OT: Travelers

[MattMang23]

Who y'all got?

My five: Charley Hoffman, Ryan Moore, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Daniel Berger.

 

[donyell34]

Good choices Matt, I got a feeling Speith is going to surprise us and be in the hunt. Good field I'm thinking Reed myself. Going early Thursday spending most of the day with a new viewing strategy and getting that free Beef barbecue they give the vets and families cool stuff enjoy and hope it equals last year's drama, enjoy.

 

[MattMang23]

Enjoy! It should be beautiful Thursday. The big groups are going off at 12:50 and 1 on #1. Leishman, Jordan, Knox with Bubba, Rory and JT right behind them. It's gonna be a mob scene behind them.

 

[mauconnfan]

Schauffle, JT maybe Rory.

 

[gwhuskyfan]

Who y'all got?

My five: Charley Hoffman, Ryan Moore, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Daniel Berger.

Like these picks a lot. Hoffman and Moore seem to be in the hunt at Travelers every year.

I'm going Reed to win and Luke List as my sleeper.

 

[MattMang23]

Like these picks a lot. Hoffman and Moore seem to be in the hunt at Travelers every year.

I'm going Reed to win and Luke List as my sleeper.

Yeah Hoffman and Moore each have a couple top 5s here I believe, and they're both hot right now.

 

[UConnKev]

Hoffman, Moore, Rory, Grillo, and Cantlay

 

[uconnphil2016]

anyone going to the celeb pro am tomorrow?

 

[huskymedic]

anyone going to the celeb pro am tomorrow?

 

[superjohn]

Daniel Berger will win.

 

[uconnphil2016]

Oh I know. I was asking if any fellow Yarders will join. I'd consider going but may be going camping instead

 

[MattMang23]

I was at the pro-am last year. It was awesome. So low key and the players are happy to mingle with fans. It was a great time. Sadly I can't make it this year.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Always fun to watch fireworks on back 9 on Sunday, especially last four holes.

I'd love to see a way to make tee shot on 16 about one club length longer and add about 15-20 yards to 17. Would love seeing players on tee of 17 knowing they need to nut one off the tee to get an 8 or 9 iron on to green, or take the risk of laying back and hitting a 5 or 6 iron across the pond.

 

[Danzz]

Going chalk: Speith

 

[Robertelamin]

I don’t think Spieth is chalk but I pick him too. I’ll be there Saturday. Where is the Boneyard hospitality tent?

Never mind. Depending where you look, he is.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Reed, Berger or Day.

 

[boog204]

This may be a dumb question, but is it worth going? I'm not a golfer but live in town and was always curious if it is a good time even if you have little to no golf connection.

 

[Waquoit]

This may be a dumb question, but is it worth going? I'm not a golfer but live in town and was always curious if it is a good time even if you have little to no golf connection.

I'm not a golfer but I've been a few times and always enjoyed it. It's a great spectator course.

 

[MattMang23]

This may be a dumb question, but is it worth going? I'm not a golfer but live in town and was always curious if it is a good time even if you have little to no golf connection.

Yes. Long before I ever played, I attended this tournament. If I had to compare it to a more popular spectator sport, I would compare it to baseball live. You're outside, sun shining, beers flowing, there isn't constant action in front of you creating lots of down time to chat, and since you're not locked into a seat you can walk around and go check out whatever part of the course you want. It's a great social event. And when golfers come thru every five minutes or so, you can really admire just how hard it is to hit a tiny ball with a stick into a cylinder less than five inches in diameter. These guys are really really good.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[uconnfan68]

Always fun to watch fireworks on back 9 on Sunday, especially last four holes.

I'd love to see a way to make tee shot on 16 about one club length longer and add about 15-20 yards to 17. Would love seeing players on tee of 17 knowing they need to nut one off the tee to get an 8 or 9 iron on to green, or take the risk of laying back and hitting a 5 or 6 iron across the pond.

No room on 16, and they’d need to buy some land to do 17. It is what it is. Not everything can be 7500 yds.

 

[Chin Diesel]

No room on 16, and they’d need to buy some land to do 17. It is what it is. Not everything can be 7500 yds.

Looking at Google Maps below, I'd add some dirt to the tee box area on 16 (looking from the tee to the green, I'd put it to the right of the existing tee). As for 17, it looks like some higher land on a mound to the left of the existing tee box (looks brownish on the map).

I've never been on the course so this is strictly based off of watching on TV and looking at the maps. Not the end of the world. I really like the excitement of the last 4 holes but I'd like at least one of them holes to make them lay off the accelerator and have to pause/think how to avoid a big number.

 

[Danzz]

I don’t think Spieth is chalk but I pick him too. I’ll be there Saturday. Where is the Boneyard hospitality tent?

Never mind. Depending where you look, he is.

Used to go every year especially when the tourney was at Wethersfield. My uncle played for many years and was a Wethersfield member so I always got free tickets. The last few times I went I would have preferred to be playing instead so that is what I'll do. Enjoy the tournament!

 

[MattMang23]

The big names, except for PReed and Sneds, all had good mornings. Leaderboard looks like a who's who between -4 and -2. Let's see what Spieth, Rory, et al. can do with elevated temps this afternoon.

 

[ElGuapo]

I live a mile as the crow flies from the TPC.
Will probably catch the last few players on Friday night and watch end up at the Survivor concert after.
If I can find a freebie in the neighborhood surrounding on Sunday may try to go for the end.
Otherwise I know of an unguarded entrance that I can sneak into.

Pro Tip for those going.

There is a back entrance in the neighborhoods where locals are partying and charging $5.00 to park in their yard.
Literally right across the street from an alternative entrance.

Search "Laurel Road" or "Field Road" in Cromwell.
No need to be stuck in any kind of traffic on 99 coming in from Rocky Hill.
Shadow Lane or Nooks Hill Road off of Route 99 (Main Street) in Cromwell will get you in quickly.

The smiley face below is where the secret locals entrance is.
Ticket scanners, security and all.
Park anywhere near there.
Locals will even sell you $1.00 waters to take in.

Enjoy!