2021 US OPEN Torrey Pines, LA JOLLA, Calif

CMcsporty

The fairways and rough are mostly kikuyu, the greens poa annua. Devlin’s Billabong, the large bowl of soup fronting the 18th green, is still the only water hazard (other than the Pacific Ocean). The 387-yard second hole is still the only par 4 under 400 yards.

Additionally, the picturesque, 195-yard third hole, which plays downhill into the prevailing wind, is still the signature par 3. With multiple teeing areas and wind directions, it can call for anything from a pitching wedge to a long iron.

As in ’08, the dogleg-right sixth hole, which plays as a 560-yard par 5 during the Farmers Insurance Open, will be converted to a 515-yard par 4.

The easiest hole in ’08 was the 568-yard, par-5 18th (4.79 average), the site of the do-or-die Woods’ putt, and Dan Hicks’ call: “Expect anything different?” Expect it to be the easiest this time around, as well.

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2021-top-100-golfers-ranked-torrey-pines-south

Selection from above that I think could win.
29. Shane Lowry
28. Marc Leishman
26. Jason Kokrak
25. Max Homa
15. Jordan Spieth
13. Patrick Reed
12. Xander Schauffele
11. Will Zalatoris
10. Viktor Hovland
8. Bryson DeChambeau
7. Tony Finau
3. Jon Rahm
2. Collin Morikawa
1. Brooks Koepka

Cody OHare

Worlds dullest Golf Course.

CMcsporty

I wouldn't say no to a round

Motivator

When Patrick Reed won the Travellers earlier in the season, the commentators said he spent his entire practice rounds that week playing US Open golf. He won that tournament by 5 shots. He loves the poa annua greens and loves the course. I always thought a US Open would suit him because he’s a dog, he just never gives in and he just hangs around the leaderboard. I don’t think there’s a better grinder on the PGA tour than him. I haven’t been as confident about a player’s chances in a major since Woods in his prime.

Deeper Blue

Motivator wrote: »

When Patrick Reed won the Travellers earlier in the season, the commentators said he spent his entire practice rounds that week playing US Open golf. He won that tournament by 5 shots. He loves the poa annua greens and loves the course. I always thought a US Open would suit him because he’s a dog, he just never gives in and he just hangs around the leaderboard. I don’t think there’s a better grinder on the PGA tour than him. I haven’t been as confident about a player’s chances in a major since Woods in his prime.

I really, really hope you're wrong

Motivator

Deeper Blue wrote: »

I really, really hope you're wrong

Like him or loathe him, he’s some player and has the short game to tackle Torrey Pines. I’d much rather Reed compared to Koepka, who is fast becoming the most unlikeable player of any era and not just the current, or that other clown DeChambeau.

Grey Fox

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Surely the most iconic fist pump in history.

Dr. Bre

Will it be won over par ? Like some US open courses. Last year it was expected to be won over par but Bryson had other thoughts

Motivator

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Will it be won over par ? Like some US open courses. Last year it was expected to be won over par but Bryson had other thoughts

If the rough is anything to go by, it’s going to be some slog. Poulter put up a video today of his ball in the rough literally 3 foot from the green. The ball was invisible, he had to put the camera down about 6 inches above the ball so it could be seen.

The greens and fairways will be as fast and firm as you’ll see anywhere so it should be a great test.

Grey Fox

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Will it be won over par ? Like some US open courses. Last year it was expected to be won over par but Bryson had other thoughts

Unless its a Shinnecock '04 type farce situation, par will be broken.

[Deleted User]

Brooks Koepka in ominously good form early doors. 3 under through 9 and tied at the top. He probably having a point to prove against his critics one would suspect. A two time US Open champion so knows how to get the job done.

Xander10

how much delayed are the tee times?

looks like i will be in bed before my main interests start

bamayang

Xander10 wrote: »

how much delayed are the tee times?

looks like i will be in bed before my main interests start

Why are they so late?

Xander10

bamayang wrote: »

Why are they so late?

fog

Mantis Toboggan

Xander10 wrote: »

fog

And an 8 hour time difference, will be a late night Sunday night.

Ivefoundgod

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

And an 8 hour time difference, will be a late night Sunday night.

We're actually lucky this time, expected to be done and dusted by 1am our time. The main channel in the US (NBC I think?) have prior commitments to show Olympics qualifying in the USA so the golf is starting earlier.

ElisaAtWar

Fantastic looking golf course. Never seen so many par 4's over 5 hundred yards. And the par 5s are enormous. At the same time the secondary rough is brutal. Great to see Shane hanging in there. Can see cut levels at +6 or +,7. Had thought Harrington was close to qualifying. What happened there?. As for golf swings Wolff has a shocking swing, it's nearly as bad as mine, but clearly more effective 😀

ElisaAtWar

Plus 1 for Shane ain't shabby. Gwan Shane

Ivefoundgod

ElisaAtWar wrote: »

Fantastic looking golf course. Never seen so many par 4's over 5 hundred yards. And the par 5s are enormous. At the same time the secondary rough is brutal. Great to see Shane hanging in there. Can see cut levels at +6 or +,7. Had thought Harrington was close to qualifying. What happened there?. As for golf swings Wolff has a shocking swing, it's nearly as bad as mine, but clearly more effective ��

Harrington was in a playoff to qualify with something like 8 others, including Rickie Fowler. I believe an amateur holed out from the fairway to win it. Not sure who the guy is though.

bamayang

Very enjoyable coverage so far. Good lot of different players being shown, and not having to watch anyone line up a shot or putt for 2 minutes.

ElisaAtWar

bamayang wrote: »

Very enjoyable coverage so far. Good lot of different players being shown, and not having to watch anyone line up a shot or putt for 2 minutes.

not one reference to Lowry in his 18 holes

OEP

ElisaAtWar wrote: »

not one reference to Lowry in his 18 holes

They showed a few of his shots at the start of the round. Americans don't want to watch Lowry!

eagle eye

Some round from Louis, could get to -5 if the greens are receptive as he has a par 5 to play.

[Deleted User]

Inspirational stuff from 48 year old Richard Bland co leading the US Open. Playing some beautiful golf from tee to green and holing putts too. Just shows what a victory (last month's British Masters at the Belfry) can do for confidence and belief in your ability.

Degag

Golf Crazy Guy wrote: »

Inspirational stuff from 48 year old Richard Bland co leading the US Open. Playing some beautiful golf from tee to green and holing putts too. Just shows what a victory (last month's British Masters at the Belfry) can do for confidence and belief in your ability.

Had a look for the craic and he's no where near the top when looking at winning odds despite being joint leader, which generally is slightly odd. Would be great if he could continue though.

Deeper Blue

Great performance by Bland so far, hopefully he can keep it up and get into one of the later groups tomorrow

Mantis Toboggan

Bryson on the charge, brooks look out.

LuckyGent88

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

Bryson on the charge, brooks look out.

Not sure I want them paired together over the final two days. Not sure any other player would be shown then

Mantis Toboggan

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Not sure I want them paired together over the final two days. Not sure any other player would be shown then

Hopefully we can get them into a ring and they can sort it out.

Mantis Toboggan

Deeper Blue wrote: »

Great performance by Bland so far, hopefully he can keep it up and get into one of the later groups tomorrow

Was delighted when he finally got the win on the European, playing great stuff so far.

Dr. Bre

Imagine bland winning after taking so long to win on the European tour!