The road to Erin Hills

[BallStriker]

Wouldn't even blink at 6+ hour rounds on this course...gonna be a bloodbath

[cipher]

The fairways are very big, the long stuff really should not be that much of an issue.

[BallStriker]

24 minutes ago, cipher said:

The fairways are very big, the long stuff really should not be that much of an issue.

Will certainly take your word for it....doesn't look that way when viewing on the internet, but that can be deceiving.....good to hear quite frankly

[cipher]

4 hours ago, BallStriker said:

Will certainly take your word for it....doesn't look that way when viewing on the internet, but that can be deceiving.....good to hear quite frankly

I guess they could have tightened up the fairways since I was there though.  But the fairways also angle away from the tees on a lot of holes as well making the landing areas a bit wider if you hit your distances.  There are a number of blind shots on the course though as well.  I would imagine we'll hear some complaints about this from the babies.

[Wally Fairway]

Today is the day - "Longest Day in Golf"

10 sectional qualifiers for next weeks US Open
Highlights/Previews here
http://www.usopen.com/2017/articles/sectional-qualifying--what-to-watch-for.html

[nevets88]

Airline loses bag, qualifier WDs. Explains why he didn't use rentals in the timeline.

 

[Wally Fairway]

Two of the players with local ties to Mid-Michigan qualified yesterday, both at the Springfield sectional -
Brian Stuard, Jackson native, Oakland University - finished 2nd at -9
Ryan Brehm, Traverse City, MSU - finished 4th at -7
(Brehm had a 30 on his final 9, closing with birdie, par, birdie, birdie) for the final spot)
 

[David in FL]

Madison home-boy Steve Stricker shoots 67/65 to win the Memphis sectional.  On his way to Erin Hills!

 

[cipher]

6 minutes ago, David in FL said:

Madison home-boy Steve Stricker shoots 67/65 to win the Memphis sectional.  On his way to Erin Hills!

 

That is great!  I was hoping he would do so as well.

[phillyk]

A guy in my PGA chapter qualified, Derek Barron.  He won the Tacoma, WA sectional at -7.  He works at a course near where the sectional was held, so he had some home field advantage.  I'm looking forward to see how well he does at Erin Hills.  He usually finishes well in our local events.

Edited June 6, 2017 by phillyk

[MuniGrit]

17 hours ago, nevets88 said:

Airline loses bag, qualifier WDs. Explains why he didn't use rentals in the timeline.

 

It's his fault for putting his tee time so close to his inbound flight. He gambled and lost. I bet he wishes he flew in the day before.

On 5/31/2017 at 6:18 PM, cipher said:

 There are a number of blind shots on the course though as well.  I would imagine we'll hear some complaints about this from the babies.

I'm sure Billy H will be chirping about it. Although he should have bigger fish to fry at home than complaining like he always does.

[krupa]

21 minutes ago, MuniGrit said:

It's his fault for putting his tee time so close to his inbound flight. He gambled and lost. I bet he wishes he flew in the day before.

I have to agree.  In addition to losing your bag, there are way too many things that can cause flight delays.