2016 US Open Discussion Thread

[thegrayman]

I'm enjoying the play, the course and the competitiveness, but Fox is not doing that great a job. They are not complementing or developing the story, and seem to not have any feel for what to show or when. Just plain awkward at times. We didn't need the almost comatose Brooks, Holly and whoever the heck else was in the picture standing over some 7th grade science mock up of a hole saying absolutely nothing while important action was being missed (unless it was really a volcano and they were going to light it up). Senseless.

 

I think there might be some kids on your lawn you could go yell at if you find yourself bored with the amazing job that Fox has been doing.

[mrt99]

I'm enjoying the play, the course and the competitiveness, but Fox is not doing that great a job. They are not complementing or developing the story, and seem to not have any feel for what to show or when. Just plain awkward at times. We didn't need the almost comatose Brooks, Holly and whoever the heck else was in the picture standing over some 7th grade science mock up of a hole saying absolutely nothing while important action was being missed (unless it was really a volcano and they were going to light it up). Senseless.

 

I think there might be some kids on your lawn you could go yell at if you find yourself bored with the amazing job that Fox has been doing.

 

He's either got an agenda or never watched televised golf before...

[PGArox]

Arguably, the three most famous major championship courses are Augusta National, St. Andrews and Oakmont. The guys at Golf Channel just mentioned that only two players have won majors at all three: Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. Zach Johnson can join them tomorrow.

[fredstar]

I think I keep getting Azinger confused with the other commentators.

 

I have no idea who is who except for Zinger

[capking]

I'm enjoying the play, the course and the competitiveness, but Fox is not doing that great a job. They are not complementing or developing the story, and seem to not have any feel for what to show or when. Just plain awkward at times. We didn't need the almost comatose Brooks, Holly and whoever the heck else was in the picture standing over some 7th grade science mock up of a hole saying absolutely nothing while important action was being missed (unless it was really a volcano and they were going to light it up). Senseless.

While there are lots of do**he chills during the commentary, I was loving all the pro tracers. Easily the most I've seen in an event.

[fredstar]

It is easily the best coverage yet of a tournament.

[vjswing]

Nobilo on Golf Channel just mentioned there are only two players in the WR top-50 that missed the cut in the Masters, Players' Championship, and U.S. Open this year - Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler.

[DatSliceDoe]

Go Shane Lowry!

[capking]

Nobilo on Golf Channel just mentioned there are only two players in the WR top-50 that missed the cut in the Masters, Players' Championship, and U.S. Open this year - Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler.

Rory, Patrick reed?

[PGArox]

Nobilo on Golf Channel just mentioned there are only two players in the WR top-50 that missed the cut in the Masters, Players' Championship, and U.S. Open this year - Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler.

Rory, Patrick Reed?

 

Rory tied 10th at the Masters, and 12th at THE PLAYERS. Reed tied 49th at Augusta, but missed the cut at Sawgrass.

[bscinstnct]

 

 

I really like this golf course. Something pure about it. Looks like its been just as you might see it 100 years ago. Like a horse drawn cart carrying hand churned butter might come rumbling down the lane into the clubhouse. Anyway,

 

Tomorrows winner will be a first time US Open champion

 

And most likely a first time Major winner.

 

History tomorrow.

 

But I gotta go to @$#+&% some brunch for some bull$&%\.

 

Gonna stream this right on the table until wife punches me.

 

 

 

 

[bogeypro]

I really like this golf course. Something pure about it. Looks like its been just as you might see it 100 years ago. Like a horse drawn cart carrying hand churned butter might come rumbling down the lane into the clubhouse. Anyway,

 

Tomorrows winner will be a first time US Open champion

 

And most likely a first time Major winner.

 

History tomorrow.

 

But I gotta go to @$#+&% some brunch for some bull$&%\.

 

Gonna stream this right on the table until wife punches me.

 

I disagree. Take away the history and its just a weird course built in a corn field. Maybe if I ever played it, I would think different. It just looks boring to me...like the same shot over and over. Besides, I don't typically care for a course with that many blind shots.

 

The tournament has been great so far! Really looking forward to tomorrow.

[PGArox]

But I gotta go to @$#+&% some brunch for some bull$&%\.

 

Gonna stream this right on the table until wife punches me.

 

I warned ya, buddy, but you wouldn't listen. :)

[capking]

Nobilo on Golf Channel just mentioned there are only two players in the WR top-50 that missed the cut in the Masters, Players' Championship, and U.S. Open this year - Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler.

Rory, Patrick Reed?

 

Rory tied 10th at the Masters, and 12th at THE PLAYERS. Reed tied 49th at Augusta, but missed the cut at Sawgrass.

my bad Miss read

[JaNelson38]

Arguably, the three most famous major championship courses are Augusta National, St. Andrews and Oakmont. The guys at Golf Channel just mentioned that only two players have won majors at all three: Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. Zach Johnson can join them tomorrow.

 

Zach may have the most underrated and underappreciated career on Tour.

 

I mean, if he happened to win tomorrow, he'd be 3/4 of the way to the career slam.

[Hawkeye77]

I'm enjoying the play, the course and the competitiveness, but Fox is not doing that great a job. They are not complementing or developing the story, and seem to not have any feel for what to show or when. Just plain awkward at times. We didn't need the almost comatose Brooks, Holly and whoever the heck else was in the picture standing over some 7th grade science mock up of a hole saying absolutely nothing while important action was being missed (unless it was really a volcano and they were going to light it up). Senseless.

While there are lots of do**he chills during the commentary, I was loving all the pro tracers. Easily the most I've seen in an event.

