U.S. Open 2008

[TheGameHHH]

Anybody watching this weekend? The course looks damn near impossible and it's making everyone look stupid right now. I can't imagine having to play a course with 2 +500 yard par 4's. Tiger, bad knee and all, is still managing to hang around even though he's played the front nine's like dogshit all weekend.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Anybody watching this weekend? The course looks damn near impossible and it's making everyone look stupid right now. I can't imagine having to play a course with 2 +500 yard par 4's. Tiger, bad knee and all, is still managing to hang around even though he's played the front nine's like dogshit all weekend.

I think if he's in striking distance tomorrow, look out. He's tied for second right now and I'm not sure if Rocco can breathe easy even with a three stroke lead.

Speaking of looking stupid, FIGJAM just fell apart.

[silks]

Rocco looks like he's on auto-pilot.

[Tenbatsuzen]

That eagle was sick.

[Kevin]

Jesus, the putting in this tourney is terrible.

[Tenbatsuzen]

This is the moment. This is the moment where Tiger becomes immortal or he just continues his legendary status.

[Kevin]

Seriously? Did he just do that?

[TheGameHHH]

if i were alive when it happened, id compare this to willis reed. this guy is grimacing after every shot.

[spadanko]

Tiger Woods is a fucking monster... this is a legendary performance right here.

[TheGameHHH]

Wow

[spadanko]

holy Shit!!!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

Tiger Woods is a fucking monster... this is a legendary performance right here.

Tiger is already a legend. Now he's going into Icon status.

[EliSnow]

if i were alive when it happened, id compare this to willis reed. this guy is grimacing after every shot.

It's more impressive the Willis Reed. From what I've read, while Willis Reed came back and played with his ankle, he only played for a little while, before he had to quit.

Tiger played 18 holes on a bum knee and had three of the most amazing shots of his career, in golf history.

Right now, I'm so happy that I have that round on my DVR, AND I watched it live. Just have to figure out how to get it onto my computer and save it.

Yesterday's performance is the answer to the question people ask about how you can cheer for Tiger, the favorite. With Tiger's case, you root for him not because it's an easy bandwagon choice, but because you're lucky enough to see golf history be made, and you're cheering him to do the impossible. When he made the putt on 13, I practically fell over, and then made my wife watch the hole over again.

What he did on 13 made yesterday's round memorable, but add in what he did on 17 and 18, and that he's did it on a bum knee, and you have the one of the most incredible 6 hole stretches in golf history.

[TheMojoPin]

Good Lord, that 2nd eagle is about the sickest thing I've ever seen.

[A.J.]

Those two putts and that chip shot are some of the most amazing things I had ever seen. This guy plays on another level.

How the fuck do you read that break on the green?????????????

[TheGameHHH]

Those two putts and that chip shot are some of the most amazing things I had ever seen. This guy plays on another level.

How the fuck do you read that break on the green?????????????

the one on 18 he read because the guy he was partnered with was away and putted first, at the end of the round tiger said he wouldnt have made that putt if he wasn't able to see the other putt first.

[A.J.]

Still....

Wow. I wish I could play like that.

[TheGameHHH]

Still....

Wow. I wish I could play like that.

i hear ya man, i think we all do.

[mendyweiss]

Is Phil Short For Phyllis ?
Just Askin

[cougarjake13]

amazing

[EliSnow]

Tiger had some problems with the first two holes. With his knee, we'll see if he can start making birdies.

[TheGameHHH]

he's been playing the first few holes badly all week, he's only one back right now. theres still a lot of golf left

[TheGameHHH]

he's one up, i think theres 7 holes left.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Here he comes.

He's gonna start cranking on the back 9 and put them away.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I practically fell over, and then made my wife watch the hole over again.



Modquote?

[KnoxHarrington]

I think this thing's going to get wrapped up tomorrow. Either Woods or Westwood (if not both) are going to birdie 18.

