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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.
Loved doing this one, hope you enjoy
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
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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
⛳️@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.
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
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.