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Originally Posted by sacm3bill

Yep: Quickest to get to double digits under par (26 holes, I believe).



How about youngest player ever to have a 10+ shot lead at any point during a US Open (he had a 10 shot lead for about 10 minutes during the 2nd round)

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Originally Posted by Kieran123

Rory is unreal. What would make tomorrow perfect is Tiger at -10 and an afternoon charge with Rory holding his own

Rory is cruising along



Actually, no Tiger is the best part. People can fully appreciate his accomplishments instead of diminishing them with comparisons to tournaments 11-14 years ago.

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I've enjoyed watching Rory play so well this week.  While his dominance the last three days will reduce the drama to determine the winner today, watching someone play such amazing golf is very enjoyable to me.

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Originally Posted by senorchipotle

yo jamo... are you going to do a final round live chat like you did for the masters?

Yes. Final Round Live Chat is here:

http://thesandtrap.com/b/pga/2011_us_open_final_round_chat

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I've been out all day until just now.  Have the announcers made any reference to how many guys are well under par?  Historically, how many golfers tend to finish under par in a US Open?

Through 11 holes, Yang looks like he could finish at -10 (or better) and not win.  How often has that happened?

Last question, am I correct in remembering Tiger winning his US Open by 12+ strokes?  That is still possible but starting to feel unlikely for Rory...one of the few records he may not hold after the day is over.

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Last question, am I correct in remembering Tiger winning his US Open by 12+ strokes?  That is still possible but starting to feel unlikely for Rory...one of the few records he may not hold after the day is over.

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This kid has such a terrific swing and all around game. Very good win for Rory. Maybe now golf might have some consistency in the winners circle now.

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never been so sure that this is the new phenomenon in world golf! so happy for Rory right now!

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Originally Posted by BunkerBuster

If I was Rory I wouldn't listen to the hype the sports folks will be throwing his way. "The new Tiger" is what is being thrown around. Complete BS.



When Rory starts winning lots of majors by dramatic fashion every year, then I think the "New Tiger" would be appropriate

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How many "The New Tigers" have their been the last ten years?

Every person that has won a tournament in their early 20's seems to get called that....

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I haven't noticed that. Who else has been called 'The New Tiger' in the last few years?

Originally Posted by nuck81

How many "The New Tigers" have their been the last ten years?

Every person that has won a tournament in their early 20's seems to get called that....



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Originally Posted by deasy55

I haven't noticed that. Who else has been called 'The New Tiger' in the last few years?



Nobody has. It was one of those purely fabricated reactionary things people say.

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Gorgeous play by McIlroy. I thought Yang was going to hold onto 2nd place until he went 2 over in the last four holes. He started pulling most of his shots for some reason. He also misread his putts a little high almost all day. One inch lower here and there would've saved him 3 or 4 strokes over the day.

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