Rocco???

[Guest]

Rocco definitely makes the cut AND he'll be a factor on Sunday. I mean he's a complete legend! I think he's even supposed to be in a poker tourney especially for sports legends in September. For those of you who don't think he'll be a contender, I think you all will be surprised!

[bogeyhitter25]

I'd like to see it happen. But I don't think he will. The rain's going to make it longer, and it's already playing too long for him.

[ChappyEight]

well the need for a new driver says (mostly hopes) that he will contend

Exactly. I've got my fingers crossed.

[trog2233]

He is tied for 4th place at -2. If he keeps this up he will be in the mix.

[Power_fade]

I didn't think he would do anything, judging by his track record since torrey pines. But boy was I wrong. He's definitely a contender.

[shankapotamus]

Go Rocco!

[BigBoy]

I like Rocco cause he plays the same GI irons I do not even the tour version, offset and all.

That being said, I don't think he'll be in the top 10, but given today's round(s) he looks like he really loves the US Open now

he also looks like he's gained about 30 lbs since last year, and he's not carrying it well, it went straight to his hips... like a chick!

[kris]

Well Rocco tailed off there in the end but he's still up there. I'm rooting for him.

But yeah, it does look like he's gained a bit of weight.

[GaijinGolfer]

He has as good a chance as anyone, but IMO he wont find the magic that he had last year.
Its a shame too because Rocco winning the U.S. Open would be a very popular win and a win that is long overdue.

[shankapotamus]

He's three over today.

[PEZGolf]

Yes, he does. Forget the favorites and look for the "dark horse". Did anyone think Angel Cabrera was going to win at Oakmont? Did anyone think he was going to win at Augusta this year before the tournament began?

Boy, did I call it or what? Lucas Glover was certainly a "dark horse" and no one noticed him before the tournament got started. Congratulations to him. He held up and deserved to win.

[mcfc_nick]

Boy, did I call it or what? Lucas Glover was certainly a "dark horse" and no one noticed him before the tournament got started. Congratulations to him. He held up and deserved to win.

hahaha! what so we had phil or tiger and you had the field? good call ;)

[PEZGolf]

hahaha! what so we had phil or tiger and you had the field? good call ;)

I am not trying to say that I am the greatest seer in the world, but when you have watched Michael Campbell and Angel win the US Open, and Ben Curtis and Todd Hamilton win the Open Championship, you know that an unknown can peak at the right time, and take home the trophy. We all knew that Tiger and Phil would at least contend for the title. However, the spotlight was so centered on them, that many people ignored the rest of the field. As we all know, the US Open, because of the way the USGA sets up the course, rewards steady play, under pressure. There are only a few unknowns who are capable of "rising to the occasion". Obviously, Lucas Glover is one of those, and he was so smart in hitting a 6 iron off the tee on the 72nd hole. He knew that was all he needed, with a 2 shot lead. If that had been Phil, he would have grabbed the Big Stick, and God knows where the ball would have gone (remember Winged Foot in 2006?).

Glover's birdie, par, par finish proved that he had the "right stuff" under extreme pressure. His second shot on 16 sealed the deal and gave him a nice cushion to play the last two holes.

[mcfc_nick]

I am not trying to say that I am the greatest seer in the world, but when you have watched Michael Campbell and Angel win the US Open, and Ben Curtis and Todd Hamilton win the Open Championship, you know that an unknown can peak at the right time, and take home the trophy. We all knew that Tiger and Phil would at least contend for the title. However, the spotlight was so centered on them, that many people ignored the rest of the field. As we all know, the US Open, because of the way the USGA sets up the course, rewards steady play, under pressure. There are only a few unknowns who are capable of "rising to the occasion". Obviously, Lucas Glover is one of those, and he was so smart in hitting a 6 iron off the tee on the 72nd hole. He knew that was all he needed, with a 2 shot lead. If that had been Phil, he would have grabbed the Big Stick, and God knows where the ball would have gone (remember Winged Foot in 2006?).

haha my comment was suppsed to be light hearted, hence the wink at the end

[PEZGolf]

haha my comment was suppsed to be light hearted, hence the wink at the end

I missed that, but now I do get it.