeau - and he was a bit of a DBag. I noticed he has gotten better last couple years.
When he signed the kid's hat (in the wheelchair with Palsy) between holes - that was class.
It was a cool segment that ends with - Wanna go get a cold one with me? Sure!
It was a cool segment that ends with - Wanna go get a cold one with me? Sure!
pretty sure that's because most of the tour guys still dont want to hang out with him lol. but i agree, it does seem like he's at least changed a little bit.
According to The Telegraph, DeChambeau was left asking officials why he hadn't seen McIlroy in the aftermath of the final round. The same publication pointed to DeChambeau's own decision to wait around to shake the hand of Xander Schauffele after narrowly losing to his compatriot at the PGA Championship in May.
Footage on social media showed McIlroy watching DeChambeau hole out at the 18th to beat him by a single stroke before heading for the door. He is said to have then headed straight for the airport - before the winner had even begun his victory press conference.
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Agreed. But I think there is a lot more to this. I don't think Rory would have left if it was a European, PGA player (Shane Lowry) but since Bryson is an American and LIV player, it played out this way
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LIV stuff aside, it is poor decorum. I will never blame anyone for taking the money. I will blame them if they can come back before some kind of compensation from LIV to those that stayed with the PGA Tour.
LIV stuff aside, it is poor decorum. I will never blame anyone for taking the money. I will blame them if they can come back before some kind of compensation from LIV to those that stayed with the PGA Tour.
Players shoud be banned from PGA events
Period
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leaving in a huff. They were the group ahead - so finished 10 minutes before DeChambeau?
LIV stuff aside, it is poor decorum. I will never blame anyone for taking the money. I will blame them if they can come back before some kind of compensation from LIV to those that stayed with the PGA Tour.
Players shoud be banned from PGA events
Period
They are banned from PGA sponsored events, but the Masters is a private invitational, the Open is run by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the US Open is run by the USGA which is "open" to anyone that can qualify, including those already holding exemptions.