PaulMdj
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I think that’s the “normal” back tees as it says Par 71 and the Open set up is Par 70.
US Open 2025 - Oakmont
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Mel Smooth
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Add in rollback and it makes you wonder if we've got the right people running the game.
BubbaP
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Hopefully yes. Round 2 will soon be complete and we can find out the round 3 tee times.I admit to a cheeky tenner on Rory to miss the cut. I also did an accumulator of five short priced players to miss the cut. Four of them did
This'll be more interesting today. Early starter shooting under par will be out fairly late on Sunday.
Pin-seeker
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Orikoru
Tour Winner
Still haven't watched much but I see we're down to only three players under par. I guess they've got what they wanted.
Swango1980
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That's irrelevant anyway. Par means nothing
Orikoru
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If that long par 3 was a par 4 then they'd have 7 people under par!That's irrelevant anyway. Par means nothing
D-S
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That’s why the USGA always try to run their championship as a par 70 irrespective of whether the layout is a par 71 (like Oakmont) or a par 72 like many recent venues. They hate having lots of people under par at their Open.
Sort of highlights the irrelevance of par.
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Hilarious how quiet this thread is now that golden boy is nowhere near!
Business as usual in my book, let's see who can come up with the goods
Business as usual in my book, let's see who can come up with the goods
evemccc
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The USGA chose the course for their Open, and work with the Club to have the type of test they want….players choose whatever clubs they like to comprise their 14 in their bag, and choose which one to hit, where to aim for, and when to hit….
They’re affected by the weather and wind, to hugely varying degrees (as they obvs tee off at different times) But apart from that, nothing is really ‘unfair’ in golf….the golfer puts the ball where he/she puts it….they can’t blame anyone else
If big names aren’t challenging, then so what? The winner will be the best player over the 4 days on the test presented by the course
They’re affected by the weather and wind, to hugely varying degrees (as they obvs tee off at different times) But apart from that, nothing is really ‘unfair’ in golf….the golfer puts the ball where he/she puts it….they can’t blame anyone else
If big names aren’t challenging, then so what? The winner will be the best player over the 4 days on the test presented by the course
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Vintage McGinley.
"That's the wrong shape, might catch a piece of the edge of the green."
Ball lands bang in front of the flag, rolls to within a foot!
"That's the wrong shape, might catch a piece of the edge of the green."
Ball lands bang in front of the flag, rolls to within a foot!
Bazz
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The Rolex hour has me opening and closing Chrono 24 and Watchfinder every evening when I come to my senses.
bigyin55
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Can't be bothered with him at all. I really like Laura Davies on commentary, Beem and Coltart are good but he is brutal. Sucks up Rory's arse constantly too.Vintage McGinley.
"That's the wrong shape, might catch a piece of the edge of the green."
Ball lands bang in front of the flag, rolls to within a foot!
Slime
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I have to admit that I'm finding watching it all a bit of a struggle.
I love the difficulty and don't mind who's on the leaderboard .................... it's the course.
I just find it so unattractive it's leaving me somewhat under whelmed.
If I ever had the chance to play it, I think I'd just drive right on by.
I love the difficulty and don't mind who's on the leaderboard .................... it's the course.
I just find it so unattractive it's leaving me somewhat under whelmed.
If I ever had the chance to play it, I think I'd just drive right on by.
bigyin55
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I agree totally. Wouldnt even want to play that course for free
IanM
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The coverage is awful. Hard to follow what you are seeing.
No Laying Up podcast were 'Laying" into it on their Friday cast.
No Laying Up podcast were 'Laying" into it on their Friday cast.
Swango1980
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McGinley just giving a detailed explanation to the Rules of Golf, in relation to Hovland.
After which, he realises he is wrong
After which, he realises he is wrong
kp17
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I thought sheffler would’ve made moves today but doesn’t look like it’s happening for him
In commentary terms, he is to golf what Glenn Hoddle is to football.
Both truly awful.
PhilTheFragger
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Oh SockyBob, please put a sock in it, your dislike of Rory is becoming tedious at best and downright annoying at worst.Hilarious how quiet this thread is now that golden boy is nowhere near!
Business as usual in my book, let's see who can come up with the goods
He has won the grand slam, how many have done that? To call him a fluke is just crass.
Everyone will agree that he hasn’t fulfilled his potential and he should have won more, but you can’t argue with the success he has had.
He’s a much better golfer than thou
