US Open: Phil’s on the Move!
That was fun yesterday watching Phil and his “birdie-barrage” yesterday at the US Open. Man, that guy can really turn it on at times. I guess that’s why we all seem to love Phil.
I couldn’t help but notice the inherent differences between Phil and Tiger yesterday. Even though Tiger is playing well he just looks a bit out of it – almost like he has lost his golf “superpowers” that he once held so near and dear. It’s now this facadeless character who just doesn’t look comfortable in his own shoes.
Compared to Phil, who is just an innately likable character. Just looks likes he’s having a ball out there (I guess 6 birdies will do that for you!) And there is no one funner (OK maybe “funner” is not a word but I’m going to use it anyway) to watch than Phil.
Although sometimes his antics and choices are downright dumb, you have to admit he’s consistent. (I seem to remember a recent shot by 2 pine trees at Augusta)
Of course, there is much golf to come. I, for one, am sort of secretly rooting for Ernie Els. He just seems due. Been out of any sort of serious contention in majors for years.
The other guy who looks real solid to me is Ian Poulter. He’s coming into this with a lot of confidence after winning the World Championship Match play earlier this year.
My dark horse pick is David Toms. I would die to have a swing like his. Again, been out of any really serious contention for years too but as a former PGA Championship winner just may find that “fire-in-the-belly” he needs.
Finally, Chris Berman has got to be one of the worst announcers I have ever heard. Seems like half the time he’s talking about food. He is just too LOUD and just doesn’t get the intricacies of the game. Cannot wait for Johnny Miller to take over on the weekend!
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Comments
The 2010 US Open is DJ’s to win or lose. Any one of these golfers near the leaderboard is just one triple-bogey away from being out of it. The steadiest golfer should prevail.
I agree. DJ just looks solid. But you never know how he will deal with US Open pressure on a Sunday. We’ll see. I was, however, pretty impressed with McDowell. Man, he takes a solid rip at the ball and an excellent ball striker to boot!
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