2012 US Open at Olympic Club Discussion Thread

[jamo]

It seems strange to me that they tee off at 9 rather than 10.

It's so they can start and finish a bit closer to the clubhouse.

[Zwick]

Thanks for the link brocks, did not see that. That's at least something to start with.

[Wally Fairway]

Bad start for Phil, lost ball & a cart ride to catch up with his group....great recovery to have a putt for bogey.

[zipazoid]

Originally Posted by bplewis24

After what happened last year with all of the low scores at the US Open, they should have seen it coming.  It shouldn't take any of these guys by surprise, so bring it on I say.  Yes I fully expect some completely ridiculous and unfair holes/shots, but after last year it's deserved.

So disagree with that.

So in other words, since Congressional was tore up last year, they deserve to have unfair holes this year?

You should never have a 'completely ridiculous and unfair' hole in any competition, ever. Know why? Because then it is no longer about skill. Now you're playing pinball - tee it up and hope you don't get screwed. When two identical shots result in drastically different outcomes, I'm sorry - that's not golf anymore. That's a Lotto drawing.

[dsc123]

Originally Posted by jamo

It's so they can start and finish a bit closer to the clubhouse.

Ah, thanks.

How come nobody complains when Phil uses a cart ;)

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by jamo

Marquee group coverage now live. Tiger in the fairway, Phil in the right rough, Bubba in the left rough.

He wishes!  What a horrible way to start a round.  Likely stuck up in the cypress trees.  I can relate :)

Tiger crushed his first two drives.  Some under par scores so far, but only one coming on the #1 starting hole.

[jamo]

Ah, thanks. How come nobody complains when Phil uses a cart ;)

Curtis Strange explained during the live telecast that it was within the rules because of pace of play, or something.

[brocks]

A lot of players said they would not be using driver much, but Tiger has used it his first two holes, and hit the fairway both times. Bad news for the field if he keeps that up.

[Zeph]

Advantage to those hitting their driver accurately. Long course and lots of trees to block them off if they miss the fairway. I'm looking forward to this. Tiger has thrown the first two drives right down the fairway. If he can keep the driver in play, he'll be around. If anyone wants to chat, I'll be here all week long: http://thesandtrap.com/chat

[topspin4hand]

2 bogeys to start for Phil.

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by topspin4hand

2 bogeys to start for Phil.

And he had to work for those.  One was by hitting 4 from the fairway at regular approach distance, and another was by draining a 8-10 foot putt?

Tiger seems in great control.  I just wish they started on #1, because I can't wait to see those holes.

[Wansteadimp]

Originally Posted by Zwick

Does anyone have a stream for the marquee groups for people outside of the USA?

Again no Shottracker for a major...This is 2012, they should go with the time

Sky Sport are showing it on their website under "Sky Sport Xtra", you need a Sky ID to be able to watch it though.

[onthehunt526]

Tiger shoulda made that putt on #11 but he's hitting it really well... uh oh everyone is in trouble

[Wally Fairway]

Originally Posted by topspin4hand

2 bogeys to start for Phil.

Make that 3 for 3

[brocks]

Thanks for the link brocks, did not see that. That's at least something to start with.

They also seem to be showing most of the shots on ESPN, delayed a few minutes. Live coverage on ESPN starts at 9 AM PDT.

[topspin4hand]

Looks like Phil's driver tee shot on 12 was in the same vicinity's as Tiger's 3-wood tee shot.

[Motley01]

Phil just stuck it close! Come on Phil, let's go buddy, he needs to come back with a birdie here.

[bplewis24]

So now we get to see the toughest hole on the course allegedly (#13).

Edit: well that didn't appear too tough at all.  All 3 guys within 25 feet of the pin on the green.