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Second major of the year, and the USGA really, really need to not cock this up and need the course to be much better than the past 2 years. Players are already complaining about rough that is utterly unplayable mind.

Erin Hills is a massively spread out course, with some enormous fairways and looks more like a links course but apparently still playing like a parkland.

Current holders:

Masters - rumham
US Open - k1w1-ozzie-hambo
Open Championship - earl the beaver
USPGA - Rusted

Pick one from each of the following:
-USA
-GB&I
-Europe
-Africa
-Aus/NZ
-RoW
-Wildcard - Player from outside the top 40 in owgr as of today (http://www.owgr.com/ranking) who has not won this calendar year

-20 points for the winner
-10 points for r-up down to -2 points for 10th (including ties)
-10 for getting all your players through the Cut
-10 for any Holes in one

Entry list will follow shortly once I find one in a decent format. Big news Mickelson not playing, McIlroy making return from injury.

Can k1w1-ozzie-hambo retain his title? An as yet unachieved feat.

Thursday (June 15) No. 1/Friday (June 16) No. 10

6:45 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. – Jordan Niebrugge, Talor Gooch, Kevin Dougherty
6:56 a.m. / 12:41 p.m. – Andres Romero, Brice Garnett, Davis Love IV
7:07 a.m. / 12:52 p.m. – Yusaku Miyazato, J.T. Poston, Aaron Rai
7:18 a.m. / 1:03 p.m. – David Lingmerth, Paul Dunne, Haotong Li
7:29 a.m. / 1:14 p.m. – a-Stewart Hagestad, Chez Reavie, Gene Sauers
7:40 a.m. / 1:25 p.m. – Brandt Snedeker, Alex Noren, Tyrrell Hatton

7:51 a.m. / 1:36 p.m. – Rafa Cabrera Bello, Thomas Pieters, Brooks Koepka
8:02 a.m. / 1:47 p.m. – Gary Woodland, J.B. Holmes, Jason Kokrak
8:13 a.m. / 1:58 p.m. – Russell Knox, a-Scott Gregory, Martin Laird
8:24 a.m. / 2:09 p.m. – Kevin Kisner, Billy Horschel, Branden Grace
8:35 a.m. / 2:20 p.m. – Webb Simpson, Ernie Els, Lucas Glover
8:46 a.m. / 2:31 p.m. – Tyson Alexander, a-Christopher Crawford, Max Greyserman
8:57 a.m. / 2:42 p.m. – Matthew Campbell, Garrett Osborn, a-Walker Lee
Thursday (June 15) No. 10/Friday (June 16) No. 1

6:45 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. – Meen Whee Kim, Ted Potter Jr., Daniel Chopra
6:56 a.m. / 12:41 p.m. – Shugo Imahira, Ryan Palmer, Matthew Wallace
7:07 a.m. / 12:52 p.m. – Charley Hoffman, Jason Dufner, Hideto Tanihara
7:18 a.m. / 1:03 p.m. – Jeunghun Wang, Thomas Aiken, Bradley Dredge
7:29 a.m. / 1:14 p.m. – a-Scott Harvey, Jamie Lovemark, Michael Putnam
7:40 a.m. / 1:25 p.m. – Brian Harman, Tommy Fleetwood, Bud Cauley
7:51 a.m. / 1:36 p.m. – Hideki Matsuyama, Rickie Fowler, Jon Rahm
8:02 a.m. / 1:47 p.m. – Lee Westwood, Ross Fisher, Graeme McDowell
8:13 a.m. / 1:58 p.m. – Danny Willett, Zach Johnson, Angel Cabrera
8:24 a.m. / 2:09 p.m. – Matt Kuchar, Francesco Molinari, Patrick Reed
8:35 a.m. / 2:20 p.m. – Martin Kaymer, Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson
8:46 a.m. / 2:31 p.m. – a-Joaquin Niemann, Stephan Jaeger, Joel Stalter
8:57 a.m. / 2:42 p.m. – Daniel Miernicki, a-Sahith Theegala, Tyler Light
Thursday (June 15) No. 1/Friday (June 16) No. 10

