2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills

[Shindig]

2 minutes ago, Blackjack Don said:

The ball didn't HIT 18 feet away. The ball didn't stop, 18 feet away. It rocked and slowly turned, and rolled faster into the bunker. A bunch have done this. They don't stop rolling, until they are off the green. Saw someone miss a putt and it finished off the green down the hill. 

Remember that time... I forget if it was Bay Hill or Doral, but someone (I think Calc?) hit a putt into the water.

[iacas]

1 minute ago, Shindig said:

Remember that time... I forget if it was Bay Hill or Doral, but someone (I think Calc?) hit a putt into the water.

Tiger did at Augusta before.

[Shindig]

Just now, iacas said:

Tiger did at Augusta before.

But it was a putt!  It had to have been a good shot, right?  

[J M Brown]

I’m interested to see if the course plays as tough tomorrow afternoon. Could make for an interesting day. 

[ScouseJohnny]

10 minutes ago, Shindig said:

Are you serious?  He's like 25 years old, two PGA Tour wins (one of which he was a defending champion), plus two playoff losses... and you say he sucks?

I think we're in that nebulous "a big name needs to win" territory with this discussion. In other words, with the remaining field and (esp.) current leaderboard, anyone not named Dustin who wins this is akin to Danny Willett. And that's very bad for the game, don'cha know?

Much as I dislike that big southern nancy, Gooner, Ferrari-collector, and whiny social media cry-baby, Poults, I almost wish he'd held it together. He fulfills the "big name" category for those who care about such things, and I could almost (almost) be pleased to see a glorified journeyman like him punching above his weight, and winning a major late in his career.

Nah, on second thoughts I hope Berger wins.

 

 

[Shindig]

1 minute ago, ScouseJohnny said:

I think we're in that nebulous "a big name needs to win" territory with this discussion. In other words, with the remaining field and (esp.) current leaderboard, anyone not named Dustin who wins this is akin to Danny Willett. And that's very bad for the game, don'cha know?

What about Xander S.?  His last name is pretty big.

Wow, it's still within 10' (at least, looks to be within that on TV). (DJ par putt on #18)

[iacas]

15 minutes ago, Shindig said:

But it was a putt!  It had to have been a good shot, right?  

Tiger putted into the water at Augusta, yes.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Golf/2005/04/08/Putt-into-water-was-Woods-lowlight.html

[Shindig]

1 minute ago, iacas said:

Tiger putted into the water at Augusta, yes.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Golf/2005/04/08/Putt-into-water-was-Woods-lowlight.html

I believe you.  Still, thanks for the link.  

[Frank-0-Sport]

2 hours ago, Shindig said:

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In fairness to Phil, only eight of those involved hitting the golf ball.

That I knew -- It was still obscene.  The day overall has been crazy, and now DJ has surrendered his lead, allowing Berger and Finau (congrats on a great Saturday, fellows) to be the last two out on Sunday.

[fishgolf]

At this point, we have a batter chance at predicting the total number of posts on this thread than picking either the winner or winning score of this tournament.  My predictions:

Bruce Koepka

-2

937 posts

 

[BallStriker]

2 hours ago, BallStriker said:

Berger/Finau final pairing tomorrow....

USGA get what they deserve.....

[nevets88]

[ChrisP]

Said this earlier, but some of you guys are saying this course is too hard, Shinnecock Hills is a teddy bear compared to Carnoustie when the wind kicks up there. Now that’s a brutal golf course. You may not want to turn on the Open next month if you’re complaining about this course.

Edited June 16, 2018 by ChrisP

[The Recreational Golfer]

The second round leader shoots seven over and he's still in first place. That's why I love the U.S. Open.

By the way, did anyone hear this on the broadcast on Friday? Hilarious.

http://awfulannouncing.com/fox/us-open-commentary-on-fox-gets-sexually-explicit.html

 

[nevets88]

I'd like to add apologize on behalf of my fellow New Yorkers. We're not all like that. 

[iacas]

8 minutes ago, ChrisP said:

Said this earlier, but some of you guys are saying this course is too hard, Shinnecock Hills is a teddy bear compared to Carnoustie when the wind kicks up there. Now that’s a brutal golf course. You may not want to turn on the Open next month if you’re complaining about this course.

You keep saying this, but… no. Carnoustie can play softer, and likely won't be set up quite like Shinnecock was today. They can set it up easier. Move tees up a little. Cut holes on better spots on greens. Etc.

[Vinsk]

2 hours ago, Shorty said:

No - Mickelson did exactly as they said. He didn't put is putter out to stop the ball or flick it off to the side. How is that grasping at straws? You may as well say that when you drive the ball you stop it because at some point it comes to rest.

Long putts do tend to save you a shot.

So if Sergio had ran to his ball (Masters) and hit it back towards the hole before it could roll into the creek...that’d be fine?

And Phil said, ‘ I went to hit the ball back towards the hole because I knew it would end up back behind the bunker with no shot.’

Youre giving a lot of slack there @Shorty.

Edited June 17, 2018 by Vinsk

[nevets88]

Awesome to see Finau in the last group. Have been following him closely for awhile now. 

Fox's audio constantly cutting out was annoying.