U.S. Open Golf (2018)

[CDu]

Cut projected at 6 over.

I think it will move to 7 or 8.

Yeah, half the folks haven't started play yet. Considering that the average score is well over par, I think that cut line will likely move south by the end of the day.

[CDu]

Put a fork in Tiger.

Yeah, his short game has really let him down these two days. The distance is still very much there, but he hasn't found the feel on his approaches and play around the greens yet. And on this course, that's devastating, because even small misses are incredibly penal.

[mr. synellinden]

Yeah, half the folks haven't started play yet. Considering that the average score is well over par, I think that cut line will likely move south by the end of the day.

The cut line has already moved to +7 and I’d bet on it going to +8. DJ is in the clubhouse at -4 and may have a 5 or 6 shot lead at the end of the day unless someone like Rose or Stenson can put together a good round. We might be looking at a runaway win like Kaymer’s, Rory’s or even (gulp) Tiger’s.

[JasonEvans]

Just checking, but is it too late to revise my picks? I know he is expensive, but I have a feeling about Dustin Johnson

[duke79]

The cut line has already moved to +7 and I’d bet on it going to +8. DJ is in the clubhouse at -4 and may have a 5 or 6 shot lead at the end of the day unless someone like Rose or Stenson can put together a good round. We might be looking at a runaway win like Kaymer’s, Rory’s or even (gulp) Tiger’s.

I hope we don't see a runaway win this weekend by DJ. It would be nice to see some sort of competitive contest for the win, but, as of now (mid-Friday afternoon), no one seems to be able to play the course the way DJ has.

[rsvman]

Put a fork in Tiger.

Forget Tiger, put a fork in my team!

[CameronBornAndBred]

Forget Tiger, put a fork in my team!

Brutal tournament. I don't know what the record is, but while trying to look it up, I found this from last year. This year's cut has to be way up there.

Eight of the top 12 in the world will not be around for the weekend at this most unusual U.S. Open, where the top 60 and ties advanced to the final two rounds. The cut was at 1-over 145, tying a U.S. Open record set in 1990 at Medinah.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...roy/102932026/

By the way, one of those 12 that missed was DJ.

[CDu]

Looking like Spieth may make the cut. Phil definitely will. Koepka and Fleetwood moved way up, Poulter faltered. Big lead heading to the weekend for DJ.

As for picks, if Spieth sneaks in I will get five of my seven guys in the money, with Just Kuchar and Woods missing. Can’t say that it was “money” well spent on Spieth either way though. At least the DJ, Koepka, Dufner, and Zach Johnson picks have worked so far.

[pfrduke]

Looking like Spieth may make the cut. Phil definitely will. Koepka and Fleetwood moved way up, Poulter faltered. Big lead heading to the weekend for DJ.

As for picks, if Spieth sneaks in I will get five of my seven guys in the money, with Just Kuchar and Woods missing. Can’t say that it was “money” well spent on Spieth either way though. At least the DJ, Koepka, Dufner, and Zach Johnson picks have worked so far.

Now looks like Spieth probably misses. Not sure enough people fall back to +9.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Looking like Spieth may make the cut. Phil definitely will. Koepka and Fleetwood moved way up, Poulter faltered. Big lead heading to the weekend for DJ.

As for picks, if Spieth sneaks in I will get five of my seven guys in the money, with Just Kuchar and Woods missing. Can’t say that it was “money” well spent on Spieth either way though. At least the DJ, Koepka, Dufner, and Zach Johnson picks have worked so far.

Without spending too much time looking into it, I think you're kicking my arse...

[CDu]

Now looks like Spieth probably misses. Not sure enough people fall back to +9.

Yep. Plus 8 looks pretty certain to be the line. Oh well.

[dudog84]

While Dustin Johnson seems like a decent guy and is unarguably a great golfer, I really don't want to see a runaway (and won't watch (therefore won't "see")). Takes all the fun out of it. Would really like to see a duel with Justin Rose. Or Rickie Fowler. But will appreciate anyone that challenges him.

[Rich]

While Dustin Johnson seems like a decent guy and is unarguably a great golfer, I really don't want to see a runaway (and won't watch (therefore won't "see")). Takes all the fun out of it. Would really like to see a duel with Justin Rose. Or Rickie Fowler. But will appreciate anyone that challenges him.

Considering I have all three of them in my pool picks, I wouldn't mind that either! Thrown Marc Leishman in there too and I'm golden!

[JasonEvans]

Hey guys, I know we are only allowed 30 points, but would I be allowed to bend the rules just a little bit and take this 40 point team? It is full of players we all selected with careful thought and planning. I really think I would have a good chance to win with these guys.

McIlroy 7
Spieth 7
Rahm 7
Day 6
Watson 4
Garcia 4
Kuchar 3
Woods 2

-Jason "$0 earned on the golf course this weekend (but probably several million in endorsements this weekend alone)" Evans

[SoCalDukeFan]

Not sure what the USGA is trying to but produce entertaining golf is not one of them. Nor is a set up that rewards great shots.

When four of the top 10 players in the world don't make the cut, then I think you have a problem.

For me the Masters is great because having seen it some many times I have a good idea as to the course, the course is beautiful, and there are many risk-reward holes.

I find this Open hard to watch.

SoCal

[CameronBornAndBred]

Kind of surprised that I have over half my team left, but only one (Stinson) is in any kind of contention. The next closest is Fitzpatrick at 3 over.

[JasonEvans]

I'll go with...

Spieth 7
Rory 7
Reed 5
Koepka 5
Garcia 4
Tiger 2

Spieth - cut
Rory - cut
Reed - +3 (T11)
Koepka - +1 (T4)
Garcia - cut
Tiger - cut

Only 2 guys alive for me, but they are both in very good position to earn big money. Someone picked, DJ, right? That's almost certain to be the winner.

[mr. synellinden]

Spieth - cut
Rory - cut
Reed - +3 (T11)
Koepka - +1 (T4)
Garcia - cut
Tiger - cut

Only 2 guys alive for me, but they are both in very good position to earn big money. Someone picked, DJ, right? That's almost certain to be the winner.

Maybe - but there is a lot of talent lurking in Rose, Fowler, Koepka and Stenson. Also, don’t sleep on Fleetwood. I think he has the makeup to win a major and he’s smart and mature enough to stay patient and pick his spots on a really tough course. The course is going to dry out even more this afternoon and make it even tougher to hold greens. DJ is capable of a double here and there you could have a number of two and three shot swings today.

[rthomas]

That thing Phil just did. Bad putt, ticked off, hit another putt before his ball stops. Announcer said he got a nine on the hole including 2 penalty stokes for hitting his moving ball.

Don't remember seeing that ever.

[mr. synellinden]

Also, there are 17 entries.

5 have DJ
3 have Rose
4 have Koepka
10 have Fowler
3 have Stenson
1 has Fleetwood (Rogue)
1 has Poulter (also Rogue - who only has two players left with Spieth, Day, Rory and Tiger out)