I don't know. Judging by his interview after the round, he seemed as surprised as anybody that he shot that good of a round. Especially since he said he was having trouble even making any birdies in his practice rounds. I also don't think that Stricker has that kind of super talent that would allow him to pull away from a field like this. I'm betting things tighten up for him tomorrow.
They aren't gonna let anybody run away with anything, not after the US Open this year....they can set this course up to be down right nasty, especially if it doesn't rain. I think Stricker is great, would love to see him win this week....but I personally don't think its gonna happen this week....stricker will be playing in the afternoon the rest of the week, he is a better morning player, he has all the pressure now, and rarely do players follow up really good round with a good round.
This is the by far the best golf course I've seen these guys play this year.....If they want to, they can set this thing up for the winning score to be around -4 or so, probably higher than that if the greens get firm and fast......imagine playing holes 15-18 on Sunday with a one shot lead, that would be a test
This is the by far the best golf course I've seen these guys play this year.....If they want to, they can set this thing up for the winning score to be around -4 or so, probably higher than that if the greens get firm and fast......imagine playing holes 15-18 on Sunday with a one shot lead, that would be a test
Taylor...I agree with you about the course. With the exception of a tree root or two that shouldn't be sticking up out of the ground, this is one of the better layouts that I've seen. It looks like they could radically change the course if they want to. And you can bet they'll want to after somebody shoots a 63 on their pride and joy....
That's just kinda what you get when you miss the fairways though imo. Def isn't the first time that a players ball came to rest on a root....I personally think Rory and his caddie made an awful, embarrassing choice to not just punch that thing back out down the fairway. It's the Freaking 3rd hole in the first round in a tourn these guys know will be an up and down tourn. Terrible choice to have the most talented golfer at the moment in the world at the age of 22, to swing full blast into and 8 inch tree trunk.
If I was Rory's dad or manager, you can bet I'd be telling JP he better start getting his shit together. I'd tell Rory not to be a dumbass too
