AbeFroman Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 (edited) Winged Foot sure is a b**** of a course. Obviously the pagentry and beauty of Augusta makes the Masters special. But for my money, I'd rather watch a bunch of pros hack-up a golf course just like me. Thats why I love the US Open. For pure spectacle, the US Open (and to a lesser extent the British Open when its windy), is one of the truly great sporting events. You get to see highly skilled professionals basically reduced to amateurs by absurd playing conditions. Tiger missed the cut, so did Retief Goosen, and it looks like 2 over par will have a shot to win the tournament. I love it... Winged Foot, Pinehurst Number 2, Beth Page Black... these are the truly specatular courses that turn pros with a finely tuned game into a complete mess right before your eyes. Most players break down mentally... make terrible decisions and get caught playing way outside their game. The only guy left standing is usually the only one who kept his cool and made the two or three unbelieveable shots everyone else tried but failed miserably at. Edited June 16, 2006 by AbeFroman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Yes, my f***ing man David Duval down to +3. He's at four under. That's ungodly here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Ahh darnit, Duval with a double bogey. His exemption runs out after this, but I thought I read a Top 16 finish will allow him to return? He's tied for 15th right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Duval will have to overcome some serious mental meltdowns if he plans to contend on Sunday. I think Furyk and Mickelson make the final pairing on Sunday, with Furyk winning. Monty will get tired down the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Jun 16, 2006 -> 05:37 PM) Duval will have to overcome some serious mental meltdowns if he plans to contend on Sunday. no kidding. he hasn't been relevant for what, like 5+ years now? pretty sad, always had respect for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 For this weekend only, I'm off the Adam Scott bandwagon (unless he wins) and I'm on the Geoff Ogilvy one instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Way to choke Phil! What a f***ing joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 11:11 PM) Way to choke Phil! What a f***ing joke. hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 QUOTE(thedoctor @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 06:22 PM) hilarious. I think its pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Ahh yes, Phil manboobs, the biggest fraud in sports, with the choke job. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Jun 18, 2006 -> 11:27 PM) I think its pathetic. well, that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBatterz Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yeah, that was real fun watching guys miss putts and fairways all day. What a joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Those last couple of holes made me sick. Fat Phil is heading to the 16th at 3 over and finishes at 6 over - pitiful. He didn't deserve to win. Why would he bring driver out every time when he could not hit it straight all day? Then when he can safely chip out on to the fairway on 18, he goes for the green and hits it 25 yards into more rough. That last hole was hard to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jun 17, 2006 -> 07:11 PM) For this weekend only, I'm off the Adam Scott bandwagon (unless he wins) and I'm on the Geoff Ogilvy one instead. Good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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