2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Discussion Thread

[jkelley9]

Just now, Papa Steve 55 said:

Right now the USGA is praying for a two stroke margin of victory for Dustin.

EXACTLY. every second that goes by makes the USGA look worse and worse

[Golfingdad]

Just now, atb5079 said:

I feel like this would never happen 20+ years ago.

I think you're right.  It wouldn't have happened even 6-8 years ago ... Before HDTV was commonplace.

[atb5079]

Just now, jamo said:

In case you were wondering what other players think of the situation:

 

Haha Jon Curran with the best point.

Just now, Golfingdad said:

I think you're right.  It wouldn't have happened even 6-8 years ago ... Before HDTV was commonplace.

And didn't this happen with Tiger at Augusta a few years ago? Technology interfering I mean.

[jamo]

It sucks that this is going to become a big story tomorrow. 

[Golfingdad]

I said yesterday that I was loving Foxs coverage.  Today, however, they are spending too much time showing them at the desk and talking when there is freaking golf being played.

[Shindig]

2 minutes ago, RichWW2 said:

Also, is it too early to dub this "Move-gate"?

Yes, but I think using the suffix "-gate" with any controversy (with exactly one exception) is stupid.

[RJH999]

If DJ loses by one holy shit this is gonna be something.

[RFKFREAK]

I wonder if the outage from Spieth, Rory, etc. will make the USGA re-assess their decision.

[iacas]

1 minute ago, atb5079 said:

Haha Jon Curran with the best point.

He's wrong. This rule was recently updated.

And players don't know much about the rules. That they're talking about whether he addressed it demonstrates that.

[BallStriker]

4 minutes ago, RichWW2 said:

 

Also, is it too early to dub this "Move-gate"?

Gravity-gate

[Aflighter]

USGA is in a tough spot.Wait till end itll be like whistling straits, tell him now and his head is screwed.Dont think one stroke gonna matter if he doesnt keep his head.

[atb5079]

Just now, RFKFREAK said:

I wonder if the outage from Spieth, Rory, etc. will make the USGA re-assess their decision.

No chance in hell. Too much ego and pride to let current players affect this. Now if Arnie and Jack were to throw a tantrum, maybe they would reassess.

[ChrisP]

USGA screwed up big time telling him they may or may not assess him. Can't leave it hanging like that. Now you're opening it up for backlash either way.

[atb5079]

Lol how deflating yet hilarious would it be if all of them shit the bed and Furyk won?

[Hazsa]

Butch Harmon on Sky TV screaming out for someone from the USGA to come and explain exactly what the situation/ dispute is. He has a point, it might settle everyone down.

[David in FL]

3 minutes ago, Golfingdad said:

I said yesterday that I was loving Foxs coverage.  Today, however, they are spending too much time showing them at the desk and talking when there is freaking golf being played.

Tend to agree.  I've been pleasantly surprised by the quality of their overall coverage, but just don't care for Joe Buck.  He just doesn't strike me as knowledgeable enough about golf...

[Shindig]

1 minute ago, RFKFREAK said:

I wonder if the outage from Spieth, Rory, etc. will make the USGA re-assess their decision.

Well... maybe, maybe not.  They can't -- and shouldn't -- change it for the 2016 U.S. Open.

 

When the Stewart Cink Rule went into effect, it went into effect the day after the tournament that it caused Cink to be DQ'd.

[jamo]

2 minutes ago, Shindig said:

Yes, but I think using the suffix "-gate" with any controversy (with exactly one exception) is stupid.

Me too, but I'd put that aside for a reason to use the term "oscillate-gate."