Who will win the 107th U.S. Open at Oakmont?

[mike_pinto]

I think it may be a break out for one of the younger guys. Sean O' or Camilo or someone in that range. I gotta feeling Phil will play well but his wrist will limit his "go for it" factor. Tiger, I hope, will have the birth of his child on his mind, therefore not being able to give 100%. But we'll see.

The course looks great (on tv) and the rough looks like it is getting thick!!

Mike

[mike_pinto]

i-Guy,
I could have swore Phil and Tiger have played in more then 5 US Opens in their career..??

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

i-Guy,

Of course they have. Obviously that data is flawed. Looks to me like it is calculating only the last 5 US Open's. We all know Els has won this tournament. Also, how can Peter Lonard have one top 10 when his best finish is 11th?

[i-Guy]

Of course they have. Obviously that data is flawed. Looks to me like it is calculating only the last 5 US Open's. We all know Els has won this tournament.

Yes you are correct. The article was looking at who had played the best in the last

5 U.S. Opens.

Also, how can Peter Lonard have one top 10 when his best finish is 11th?

Whoa! Good catch...I went back and looked at the data in the magazine and that is what they had down. I just copied it straight from the magazine. Are you an auditor by chance LMAO

[mike_pinto]

Of course they have. Obviously that data is flawed. Looks to me like it is calculating only the last 5 US Open's. We all know Els has won this tournament. Also, how can Peter Lonard have one top 10 when his best finish is 11th?

Guys... That was a joke!! Sorry I should have put in little smileys!!

[i-Guy]

Guys... That was a joke!! Sorry I should have put in little smileys!!

No problem I did not take it negatively.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

Yes you are correct. The article was looking at who had played the best in the last

Haha... no, I'm not an auditor. And for the record I have no problem with the players you listed. You've created an active thread, that's a good thing

Guys... That was a joke!! Sorry I should have put in little smileys!!

No worries. I didn't necessarily think you were serious anyways.

[titleistguy]

I now he's not playing well right now but I'm going with Luke Donald. He's got the shots in the bag if he can get it all working together.

[CG031]

I like Adam Scott or Rory Sabattini's chances of winning it. You've got to be a bigger hitter on Oakmont, and both these guys are.

[lamebums]

At Oakmont, you're either in the fairway or you're in really deep trouble. This one isn't going to go whoever hits the ball far, because there's a smaller margain of error to hit the fairway when you hit the ball 320 yards as opposed to 270 yards. (That's why I put my money on Jim Furyk. Hits the ball straight, decent putter, good at grinding out the game.)

[kevin]

I know there's already been discussion about Ernie Els. As noted he was the last one to win the Open at Oakmont (1994). Still, this tournament is always full of surprises and you never know when the right player gets hot. Els is 28th on the money list (as of 5/6/07) this year and he did finish 3rd last year at the British Open, so I think he's got a chance at this.

That's why the Open is probably my favorite tournament - the best compete, there's a level of intensity that seems unmatched by any other tournament and sometimes the unexpected happens.

[Puttin4Bird]

It'll end up being a steady driver of the golf ball, solid irons and consistent with the flat stick. Who fits this description you ask......Jim Furyk.

Jim Furyk is my 2007 US Open Champion.

[Jockstrap]

It'll end up being a steady driver of the golf ball, solid irons and consistent with the flat stick. Who fits this description you ask

Luke Donald gets my vote, a very consistent iron player and was second to Tiger at Medinah last year. Oh and because he's British and carries Mizuno

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

Jim Furyk is a good pick. As I said earlier he's one of the guys I like for the very reasons mentioned above. Only concern is his wrist and the fact his game isn't coming into the tournament in the greatest shape.

I suppose I have to stay with my Adam Scott pick but man, if he can't close the door on the St Jude then how's he going to do it at the US Open? He was awful on Sunday.

[putterboy]

I am thinking Ryan Moore.....no science behind it :D
I mean who would have thought Campbell at Pinehurst? Sometimes things just come together at an event and he's been relatively good over the past while

[Fletch09]

Tiger will only hit driver 2 or 3 times a round, therefore he wins.

[NCGolfer]

Tiger Woods.

As with anyone that picks Tiger, I have to give my obligatory "second" pick. That would be Scott Verplank. He's playing really well and I think Oakmont sets up perfect for him. I think he'll hit a lot of greens and Scott can roll it as good as anyone on tour.

[Mikey]

I think it is pretty wide open this year Adam Scott was looking good until his meltdown yesterday. O'Hair should be in the mix along with Fuyrk, should be interesting this year.