2018 U.S. Open Discussion Thread
Wow, a lot of big time players look to already be out of contention, that’s nuts.
El Tigre with a triple-bogey to start off the festivities.
Holly was talking about "sectional qualifiers" for the U.S. Open a few days ago. A slight slip-of-the-tongue and out came "sexual qualifying". She said it was difficult to keep a straight face once she realized her error.
Well... those who like torturous US Open layouts got their wish, it seems. There were 189 double bogeys or worse on the day.
20 mph wind blowing left to right and these guys are hitting 140 ft high draws, what happened to the knock down shot?
Seems like whenever they put a "marquee" group together they all suck. 
After the first day, I think the remaining guys with the best shot..DJ, Rose. Stenson, Hi Guys, Rickie.
Holly is wearing golf clothes this year. Last year she looked like a ho.
I have to believe DJ has this one from the day one performance. He made some conservative decisions that helped him in some spots and maybe harmed in others, but he looks mentally equipped for the battle and I will argue with anybody who says there is somebody with more physical game than his. That’s a winning combo.
As long as he avoids the big number, he’s golden.
Rose missed some makeable putts on Day 1 so I don't think he's done yet.
Can't see Dufner (putting head case) or Henley (nerves?) keeping pace at this point.
I think Reed has a shot, too.
Reed seems to finish high in tournaments where the final score is in single digits, but his last two majors are the only ones he’s really done well in. Maybe he has it figured out now. Dustin tuned up well playing in Memphis last week on a course that required similar discipline (but with smoother greens and little wind). I think he has the best shot if the wind doesn’t take over.
DJ's game is almost not fair. I think yesterday he hit driver/SW on a 476-yard par 4. WTH?!?
And the there was one......DJ only golfer at under par.
No one has ever won the St. Jude, then the U.S. Open the following week.
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DJ's managed his game very well, taken his medicine when he's been in trouble, kept bogey his worst score. His length is such an tremendous advantage, but it's only an advantage if his focus and course management are on the same page.
The test will only get tougher over the weekend.
Who knows what the situation might be come Sunday afternoon. Lots of golf left to be played.