2017 US Open Running Thread

Koepka can bomb it, but his putting on Sunday was stellar, that's why it turned into a runaway. I feel for Harmon because it looked like he had the greens down pat and was just lipping some out (plus he hit driver when Koepka was hitting hybrid).

Matsuyama is the new Couples, he hits it closer to the flag than anyone. He does not look good over putts though.

 

Fox is pushing Buck down the same overexposure trail that Curt Gowdy trod in the 70s. But as noted, if you're an established golf announcer who would like to be in the tower on 18, do you leave for Fox and its handful of USGA events?

 

A few weeks ago, I ran across a golf tournament on FS1 - the Women's Senior US Open, or something like that. I was shocked to hear Buck doing it. Must have been for the practice.

 

Shinnecock Hills next year?
Come on!!!
Bethpage Black or go home!!!!!!!!

 

I imagine the USGA will go overboard the other way and make Shinnecock ultra-tough.

I'd also prefer to see it back at Bethpage Black. But, it does host the 2019 PGA Championship and the 2024 Ryder Cup. The setup for the PGA will likely be similar to the Barclays, where around 8-under will win. And I think it's going to be a fantastic venue for the Ryder Cup.

 

I'll forever remember on 18 Pavin went driver (sliced/fade about 210), then 4-wood (220 home). That guy was the ultimate grinder and loved that he won.

 

It wasn't the rough that made Shinnecock unplayable in 2004. They stopped watering the greens. USGA admitted the mistake.

 

Agree on the Ryder Cup. That will be a great venue for that event.

 

People who thought the Wisconsin fans were over-the-top with the yelling at the U.S. Open? Hoo boy. New Yorkers will take it to another level at the Ryder Cup.

(For the record, I think the screaming is annoying, but I have no strong opinion either way, other than I wish the content would be more original.)

 

It's normally amusing like once a weekend. The guy who yelled "X GON' GIVE IT TO YA!" after Schauffele teed off on Friday gets a couple originality points. Problem is it inspires more copycats than Idiots on the Field, because they're much harder to track down.