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U.S. Open preview w/@BrendanPorath
We dive into Shinnecock Hills, what has changed from 2018, what makes it unique, set-up speculation & discourse, and who suits the course well.
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Andy Lack
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Andy Lack
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Founder @Insidesportsnet Gambling & Daily Fantasy for @GolfDigest I write about architecture in our weekly newsletter.
- Underrated Masters note: Collin Morikawa passed Rahm as the number 2 player in the world. He has also now finished in the Top-5 of every single major championship (with 2 wins)... in 9 starts, before the age of 25.
- Rory - 17 prime years (must play in 3+ majors) - 39 world-wide wins - 2 Players - 64 major starts - 5 majors + Grand slam - 4 major runner-ups - 32 major top-10s Phil - 32 prime years - 47 world-wide wins - 1 Players - 125 major starts - 6 majors - 12 runner-ups -
- Replying to @NickMilosevichFeel very sorry for you if that's your takeaway from today.
- Replying to @Krisplashed and @TheStricklandYou missed the best part. Quickley responds with, "I want to sneak into the gym to get more shots up." I LOVE THIS KID!!!!!!
- If I was Keegan for foursomes tomorrow morning, the guys I would play are: Scottie Xander Cantlay JJ Burns JT Cam Young Bryson sit: Henley, Collin, Harris, BG Find some combo of those 8. Personally, I would try Scottie with JT. Needs a higher energy partner. Keep the
- Rory broke off his engagement with Caroline Wozniacki in May 2014.
- Do we talk enough about the alternate universe where Phil is the greatest color commentator in the history of sports?⛳️@PhilMickelson was asked about sharing information with other players, which he's happy to do, but dove in on some of the nuances around Augusta National. Masterclass from the 3 time winner. Pun intended. Great question from @ProGolfCritic.
00:00 - In my opinion, today's golf was the PGA Tour at its absolute best. - Good field ✅ - Players facing adversity ✅ - An actual missed fairway penalty, with small misses and big misses appropriately facing different consequences ✅ - Firm greens that weren't over-watered wednesday
- Ocean Course in the morning & Charleston Muni in the afternoon. Perfect day.
- Tough spot for Rory here. If it looked like he was being buddy buddy with Bryson today he would get loads of shit for not being a "fierce competitor." Pretty lame narrative. He doesn't owe his competitor anything.Bryson and Rory didn't talk all day 🤐🤐🤐🤐