 

Thought the pro tracers were a just a little overdone and makes me wonder if it's a way to cover up a lack of investment/experience to allow good camera work, but some love pro tracer, so fans of that are getting what they want for a change. The little graphics on either side of the fairway as people are teeing off telling me how far the bunkers are out are really annoying and pretty unnecessary.

 

Back in the day when ABC had some weak coverage still enjoyed the golf, will enjoy it tomorrow.

[Matt J]

So, who's still in it?

 

Hard for me to wrap my head around 22 or 23 holes tomorrow for some of the guys.

 

I don't see Lowry letting this thing slide out of his hands though. One of the -2 guys will have to go super low me thinks.

[Jc0]

I'm enjoying the play, the course and the competitiveness, but Fox is not doing that great a job. They are not complementing or developing the story, and seem to not have any feel for what to show or when. Just plain awkward at times. We didn't need the almost comatose Brooks, Holly and whoever the heck else was in the picture standing over some 7th grade science mock up of a hole saying absolutely nothing while important action was being missed (unless it was really a volcano and they were going to light it up). Senseless.

While there are lots of do**he chills during the commentary, I was loving all the pro tracers. Easily the most I've seen in an event.

 

Thought the pro tracers were a just a little overdone and makes me wonder if it's a way to cover up a lack of investment/experience to allow good camera work, but some love pro tracer, so fans of that are getting what they want for a change. The little graphics on either side of the fairway as people are teeing off telling me how far the bunkers are out are really annoying and pretty unnecessary.

 

Back in the day when ABC had some weak coverage still enjoyed the golf, will enjoy it tomorrow.

 

I like the pro tracer but I wish it would lag a little. The shots are already slightly pre-recorded to have protracer but you can follow the ball with out it for a little because the background. The protracer keeps on popping up ahead of the ball which is annoying when you are trying to follow the it.

[Mcgeeno]

I've really liked the coverage.

 

I'm not a huge fan of some of the commentators, but overall I love the camers, pro tracer, green grids, fly-overs and seeing more shots in general.

 

Its been a good one.

[av1084]

Arguably, the three most famous major championship courses are Augusta National, St. Andrews and Oakmont. The guys at Golf Channel just mentioned that only two players have won majors at all three: Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. Zach Johnson can join them tomorrow.

 

Wow. That is absolutely crazy to even think about. Zach freaking Johnson.

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Arguably, the three most famous major championship courses are Augusta National, St. Andrews and Oakmont. The guys at Golf Channel just mentioned that only two players have won majors at all three: Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. Zach Johnson can join them tomorrow.

 

Zach may have the most underrated and underappreciated career on Tour.

 

I mean, if he happened to win tomorrow, he'd be 3/4 of the way to the career slam.

 

And there would still be people claiming that he "doesn't deserve it."

[360_CS]

Vamos Sergio. I wouldn't be surprised to see Grace take it, after what happened this round plus what he did last year.

 

Are they groups of threes tomorrow? They don't have the tee times up.

[PGArox]

Vamos Sergio. I wouldn't be surprised to see Grace take it, after what happened this round plus what he did last year.

 

Are they groups of threes tomorrow? They don't have the tee times up.

 

They still must finish the third round in groups of three. Afterward, the USGA will create pairs going off from only the first tee.

[360_CS]

Thanks. I forgot about finishing out the third round. Nice to see they will be pairs and only going off 1 tomorrow for the last round.

[jay65]

Still 23 holes to play for some guys out there today, so anything could happen. Not sure how the pin positions are today or how the Greens will play in relation to that, but for sure, anyone within 6 shots can still win. Very exciting!

[babyfade]

Seeeeeergiooooo

[fredstar]

Arguably, the three most famous major championship courses are Augusta National, St. Andrews and Oakmont. The guys at Golf Channel just mentioned that only two players have won majors at all three: Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. Zach Johnson can join them tomorrow.

 

Zach may have the most underrated and underappreciated career on Tour.

 

I mean, if he happened to win tomorrow, he'd be 3/4 of the way to the career slam.

 

I am sure he is on his knees praying for a win tomorrow right now

[fredstar]

I really like this golf course. Something pure about it. Looks like its been just as you might see it 100 years ago. Like a horse drawn cart carrying hand churned butter might come rumbling down the lane into the clubhouse. Anyway,

 

Tomorrows winner will be a first time US Open champion

 

And most likely a first time Major winner.

 

History tomorrow.

 

But I gotta go to @$#+&% some brunch for some bull$&%\.

 

Gonna stream this right on the table until wife punches me.

 

I disagree. Take away the history and its just a weird course built in a corn field. Maybe if I ever played it, I would think different. It just looks boring to me...like the same shot over and over. Besides, I don't typically care for a course with that many blind shots.

 

The tournament has been great so far! Really looking forward to tomorrow.

 

To me the course looks awesome. Some of those other old school US Open courses like Congressional or Winged Foot etc look so boring.

[carn9698]

Played golf and got drunk with the boys last night, so missed all the golf and this thread. Catching up right now by reading the last 20 pages of this thread. I can tell you that you learn more reading the comments on here about the ebb and flow of the tournament than any highlights show.

 

Some very funny comments. Liking the leaderboard. Great Sunday ahead. Glory to be grasped.

[jmck]

 

I really like this golf course. Something pure about it. Looks like its been just as you might see it 100 years ago. Like a horse drawn cart carrying hand churned butter might come rumbling down the lane into the clubhouse. Anyway,

 

Tomorrows winner will be a first time US Open champion

 

And most likely a first time Major winner.

 

History tomorrow.

 

But I gotta go to @$#+&% some brunch for some bull$&%\.

 

Gonna stream this right on the table until wife punches me.

 

You and me both buddy, you and me both.