Which brings up this point: the 18-hole playoff to break a tie is one of the stupidest ideas in sports. I like how the British Open (and the PGA now, I think) does it: a 4 hole playoff with sudden death after that if it's still tied. That avoids the chance of winning a major on a fluke you can get in the Masters, but means that you won't have to return the next day, probably.

[EliSnow]

Well, Tiger's put himself into position to force a playoff. It's definitely a putt he can make.

[EliSnow]

Westwood misses.

Tiger's up.

[EliSnow]

Goddamn, Tiger.

Forces the playoff. He's winning it the next hole.

[KnoxHarrington]

I'm totally calling in sick tomorrow.

[JPMNICK]

that put just broke rocco's heart.

tiger is so in his head going into the extra holes, i bet it ends after the 1st playoff hole

[KnoxHarrington]

that put just broke rocco's heart.

tiger is so in his head going into the extra holes, i bet it ends after the 1st playoff hole

It goes all 18, regardless. That's why it's a stupid system.

[Recyclerz]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Tiger Woods is not too shabby a golf player.

[Kevin]

If Tiger was not playing hurt. I would have been rooting for Rocco all along. Just for being the under dog and all of that. But with the pain Tiger is playing through. You have to root for him.

[EliSnow]

So in my lifetime so far, I think I've seen the two best clutch players of all time, Tiger and Jordan. As Rocco said, unbelievable.

[Kevin]

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Tiger Woods is not too shabby a golf player.

Oh i think he is a little more than that.

[JPMNICK]

It goes all 18, regardless. That's why it's a stupid system.

what! i had no idea. is this only for the US Open? they have to play an entire 18 holes? that is fucking crazy talk.

[JPMNICK]

If Tiger was not playing hurt. I would have been rooting for Rocco all along. Just for being the under dog and all of that. But with the pain Tiger is playing through. You have to root for him.

tiger had 10-1 odds vs the field before this thing started

before the season started he was 3-1 to win all 4 majors

[hammersavage]

anybody know what time they start tomorrow? i hope its after work :sad:

[Towelie]

18 Holes tomorrow

The first tee shot is at 12 p.m. ET. TV coverage will be on ESPN from 12-2 p.m. ET, then NBC for the duration.

[TeeBone]

TV coverage will be on ESPN from 12-2 p.m. ET, then NBC for the duration.

Thanks, Towelie.
Setting the DVR now.

[TheGameHHH]

im flying home to jersey tomorrow at 12:15pm on JetBlue, I finally have something to watch on the plane!

[KnoxHarrington]

If nothing else, it'll be on XM, so you can listen after the buddays.

[spadanko]

my God that was fucking incredible

[PhilDeez]

What was incredible was how Rocco held it together all day - yes he missed a couple of putts, but so did Tiger - with Tiger breathing down his throat. He shot a better round than Tiger today...I wouldn't write him off so soon for tomorrow.

[TeeBone]

I noticed Tiger wincing in pain only when he hit a bad shot...

[PhilDeez]

I noticed Tiger wincing in pain only when he hit a bad shot...

I know you are joking, but I agree to a degree. I do not doubt his knee hurt. However, the misery he withstood was dramatically oversold by NBC. He celebrated enthusiastically, basically jumping up and down when he made the final put - he couldn't hurt too much? Just being facetious, but still I never saw him limping as he walked roughly 5 miles today?

[Kevin]

I noticed Tiger wincing in pain only when he hit a bad shot...

Dude, I went to High School with the guy and we've all been wanting this for him for a very long time. He's cool and deserves another US Open.
I'll reserve my comments about your prickery but your making it difficult.

[TeeBone]

I know you are joking, but I agree to a degree.
I was joking, but it did seem odd that jumping around caused no pain for him.:thumbup:

[TeeBone]

Dude, I went to High School with the guy and we've all been wanting this for him for a very long time. He's cool and deserves another US Open.
I'll reserve my comments about your prickery but your making it difficult.

It was funnier and more to the point when I said it...but still, VERY NICE KEVIN.

[Kevin]

It was funnier and more to the point when I said it...but still, VERY NICE KEVIN.

Yea, i knew you would get it.

