2014 U.S. Opens (Plural!) at Pinehurst #2 Discussion Thread

[Ernest Jones]

Wouldn't even be the biggest swing in consecutive rounds we've ever seen in a major by a 18x-hole leader. On an unrelated note, the guy on Morning Drive just said that Gary Woodland believes he can be a top-5 player. Not sure if Woodland actually said that or not, but here we go if so.

Big difference in saying, "I believe I can be a top 5 player" and "I believe I'm top 5 in the world right now." I don't remember Reed's comments verbatim, but they were much closer to the latter. If Reed had said something closer to the former, there would not have been a shit storm. Reed also compounds the whole thing by strutting around in his Tiger Woods Underoos on Sunday, which rubs a lot of people the wrong way. I'm not sure if he still does this, don't recall too many televised Reed Sunday appearances of late. ;-) Much ado about nuthin' in any case.

[RJH999]

Only one person under par thus far, course seems to be playing a little tougher

[Shindig]

Oh man. Ernie just hit three consecutive shots from the same bunker. He didn't leave it in the bunker; he hit the green and it came back. (I forget: can he ground his club in the bunker while the ball is out, albeit still in motion?) Like Phil did at Torrey Pines on Saturday, except Phil wasn't in a bunker. He pitched, it came back. He pitched, it came back. He pitched.

[RJH999]

I really hope Kevin doesn't experience the same thing he did at the players a couple of years ago, painful to watch and felt bad for the guy

[atb5079]

I really hope Kevin doesn't experience the same thing he did at the players a couple of years ago, painful to watch and felt bad for the guy

Agreed. I know we all bash him and it is annoying to watch when it happens, but I do really like the guy. Na just seems like a great down to earth genuine guy. When is isnt yipping and overthinking, he actually is fine to watch. He has a pretty good game overall; i'm surprise he hasnt won more.

[RJH999]

My man Toru is having a tough day, +12 thru 13

[atb5079]

Omg Taniguchi on that par 5. lol

[RJH999]

Toru Taniguchi is on +18 thru 18 watch lol

[Chilli Dipper]

With the exception of putting, chipping, ball striking, and driving accuracy, yeah Gary's Top Five

I would hesitate to proclaim Woodland as one of the top-five bombers on tour. His game is nothing but unrefined athleticism; we've been waiting for him to become a more skilled player for several years now, but it hasn't clicked for him yet.

[Shindig]

Oh good. Phil only took two shots to keep his ball on the green out of that bunker.

[mvmac]

Keegan Bradley

"Even par can go a long way today, couple under could go a really long way."

"One or two under today is like shooting 63-64 in a regular event."

[Jeremie Boop]

You know it's tough out there, got a guy that's hoping to break 90 on the 18th has to get up and down from sand to do it.

[RJH999]

Toru Taniguchi has posted the Holy Grail of golf. +18 88

[Shindig]

Toru Taniguchi has posted the Holy Grail of golf. +18 88

So he's the latest piano.

[ChrisP]

Get ready for carnage today boys. The USGA has said enough is enough and pinehurst is ready to make these guys suffer. No rain last night...no watering and a dry (not humid) breeze is kicking.

[Jeremie Boop]

I noticed a large number of players flirting with double digit over par rounds already.

[RJH999]

Shiv Kapur's the only guy under par, he's -2 thru 10

[RJH999]

WE UNDERSTAND JORDAN SPIETH IS TWENTY YEARS OLD. WE DON'T NEED TO HEAR ABOUT IT EVERY 4 MINUTES. My apologies for the caps.