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2012 U.S. Open Prediction Contest!


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Originally Posted by Wansteadimp

Paul Lawrie (Scotland - major champ) is skipping the tournament to focus on Ryder Cup qualification.

Peter Lawrie (Ireland) is in the field, not sure if has played a Major in the US before, the only logic in picking him is an Irishman always wins the US Open! ;)


whoops! lol

seems like if you had a good finish at the US Open it would help you in Ryder Cup standings... No???


Posted
Originally Posted by True the Jag

Tiger Woods 279 (-1)

Rickie Fowler 278 (-2)

Sang-Moon Bae 280 (E)

(Just for fun, not 18)

Cutline will be 147 (+7)

Runners-Up will be one of:

Sang-Moon Bae 281 (+1) to Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods 279 (-1) to Rickie Fowler

Lee Westwood 280 (E) to Sang-Moon Bae in a playoff

No way woods runners up to rickie? just two weeks ago rickie crumbled in Tigers presence and you can bet if Tigers in a spot to be runner up he will be intimidating as hell and I dont think rickie can handle that yet.

Bag: Ogio Ozone XX

Driver: :titleist: 910 D2 (Project X 7A3)

3 Wood: :titleist: 910F ;(Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana 'ahina 82)

Hybrid: :titleist: 909H 19* (Diamana Blue)

Irons: :titleist: 755 3-P (Tri Spec Stiff Flex Steel)

Wedges: :titleist: (Vokey 52* 56* 60*)

Putter: Ping Karsten Anser 2

Balls: :titleist: Nxt tour/ Prov1x


Posted
Originally Posted by Pakoh

whoops! lol

seems like if you had a good finish at the US Open it would help you in Ryder Cup standings... No???

His logic is that his record in the US Open's that he has played is poor and he would miss time on the European Tour. His only hope of getting in the team is the European Tour rankings rather than the OWGR bit.

But, he has played really well this year, a win and a couple of other high finshes - tied 2nd at Wentworth, I think, so has a good chance of qualifying that way. Prize money from the American majors is recognised for Race to Dubai and the European Ryder Cup list. All a bit strange.

Personally, I think his head is full of porridge - if you have a chance to play a US Open you take it. I think Kenny Perry skipped our Open to ensure he got to play the Ryder Cup in his home state of Kentucky.


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Tiger Woods +4 Luke Donald +5 Lee Westwood +5

Ping I15 Driver, Ping i20 3 Wood & i20 Hybrid 3 Iron
Mizuno MP60 4-PW Irons
Vokey Spin Milled 52, 56 & 60 Degree Wedges
Odyssey Black Putter
 


Posted

Justin Rose -3

Lee Westwood -3

Mahan -3

Driver:  907 D1 (10.5*)

3 Wood:  Burner Superfast 2.0 (15*)

Hybrid:  Idea Pro Gold (21*)

Irons:  VR Pro Combo CB (3-PW)

Wedges:  VR Pro (52*,56*)

Putter: Method 004

Ball:  Penta


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Mahan -5

Stricker -3

Westwood -2

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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