Post by Flush on Jun 17, 2024 8:24:56 GMT -5
Didn't get tix to Pinehurst this time around unfortunately. I went in 2014 and have also played #2 several times since (#hb) so I'll enjoy the action from home.
The course is going to be firm and fast and the greens are hilariously difficult if you're familiar with Donald Ross course design. It's also gonna be hotter than balls here this week--it's gonna be right around 90 the next 4 days in Pinehurst.
I'm going with Hideki Matsuyama to win this week. I think Scottie's putting keeps him from winning. The only other guys I'd consider are Bryson and Xander. My dark horse pick is Tommy Fleetwood.
Fun little tournament all around. Was pulling for Rory to win but missing 2 putts inside 4 feet down the stretch is an epic choke job. The one on 18 was especially brutal. Thought Bryson was in jail with his second shot on 18 but he proceeded to get up and down like NBD. Amazing stuff.
Here's Rory hightailing it out of the parking lot about 5 mins after Bryson sank the winning putt on 18. Classy.
