US Open Pairings

[Elsfan]

Who cares about the pairings. All you are going to see is every shot Tiger and Phil hit. Thats all that matters in golf, right?

[RPMPIRE]

I dont think Tiger will make the cut. He hasnt played since Augusta and i think he'll shoot 2 x 80+. This is not some run of the mill tour event, this is the US Open where conditions are arguably their hardest.

The last time Tiger missed the cut was because his father passed away. This time, it's because of a knee surgery which he has always come out strong. And as was said, Tiger owns Torrey Pines. Not sure he'll be leading after the first 2 rounds but he'll definitely make the cut

[Dub]

I was just watching the hockey game and they announced that the pairings for the first two rounds was going to be decided by world ranking. So in one group its players 1, 2, and 3, which is Tiger, Phil, and Adam Scott. Then 4, 5, and 6 and so on. You guys think that this is a good idea?

I love it!!!!!

I'm off next Wednesday and Thursday. Gonna play in a little match with some gents from work on Wenesday. Thursday my son and I will walk 9 and then get home to watch the 11:00am coverage!!!!!

[jamesbei]

Anyone from england, you know what channels the golf going to be showing, just sky or are BBC getting some. if not off to the golf course to watch it.

[Kiin Yang]

The course will be packed following Tiger and Phil!!! Not good for the other players to be honest!!!

[Ruari]

Anyone from england, you know what channels the golf going to be showing, just sky or are BBC getting some. if not off to the golf course to watch it.

It's just Sky, as far as I'm aware.

But look on the bright side - at least it's not Setanta. If it was you'd have (a) sh*t coverage and (b) you'd have to pay a sub to watch it on satellite, cable or BT Vision - I don't know of any clubs that have Setanta but you may. And (c) you wouldn't see the ends of any of the 4 rounds because it's in California and 6pm there is 2am here. That may still be the case with Sky, of course, but you could have some mates who have it.

[golf_junkie27]

I dont think Tiger will make the cut. He hasnt played since Augusta and i think he'll shoot 2 x 80+. This is not some run of the mill tour event, this is the US Open where conditions are arguably their hardest.

He played the course, recently, riding a cart. According to Hank, he played pretty well and spent some time hitting out of the rough. To give an idea of how the rough was, he used a 5W to a green that was 165 yards, away. With the pairings being this way, such a dilemna: following your favorite golfer or picking some favorite holes and watch guys go through.

[jamesbei]

It's just Sky, as far as I'm aware.

yeah true, hadnt though about it, off to some pub with the father then.(Friends who would let me in there house at two, wouldnt want me to watch golf and TBH i probably wouldnt be in a fit state)

[Mr. Sparkle]

The course will be packed following Tiger and Phil!!! Not good for the other players to be honest!!!

I'm going to stay away from that group (mob).

[x-forged]

Oh, I cant wait for this US Open! I love the Tiger and Phil pairing. As much as I don't think Tigers gonna win(thats not saying I don't want him to), I would love to see the worlds top two duking it out side by side in the first couple rounds. But then again there's a lot of players I like to watch. Oh, what the heck, its gonna be a great four days no matter what.

Im gonna go Craigslist for some tix, I don't care if I can't afford em, haha.

[golf_junkie27]

I'm hoping that we get as good action from Phil and Tiger, this coming week, as we did at TPC Boston. That was really good back and forth action. Too bad Brett Wetterich's putting stunk that weekend. Otherwise, the last two days would have been that much better.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

I like it. Nothing wrong with a little extra drama during rounds 1 and 2. I don't envy people trying to follow the group however. Obviously ESPN loves it! Ditto on what others said on Chris Berman.

So... what's the over/under on how many words Tiger and Phil will say to each other? Adam Scott might be very popular

[mikelz]

I don't like pairing Phil and Tiger at all.
If they have a showdown, let them earn it and face each other on Sunday.
This is the lamest ratings ploy by ABC/ESPN ever.

[iacas]

I don't like pairing Phil and Tiger at all.

You seem to be almost alone in that opinion.

The number of Tiger-Phil showdowns can be counted on one hand. You call it a ratings ploy; I call it "giving the fans what they want."

[mikelz]

You seem to be almost alone in that opinion.

I can handle it.

[teal]

I can understand the pairing but if Tiger comes in on a bum wheel and beats Phil by 5 strokes....

Someone will have to take Phil's belt and shoe strings lest he hangs himself.

[Kltdefer]

I'm actually indifferent about the pairings. I think the rating will go up with it though. I think Tiger will do better than most folks think. It's MHO that he is sandbaggin' it alittle "I'm only 80%" "he used a cart"...come Thursday - He will have his game face on and play the pants off most folks.

[kekoa]

Oh, I cant wait for this US Open! I love the Tiger and Phil pairing. As much as I don't think Tigers gonna win(thats not saying I don't want him to), I would love to see the worlds top two duking it out side by side in the first couple rounds. But then again there's a lot of players I like to watch. Oh, what the heck, its gonna be a great four days no matter what.

are you going? i just got my sunday tickets via fedex. woooty.