US Open Thread

Thomkal · 06-19-2010, 07:18 PM

Had to start a thread on the US Open because my boy Dustin Johnson from Coastal Carolina has been spectacular today so far. Drove the par 4 280 yard 4th hole to 6 feet and made the eagle putt, just missed an chip in for eagle on the 6th and then just now knocked it to within a foot of the hole on the par 3 7th that has had everybody else cursing as its downwind and bouncing very hard to the back of the green for everybody else.

Phil started off very badly with bogeys in three of his first four or five holes. Tiger started off bad too, but has come back to +2 over, 2 under for the day.

Thomkal · 06-19-2010, 07:53 PM

Tiger is on the 18th green in 2 shots. If he makes eagle, he will go 6 under for the day and 3 shots behind Johnson.

Easy Mac · 06-19-2010, 07:55 PM

It's safe to assume tiger had a three way last night, right.

Thomkal · 06-19-2010, 07:59 PM

heh Easy Mac.

He missed the Eagle putt, but is now -1 in third place. At one point after he bogeyed two holes early on he was 9 shots behind. Unbelievable

k0ruptr · 06-19-2010, 08:44 PM

Amazing round for Tiger today, especially after starting with a couple bogeys.

Watching Mcdowell and DJ go at it today is fun. I really enjoy rooting for Dustin, and hes been playing some solid solid golf the last couple years.

That said, if Tiger comes out and shoots a 66 again tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised if that gets him home and US Open championship #4

Matthean · 06-19-2010, 09:06 PM

Even if he doesn't come back and win it, he really needed something like this.

Big Fo · 06-19-2010, 09:44 PM

Tough bounce for Mickelson on 18 (though it's his own fault for landing it that close to the rocks), I was hoping he'd birdie that hole and be within a few shots heading into tomorrow.

Thomkal · 06-19-2010, 10:00 PM

yeah me too, but he's fortunate to get a par after that tee shot

Thomkal · 06-19-2010, 10:14 PM

And Dustin closes with a birdie on 17 and 18 to take a 3 shot lead heading into tomorrow. I've been such a big fan of his since his Coastal Carolina days, and to see him play so well on one of my favorite courses has been such a big thrill. I hope he can hold it together for one more day.

Ryan S · 06-20-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

That said, if Tiger comes out and shoots a 66 again tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised if that gets him home and US Open championship #4

A 66 for Tiger will almost certainly win the title, but I can't see it happening.

Dustin Johnson should be the big favorite, especially after winning the last two PGA Tour events at Pebble Beach, but if he has an attack of nerves I think that Els and Mickelson are just as likely to pick up the pieces as Tiger.

I like Ishikawa, but he is too far back and has too many people ahead of him to have a realistic shot.

Thomkal · 06-20-2010, 02:36 PM

Shaun Micheel just hit a double eagle 2 on the par 5 6th hole.

kingfc22 · 06-20-2010, 04:39 PM

Dustin Johnson is not having a good start to his round.

kingfc22 · 06-20-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

Dustin Johnson is not having a good start to his round.

EDIT: Is melting down on the first three holes. That last tee shot was atrocious.

NorvTurnerOverdrive · 06-20-2010, 04:57 PM

holy crap this is tuff to watch. c'mon kid keep it together.

Lathum · 06-20-2010, 05:00 PM

Was there a rain delay or something? I tuned in expecting to see the final few holes and the leaders are only on 4?

henry296 · 06-20-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Was there a rain delay or something? I tuned in expecting to see the final few holes and the leaders are only on 4?

Nope, since they are on the west coast they are taking adavantage of the ability to have the final round in primetime on the east coast.

Atocep · 06-20-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan S

Dustin Johnson should be the big favorite, especially after winning the last two PGA Tour events at Pebble Beach

A guy on ESPN radio was pointing out how sloppy the reporting was on this and how it's really inconsequential. In those 2 tournaments he played a total of 2 rounds on the course they're playing on this weekend; 1 round was a 74 and the other round was also in the 70s.

kingfc22 · 06-20-2010, 05:05 PM

Johnson is +5 on the day after three holes. Ouch.

k0ruptr · 06-20-2010, 05:06 PM

Davis Love III making a charge

would love to see him win it!

-3 on the day through 6 and 4 back of the lead at +1

Lathum · 06-20-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by henry296

Nope, since they are on the west coast they are taking adavantage of the ability to have the final round in primetime on the east coast.

yeah, I'm stupid. I saw it went until 6, and I was thinking 6 EST which would be 3 my time, but it was on my guide with PST.

kcchief19 · 06-20-2010, 05:08 PM

The way he's playing right now, Dustin Johnson will be lucky to break 80.

I'm putting my money on Els. He seems to be in the right mode.

k0ruptr · 06-20-2010, 05:09 PM

being that Tiger is only 3 back of the lead he has a decent shot if he can get it together and make a few birds. Phil is also right there, and Ernie Els is 1 shot back.

So DJ and Mcdowell , Phil Tiger and Ernie, and then Davis Love. I think any one of these 6 have a good shot at taking home the trophy. Should be a great back 9 to watch.

Only person I'm kinda ruling out is Gregory Havret. but who knows I guess!

Dr. Sak · 06-20-2010, 05:18 PM

I haven't seen a collapse this bad since watching Tin Cup last night.

k0ruptr · 06-20-2010, 06:01 PM

Tiger is blowing it too.

Ryan S · 06-20-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

A guy on ESPN radio was pointing out how sloppy the reporting was on this and how it's really inconsequential. In those 2 tournaments he played a total of 2 rounds on the course they're playing on this weekend; 1 round was a 74 and the other round was also in the 70s.

