IggyPride00
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Jun 12, 2014 7:24am
Players are off.
Supposedly there is rain on the way, which means it should soften up the greens some. Very interested to see how the course plays because it is totally different than it was in 99 & 05.
Supposedly there is rain on the way, which means it should soften up the greens some. Very interested to see how the course plays because it is totally different than it was in 99 & 05.
wildcats20
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Jun 12, 2014 7:31am
Course is finally set up the way Pinehurst was intended. I think it's great and can't wait to see it in person on Sunday.
It will be a shit show next week for the women's US Open next week though.
It will be a shit show next week for the women's US Open next week though.
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vball10set
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Jun 12, 2014 7:31am
I like Spieth to get his first major here.
IggyPride00
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Jun 12, 2014 7:32am
I actually feel bad for the women. When you consider how rough these courses look after a tournament as far as divots and such there is no way it can be in this kind of shape within 4 days of the tournament end Sunday.wildcats20;1625338 wrote:Course is finally set up the way Pinehurst was intended. I think it's great and can't wait to see it in person on Sunday.
It will be a shit show next week for the women's US Open next week though.
I think the idea of having them back to back was cool, but practically it is a shitty deal for the girls.
IggyPride00
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Jun 12, 2014 7:33am
Rory/McDowell/Web Simpson are about to tee off.
That's a good pairing with 3 recent champs.
That's a good pairing with 3 recent champs.
wildcats20
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Jun 12, 2014 7:55am
Yup. It's a great idea. But it's just not feasible, IMO. I think with a month in between it could work, but even then it would be hard.IggyPride00;1625341 wrote:I actually feel bad for the women. When you consider how rough these courses look after a tournament as far as divots and such there is no way it can be in this kind of shape within 4 days of the tournament end Sunday.
I think the idea of having them back to back was cool, but practically it is a shitty deal for the girls.
Love seeing Rickie in the knickers and argyle as a tribute to Payne.
IggyPride00
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Jun 12, 2014 7:59am
Phil birdied his first hole of the day at 10.
I want him to win bad, but I have a feeling he is going to struggle. He just wants it too much, and he doesn't do well under that kind of pressure.
I want him to win bad, but I have a feeling he is going to struggle. He just wants it too much, and he doesn't do well under that kind of pressure.
wildcats20
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Jun 12, 2014 8:28am
Youngster from England out in the lead early. Very solid player.
lhslep134
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Jun 12, 2014 9:48am
My buddy and I do a major pick 'em. 1 player each from 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40 and 50+. My team this year (aka guys I'm rooting for now):
1-10: Kuchar
11-20: Furyk
21-30: Patrick Reed
31-40: DeLaet
50+: John Senden
1-10: Kuchar
11-20: Furyk
21-30: Patrick Reed
31-40: DeLaet
50+: John Senden
IggyPride00
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Jun 12, 2014 4:21pm
The Open is so much more watchable with the renovation than the old days when you missed the fairway by a foot and all you could do is wedge out. At least now the guys can sometimes get the ball to the green depending on the lie.
Scoring is right about where it should be, and will likely gravitate towards par as the weekend comes and it gets dry and burnt out. The greens this morning were really holding shots.
Scoring is right about where it should be, and will likely gravitate towards par as the weekend comes and it gets dry and burnt out. The greens this morning were really holding shots.
Ironman92
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Jun 12, 2014 4:30pm
I like Spieth to be right there all week and finish 3 shots back for his 64th Top 10 of the year.vball10set;1625339 wrote:I like Spieth to get his first major here.
Ironman92
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Jun 12, 2014 4:32pm
You don't hear a lot of arguments for women's golf.IggyPride00;1625341 wrote:I actually feel bad for the women. When you consider how rough these courses look after a tournament as far as divots and such there is no way it can be in this kind of shape within 4 days of the tournament end Sunday.
I think the idea of having them back to back was cool, but practically it is a shitty deal for the girls.
