2019 US Open @ Pebble Beach

[4th&Five 41590]

1 hour ago, housious said:

To be fair, I don't think Spieth, Finau, or Rahm have a good chance to win. 

I think Jordan will finish Top 5.  Other two, not so much.

[alincoln 2385]

You have to hand it to Brooks.  It's not easy to be that unlikable

[Wally Fairway 5587]

here is someone to not pick for the US Open (and it also adds to the discussion of marriage "ruining" golf)

Sergio has missed the cut in his last 7 majors

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

23 minutes ago, alincoln said:

You have to hand it to Brooks.  It's not easy to be that unlikable

 

He's not even in the same league as this asshat

[ztejas 43541]

18 minutes ago, Grade of D as in David said:

 

He's not even in the same league as this asshat

I don't know. Reed is kind of a genuine asshole. That makes him more likeable than a whiny douchebag in my book. 

[Grade of D as in David 13253]

I hear you but, the dude cheated in a qualifying round and he stole from his teammates at Georgia.

 

Also his teammates on the back to back championship winning teams at Augusta St hate him. 

I'd take the whiner over Patty any day.

[TonyTexas 10531]

1 hour ago, 4th&Five said:

I think Jordan will finish Top 5.  

I agree. Tiger could contend as well. There will only handful of holes where drivers will be hit. It's is definitely a 2nd shot golf course.  Tiger's iron  game has been stellar. it should be a great tourney with an inordinate number of contenders. i also think it's going to take double digit under par to win.

Edited June 12, 2019 by TonyTexas

[Wally Fairway 5587]

1 hour ago, alincoln said:

You have to hand it to Brooks.  It's not easy to be that unlikable

[ztejas 43541]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

i also think it's going to take double digit under par to win.

Not a chance

Did you see the video of Cantlay throwing balls in the rough? 

Edited June 12, 2019 by ztejas

[housious 468]

4 minutes ago, Wally Fairway said:

I used to hate him, but honestly, he's grown on me in recent years. I actually cheer for him now. 

[Lerka Lerka 1094]

[babysdaddy 2728]

Love Poulty.  Great competitor and love to hate him during the Ryder Cup

[LTtxfan 49360]

On 6/11/2019 at 10:32 AM, Mileslong said:

The USGA is going to syringe the greens to keep them from becoming too fast. I hope they don’t slow them down too much. I’m glad to hear they are letting the rough grow. Erin Hills was the biggest joke of a US Open ever.

Bomb and gouge shouldn’t be in play at the US Open. You must have narrow fairways, thick rough and fast but fair greens, hopefully some nice wind as well.

Rory just said in an interview that he'll probably only hit 5-6 Drivers per Rd due to the set-up and high rough...

The U.S. Open Pebble Beach set-up is not a bombers course.... Could be one of the more competitive US Open's in quite awhile because it gives a lot more players a better chance to win.  Even Someone like Kevin 🎶Na Na Na🎶, Zach Johnson, or Jason Dufner might be on the leader board on Sunday...

Edited June 12, 2019 by LTtxfan

[LTtxfan 49360]

2 hours ago, housious said:

I used to hate him, but honestly, he's grown on me in recent years. I actually cheer for him now. 

Watched Poulter's appearance on Feherty's show and it completely changed my opinion of him.  Good guy, and fierce competitor.  Love to see him lose in Ryder Cup, but love what he brings to the Golf course!!

[HoustonHorn 1062]

I used to hate Nick Faldo in his playing days and he's a favorite now. IP is kind of the same. He can be irritating as fuck on the course (especially during the Ryder Cup), but overall a pretty cool guy.

Whoever said, I love to hate him in the Ryder Cup is right. He's an annoying dildo, but fuck if he doesn't back it up when it matters. I can respect that as a fan, even if he isn't on my team.

[smwhorn 483]

https://www.golfchannel.com/news/rory-mcilroy-brooks-koepka-and-jordan-spieth-shut-down-us-open-champions-dinner

I, personally, was not invited to this dinner.  I have played Pebble though.  Looks like a pic of some pretty good gophers.

Three not dead guys missing from the photo.  Pavin, Fuzzy and someone else I'm not smart enough to figure out.

Edited June 12, 2019 by smwhorn

[smwhorn 483]

1 hour ago, HoustonHorn said:

I used to hate Nick Faldo in his playing days and he's a favorite now. IP is kind of the same. He can be irritating as fuck on the course (especially during the Ryder Cup), but overall a pretty cool guy.

Whoever said, I love to hate him in the Ryder Cup is right. He's an annoying dildo, but fuck if he doesn't back it up when it matters. I can respect that as a fan, even if he isn't on my team.

I'd pick him to be on my team if I was the coach.

