Oakmont proving its might!

[bambino]

After 2 rounds only 3 players under par. Some of the best have missed the cut. Rory had to birdie 18 to make it. He was throwing clubs. Bryson was 10 over, he’s gone. Scottie was arguing with his coach after his round. Several players caught saying “fuck this place”. It’s what a US Open is supposed to be.

But there is good news for the players. It’s calling for rain all weekend. Should soften up the course and make the greens slower. Time will tell.

https://x.com/kyleporterns/status/19...398832652?s=42

https://x.com/pgatuor/status/1933640730506936572?s=42

https://x.com/usopengolf/status/1933...646320799?s=42

https://x.com/nuclrgolf/status/1933612690603172274?s=42


https://x.com/papitrumpo/status/1933...182896998?s=42

Lowry was so frustrated he picked his ball up without marking it.

[bambino]

I was a Marshall at the 94 Open. Went to 18 to see Arnie walk up 18 for the last time. The crowd was incredible.

https://x.com/golf_com/status/1933656492185694420?s=42

[Devo]

Are there many Negro players?

Didn't the membership have one token?

[bambino]

Originally Posted by Devo

Are there many Negro players?

Didn't the membership have one token?

“From the start, it accepted women as members. Black members, however, would be shut out at Oakmont and Pittsburgh’s other elite country clubs for decades to come. The first Black members at Oakmont, attorney Eric W. and Cecile Springer of Squirrel Hill, were not admitted until 1991 (It now welcomes members of all races, genders, sexual orientations and religious backgrounds).”

Oakmont was the first golf course to be deemed a National Historic Landmark in 1987.

[The_Waco_Kid]

it's all about the end game and Sunday afternoon now. not much of a golf fan but i watch the late Sunday rounds of the majors where history is made.

[tommy156]

"Watching golf on TV is like watching flies fuck" - George Carlin

[bambino]

Originally Posted by tommy156

"Watching golf on TV is like watching flies fuck" - George Carlin

Great! Go watch some flies fuck. Millions of people around the world will watch the US Open. One of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. And Oakmont is one of the best US Open venues. It’s hosted more than any other course. It’s right here in Pittsburgh.

[lustylad]

Originally Posted by bambino

“Oakmont... now welcomes members of all races, genders, sexual orientations and religious backgrounds.”

Google says there are at least 72 "genders".

Unless Oakmont can prove its membership includes at least one of each, then it must be discriminating on the basis of "gender". Sue them!

[bambino]

Originally Posted by lustylad

Google says there are at least 72 "genders".

Unless Oakmont can prove its membership includes at least one of each, then it must be discriminating on the basis of "gender". Sue them!

I guess some genders would rather watch flies fuck than play golf. The members I know there prefer to play on one of the greatest golf courses in the world. I’ve played with folks from different cultures there. It’s really not a stuffy place. Others are far worse. Oakmont had black members before St Clair or Fox Chapel.

Play is underway on Saturday, nobodies tearing it up even though it’s wet.

[bambino]

Oakmont has knee-capped the top 10 in the world through two rounds, who are a combined 70 over par. Day two was full of comical, and not so comical, temper tantrums and mental meltdowns. The defending champion missed the cut, Scottie Scheffler missed a lot of fairways and greens and Rory’s most solid strike was a tee-marker. Which gives us a very bizarre leaderboard heading into the weekend of the US Open. Nonetheless, Oakmont and the US Open will make a star of somebody come Sunday evening.

[bambino]

Well, after 3 rounds 4 players under par. Spaun is playing exceptionally well. I don’t think he’ll win. I’m pulling for Adam Scott. He’s the oldest under par, but the best swing and a Masters champion. We shall see.

[bambino]

Well, everyone is over par with the back nine in play. I’m rooting for Scott. Great guy.

[The_Waco_Kid]

WOW this is a wild shootout! up to 5 players tied with a massive potential playoff now Spaun just took the lead on a great long putt.

[bambino]

Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid

WOW this is a wild shootout! up to 5 players tied with a massive potential playoff now Spaun just took the lead on a great long putt.

Yeah, Spaun bogied 5 of the first 6 holes. I thought he was toast, to his credit, he hung tough. Incredible performance

[Green_Mountain]

Great tournament.

Was in attendance both Thursday and Saturday.