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I'm seeing several comments about brown conditions and most not being a fan of the "look".  Three of the last four US Opens have been played under brown conditions (Chambers Bay, Erin Hills, Shinnecock).  The USGA has indicated on several occasions, this will become more and more commonplace.  As Americans, we need to get used to browner conditions.  Water restrictions are becoming more and more common and will continue to do so as water becomes less and less plentiful.  Brown grass doesn't imply poor health or neglect nor should it.  Green is the more aesthetically pleasing color but is aesthetics really a necessity over clean drinking water? 

 

We don't have an infinite supply of natural resources.  It's incumbent upon us all to be responsible.  Golf shouldn't and will not be exempt.

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I'm seeing several comments about brown conditions and most not being a fan of the "look". Three of the last four US Opens have been played under brown conditions (Chambers Bay, Erin Hills, Shinnecock). The USGA has indicated on several occasions, this will become more and more commonplace. As Americans, we need to get used to browner conditions. Water restrictions are becoming more and more common and will continue to do so as water becomes less and less plentiful. Brown grass doesn't imply poor health or neglect nor should it. Green is the more aesthetically pleasing color but is aesthetics really a necessity over clean drinking water?

 

We don't have an infinite supply of natural resources. It's incumbent upon us all to be responsible. Golf shouldn't and will not be exempt.

I think it looks great. I also like the new courses coming up with the minimalist approach. Bandon, Sand Valley to name a few. Really need to take. Month long golf vacation.

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Can the big bombers hit it over the hazards ? Haven't had a chance to map the course out online yet.

yes they can, but it then brings in the next hazards that were 'normally' out of reach.

 

17 and 18 are perfect examples that a driver on 17 would hit the 'island' fairway...normally, but now will probably run into the streams on all sides.

 

18 has the stream crossing twice so bombers will reach the first stream...possibly, but under these conditions might reach the second stream crossing ;)

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It will be interesting to see but if DJ is hitting 500 yard bombs will be difficult for everyone else

 

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Drives going more than a 1/4 mile.  Can you imagine what the great names in golf who played this course even 50 years would say about that?  It seems to me that even slightly misaligned tee shots will yield some problematic second shots... with the long distance comes amplification factor. Good gets better, and bad gets worse. Come Saturday those in the field chasing and needing to make something happen will take additional risk and we may see some "are you serious" numbers.

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Apparently the R&A is randomly testing drivers. Anyone going to have one that is non conforming?

 

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I would imagine that DJ played a few practice rounds so far and probably knows what he is saying or he is deploying some gamesmanship prior to the start any shot of hit offline has a chance to run into trouble I would think...

 

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Apparently the R&A is randomly testing drivers. Anyone going to have one that is non conforming?

 

https://www.golfchannel.com/article/golf-central-blog/thirty-players-have-drivers-tested-ra/

 

I heard that on Golf Channel last night. Of the few tested so far, all had passed. It will be interesting to see if any fail, although I might guess the players know if they are "borderline" and may choose to game/submit a more conservative head.

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This is fantastic

 

 

That's awesome! :D :lol: :D :lol:

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The Open is probably my favorite event regardless of sport followed very closely by The Masters and the World Series. 

 

I feel like Patrick Reed is going to win #2 on the year.  He has played out of his mind the past three majors so, it stands to reason he has figured out a formula that works for him. Plus, its a Ryder Cup year and Captain America is always geared up to tussle with the Europeans. 

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Will Jordan Spieth be competing in this tournament?

Define competing. He will play Thursday and Friday. Will he be in contention, I hope so but don't see it happening.

 

 

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An interesting article on a prediction model that has done quite well lately.  The winner picked by the model actually makes sense to me.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/british-open-2018-odds-same-model-that-predicted-the-masters-makes-surprising-picks/

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               :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff
Irons:      :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff
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An interesting article on a prediction model that has done quite well lately.  The winner picked by the model actually makes sense to me.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/british-open-2018-odds-same-model-that-predicted-the-masters-makes-surprising-picks/

you have to keep clicking thru, who does it predict?

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you have to keep clicking thru, who does it predict?

 

DJ at 12:1.

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An interesting article on a prediction model that has done quite well lately.  The winner picked by the model actually makes sense to me.

 

https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/british-open-2018-odds-same-model-that-predicted-the-masters-makes-surprising-picks/

 

Yes, the model picked Reed, Garcia, and Brooks, but I noticed a fine detail that the model picked them heading into the weekend. Still impressive, but slightly less so when all but about 20-30 people are out of contention. It appears it nailed Jordan early last year, though.

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Yes, the model picked Reed, Garcia, and Brooks, but I noticed a fine detail that the model picked them heading into the weekend. Still impressive, but slightly less so when all but about 20-30 people are out of contention. It appears it nailed Jordan early last year, though.

*Edited*

 

Currently the prediction is DJ if I am reading things correctly, but it is saying a few other big names have a shot (duh).  Good catch on the fine print that the model picked them heading into the weekend.  

 

Currently they know jack all, like everyone else I guess.

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               :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff
Irons:      :cobra-small: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff
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DJ at 12:1.

ahh they predicted the world #1 lol duh!

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Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

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Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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I think Rickie finally does it. He was hot last weekend and I think he will carry that over this week. He is due!

 

 

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I hope for some long drives. Make the pros think about run off and risk reward. I want to see some 500 yard shots that end up in hazards. It will be a nice break from fairway, green, two putt golf.

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My average score from the tips of a "normal" course is 80. I wonder if I could break 100 at The Open?

 

 

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JT brining the Tie and Cardigan back on Sunday. Classic good looks from Polo.

Sunday is forecast blue skies and sunshine so will look even better ;)

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Hybrid     Titleist 910H 19*    :titelist-small:   Diamana ahina 'flower' shaft in 'S'

Irons         Mizuno MP18SC 4-PW   :mizuno-small:  N.S Pro Modus3 Tour 105 in 'S'

Wedges    Callaway Mack Daddy forged in black 50* and 54*  :callaway-small:   KBS Tour in 'R'

Putter        'YES' Tracy 11 C groove 34.5"

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