[TeeBone]

Yea, i knew you would get it.

"YOU DA MAN!!!!" (said in best annoying US Open fan yelp):drunk:

[Kevin]

"YOU DA MAN!!!!" (said in best annoying US Open fan yelp):drunk:

Next to the GET IN THE HOLE guy.

The man is swinging from the rough and would be lucky if he gets it near the green..

GET IN THE HOLE!!

[TheGameHHH]

What was incredible was how Rocco held it together all day - yes he missed a couple of putts, but so did Tiger - with Tiger breathing down his throat. He shot a better round than Tiger today...I wouldn't write him off so soon for tomorrow.

yea, Rocco did hold it together fairly well.......though he's playing against a guy with one healthy leg.

i seriously cant wait for this tomorrow

[TeeBone]

Next to the GET IN THE HOLE guy.

The man is swinging from the rough and would be lucky if he gets it near the green..

GET IN THE HOLE!!

We mustn't forget Whistle Guy. His loud whistle usually comes in succession of 4's.
Listen for him, you'll hear him today.

[A.J.]

Tiger never ceases to amaze. Only he can get a barful of people to cheer for golf.

[EliSnow]

Tiger never ceases to amaze. Only he can get a barful of people to cheer for golf.

And although I don't think he plans it, he seems to do the amazing things at the most dramatic times. I mean, look at the shots he made when the Open was on NBC primetime, as opposed to the usual afternoon/early evening.

Jordan used to do the same things.

[Freitag]

I'm actually pulling for Rocco today - but Game is right, Tiger got into Rocco's head... he was completely deflated in the press conference.

Tiger's biggest issue in this tournament has been starting weak. Rocco has to exploit that and DON'T LET UP if he's up by three shots by the turn.

[Fezticle98]

I'm pulling for Rocco.

I appreciate the greatness of T. Woods, but I have to go for the underdog. This is Mediate's only chance, Tiger will win 10 more.

Any idea what the official Vegas odds are for Rocco? Slim to none?

[A.J.]

Any idea what the official Vegas odds are for Rocco? Slim to none?

"Difficult, but not impossible."

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[mrr0b0t0420]

I presume Tiger Woods has a robot knee beep bop boop!

[EliSnow]

Maybe I'm just a patriot, but I have to cheer for an American to win the U.S. Open.

[Fezticle98]

Maybe I'm just a patriot, but I have to cheer for an American to win the U.S. Open.

So, which American are you cheering for?

[EliSnow]

So, which American are you cheering for?

Oops. Thought Rocco was a foreigner. My bad.

[Freitag]

Oops. Thought Rocco was a foreigner. My bad.

... wow. With his interviews, his demeanor, his lack of any sort of accent - besides the name, which is not all that uncommon for Italians from the Northeast... what made you think he was a foreigner?

I'm sorry, that's a demerit for Eli today.

[EliSnow]

... wow. With his interviews, his demeanor, his lack of any sort of accent - besides the name, which is not all that uncommon for Italians from the Northeast... what made you think he was a foreigner?

I'm sorry, that's a demerit for Eli today.

I agree a fuck up.

I've never listened to his interviews, etc. so I was unaware of how he spoke.

I thought I had heard about him playing the Eurporean tour, but again, a fuck up.

BTW, Tiger just stuck his second shot right near the hole on #6. Let's see if Ron talks about him choking again.

[KnoxHarrington]

Holy shit what a birdie for Rocco.

[KnoxHarrington]

Rocco in the lead after 15!

[Epschtein]

holy shit!

tiger just hit a laser from the bunker on 15 and got closer then mediate's shot from the fairway, mediate follows it up with a sweet birdie putt to put the pressure back on tiger.

the back nine has been ridiculously entertaining so far, i still dont like the 18 hole playoff format but this has been a classic.

hopefully it comes down to 18 (im rooting for mediate to have his moment in the sun, tiger already has more than any man needs in this world in just about every category imaginable)

tiger missed his birdie, mediate by 1 going to 16!

[EliSnow]

Rocco's still up one with two holes left.

