2018 U.S. Open--Shinnecock

[Lupe Whalewatch]

Who is the announcer that won't shut up on the Tiger/DJ group? Killing me....

Paul Azinger-he is terrible. He had this gem yesterday I had to rewind multiple times just to take it all down verbatim...
“I think you and I are firm believers that feel trumps thought ... actually feel creates thought ... then you try to repeat the thought, so you can repeat the feel ... remember the thought at least, so you can repeat the feel. And nobody has had greater feel than Tiger ... when you can combine the power with the feel ... what a combination that is. Dustin Johnson’s got that going. Golf is a real thinking man’s game.”

 

[cshea]

DJ looks like he might be in unbearable mode.

 

[Light-Tower-Power]

DJ looks like he might be in unbearable mode.

Anything can happen on this course but he is playing a different game than the rest of the field right now.

 

[BigMike]

This leaderboard outside of DJ stinks. Hopefully some of the more interesting names make a run today.

UGH DJ with the long birdie on 7. THis has a real chance of becoming not worth watching this weekend.

 

[TheYaz67]

That was a long distance piece of work by DJ - 35 or 40 foot birdie? Took 11 seconds to get in the cup.... locked in indeed/running away from the field at this point....

 

[Doug Beerabelli]

Paul Azinger-he is terrible. He had this gem yesterday I had to rewind multiple times just to take it all down verbatim...
“I think you and I are firm believers that feel trumps thought ... actually feel creates thought ... then you try to repeat the thought, so you can repeat the feel ... remember the thought at least, so you can repeat the feel. And nobody has had greater feel than Tiger ... when you can combine the power with the feel ... what a combination that is. Dustin Johnson’s got that going. Golf is a real thinking man’s game.”

I don't think that's Azinger. I think they mean the guy with the southern accent (and whom I complained about yesterday). That dude is awful. Just so annoying, and so often wrong.

EDIT: I'm talking about the live stream guy. So if you're talking TV coverage, maybe we're surrounded.

 

[Light-Tower-Power]

I wouldn't be shocked if DJ is the only player under par at the end of the day.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

No wind at all now, and Casey at -2 is the best current afternoon score.

 

[Freddy Linn]

I don't think that's Azinger. I think they mean the guy with the southern accent (and whom I complained about yesterday). That dude is awful. Just so annoying, and so often wrong.

EDIT: I'm talking about the live stream guy. So if you're talking TV coverage, maybe we're surrounded.

Jay Delsing was the live stream on-course guy. He was awful.

 

[Lupe Whalewatch]

Jay Delsing was the live stream on-course guy. He was awful.

Shane Bacon, Gil Hanse, and Brad Faxon have all been very good/excellent. The rest are really bad.

 

[Zomp]

Audio issues for the us open?

 

[shawnrbu]

FOX having audio difficulties. Did FOX splurge too much of its budget on Smackdown?

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

It finally happened. Joe Buck actually used up all of FOX's oxygen.

 

[BigMike]

At least Poulter is hanging around in there. Love to see him pick up another stroke on the way in. Need someone with a personality high on the leaderboard going into the weekend to make it wathable

 

[cshea]

Parziale makes the cut

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Poulter is one shot back

 

[Light-Tower-Power]

I know most hate him but I'm a fan of Poulter. I'd love to see him win his first major.

 

[The Needler]

DJ's first two days are even more impressive because he got the raw deal weather-wise. The guys who went off early yesterday and late today had a huge advantage.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I know most hate him but I'm a fan of Poulter. I'd love to see him win his first major.

I don't think most hate him at all. He has a real personality, says what's on his mind instead of boring blather, loves the Ryder Cup. He's great.

 

[cshea]

And on que a skull out of the bunker. I can do that.

 

[cshea]

And yikes.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

He's about to put up a huge number. Triple or a snowman

 

[RedOctober3829]

What happened with Poulter? Whispers here on 18 he’s having a disaster hole

 

[cshea]

Made a triple. Shanked one from a green side bunker over the green, then flubbed a chip into the deep shit.

 

[johnmd20]

Spieth goes on a run, one shot below the cut line. Then proceeds to three putt 17 and blow it on 18. +9 and missed the cut.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

Spieth needs to visit the doctor who lobotomized DJ.

