Us Open Winner Poll

[Wood]

Simple- who wins?

[neudi]

tiger...hes gopnna be too focused and his putting has been great in practice.

[muskegman]

Tiger is always a safe bet but I'm sticking with Donald from my earlier prediction. "Luke Donald Golf" will get the job done!

[bzotta]

Tiger, hes gonna be 100% focused.

[HSGolfer0105]

I think Phil will take it, but I'm hoping Goosen will, I love watching that guy play golf. When he's on, he is the best in the world(i.e. when he won at Shinnecock).

[Konrad]

Tiger will play poorly the first day, and then roar back with three straight rounds in the 60's to win by two strokes at 1 over par.

[iacas]

All of the staff predictions, including mine, can be found here .

I suggest y'all fill out the same questions we did:

Thoughts on the Course
Winner and Score
Dark-Horse Winner
Biggest Disappointment
Largest Surprise
Bonus Pick

[iacas]

I think Phil will take it, but I'm hoping Goosen will, I love watching that guy play golf. When he's on, he is the best in the world(i.e. when he won at Bethpage).

Tiger won at Bethpage.

[Indian Sensation]

Thoughts on the Course: Not too sure about the course but I hear the ROUGH will be something to talk about. Can wait to see it on TV.

Winner and Score: No question in my mind, Tiger Woods > Even Par

Dark-Horse Winner: Jay Haas, not sure why, but he made the ESPN Fantasy Golf team so why not!!!!

Biggest Disappointment:I dont see Vijay making the cut!!!!

Largest Surprise: Someone not in this weeks "Bunkers Dozen" making a run on the final day!!!!!

Bonus Pick: I will go with Furyk on this as he is a proud member of the ESPN Fantasy team as well!!!

Afer Sunday, my picks will be the Monday morning "water cooler" conversational piece!!!!!

[Rafcin]

My long shot bet is on Vijay. He was slumping for a while, but looked good last weekend - I think he'll break the trend and fianlly get US Open title - probably his last chance too...

[A.J.]

Vijay could be right there. Goosen is tough. Els could very well make a come back. Tiger is always a threat to win and right now Phil is the best player in the world.

I gotta go with Phil. Sounds simple but it'll probably come down to who stays in the fairway/first cut the most and who's short game is going. Putting wins tourneys and you have to like the chances of the best putter in the game--Phil.

Starts iin 15 minutes!!!

[Thrash13]

Well, as I said in the staff predictions, I'm sticking with Jim Furyk. The decision looks good so far, as he is Even through 14 holes. He looked fine when I saw him this morning, but that rough could wear him down as the weekend rolls along.

It's just shocking to see so many players struggling badly. Toms +8, Goosen +4, DL3 +7, Leonard +6, Immelman +7, etc. etc. etc. And Luke Donald at +8 is crazy!!!

It's going to get very ugly!

[A.J.]

Furyk at -1. Phil just drained a birdie put from about 15 to get to even. I think Veejah is still even or +1

This is the crew we want to see playing well. Tiger's off in a bit.

[Thrash13]

Yep, Furyk just finished at Even for the first day. That's what I picked for him to win the tournament, so all he needs is three more 70s.

I honestly think three more 70s might get the job done.

[A.J.]

Yep, Furyk just finished at Even for the first day. That's what I picked for him to win the tournament, so all he needs is three more 70s.

I agree although Tiger hasnt teed off yet. Phil just finished at even as well. Veejah, Weir, Montey, etc. all about to finish right around there (+1 right now).

Good stuff.

[muskegman]

Wow, did I ever pick a stinker. Donald is what, 8-over after the first day? Ouch. So much for "Luke Donald golf" getting the job done.

[iacas]

Wow, did I ever pick a stinker.

Luke Donald Golf™ beat out Lee Janzen Golf™, Tadd Fujikawa Golf™, Olin Browne Golf™, Brett Quigley Golf™, and Tom Pernice Jr. Golf™, not to mention David Toms Golf™ and tied Sergio Garcia Golf™ and Tom Lehman Golf™.

I'm just somewhat happy Jay Haas beat Tiger Woods today.

[thehillgolfer]

well after day one, my pick of tiger missing the cut is looking alot better than everyone who said hed win, hes right on the cut line as it is....