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Unattractive? Curious to know why. This place has it all
Agree on nbc coverage. Morgan pressel is useless and they’re flooding the broadcast with commercials
 
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alphasigko said:
Very unattractive track....NBC coverage is horrible too...
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Totally disagree on the course. I think it’s been a really interesting course so far. Very curious to see if they dial up the pain for the rest of the rounds.
 
USGA has to be embarrassed. Leaders putting up -8 scores. Over par scores are concerned bad?? This is the US Open, the hardest test in golf, not the Phoenix open!! I hope they can do something about pin placements or speeding up the greens.
 
LIuconn said:
Unattractive? Curious to know why. This place has it all
Agree on nbc coverage. Morgan pressel is useless and they’re flooding the broadcast with commercials
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As we know, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... The midrise buildings visible in almost every camera view really enhance it's attractiveness (NOT!) ; and the ratty sand/waste areas with weeds (fescue, not so much) running amuck...reminds me of Bethpage Black in the 80s BEFORE they overhauled it: it was a proverbial goat track.
Please define "it all".
 
Seems like the players in early groups are not posting great scores. Tougher pin placements?
 
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alphasigko said:
As we know, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.... The midrise buildings visible in almost every camera view really enhance it's attractiveness (NOT!) ; and the ratty sand/waste areas with weeds (fescue, not so much) running amuck...reminds me of Bethpage Black in the 80s BEFORE they overhauled it: it was a proverbial goat track.
Please define "it all".
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I actually really love the city courses like this where you can see the buildings in the background. Greens are interesting, which combined with some of the rough around the greens has already led to some real creative short game challenges. Couldn't disagree with you more on the waste areas. Look great and add some really unique challenges if you get in trouble. And of course the bunkers are awesome and seem to actually be penal, unlike the vast majority of courses we see. I'm hoping they dial it on the weekend when pace of play isn't as big of a concern.
 
JustbrewitMan said:
Seems like the players in early groups are not posting great scores. Tougher pin placements?
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Heard on PGA Tour radio telecast(Sirius) this aft that the greens were "double cut" before they were rolled last night.. Cranking up the speed and limiting the water on them will firm them up heading into weekend..
 
Chin Diesel said:
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.
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They were saying 13.5 on the stimp today.
 
Koepka slammed the Course tonight. Wow. When the #1 player in golf/Majors has bad things to say, not a good look. This is not playing like a U.S. Open should be. Too "tricked up", not many decisions, lots of awkward shots, etc. But most of all, players should NOT be putting up such low scores half-way through. This is supposed to be the hardest test in golf with winning scores -5 or worse and not many players over par. Jack and Tom Watson probably shaking their heads at this setup.
 
wingsfan055 said:
Koepka slammed the Course tonight. Wow.
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WhereistheDove? said:
I actually really love the city courses like this where you can see the buildings in the background. Greens are interesting, which combined with some of the rough around the greens has already led to some real creative short game challenges. Couldn't disagree with you more on the waste areas. Look great and add some really unique challenges if you get in trouble. And of course the bunkers are awesome and seem to actually be penal, unlike the vast majority of courses we see. I'm hoping they dial it on the weekend when pace of play isn't as big of a concern.
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To each his own!
 
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Brooks talks out of both sides of his mouth

Pulling for Rory and would be happy for Rick but I think Scottie comes back and gets it done.

And yes this course demands all the shots. A real test
 
LIuconn said:
And yes this course demands all the shots. A real test
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And the Leester has the answers!

ADD: I can cash out my $6 bet for $8.28. That's >33% profit. But I'm lettin' it ride!
 
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The NBC woman announcer's voice is SO annoying! Where is Dottie Pepper when we need her?
 
wingsfan055 said:
Koepka slammed the Course tonight. Wow. When the #1 player in golf/Majors has bad things to say, not a good look. This is not playing like a U.S. Open should be. Too "tricked up", not many decisions, lots of awkward shots, etc. But most of all, players should NOT be putting up such low scores half-way through. This is supposed to be the hardest test in golf with winning scores -5 or worse and not many players over par. Jack and Tom Watson probably shaking their heads at this setup.
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Apparently the headlines were wildly overblown.
 
Course is so tight they only allow 22k on site each day and only 9k for general public.

Not a fan of that for US Open. Need courses who can logistically support 35k-45k each day.

Zero buzz on the course right now.
 
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Chin Diesel said:
Course is so tight they only allow 22k on site each day and only 9k for general public.

Not a fan of that for US Open. Need courses who can logistically support 35k-45k each day.

Zero buzz on the course right now.
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My buddy was out there yesterday and said the atmosphere was totally dead.
 
Rickie and Clark get paired again tomorrow in final group. Scheffler and Rory in second to last group.

One of those four will be winner.

Fun day tomorrow.
 
HeGotGame said:
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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No but I will play you heads up at anytime for any amount
 
I would say scheffler has decent chance tomorrow as well . Rooting for Fowler, but Rory I think wins it. He's played the best, most consistent golf all week. He seems very comfortable with the course. I think Fowler will melt as he has to keep grinding because he does not have the length as the other guys.
 
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Rickie Fowler quote.. "Sunday is when the tournament starts." Will be an interesting afternoon
 
wingsfan055 said:
Will Rickie pull off a Corey Pavin today?!
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If he keeps hitting fairways.. Wedge game is great.. His putter stays hot.. As good a chance as anyone.. Can make an argument for any of the top five.. Golf is a game of how good your "bad" shots are.. Course conditions and wind will have a big impact on the last groups today.
 
alphasigko said:
And that certainly has carried over the the TV coverage and boring announcers...
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Especially awful the last few holes where apparently fans can’t really even get close. I love the difficulty of the back 9, but the lack of fans could really dampen what has a chance to be a really fun last few holes if it stays competitive today.
 
wingsfan055 said:
Will little Rickie Fowler pull off a Corey Pavin today?!
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Ricky is hardly Corey Pavin when he was a Top 10 player he had no issue with distance could hit it out there with the best of them. He’s lost a little in his swing change but length is not the issue, that is what sits on his shoulders. Here’s hoping he keeps it together would be a great story.
 
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