But yes, someone didn't think it through or they don't give a shit about how it is for the girls....guessing the latter
Classyposter58
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Jun 12, 2014 4:45pm
Made it play the way it should. Donald Ross is probably the best course designer ever though so it's good on them to trend back towards his original concepts, just look how awesome Inverness isIggyPride00;1625506 wrote:The Open is so much more watchable with the renovation than the old days when you missed the fairway by a foot and all you could do is wedge out. At least now the guys can sometimes get the ball to the green depending on the lie.
Scoring is right about where it should be, and will likely gravitate towards par as the weekend comes and it gets dry and burnt out. The greens this morning were really holding shots.
Classyposter58
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Jun 12, 2014 4:47pm
How the hell are they even gonna play this course? Scores are gonna be insane playing a mens setup unless the tees are significantly pushed upIronman92;1625521 wrote:You don't hear a lot of arguments for women's golf.
But yes, someone didn't think it through or they don't give a shit about how it is for the girls....guessing the latter
wildcats20
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Jun 12, 2014 4:52pm
It's going to play like 6600 yards for the women. Which, I believe, is fairy long.Classyposter58;1625533 wrote:How the hell are they even gonna play this course? Scores are gonna be insane playing a mens setup unless the tees are significantly pushed up
Ironman92
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Jun 12, 2014 6:16pm
Lol....punnywildcats20;1625543 wrote:It's going to play like 6600 yards for the women. Which, I believe, is fairy long.
wildcats20
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Jun 12, 2014 6:21pm
lol yes.Ironman92;1625606 wrote:Lol....punny
Classyposter58
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Jun 12, 2014 11:47pm
Do they have that distance? Lol honestly that's like the blue teeswildcats20;1625543 wrote:It's going to play like 6600 yards for the women. Which, I believe, is fairy long.
IggyPride00
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Jun 13, 2014 7:47am
It rained last night. The Golf Channel guys are talking about how good the scoring conditions are right now for the morning group and that they think a good number is out there.
If Kaymer can shoot another under par round this morning (he goes off at 8:00) he could conceivably run away and hide by the time the afternoon guys come out and the course starts drying out for the weekend.
If Kaymer can shoot another under par round this morning (he goes off at 8:00) he could conceivably run away and hide by the time the afternoon guys come out and the course starts drying out for the weekend.
IggyPride00
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Jun 13, 2014 8:12am
Kaymer birded his first hole to get to -6.
Scoring is good right now for the guys out early.
Scoring is good right now for the guys out early.
IggyPride00
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Jun 13, 2014 8:52am
Another birdie for Kaymer to move to -7 through 4.
Classyposter58
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Jun 13, 2014 9:31am
Kinda like Rory a couple of years agoIggyPride00;1625801 wrote:It rained last night. The Golf Channel guys are talking about how good the scoring conditions are right now for the morning group and that they think a good number is out there.
If Kaymer can shoot another under par round this morning (he goes off at 8:00) he could conceivably run away and hide by the time the afternoon guys come out and the course starts drying out for the weekend.
IggyPride00
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Jun 13, 2014 9:38am
Kaymer just dropped another bomb to move to -8.
wildcats20
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Jun 13, 2014 10:47am
Running away with it
IggyPride00
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Jun 13, 2014 10:51am
Kaymer just drove the green on the short par 4 and 2 putt moved to -9.
Guys have collapsed before so it's not inconceivable he comes back to the field on the weekend, but having just won the Players and looking really dialed in right now I would be surprised if the wheels just totally came off.
At worst he's building a hell of a cushion in that he is so far under par even shooting a pair of 74's would leave him still -1.
Poor Phil has to want to blow his brains out right now. He's going to try and get aggressive now in the afternoon since even par isn't going to do it and will likely shoot 74 because he's pressing.
Guys have collapsed before so it's not inconceivable he comes back to the field on the weekend, but having just won the Players and looking really dialed in right now I would be surprised if the wheels just totally came off.
At worst he's building a hell of a cushion in that he is so far under par even shooting a pair of 74's would leave him still -1.
Poor Phil has to want to blow his brains out right now. He's going to try and get aggressive now in the afternoon since even par isn't going to do it and will likely shoot 74 because he's pressing.