[Jive Turkey 12644]

3 hours ago, housious said:

I used to hate him, but honestly, he's grown on me in recent years. I actually cheer for him now. 

Yeah, I’ve turned on Poulter.  Social media has helped. He’s a good follow on Instagram. Shows he has a sense of humor.

I don’t think Robot Koepka has a sense of humor. 

[alincoln 2385]

Brooks wants the love but doesn't want to put in the effort required to get the love.  

[conVINCEd 21469]

Fuck Poulter.  He’s this generation’s Colin Montgomery.

[LTtxfan 49360]

 

[housious 468]

1 hour ago, conVINCEd said:

Fuck Poulter.  He’s this generation’s Colin Montgomery.

 Not really. Poulter never had the game that Monty had. 

[Steel Shank 9432]

Brooks should join the U.S, women's soccer team. Vaginas, bitching, etc.

[HoustonHorn 1062]

 Not really. Poulter never had the game that Monty had. 

I liked Monty a lot more after he retired. Like Faldo his personality away from the course is very different.

[HoustonHorn 1062]

Brooks should join the U.S, women's soccer team. Vaginas, bitching, etc.

Bitching about people bitching is still bitching. I respect the hell out of what he's done, but spurned bitch isn't a good look. If thats what he thrives on, then good for him. I do appreciate he doesn't provide canned, media ready answers. But we know his position now and he needs to slow it down.

[Steel Shank 9432]

He's welcome to bitch about me all he wants.

[Wally Fairway 5587]

Anyone else not liking the west coast start?
I've become a huge fan of The (British) Open Championship and waking up to tv coverage, then following it at work on Thur & Friday.
It seems weird to catch guys teeing off after I get out of work, and having play likely go until the nightly news. I think that I'll like it on Saturday & Sunday - but right now it just seems off.

And I'm projecting that rounds will be 5+ hours today, maybe close to 6 hours; the USGA must expect slowness as their is 3:30 between the morning and afternoon flights, meaning that over 3 hours to play 9 holes and clear the tee boxes. And bring a jacket or sweater, as it's barely supposed to get to 60° for the tourney.

[housious 468]

14 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

 

What, do they not sell ties in Europe? Rosie and Graeme need to shape up. 

Also, who is the guy two to the left of DJ? 

Edited June 13, 2019 by housious

[Wally Fairway 5587]

4 minutes ago, housious said:

What, do they not sell ties in Europe? Rosie and Graeme need to shape up. 

Also, who is the guy two to the left of DJ? 

Ogilvy

[housious 468]

5 minutes ago, Wally Fairway said:

Ogilvy

Sorry, meant two to the left. 

[alincoln 2385]

1 minute ago, housious said:

Sorry, meant two to the left. 

Ogilvy

[TonyTexas 10531]

[ztejas 43541]

[sidis 9832]

i actually like brooks's take on the course and the bitching.  i love that he calls out all these fucking whiny asses.  every fucking year, bitchy professional golfers complain and whine about how difficult the course is, the putting surfaces are too fast, blah blah blah.  you're a fucking professional golfer.  this is supposed to be the ultimate test of your ability to hit a perfect shot every time and your mental game if you slip up.  it made one of the most seasoned vets in mickelson completely melt down and just start whacking balls that were still moving last year...i fucking love that and i love that brooks calls these fucking pussies out for being challenged and crying.  hit the fairway and hit the green and you will be fine.

the whole not being in a promo or whatever thing though would seem to be below a guy with four majors in the last few years.  why are you worried about that shit?

this will not be an ideal course setup for brooks over the next few days...his driver has a natural cut that will roll off, bombers are neutralized, etc...  i'll be curious to see how he plays.

if it wasn't for the 12th hole at the masters seemingly breaking molinari completely, i would say this would be one he makes a run at.

[Wally Fairway 5587]

 

[TonyTexas 10531]

It's inexcusable that the USGA app is not Ipad/tablet compatible. The Masters app has led the way by a wide margin.  

[alincoln 2385]

Loose approach for Rory into the front left bunker at 10 leads to an opening bogey.  Rahm holed a nice 35 footer for birdie.

[housious 468]

Could Tiger do me a favor and not double the first hole today?

[housious 468]

17 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

It's inexcusable that the USGA app is not Ipad/tablet compatible. The Masters app has led the way by a wide margin.  

That's no surprise. The USGA tends to suck at everything. 

[HouTex 1894]

16 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

 

Kite and Rory are tiny.  NTTAWWT.  Don't need to be a big guy to hit it a mile.

[Wally Fairway 5587]

Scott Piercy, that's right, threating to run away with the early lead. He's at -5, through 6 and has a 3 shot lead.

Should encourage those teeing off, that there are low numbers to be had on the course.