12:30 p.m. / 6:45 a.m. – Jack Maguire, Corey Conners, Ben Kohles
12:41 p.m. / 6:56 a.m. – Eddie Pepperell, Chan Kim, Gregory Bourdy
12:52 p.m. / 7:07 a.m. – Jhonattan Vegas, Yuta Ikeda, Sean O'Hair
1:03 p.m. / 7:18 a.m. – Andrew Johnston, Brian Stuard, George Coetzee
1:14 p.m. / 7:29 a.m. – Marc Leishman, Pat Perez, Si Woo Kim
1:25 p.m. / 7:40 a.m. – Russell Henley, a-Scottie Scheffler, Harris English
1:36 p.m. / 7:51 a.m. – Bubba Watson, Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia
1:47 p.m. / 8:02 a.m. – Henrik Stenson, Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen
1:58 p.m. / 8:13 a.m. – Jimmy Walker, Justin Thomas, Paul Casey
2:09 p.m. / 8:24 a.m. – Jason Day, Justin Rose, Rory McIlroy
2:20 p.m. / 8:35 a.m. – Steve Stricker, Stewart Cink, Phil Mickelson
2:31 p.m. / 8:46 a.m. – Ryan Brehm, John Oda, Jonathan Randolph
2:42 p.m. / 8:57 a.m. – a-Mason Andersen, Derek Barron, Roman Robledo
Thursday (June 15) No. 10/Friday (June 16) No. 1

12:30 p.m. / 6:45 a.m. – Wade Ormsby, Oliver Bekker, Kyle Thompson
12:41 p.m. / 6:56 a.m. – Brandon Stone, Troy Merritt, Chris Wood
12:52 p.m. / 7:07 a.m. – Satoshi Kodaira, Daniel Summerhays, Alexander Levy
1:03 p.m. / 7:18 a.m. – William McGirt, Keegan Bradley, Kevin Na
1:14 p.m. / 7:29 a.m. – a-Brad Dalke, Wesley Bryan, Brendan Steele
1:25 p.m. / 7:40 a.m. – Nick Flanagan, Richie Ramsay, Bryson DeChambeau
1:36 p.m. / 7:51 a.m. – Daniel Berger, Roberto Castro, Bill Haas
1:47 p.m. / 8:02 a.m. – Adam Hadwin, Emiliano Grillo, Cheng-Tsung Pan
1:58 p.m. / 8:13 a.m. – Scott Piercy, Shane Lowry, Jim Furyk
2:09 p.m. / 8:24 a.m. – Matthew Fitzpatrick, Peter Uihlein, Byeong Hun An
2:20 p.m. / 8:35 a.m. – Kevin Chappell, a-Maverick McNealy, Bernd Wiesberger
2:31 p.m. / 8:46 a.m. – Xander Schauffele, Trey Mullinax, a-Cameron Champ
2:42 p.m. / 8:57 a.m. – Sam Ryder, a-Alex Smalley, Andy Pope

USA - Kevin Chappell
GB&I - Paul Casey
Europe - Rafa Cabrera-Bello
Africa - George Coetzee
Aus/NZ - Jason Cay
RoW - Angel Cabrera
Wildcard - Cameron Champ

USA - Dustin Johnson
GB&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Louis Oostuizen
Aus/NZ - Adam Scott
RoW - Hideki Matsuyama
Wildcard - Graeme McDowell

USA - Rickie Fowler
GB&I - Justin Rose
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
Aus/NZ - Adam Scott
RoW - Hideki Matsuyama
Wildcard - Shane Lowry

Bump

Just checking out the course.

Looks fabulous but no doubt the USGA have been at work.

Expect ridiculous rough. Greens too fast for the slopes. Crazy firmness and obscene length.

If the wind blows, anticipate a meltdown or two.

Jason Leonard says he expects a record breaking event in terms of lost balls.

Meanwhile, Chamblee the Troll is arguing for the USGA to stretch the course to over 8,000 yards.

There's already only two par fours in the sub-400 yards area and there's something like 5 par-4s over 500 yards and the first and 18th will play 670 yard+ par fives (although Rory apparently reached 18 on Sunday with a drive and a five-wood!).

Game has gone crazy.

Only 2 entries so far ffs.

Need them all in before the first group tees off, so Thursday 12:45 UK time.

Come on people.

Also Phil flying in on Thursday after daughter's graduation, may or may not make tee-time, royally fúcks the alternate.

US - Dustin Johnson
B&I - Justin Rose
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Brandon Grace
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Si Woo Kim
Wildcard - Bradley Dredge (how is he even there?)

Henry, or any regular on these thread. I am in Croatia for the Open so can't run it, can someone else do it?

earl the beaver wrote:Henry, or any regular on these thread. I am in Croatia for the Open so can't run it, can someone else do it?

I second Henry

No one else?

STFU, this is my only ever chance of a podium finish.

Seriously guys?

Entries close tomorrow 12.45 UK time

USA - Jordon Spieth
GB&I - Justin Rose
Europe - Sergio García
Africa - Branden Grace
Aus/NZ - Jason Day
RoW - Adam Hadwin
Wildcard - Lee Westwood

Thanks etb

USA - Jordon Spieth
GB&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Henrik Steenson
Africa - Louis Oosthuizen
Aus/NZ - Adam Scott
RoW - Matsyuma
Wildcard - Shane Lowry

Just over 4 hours for any more entries people.

