U.S. Open Chambers Bay

[Flyingsquad23]

Walked the course twelve hours Monday and eight Tuesday, all I can say is grueling. The elevation changes are amazing. Been some great shots by just about everyone and tourney losing shots for everyone also. Going to be a great weekend and I will be green side the whole way.

[Elk22]

Cant wait till they tee off such a unique venue. Pulling for no 1 person in particular, but would love to see Phil get the win. And of course fellow Texas native Jordan. 7th times a charm Phil.
 

[theclv24]

1st round pins, courtesy of Justin Rose




Comparing these to my courses:


Hole 1: Thurs - Interesting if par 5, evil if par 4

Hole 2: Thurs (I think) - Tucked pretty close to edge, will depend on where tee is. Pretty evil if back tee.

Hole 3: Thurs - Tucked a little closer to bunker than mine, but still an easier pin

Hole 4: Fri or Sat (can't remember) - Should have lots of downhill putts from the back left

Hole 5: Somewhere between Sun and Thurs - Didn't know a pin could go here. Might see balls off of the back of the green if they go for this one.

Hole 6: Sat (I think) - I had this pin with a shorter tee, we will have to see where the tee is today. Balls that end up above this hole are toast.

Hole 7: Thurs - Tucked way closer to the edge than I imagined. Not sure how to even keep a ball near that pin without rolling off of the left edge.

Hole 8: Thurs - Hopefully coupled with a reachable tee. Should see plenty of players off of the right side of the green.

Hole 9: Thurs - Should be fun with a high tee, or impossible with a low tee

Hole 10: Fri or Sat - Had this one with a shorter tee. Wedges hit to this pin could spin back off of the green and way down the fairway.

Hole 11: Thurs - Should be one of the easier pins, I would think

Hole 12: Sat - Tough to play the slope here to reach the back plateau without rolling back down to the front of the green. Could see many 3 putts... or worse.

Hole 13: Fri (or maybe Sat) - Tough pin tucked right behind the bunker. I had more front left near the false front, but we could still maybe see that pin this week.

Hole 14: Fri or Sat - Can't quite tell if this will be in the back right valley or on the ridge just before it. The valley would be much easier than the ridge.

Hole 15: New - Will be interesting to see if they go long tee or not. Not sure if you can get to this pin from the way back.

Hole 16: Thurs or Fri - Very close to the right edge, should see some balls roll into the bunker.

Hole 17: Sun - Didn't think we would see the right plateau this early. You literally can't hit at this flag.

Hole 18: New - Didn't know a pin could go here. Should be bumped up right against a slope in the back right. I think maybe an easier pin, though, regardless of par. Could be a long haul as a par 4 though.



Without seeing the exact holes yet, it's looking like I got about a third of the Thursday pins right. I'm fairly happy with that.

[Elk22]

Cool deal man. TV is doing the course no justice. Wish I was there as well. Are you migrating alot? Or a little of both. A beastly walk it is for the players. I'm loving everything about the setup. Except for Fox's horrible coverage. More golf less talk guy's.

[theclv24]

2nd round pins: blog.tgctours.com/chambers-bay-2nd-round-pins/

The weekend could get.... interesting. Maybe it's best for Sergio if he doesn't make the cut.

[mav78]

My pound on ernie will never been seen again. Got schwartzel at 150-1 though still a small chnace

[joegolferg]

Should of took my tip of Branden grace at 100/1 lol it was on the main page.

[Flyingsquad23]

So after 7 days and over 100 miles logged on course the U.S. Open is over. I was fortunate to have watched the best in the world from every conceivable angle on every hole and witness an epic finish. Despite all the complaining from some of the b%&iest men in the world the course provided an excellent test for player and spectator. The greens may not have been pretty on TV and not perfect but what I saw was consistent. The missed short putts were missed in the same spot over and over which leads me to think it was the read and execution not condition. A spectacular 29 on the back Sunday by Louie proved that putts could be made from anywhere.
As far as spectating goes it definitely was a lot of work, 12-15 hour days hiking up and down this course to find the best spots on each hole was not for everyone. Yet I never lacked for spectacular views. To watch the open played on a course I have played a number of times was amazing, can't wait for my next tee time. I will be re'enacting some of the shots I watched. I could fill this page with the things I witnessed but I will spare you. I will never forget my first U.S. Open and can't wait for them to come back! Hoping for the PGA Championship in a couple years