[LTtxfan 49360]

USGA App on Roku  currently showing live US Open coverage 😀

Reminder....

Live Coverage:  FS1, FOX,  usopen.com, and the U.S. Open app.

Live championship coverage will begin at noon EDT on Thursday, June 6 when groupings and tee times are announced on FS1’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd show. FS1 will broadcast “Wednesday at the U.S. Open” on June 12 from 12:30-3 p.m. EDT.

The first and second rounds of the 119th U.S. Open on June 13-14 will air on FS1 from 12:30-7:30 p.m. EDT. The opening two rounds will be followed by coverage on Fox from 7:30-10:30 p.m. EDT each day. Fox will provide coverage of the third round on Saturday, June 15, from noon-10 p.m. EDT and the fourth round and playoff, if necessary, on Sunday, June 16, from 2-10 p.m. EDT.

Additionally, the USGA will provide live streaming from the U.S. Open on its digital platforms – usopen.com and the U.S. Open app. The USGA’s global digital coverage will include exclusive live action on three channels – two featured groups channels and a featured holes channel – on usopen.com and the U.S. Open app during the first and second rounds of the U.S. Open (June 13-14).

https://www.usopen.com/2019/articles/fox-to-broadcast-45-hours-of-u-s--open-coverage.html

Edited June 13, 2019 by LTtxfan

[TonyTexas 10531]

Looks like the USGA might have gotten gun shy and  taken the setup too far the other way.

[housious 468]

Just now, TonyTexas said:

Looks like the USGA might have gotten gun shy and  taken the setup too far the other way.

Yep. They are afraid of the players revolting if they set it up too difficult, so they end up going too far the other way. I'd expect it to be significantly drier and faster on Sunday. 

[Lobwedgephil 1139]

39 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

It's inexcusable that the USGA app is not Ipad/tablet compatible. The Masters app has led the way by a wide margin.  

Agreed, but at least you can still get full screen video. 

[Wally Fairway 5587]

Rahm also making noise, birdieing the first 3 holes
Danny WIllett not so much, bogeying his first 3 holes

[housious 468]

1 minute ago, Wally Fairway said:

Rahm also making noise, birdieing the first 3 holes
Danny WIllett not so much, bogeying his first 3 holes

Thanks a lot, Jordan. For making Danny Willett a major champion. 

[phdhorn 6224]

17 hours ago, Jive Turkey said:

Yeah, I’ve turned on Poulter.  Social media has helped. He’s a good follow on Instagram. Shows he has a sense of humor.

I don’t think Robot Koepka has a sense of humor. 

Robot Koepka = Robot Tiger in the 2000's.  A few Perkins skanks will loosen him up - eventually.

[Trey3216 15361]

20 minutes ago, Wally Fairway said:

Scott Piercy, that's right, threating to run away with the early lead. He's at -5, through 6 and has a 3 shot lead.

Should encourage those teeing off, that there are low numbers to be had on the course.

Yep, my dumb ass had Piercy as my 6th selection in my $100 DraftKings entry...until I edited my lineup to get stronger at the top.  Ouch 

[HoustonHorn 1062]

1 hour ago, sidis said:

i actually like brooks's take on the course and the bitching.  i love that he calls out all these fucking whiny asses.  every fucking year, bitchy professional golfers complain and whine about how difficult the course is, the putting surfaces are too fast, blah blah blah.  you're a fucking professional golfer.  this is supposed to be the ultimate test of your ability to hit a perfect shot every time and your mental game if you slip up.  it made one of the most seasoned vets in mickelson completely melt down and just start whacking balls that were still moving last year...i fucking love that and i love that brooks calls these fucking pussies out for being challenged and crying.  hit the fairway and hit the green and you will be fine. 

the whole not being in a promo or whatever thing though would seem to be below a guy with four majors in the last few years.  why are you worried about that shit?

this will not be an ideal course setup for brooks over the next few days...his driver has a natural cut that will roll off, bombers are neutralized, etc...  i'll be curious to see how he plays. 

if it wasn't for the 12th hole at the masters seemingly breaking molinari completely, i would say this would be one he makes a run at.

The players complaining is warranted in this case. The USGA has made a mockery of some of the greatest courses in the country. You are ok with Brooks calling out the players, but not ok with the players calling out the USGA. It may come across as whining, but I don't enjoy watching the US Open nearly as much as the other majors. That's squarely on the USGA. Narrow fairways, penalizing rough, tough hard fast (but fair) greens. Success.

Instead they decided to change that strategy and turn it into a putt-putt championship. All that they have been missing was a windmill to hit it through.

It is less a test of golfing ability, strategy, and nerves than it used to be. I'd rather find that out than watch the best in the game lag putt from 10' because they don't want it to roll 20' down the hill.