Damn, I wish I could be watching this rather than following internet scores.

[KnoxHarrington]

Rocco's still up one with two holes left.

Damn, I wish I could be watching this rather than following internet scores.

It's on XM channel 146


Gvac is a half-assed monkey boy

[EliSnow]

It's on XM channel 146


Gvac is a half-assed monkey boy

I know but I'm on a conference call.

[Freitag]

It's on XM channel 146


Gvac is a half-assed monkey boy

No 146 online. No sports at all. MAKE THE MERGER HAPPEN!!!!

[EliSnow]

And it goes to the last hole. Tiger's still down one.

[KnoxHarrington]

Rocco drives into the fairway bunker on 18

[KnoxHarrington]

Tiger in the fairway

[EliSnow]

Tiger has a great tee shot, and can go for the green in two.

Rocco's in the bunker and sounds like he'll have to lay up.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

wow, wish this was on prime time

[KnoxHarrington]

Gvac is a half-assed monkey boy

Rocco safely in the fairway, good angle to the green.

Tiger on the green in two, has an eagle putt.

[EliSnow]

Tiger backs off his 2nd shot and sets up himself for an eagle putt of about 35 feet.

I'm glad I'm taping this at home, but I'd rather be watching this now.

[KnoxHarrington]

Rocco has a birdie putt.

Tiger's eagle putt coming up.

[Friday]

Wow. Rocco is in a better position right now.

[KnoxHarrington]

Gvac is a half-assed monkey boy

My heart is fucking pounding. This is incredible.

[EliSnow]

Tiger misses the eagle putt.

Rocco can win by sinking this putt.

[KnoxHarrington]

Tiger misses his eagle.

Rocco puts for the US Open.

[KnoxHarrington]

Rocco missed.

[EliSnow]

It's going back to the 7th hole, I bet.

[PhishHead]

It's going back to the 7th hole, I bet.

it goes 7th, 8th then 18th in that rotation for the playoff holes.

[KnoxHarrington]

Tiger birdies.

Rocco's par putt is not a gimme.

[Friday]

SUDDEN DEATH!

i think i have time to pee now.... lol this is crazy

[EliSnow]

Damn, and it goes to a 19th playoff hole.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

91 Holes, am now watching it in the break room

[TheMojoPin]

This is fucking amazing.

[KnoxHarrington]

Sudden death!

[MojoTeddybear]

This has been a great watch...doesn't get much better.

[KnoxHarrington]

SUDDEN DEATH!

i think i have time to pee now.... lol this is crazy

Apparently Toget needed a piss break too.

[DolaMight]

Live tv feed

http://watch.tsn.ca/live-on-tsnca/clip58929#clip58929

thank canada

[MojoTeddybear]

Rocco in bunker with a bad lie.

[EliSnow]

Live tv feed

http://watch.tsn.ca/live-on-tsnca/clip58929#clip58929

thank canada

nbcsports.com had a live feed as well, but it was lagging behind significantly.

I can't access this feed, because I would need to install a program and I don't have the rights to do so on my work laptop.

[Friday]

oof Rocco is pretty deep in the bunker.

Advantage, le Tigre!

[DolaMight]

nbcsports.com had a live feed as well, but it was lagging behind significantly.

I can't access this feed, because I would need to install a program and I don't have the rights to do so on my work laptop.

go to the tsn homepage they might have a non flash feed.

Hurry there's only 1:00 left by the look of rocco's lie.

EDIT over, he hit the grandstands

[KnoxHarrington]

Yeah, major advantage for Tiger. He'll just lay up.

[TheMojoPin]

Suck it, Rocco.

VIVE LE TIGRE!!!

[KnoxHarrington]

Tiger has a 28 foot birdie putt, Rocco's still in the rough.

[Cleophus James]

Live tv feed

http://watch.tsn.ca/live-on-tsnca/clip58929#clip58929

thank canada
only available in Canada? I knew Canadians were tracking me.

[DolaMight]

Tiger has a 28 foot birdie putt, Rocco's still in the rough.