 

[FL4WL3SS]

The players are right, this is a clown-show. There is so much luck involved in this US Open that it's almost unbearable to watch. I can understand a percentage of good shots going unrewarded, but a good majority of quality shots are being penalized for no reason.

This isn't golf. I'm all for tough setups, but this isn't even enjoyable to watch.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

The players are right, this is a clown-show. There is so much luck involved in this US Open that it's almost unbearable to watch. I can understand a percentage of good shots going unrewarded, but a good majority of quality shots are being penalized for no reason.

This isn't golf. I'm all for tough setups, but this isn't even enjoyable to watch.

I haven't heard any players complaining this year. Who have you heard calling it a clown show?

 

[cshea]

DeChambeau is the only one I’ve heard complain.

 

[RedOctober3829]

The course is fine. It’s hard but not unfair. Rain has softened greens up considerably and the wind is non existent today. There’s low scores out there. Daniel Berger is -5 thru 15 and Reed/Finau are -3 thru 5 and 13 respectively.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I think Fleetwood is going to be in the final pairing tomorrow

 

[thehitcat]

Is Beef Johnston wearing an Arby's shirt? If so I have a new favorite golfer.

 

[bostonbeerbelly]

Hmmmm well that was interesting play by Mickelson...

 

[Dan Murfman]

Hmmmm well that was interesting play by Mickelson...

Seriously

 

[RedOctober3829]

Just saw that Phil display. Why in the world would he hit that whilecmoving? So weird.

 

[CodPiece XL]

I’m stunned , I’m still processing

 

[The Big Red Kahuna]

For those of us not watching?

 

[Greg29fan]

For those of us not watching?

Mickelson hit a putt that was probably going off the green so he ran behind it and hit it back towards the hole while it was still moving.

 

[Dan Murfman]

For people who missed it he blew his putt for bogey by the hole and ran up to it and while still rolling he hit back towards the hole.

 

[bostonbeerbelly]

Just saw that Phil display. Why in the world would he hit that whilecmoving? So weird.

Just fed up with the course and his play I am sure. Stupid mistake, he will make his apologies and people will move on. Seemed out of character for at least the on course phil.

 

[CodPiece XL]

Kind of thing you do with your drunk buddies in a scramble

 

[johnmd20]

Reed is hard to like but Bryson is definitely the easiest golfer to hate for me.

 

[johnmd20]

So I'm reading on Twitter that a lot of people are pissed at Phil My question to them is, "Who cares?" It's a penalty, he took his medicine, but it's not like he took a dump on the game or the course. He was frustrated.

The only person he hurt there was himself.

 

[johnmd20]

I think Fleetwood is going to be in the final pairing tomorrow

Agreed.

 

[DeadlySplitter]

I was wondering why Phil was +16. frustration boiled over I guess

 

[CodPiece XL]

So I'm reading on Twitter that a lot of people are pissed at Phil My question to them is, "Who cares?" It's a penalty, he took his medicine, but it's not like he took a dump on the game or the course. He was frustrated.

The only person he hurt there was himself.

I agree in general, however, I think part of it is shock that it was Lefty , not a petulant John Daly type. But look out for a conduct unbecoming, golf is a snooty game , integrity and all that. You simply don’t run after a ball as it’s about to scoot off the green and putt while still in motion . It’s a poor look. But a definite WTF moment

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

DJ must have a pulse of about 50

 

[johnmd20]

I agree in general, however, I think part of it is shock that it was Lefty , not a petulant John Daly type. But look out for a conduct unbecoming, golf is a snooty game , integrity and all that. You simply don’t run after a ball as it’s about to scoot off the green and putt while still in motion . It’s a poor look. But a definite WTF moment

It was definitely, completely and utterly a WTF moment. But he did take a 2 stroke penalty. It was kind of unique, too.

 

[CodPiece XL]

I hoping nothing more comes of it. He took his medicine, he’ll have a few awkward questions after I’m sure. But I have a nagging feeling USGA might look at it differently because it was such a WTF moment and sets a poor example.

 

[Bob Montgomerys Helmet Hat]

I hoping nothing more comes of it. He took his medicine, he’ll have a few awkward questions after I’m sure. But I have a nagging feeling USGA might look at it differently because it was such a WTF moment and sets a poor example.

The USGA isn't going to suspend him. He'll apologize, act embarrassed, and move on. His fans will forget about it, and his haters will add it to the pile.