2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Discussion Thread

[DrvFrShow]

Your tax dollars brought an event to the course that are bringing millions of dollars to the area.

And the course doesn't seem to need your $169 - they seem to sell the vast majority of their tee times.

No, the course doesn't. I helped pay to build it, but I'll never get to play the course without sacrificing playing 5 other rounds that I'd play during a given month. It's a public course run by the county parks and rec dept. Damn.

And I don't mind brown. And while I do understand a player of your caliber welcomes a challenge like this, the average player would be slaughtered on this course.

[saevel25]

As someone who's played golfer for 3 years I have no interest in playing CB but know enough about golf to realize that CB is not representative of golf courses in the US.

So what?

I don't have an issue with brown, I have issue with a course that penalizes what most would consider a good golf shot.  I can fully understand why someone at your level or even near single digit handicap would want to play it but bogey or higher handicappers would get slaughtered on this course.

What's considered a good golf shot?

If you take #1 at Chambers Bay. You'd most likely aim more right because you know that 1/4 of the left side of the green is at a severe slope that can kick or roll the ball off the green. I wouldn't even consider it part of the green. Like false fronts. You play to the part you know you get a GIR because you'd rather have a 30-40 FT putt over a 50-60 yard pitch shot.

In the end, the good golf shot is knowing where the severe mounds are that can cause you problems. If an area kicks you away from the green, then take that into consideration. If you hit a shot over there, then it isn't a good shot.

If you have a 15-18 handicap, you'd probably play the 6000 yard tees. The course is rated by the USGA is 70.1 rating with a slope of 127. By the USGA and their handicap system it isn't that difficult if you play the correct tees.

Heck I think this course gives you plenty of areas you can miss it and it leaves you a great spot. How many courses you know allows you to miss the green long and lets you use the banks and slopes to get a GIR?

[atb5079]

I would say he needs to get to even and then it's game on tomorrow. Even par and he'll be in the top ten going into tomorrow.

With the way the greens are already dried out, I would say even for him is definitely a good goal today.

[iacas]

No, the course doesn't. I helped pay to build it, but I'll never get to play the course without sacrificing playing 5 other rounds that I'd play during a given month.

And as I said, this very tournament is bringing millions and millions of dollars to your area. You're benefitting as well.

Also, my taxes pay for a lot of things I don't use myself.

[mvmac]

Your tax dollars brought an event to the course that are bringing millions of dollars to the area.

And to an area of the country that has a lot of great golf but doesn't get much attention.

Anyone see westwoods interview on sky ?

No but I saw the tweet where he wasn't happy about the 18th hole as a par 4.

[oregongolfguy]

I'm getting psyched to go over there again and play it maybe this winter.....I shot 88 as a 12 there, I want another crack at it now as a 7......

[HawkNballs]

G How many announcers does Fox have? Holy talking heads, Batman. Show golf!

[RJH999]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Phil Mickelson will NOT be winning this U.S Open.

[drifterdon]

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How many announcers does Fox have? Holy talking heads, Batman. Show golf!

This has got to be the absolute worst golf coverage ever.

Fox sucks.

[HawkNballs]

From one announcer's booth to the other. So stupid.

[drifterdon]

Just found on DirectTV 701-705 followers the groups (Not the announcer groups) :-)

[RJH999]

King Louie had a great day yesterday and is off to a good start today, could make a huge move.

[Yukari]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say Phil Mickelson will NOT be winning this U.S Open.

I don't think that's going out on a limb. I'll say that's a safe bet.

[k-troop]

I'm looking for Rory to make a big move today.  Morning tee time, and he's capable of beating the field by 4 or 5 shots on any given day.  I'm looking for -4 from Rory today (even for the tourney), while the lead at the end of the day settles at around -3.

On track so far.

[RJH999]

I don't think that's going out on a limb. I'll say that's a safe bet.

;-)

[RandallT]

King Louie had a great day yesterday and is off to a good start today, could make a huge move.

Oosthuizen was at +7 just 12 holes ago. He shot -4 on his back nine Friday late morning.  -2 today for his first 3 holes today (Sat morning).  So -6 in 12 holes is possible in morning conditions.

[Abu3baid]

The reason I think anyone can win ,even TW. Is the fact this isn't the Masters where everyone knows this course. No one does, which means anything can happen. I am really looking forward to a wild 4 (maybe more) days.

I think the real question is are you watching the tournament still? :)

[k-troop]

Rory has given 3 shots away in 3 holes with the putter.