2015 U.S. Senior Open at Del Paso Country Club Discussion Thread

[nevets88]

Looks like it's going to be just a wee bit warm out there in sunny California. We get to watch yet another USGA event and Fox try and tune its broadcast. It's a well worn saying that amateurs should look more to LPGA swings for learning purposes. What about swings of a certain age?

http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2015/u-s--senior-open.html

US Senior Open Should Be a Scorcher in Sacramento [NYT]

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There are 28 past USGA champions, 27 amateurs and 84 sectional qualifiers among the field of 156. That includes three-time U.S. Open winner Hale Irwin and players such as Miguel Angel Jimenez and Kenny Perry who have contended in majors on the PGA Tour in recent years. It does not include Fred Couples; the 1992 Masters champion withdrew because of a back injury.

The nearly 7,000-yard, par-70 course has some unleveled lies but is about as straightforward as California courses come. The trick is to stay out of the long, lush rough and control the speed on the fast fairways and fickle greens — all of which will be tougher as the temperature rises and the competition heats up.

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/06/24/sports/golf/ap-glf-us-senior-open.html

[mchepp]

Yeah, 100's most each day. Sacramento is a dry heat so it isn't too bad. I have never heard of this course before so I am interested to see how it plays.

[imsys0042]

The Director of Golf from my home course is playing in this.   I am looking forward to seeing him do well.

[LeftRightLeft]

I live two miles from Del Paso CC.  It is certainly hot today with a forecasted high of 103.  Currently my thermometer says it's 95 degrees at 12:55.  The high is supposed to be a degree cooler tomorrow (when I'm going).  The Delta breeze is forecast for Saturday and Sunday.  That's when we get low 90s, which is not bad at all.

I played near the Delta yesterday at 11:00am, and it was 95 when we finished.  Yes, it was warm but not horrible.  Like mchepp said, there's less humidity than in some parts of the country, but the golf courses tend to be humid micro-climates, especially in the Valley.  I really don't like walking when the temps hit 98.  Really hard to stay hydrated.

[Kingkat1954]

I already LOVE the course! Looks like a true test of American golf again.

Watson is just amazing to watch. Swing has changed very little over all these years. He will be hard to beat.

Noticed a "few" changes in the coverage. Showing a lot more action, and less chatter. Still not a fan of the after round assessment, but maybe it will get better. The host is a welcome change, he will do well.

Looking forward to a great week of US Senior Open play. The temperature will be a factor, but I am sure these guys will do whatever necessary to beat the heat.

Lots of great names playing.

This is a course I would love to play. Well done USGA!!!!!!

[RJH999]

You know, if FOX had a Miguel Angel Jimenez-cam, I would watch the U.S Senior Open. But they do not, so I will not be watching.

[boogielicious]

Yeah, 100's most each day. Sacramento is a dry heat so it isn't too bad. I have never heard of this course before so I am interested to see how it plays.

I remember that when I was working in Sacramento in 1983.  The plant had signs everywhere that said, "Drink Water".  In a dry heat, you don't feel the sweat.  Some of these old guys are going to suffer.

[RJH999]

An honest question: Shouldn't Miguel Angel Jimenez be KILLING these guys?! Jimenez routinely competes on the European Tour, I guarantee almost none of these old dudes would even make a cut in a Euro Tour event.

[boogielicious]

An honest question: Shouldn't Miguel Angel Jimenez be KILLING these guys?! Jimenez routinely competes on the European Tour, I guarantee almost none of these old dudes would even make a cut in a Euro Tour event.

Many of these old dudes won many majors.  As much as I like MAJ, he has not.

[Golfingdad]

Fox coverage good so far. Haven't lost a single ball in the sky. ;) Also, Grant Waite playing well and sitting among the leaders after two rounds. :)

[mvmac]

Maggert could have a 4 shot lead coming up.

[Natural Patrick]

Maggert could have a 4 shot lead coming up.

3 shot lead not bad though.

[mvmac]

Nice finish for Grant, good to see.

[Golfingdad]

Don't watch much Senior Tour but I enjoyed this one.  Was fascinated to see that for most of the day the leaderboard was Maggert, Montgomerie, and Langer, and then they showed a graphic with the winners of the past 7 (NOT counting today) Senior Tour majors ... all of which have been won by either Maggert (1, now 2), Montgomerie (3), or Langer (3).

Guess that's your Big 3 for now.

Agree that it was nice to see Grant Waite do well. :)  (The only player in the field with all 4 rounds in the 60's)

[nevets88]

Sad that USGA double feature is over, looked like a photo finish until Maggert caught fire. Waite had to qualify for the USO and barely made it I think. Looks like there should be less pressure on him to retain his playing privileges for next year. Top 3 in driving distance in the senior tour, ~295+. Geezers can still put some hurt on the ball.