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US Open week which means we get our first view at LACC in tournament conditions (Walker Cup doesn't count). Thrilled to see what they do with 17 all week, love a short par 3 where guys have to saw off wedges. Front right pin placement there would be devilish.
Homa holds the course record there, but not sure how much that matters when conditions will be drastically different. He hasn't proved it in majors yet either.
Think Spieth could be a good play here; having one of his best driving seasons of his career and we know his short game can win him a major (or lose him one too).
Still not seeing enough with the putter from Scottie. He's having a historic ball striking season, matched with putting skills that mirror me.

I have winner coming out of these four...Rahm/Brooks/Spieth/Matsuyama
 
MJKI said:
US Open week which means we get our first view at LACC in tournament conditions (Walker Cup doesn't count). Thrilled to see what they do with 17 all week, love a short par 3 where guys have to saw off wedges. Front right pin placement there would be devilish.
Homa holds the course record there, but not sure how much that matters when conditions will be drastically different. He hasn't proved it in majors yet either.
Think Spieth could be a good play here; having one of his best driving seasons of his career and we know his short game can win him a major (or lose him one too).
Still not seeing enough with the putter from Scottie. He's having a historic ball striking season, matched with putting skills that mirror me.

I have winner coming out of these four...Rahm/Brooks/Spieth/Matsuyama
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Rory
 
bazzdog said:
Rory
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I would love a Rory win but I can't get on the bandwagon. Hasn't won a major in his last 32 starts. Bomb and gauge only works when you can hit wedges tight, which he's lacking right now
 
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jleves said:
I'm officially in protest mode and will not watch a single shot.
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I love to watch OUR Open, and THE Open. Unfortunately, I will have a lot of stuff to do to keep me from watching as much as I'd like. Not really rooting for anyone, but I hope LIV doesn't show as well here. Brooks will be tough as always though.
 
What about Vik?

My only bet so far is $6 on Min Woo Lee. Because the guy's name is Min Woo Lee. +9000
 
Saw a clip of a ball dropped into the rough, it was gone, barely even visible. Most accurate driver will win.
 
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I like the California guys and those who have played the west coast style courses with success.

I'm expecting heavyweights here and like Xander, Cantley, Rahm, and, well, Koepka. Even Phil can do well here if he can keep his tee shots in play.

Thegaala was born in the area and went to Pepperdine. I'd expect him to do well too.

Other darkhorse is a resurgent Rickie Fowler. He's had a ton of Top 20's and he's one of the better players around the green.
Spieth seems like a good pick but he's got the hand/wrist problem and one aggressive shot out of the cabbage can wreck his week.

The pool I'm in with random draws of Top 20 players is Rahm. I'm plenty good with that.
 
MJKI said:
I would love a Rory win but I can't get on the bandwagon. Hasn't won a major in his last 32 starts. Bomb and gauge only works when you can hit wedges tight, which he's lacking right now
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Get ready for the Rory choke show again. Biggest choker since Greg Norman. With all his top 10s, can't close the deal on Sundays.
 
jibsey said:
Saw a clip of a ball dropped into the rough, it was gone, barely even visible. Most accurate driver will win.
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That was a cute tick tock that is not an accurate representation of the course, the rough is not that punishing nor is there a lot of it. This is not the dumpster fire that Wing Foot was.

It's a course that requires mid to long iron play and high percent of GIRs. It is more Pinehurst then Wing Foot or Torey.
 
Chin Diesel said:
I like the California guys and those who have played the west coast style courses with success.

I'm expecting heavyweights here and like Xander, Cantley, Rahm, and, well, Koepka. Even Phil can do well here if he can keep his tee shots in play.

Thegaala was born in the area and went to Pepperdine. I'd expect him to do well too.

Other darkhorse is a resurgent Rickie Fowler. He's had a ton of Top 20's and he's one of the better players around the green.
Spieth seems like a good pick but he's got the hand/wrist problem and one aggressive shot out of the cabbage can wreck his week.

The pool I'm in with random draws of Top 20 players is Rahm. I'm plenty good with that.
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What is a CA course?

Of the last 3 CA courses to host a US Open, Pebble, Torrey, and LACC, they are all completely different. None are even the same type of grass.
 
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HeGotGame said:
That was a cute tick tock that is not an accurate representation of the course, the rough is not that punishing nor is there a lot of it. This is not the dumpster fire that Wing Foot was.

It's a course that requires mid to long iron play and high percent of GIRs. It is more Pinehurst then Wing Foot or Torey.
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You lose all credibility by referring to Winged Foot as Wing Foot……not once but twice
 
uconngb said:
You lose all credibility by referring to Winged Foot as Wing Foot……not once but twice
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Cool. Typos/auto correct from a phone happen. Your basketball takes, unfortunately for you, cant be excused by that.

I have played LACC twice, but why don't you tell me about the course?

If your golf knowledge is on par with your basketball knowledge I am quite excited for the takes.
 
HeGotGame said:
What is a CA course?

Of the last 3 CA courses to host a US Open, Pebble, Torrey, and LACC, they are all completely different. None are even the same type of grass.
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I'd suggest LACC is most like Riviera. Not just grass but knowing how the mir ing marine layer can just kill distance. It's the iptical illusion of hills, ocean and how everything breaks and falls.

Of course each course has its own characteristics but I think knowing how to play in So Cal and knowing how these courses are different in June than they are in Feb-Apr during Cali swing will go a long way.

Feel free to disagree. I'm fine with others viewing things differently
 
HeGotGame said:
Cool. Typos/auto correct from a phone happen. Your basketball takes, unfortunately for you, cant be excused by that.

I have played LACC twice, but why don't you tell me about the course?

If your golf knowledge is on par with your basketball knowledge I am quite excited for the takes.
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Lol

I’ve played it as well…..so what?? I played my college golf at UConn, where did you play yours?? And I’m not talking about hacking it around with your buddies.
 
uconngb said:
Lol

I’ve played it as well…..so what?? I played my college golf at UConn, where did you play yours?? And I’m not talking about hacking it around with your buddies.
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You’re doing this because he typed “Wing Foot” instead of “Winged”? I’m not sure he’s the one that looks like the bozo here. But that’s sick that you played golf in college. Awesome stuff.
 
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I have Cam Smith as my 1 and done
Hit Schef Rahm and Brooks so far, so cam will MC after I type that.

Lots of scoreable holes and beasts out there.

To me it looks like a cross between Riviera and Shinnecock Hills, minus the fescue
 
So, there's this.

Greens are meh. Not masive undulation which means average putters who get hot have a chance. Or, great putters just pour in putts all weekend.

They've been compared to Pinehurst whereas actual size and useable size are massively different.

In the fairway, on the green. Make a few putts.

-4 seems great.
 
Brooks is still the man! Well rested, fresh off of the PGA and solid Master experience. Jordan can't seem to play four good rounds anymore. He gets rattled too easily. No dark horses will win here. Rory is a big ? mark, he can't seem to shed being the political player vs the on course player. Getting off to good starts is the key in majors. The fields are much too deep for a sloppy first round comeback.
 
uconngb said:
Lol

I’ve played it as well…..so what?? I played my college golf at UConn, where did you play yours?? And I’m not talking about hacking it around with your buddies.
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Cool, want to caddie for me at the Mid-Am qualifier on August 7th at George Wright? Laughing about your basketball takes will keep me loose. PM if interested.
 
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