I think Rose is a great player, but I've never enjoyed watching him swing. He always looks a bit off balance and not in tempo to me compared to other pros.

Koepka is stuck in neutral through the back nine today. I feel that if he doesn't make any hay on holes 1-7 today he ain't got it.

    azgreg Koepka is stuck in neutral through the back nine today. I feel that if he doesn't make any hay on holes 1-7 today he ain't got it.

    To me, it doesn't appear he is playing with a 'chip on his shoulder'. That is when he is most motivated
    and at his best. JMHO.

        Eguller
        Looking back on it now nobody other than Mitchell and Furyk are doing much today. Can't wait until the afternoon wave can do.

          Here comes the afternoon guys.

          I wonder how many times McIlroy and Rahm's caddies will pick up the wrong bag?

          McIlroy hits one 354 yards! Holy cannoli!

          I've been watching with the sound off, so I'd say the Fox coverage isn't annoying me. The USGA seems to have backed off on the extreme setup. No whining about green speeds. I like the rough tall and the fairways narrow setup. Seems fair but challenging.

            sdandrea1
            Yeah, the mute button does work well. Love the look of the course too.

              sdandrea1

              Agree about the setup. The greens are so small and sloped that they can easily become yet another black eye for the USGA if they try to flex their muscles just the least bit. The course has been fairly receptive so far and although the wind will pick up a little this weekend - I'm guessing they'll err on the side of caution as it relates to firmness and speed.

              It's worth noting that Mike Davis isn't involved with the course setup this year... that doesn't mean there's not plenty of time left to screw it up royally, but I would guess that the only real obstacle they're hoping to avoid at this point revolves around the rules.

                Eguller

                The mullet is the ultimate haircut (or lack of haircut?)! Business in the front party in the back!

                  Rickie threw in his stinker round (77) on Friday, pretty much taking him out of any chance to win.

                    Woodland is sooooooo solid. I think Koepka is making a subtle move. If he's hanging around by tomorrow, look out!

                      Woodland has only two bogeys over 54 holes. That's crazy good. Rose is comfortable with his game and it shows.

                      And who's to say that it's a 3-man race... we've seen crazier things happen on Sunday in a US Open. I think it'll be highly unlikely that Woodland holds onto the lead from start to finish tomorrow.

                      But every guy with a realistic chance of winning Sunday knows precisely how good Koepka is in this situation. He's the guy everybody is thinking they have to beat when they put a peg in the ground on that first tee. And they're probably correct.

                      I wouldn't put it past him to go lights out tomorrow.