Erin Hills

[HomerJSimpson]

Would like to see and Englishman win but can see both Fleetwood and Casey finding the pressure of being in contention, especially if they are in the mix tomorrow, too much

 

[shivas irons]

I think Casey proved himself with the bounce back after carding an 8 yesterday. No choking going on there. Just because someone doesn't win doesn't make them a choker, otherwise nearly everyone out there would be! He's a quality golfer, if he plays with fleetwood it could be good for both of them. Fowler will come back today I think too

If you would have read my post correctly you would have seen I said Casey chokes at the end of a tournament which for those who follow the tour will know,and to dewsweeper the term "choke" is widely used in golf slang.

 

[fundy]

I am loving this course. Looks like it would be mint to play.

yep, id happily have 100 blows from the back tees

 

[dewsweeper]

If you would have read my post correctly you would have seen I said Casey chokes at the end of a tournament which for those who follow the tour will know,and to dewsweeper the term "choke" is widely used in golf slang.

Yes I know!
Does not make it acceptable in my opinion.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I have a suspicion that next time they take the US open to Erin Hills we might see scores closer to 8 over than 8 under. I can't help thinking that they have been generous because it's a new course - next time it will be brutal.

 

[fundy]

I have a suspicion that next time they take the US open to Erin Hills we might see scores closer to 8 over than 8 under. I can't help thinking that they have been generous because it's a new course - next time it will be brutal.

massive part of it has been the weather, a large part of the courses defense is the firmness and the speed it runs at, these last few weeks theyve had so much rain that its taken all the sting out of it. that and it being par 72 not par 70

 

[BubbaP]

Enjoying the Tommy - Koepka grouping. Over-simplistic I know but bomber vs. craft

 

[HawkeyeMS]

massive part of it has been the weather, a large part of the courses defense is the firmness and the speed it runs at, these last few weeks theyve had so much rain that its taken all the sting out of it. that and it being par 72 not par 70

That is part of it but you can see how they can make this much tougher even with the rain. The fairways are really wide for a US Open, I think I'm right in saying they can stretch it out to over 8000 yards and it doesn't have to be a Par 72. I may be wrong, but I just think once they see how it plays, they'll react accordingly.

 

[fundy]

That is part of it but you can see how they can make this much tougher even with the rain. The fairways are really wide for a US Open, I think I'm right in saying they can stretch it out to over 8000 yards and it doesn't have to be a Par 72. I may be wrong, but I just think once they see how it plays, they'll react accordingly.

yeah i understand what youre saying and wouldnt be overly surprised, that said think its been a great course and a great tournament is brewing

 

[JohnnyDee]

Can someone thump the "In the hole" moron with a brick please.

Thank you very much.

 

[fundy]

667 yards and Justin Thomas has just hit 3 wood 3 wood into about 8ft at the last, utterly stunning shot in

 

[HawkeyeMS]

667 yards and Justin Thomas has just hit 3 wood 3 wood into about 8ft at the last, utterly stunning shot in

It certainly was

 

[fundy]

It certainly was

i guess if youre gonna wear that pair of trousers youve got to have some game, I guess shooting 63 on a course thats getting on for 8000 yards qualifies haha

 

[sawtooth]

667 yards and Justin Thomas has just hit 3 wood 3 wood into about 8ft at the last, utterly stunning shot in

Yep and he couldn't fight his way out of a paper bag.

 

[fenwayrich]

Butch Harmon is usually OK, but he seems to have developed verbal diarrhea this evening.

 

[shivas irons]

Butch Harmon is usually OK, but he seems to have developed verbal diarrhea this evening.

I never get it with Butch Harmon,the fella seems to criticise players and thinks he's Mr golf but he's never played to the standard or felt the pressure like these guys are going through.I get the feeling he's blagged his way to where he's got to and as for Erin Hills..way too easy for them and most unlike an historically difficult US Open track.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I never get it with Butch Harmon,the fella seems to criticise players and thinks he's Mr golf but he's never played to the standard or felt the pressure like these guys are going through.I get the feeling he's blagged his way to where he's got to and as for Erin Hills..way too easy for them and most unlike an historically difficult US Open track.

:rofl:

My God you don't half talk some utter tripe

Butch Harmon is prob the most respected coach in the game - maybe look at the long list of players who have won majors whilst he was their coach

 

[shivas irons]

:rofl:

My God you don't half talk some utter tripe

Butch Harmon is prob the most respected coach in the game - maybe look at the long list of players who have won majors whilst he was their coach

He made his name with TW who was going to make it anyway with or without Harmon,its just the way he comes across,he was very critical of Woods after he left and went to another coach and no need to keep criticising these guys,playing out there is very different to what he does.....

 

[davemc1]

hope that final hole doesn't distract Fleetwoods mind from what otherwise was a great round. Rooting more for his caddie, one of Bootles finest

 

[shivas irons]

Would love to see Tommy Fleetwood win this