6 entries so far, which is shocking.

USA - Dustin Johnson
GB&I - Justin Rose
Europe - Henrik Stenson
Africa - Branden Grace
Aus/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Angel Cabrera
Wildcard - Matt Fitzpatrick

2 Hours

A little later but my tip for the week is Rickie Fowler. I've got him at 22/1,

US - Matt Kuchar
B&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Paul Dunne

I'll still come last. Of the picks I've made three will miss the cut, two will quit the game altogether, one will set a course record for highest score and the last will be banned for unacceptable comments about the members of the local club.

MrJonno wrote:US - Matt Kuchar
B&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Paul Dunne

Just 2 hours and 20 minutes late.

Up to the other entrants to decide if you are allowed in.

US - Piercy
B&I - Lowry
Europe - Molinari
Africa - Grace
AUS/NZ - Flanagan
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Noren

rfurlong wrote:US - Piercy
B&I - Lowry
Europe - Molinari
Africa - Grace
AUS/NZ - Flanagan
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Noren

Even later still and Noren isn't eligible as a wildcard in the slightest given he's world ranked 8 and has a win this year.

earl the beaver wrote:

MrJonno wrote:US - Matt Kuchar
B&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Paul Dunne

Just 2 hours and 20 minutes late.

Up to the other entrants to decide if you are allowed in.

I reckon it's ok as number are low.

Plus none of them have picked Rickie Fowler

earl the beaver wrote:

MrJonno wrote:US - Matt Kuchar
B&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Paul Dunne

Just 2 hours and 20 minutes late.

Up to the other entrants to decide if you are allowed in.

Fine with me. Dock him 10 points for being tardy.

Rumham wrote:

earl the beaver wrote:

MrJonno wrote:US - Matt Kuchar
B&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Paul Dunne

Just 2 hours and 20 minutes late.

Up to the other entrants to decide if you are allowed in.

I reckon it's ok as number are low.

Plus none of them have picked Rickie Fowler :P

I was tempted to pick him but I didn't want to ruin his career by having him in my list.

earl the beaver wrote:

rfurlong wrote:US - Piercy
B&I - Lowry
Europe - Molinari
Africa - Grace
AUS/NZ - Flanagan
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Noren

Even later still and Noren isn't eligible as a wildcard in the slightest given he's world ranked 8 and has a win this year.

sorry - didnt read the rules

Scott Piercy as wildcard so and DJ in as my US pick

Given that I'm late to the party I will donate all my winnings to charity

rfurlong wrote:

earl the beaver wrote:

rfurlong wrote:US - Piercy
B&I - Lowry
Europe - Molinari
Africa - Grace
AUS/NZ - Flanagan
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Noren

Even later still and Noren isn't eligible as a wildcard in the slightest given he's world ranked 8 and has a win this year.

sorry - didnt read the rules

Scott Piercy as wildcard so and DJ in as my US pick

Given that I'm late to the party I will donate all my winnings to charity

Good move
given that I too was late I will also donate all Rfurlongs winnings to charity in lieu of losing 10 points before the start

ScarfaceClaw wrote:

Rumham wrote:

earl the beaver wrote:

MrJonno wrote:US - Matt Kuchar
B&I - Rory McIlroy
Europe - Jon Rahm
Africa - Charl Schwartzel
AUS/NZ - Adam Scott
ROW - Matsuyama
Wildcard - Paul Dunne

Just 2 hours and 20 minutes late.

Up to the other entrants to decide if you are allowed in.

I reckon it's ok as number are low.

Plus none of them have picked Rickie Fowler

I was tempted to pick him but I didn't want to ruin his career by having him in my list.

About an hour after I picked Rahm he is 4 over! Can you beat that?

DJ is +2 through 5

Brian Harman -4 through 9

GMac matching the world number 1

Can't see Harman being caught at this point.

Billy Horschel's first hole earlier

Another trick golf USO course. Wankrs

Rickie -5 after 10. Playing smart, accurate golf and dissecting the course.

This course can easily be tamed unlike a lot of previous US Open efforts.

Come on ERNIE!

Rumham wrote:Rickie -5 after 10. Playing smart, accurate golf and dissecting the course.

This course can easily be tamed unlike a lot of previous US Open efforts.

The course is still a beast and causing problems. If the wind picks up, as expected, I don't think we'll see these low scores this afternoon or over the weekend.

earl the beaver wrote:Billy Horschel's first hole earlier

Mine would be a bit more zig zaggy but not too far off that.