Gary Player on Chambers Bay: 'One of the worst golf courses I've ever seen'
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I'm saying they're not wanting brown. Preserving water may be one of their tenants but brown is a result of that tenant, not the purpose behind. Saying the USGA wants brown courses is ridiculous. Saying the USGA wants to make an environmental statement (and save money) and is willing to tolerate brown courses to meet that end is a much more reasonable claim.Tequilla said:So you're saying that the US Open doesn't have brown every year?
Yes, this year's Open was more brown than normal. But if you go back and look at Pinehurst last year or really any recent US Open that wasn't influenced by rain, you'll find a browning out on every course. -
So you are basically arguing over semantics?
Low water leads to browning ... if USGA doesn't water it leads to brown conditions ... Not that fucking difficult
Should probably listen to Uncle Race more -
Why would I listen to Race? He's a world class jackass and a perfect example of what not to be in 20-30 years.Tequilla said:So you are basically arguing over semantics?
Low water leads to browning ... if USGA doesn't water it leads to brown conditions ... Not that fucking difficult
Should probably listen to Uncle Race more -
Knock out punch right thereRoadDawg55 said:
Why would I listen to Race? He's a world class jackass and a perfect example of what not to be in 20-30 years.Tequilla said:So you are basically arguing over semantics?
Low water leads to browning ... if USGA doesn't water it leads to brown conditions ... Not that fucking difficult
Should probably listen to Uncle Race more -
TV ratings were 27% worse than the last primetime open and were worse than Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, but still:HeretoBeatmyChest said:The putting average for the tournament was 4 putts per round higher than the average on tour. Thats 16 strokes. I thought it was a great tournament with a spectacular finish. Probably as good as seen in a major in recent years. However the greens were a fucking disaster. Nothing to do with alleged poor putting strokes Tequilla.
The US Open will be coming back, according to a reporter on the golf channel. But he said the USGA was very upset about the greens. That will have to be fixed and also the fan experience improved according to the USGA. Fans couldn't get close to the players nor could they follow a group around the entire course, unlike at most events.
Luckily, fan support was huge as all the merchandise sold out, tv ratings were really good and there were tons of volunteers for the event. Otherwise, it would have been a one time thing.
http://blog.timesunion.com/sportsmedia/u-s-open-final-round-rating-a-bit-disappointing/16418/ -
Race is wrong except for when he's rightRoadDawg55 said:
Why would I listen to Race? He's a world class jackass and a perfect example of what not to be in 20-30 years.Tequilla said:So you are basically arguing over semantics?
Low water leads to browning ... if USGA doesn't water it leads to brown conditions ... Not that fucking difficult
Should probably listen to Uncle Race more -
Coming off of the lowest ratings ever last year it was a big jump and that is positive as year over year is most important comparison.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
TV ratings were 27% worse than the last primetime open and were worse than Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, but still:HeretoBeatmyChest said:The putting average for the tournament was 4 putts per round higher than the average on tour. Thats 16 strokes. I thought it was a great tournament with a spectacular finish. Probably as good as seen in a major in recent years. However the greens were a fucking disaster. Nothing to do with alleged poor putting strokes Tequilla.
The US Open will be coming back, according to a reporter on the golf channel. But he said the USGA was very upset about the greens. That will have to be fixed and also the fan experience improved according to the USGA. Fans couldn't get close to the players nor could they follow a group around the entire course, unlike at most events.
Luckily, fan support was huge as all the merchandise sold out, tv ratings were really good and there were tons of volunteers for the event. Otherwise, it would have been a one time thing.
http://blog.timesunion.com/sportsmedia/u-s-open-final-round-rating-a-bit-disappointing/16418/ -
Last year didn't have primetime east coast coverage.HeretoBeatmyChest said:
Coming off of the lowest ratings ever last year it was a big jump and that is positive as year over year is most important comparison.TierbsHsotBoobs said:
TV ratings were 27% worse than the last primetime open and were worse than Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, but still:HeretoBeatmyChest said:The putting average for the tournament was 4 putts per round higher than the average on tour. Thats 16 strokes. I thought it was a great tournament with a spectacular finish. Probably as good as seen in a major in recent years. However the greens were a fucking disaster. Nothing to do with alleged poor putting strokes Tequilla.
The US Open will be coming back, according to a reporter on the golf channel. But he said the USGA was very upset about the greens. That will have to be fixed and also the fan experience improved according to the USGA. Fans couldn't get close to the players nor could they follow a group around the entire course, unlike at most events.
Luckily, fan support was huge as all the merchandise sold out, tv ratings were really good and there were tons of volunteers for the event. Otherwise, it would have been a one time thing.
http://blog.timesunion.com/sportsmedia/u-s-open-final-round-rating-a-bit-disappointing/16418/
I expect Tequilla to be too stupid to notice these details, not you. -
There's been a lot of Cuog type of behavior in this thread ...
For a lot of people that claim to not give 2 shits about golf, lots of people plenty butthurt about it ...
The shitty greens will be fixed ...
The US Open will return here ...
The media and players will piss and moan about it ...
The USGA won't give 2 shits about it. -
The last sentence is on point.Tequilla said:There's been a lot of Cuog type of behavior in this thread ...
For a lot of people that claim to not give 2 shits about golf, lots of people plenty butthurt about it ...
The shitty greens will be fixed ...
The US Open will return here ...
The media and players will piss and moan about it ...
The USGA won't give 2 shits about it.
The USGA doesn't give a shit about good golf.