The fact that the AT&T is a pro am means that the course will also be a completely different animal this week.

Ryan S · 06-20-2010, 06:48 PM

I think 1 under par will probably win this tournament.

If McDowall can par the rest of the way he has won it, but that is one hell of a task in a US Open.

Thomkal · 06-20-2010, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

A guy on ESPN radio was pointing out how sloppy the reporting was on this and how it's really inconsequential. In those 2 tournaments he played a total of 2 rounds on the course they're playing on this weekend; 1 round was a 74 and the other round was also in the 70s.

That's partially incorrect. His last round on this course back at February was a 74, but the two before that was a 64 and a 65.

Not that it matters right now. I feel so bad for him being such a big fan of his, I'm pretty heartbroken right now. I expected him to struggle somewhat with it being the last round of the Open and all, but some of his shots have been embarassingly bad.

PilotMan · 06-20-2010, 07:21 PM

This set up for drama after the leader starts off going backward, but I have to say it's been boring and unexciting to see all these guys just keep backing up further and further. Pars look like they will win the whole thing at this point.

Thomkal · 06-20-2010, 07:35 PM

well at least Johnson won't be alone with the bad rounds-Woods, Michelson, Els will all be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile the French guy nobody gave a chance after he got paired with Tiger, might win it. Just a crazy final round.

Thomkal · 06-20-2010, 08:14 PM

Gah, Johnson even got burned on the last hole. Man that round is going to be hard for him to ever recover from.

06-19-2010, 08:44 PM	#5
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Amazing round for Tiger today, especially after starting with a couple bogeys. Watching Mcdowell and DJ go at it today is fun. I really enjoy rooting for Dustin, and hes been playing some solid solid golf the last couple years. That said, if Tiger comes out and shoots a 66 again tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised if that gets him home and US Open championship #4 __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks Last edited by k0ruptr : 06-19-2010 at 08:45 PM.

06-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#6
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	Even if he doesn't come back and win it, he really needed something like this. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

06-20-2010, 04:39 PM	#12
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Dustin Johnson is not having a good start to his round. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-20-2010, 05:05 PM	#18
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Johnson is +5 on the day after three holes. Ouch. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

06-20-2010, 05:06 PM	#19
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Davis Love III making a charge would love to see him win it! -3 on the day through 6 and 4 back of the lead at +1 __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-19-2010, 07:53 PM	#2
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Tiger is on the 18th green in 2 shots. If he makes eagle, he will go 6 under for the day and 3 shots behind Johnson.

06-19-2010, 07:55 PM	#3
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	It's safe to assume tiger had a three way last night, right.

06-19-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	heh Easy Mac. He missed the Eagle putt, but is now -1 in third place. At one point after he bogeyed two holes early on he was 9 shots behind. Unbelievable

06-19-2010, 09:44 PM	#7
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Tough bounce for Mickelson on 18 (though it's his own fault for landing it that close to the rocks), I was hoping he'd birdie that hole and be within a few shots heading into tomorrow.

06-19-2010, 10:00 PM	#8
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	yeah me too, but he's fortunate to get a par after that tee shot

06-19-2010, 10:14 PM	#9
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	And Dustin closes with a birdie on 17 and 18 to take a 3 shot lead heading into tomorrow. I've been such a big fan of his since his Coastal Carolina days, and to see him play so well on one of my favorite courses has been such a big thrill. I hope he can hold it together for one more day.

06-20-2010, 02:36 PM	#11
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Shaun Micheel just hit a double eagle 2 on the par 5 6th hole.

06-20-2010, 04:57 PM	#14
NorvTurnerOverdrive College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2008	holy crap this is tuff to watch. c'mon kid keep it together.

06-20-2010, 05:00 PM	#15
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Was there a rain delay or something? I tuned in expecting to see the final few holes and the leaders are only on 4?

06-20-2010, 05:08 PM	#21
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	The way he's playing right now, Dustin Johnson will be lucky to break 80. I'm putting my money on Els. He seems to be in the right mode.

06-20-2010, 05:09 PM	#22
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	being that Tiger is only 3 back of the lead he has a decent shot if he can get it together and make a few birds. Phil is also right there, and Ernie Els is 1 shot back. So DJ and Mcdowell , Phil Tiger and Ernie, and then Davis Love. I think any one of these 6 have a good shot at taking home the trophy. Should be a great back 9 to watch. Only person I'm kinda ruling out is Gregory Havret. but who knows I guess! __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks Last edited by k0ruptr : 06-20-2010 at 05:09 PM.

06-20-2010, 05:18 PM	#23
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	I haven't seen a collapse this bad since watching Tin Cup last night.

06-20-2010, 06:01 PM	#24
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Tiger is blowing it too. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

06-20-2010, 06:48 PM	#26
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	I think 1 under par will probably win this tournament. If McDowall can par the rest of the way he has won it, but that is one hell of a task in a US Open.

06-20-2010, 07:21 PM	#28
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	This set up for drama after the leader starts off going backward, but I have to say it's been boring and unexciting to see all these guys just keep backing up further and further. Pars look like they will win the whole thing at this point. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

06-20-2010, 07:35 PM	#29
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	well at least Johnson won't be alone with the bad rounds-Woods, Michelson, Els will all be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile the French guy nobody gave a chance after he got paired with Tiger, might win it. Just a crazy final round.

06-20-2010, 08:14 PM	#30
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Gah, Johnson even got burned on the last hole. Man that round is going to be hard for him to ever recover from.

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