[dbussone]

Originally Posted by justjim

I like Gary Player. That said, Player is definitely "old school". "Old School" is probably an understatement. One thing for sure, golfers will be talking about the 2015 U.S. Open long after its over-----I'm not sure that's a bad thing for golf.

As they say: all press is good press.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by SKIMAN

I LOVE THE LAYOUT. LET THE PRO'S EARN IT........

I don't disagree with letting them earn it. It's more about the style of the golf course and it giving a certain type of play an advantage.

The US Open has always required accuracy and precision off the tee. This course has very wide fairways and seems to give a huge advantage to longer hitters. The Masters already does that.

This course is more about second shots and play around the greens. The traditional US Open courses have had that as well, but it more due to long lush rough and very firm greens. They also had very narrow fairways lined with thick, lush rough.

[rubicon]

Fox News is doing a good job broadcasting and I for one was getting really sick of listening to Miller.

I believe the USGA in its tradition of making the Open difficult overstepped with this course. Davis did succeed in finding a very difficult venue to play. However, it is not an appealing looking course especially with trains running along side it on a regular basis. And it is not a good venue for spectators who are having a difficult time getting close to the players and /or getting a decent view of play.

As you note Jason Day the exception there is a lot of slipping and sliding going on because of the terrain both from the pros and the gallery. Thank god we have Winged Foot Pebble Beach coming back for the next couple of years

[westcoast]

I think the venue is great. This is what the US open is all about.
A very tough test for the best in the world. How it looks on TV is
not important. This will determine which players figure it out and
put themselves in position to have a chance to win it all.

I love it.

[Polar Bear]

A little difficult to traverse? Boohoo. To me that sounds like an interesting course. (Jason Day's issue is vertigo. You can't design a course to accommodate such an unfortunate malady.)

And again, I know Johnny Miller is a turn-off for many. And I can fully understand that. But for me it would have been interesting...at least for a little while...heheh...to hear his takes on this very unique course/tournament.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by justjim

I like Gary Player. That said, Player is definitely "old school". "Old School" is probably an understatement. One thing for sure, golfers will be talking about the 2015 U.S. Open long after its over-----I'm not sure that's a bad thing for golf.

I agree...the old school golfers can't handle the challenges of a course like this. Just take a look at the scores and the names of the players in contention....not one of them is of the older generation. These are young players, strong players and players that aren't easily intimidated. They aren't aggressively complaining, they are out there playing a game of golf that Player, Palmer, Nicklaus are not accustomed with, yet they judge.

[tomwed]

US Open 2015: third round

The fox coverage just ended. If you want to see how saturday ends follow the link above.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by aln

It does look a little British. I think were just not used to seeing Southwest US grasses. I could do without joe buck
I think fox sports has a long way to go to cover a major

I really do like Joe Buck as an announcer for the NFL and MLB; however, I would rather watch paint dry than listen to him do golf. Just like he's flatlined.

As far as the course, I don't think I would waste the $300 green fee to walk it (no carts are allowed). It does not look fun at all.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by justjim

I like Gary Player. That said, Player is definitely "old school". "Old School" is probably an understatement. One thing for sure, golfers will be talking about the 2015 U.S. Open long after its over-----I'm not sure that's a bad thing for golf.

You are right, Player is "old school". I probably value his opinion since I am just plane old!!

[tomwed]

"After a nearly 400-yard drive, Johnson (-5) hit a wedge to a couple of inches and picked up the shot he lost on the third hole. Scott (E) missed his 15-foot birdie putt after a monster drive of his own. Garcia (-1) hit a splendid bunker shot and tapped in for par."

That's not golf the way the old school players played golf.

[tomwed]

what a finish

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by tomwed

what a finish

Agreed!!!

[CatskillBill]

Originally Posted by tomwed

what a finish

Gotta feel bad for DJ, and I would have loved to see an 18 hole playoff tomorrow. Two down and two to go for Jordan. He could have a ten year run and break Jack's record. What a great kid for the game of golf. Tiger Who?

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by tomwed

what a finish

Yes it was. Not even Fox could screw that up!!!

[jebartle]

the walk from No 3 green to No. 4 Tee was equivalent to walking ALL of Mira Mesa...and then you have to add in the elevation...Yipsters!
Hard to believe that the architect designed this course with that intent (or were holes changed for the purpose of the US Open?)

Glad Jordan won but would not be unhappy if DJ won either...Good finish!

Originally Posted by westcoast

I think the venue is great. This is what the US open is all about.
A very tough test for the best in the world. How it looks on TV is
not important. This will determine which players figure it out and
put themselves in position to have a chance to win it all.

I love it.