I predict a rocco eagle to win it out of the gallery

[MojoTeddybear]

Rocco needs to hole this shot.


not even close.....

[DolaMight]

only available in Canada? I knew Canadians were tracking me.

blame nbc. Sorry to get your hopes up folks.

[KnoxHarrington]

If Rocco can hit it well, he might get it to another hole. I don't think he'll win it here.

[KnoxHarrington]

The last place I want to be is watching Tiger putt for the win.

[Freitag]

blame nbc. Sorry to get your hopes up folks.

I blame poutine.

[MojoTeddybear]

Damn, Tiger has had no luck with his putting.

[Jujubees2]

Okay, I propose a new PGA rule. You have 15 seconds to put. Jesus, how many times are these guys going to walk around and bend down and then walk some more?

[KnoxHarrington]

Tiger wins!

[Friday]

Damn, Tiger has had no luck with his putting.

nope, but Rocco has even less luck! LE TIGRE!

[Freitag]

Okay, I propose a new PGA rule. You have 15 seconds to put. Jesus, how many times are these guys going to walk around and bend down and then walk some more?

You have 12 seconds to throw a pitch, and that's a lot less important than a putt to win a championship. Sorry.

[TheMojoPin]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

This was so kickass.

[EliSnow]

Tiger wins it.

Can't wait to watch it later tonight.

[MojoTeddybear]

Grats to Tiger and to Rocco...great golf match!

[DolaMight]

I blame poutine.

Poutine doesn't get enough love down there. You people should try putting gravy and cheese curds on things. It's amazing.

[KnoxHarrington]

Rocco should walk up to Tiger and say "You didn't knock me down, Tiger. You didn't knock me down."

[DolaMight]

tiger's kid was adorable, and she only wanted to be held by her daddy... Children of the superrich usually only want to be held by their nannies.

[spadanko]

unbelieveable finish.. by the way usopen.com had a live feed of the entire round all day

[King Hippos Bandaid]

best major in a long time


well done Tiger and Rocco

[JPMNICK]

unbelieveable finish.. by the way usopen.com had a live feed of the entire round all day

i know i watched it at work and it was awesome

[TeeBone]

best major in a long time


well done Tiger and Rocco

Agreed----Just awesome!!
Listened all day at work and it was great.

[silks]

EPIC tournament. Listened the whole ride home from work. Made my commute a pleasure. Listening to golf on the radio is fantastic.

[furie]

yes, easily the best open in years.
That put on the 17th from tiger made me cry out it was so close

[TheGameHHH]

that was the greatest plane ride ive ever been on, god bless jet blue......i watched holes 1-5 in the airport bar then got on the plane for the 6th hole. The rest of the Open took up literally the entire flight, Tiger was draining his final putt in sudden death and Rocco was missing his right when we touched down in NY. what a great major this was. normally I'm a Masters guy, but this one blew me away.

[Ritalin]

Yeah, it was great.

[PhilDeez]

Amazing. Rocco crawled back in, 3 down with 8 to go only to take the lead going into 18. He had a chance to win it, but fell oh so short. A great finish for the game and the USGA, just feel horrible for Rocco. It was more than likely his only chance ever to win a major. Call me a sap, but Tiger is going to wind 10 more - it would have been nice for the little guy to pull of the incredible upset today.

[Epschtein]

Amazing. Rocco crawled back in, 3 down with 8 to go only to take the lead going into 18. He had a chance to win it, but fell oh so short. A great finish for the game and the USGA, just feel horrible for Rocco. It was more than likely his only chance ever to win a major. Call me a sap, but Tiger is going to wind 10 more - it would have been nice for the little guy to pull of the incredible upset today.

exactly, i appreciate and admire his greatness and dedication, but i have a hard time rooting for, or ever feeling bad for, someone that is going to destroy every record in the sport and is already ridiculously rich and famous.

i am always happy for him after he wins, but i always root for whoever is chasing him unless they are a notorious prick/idiot.

i am consistent in that regard as i root for upsets in virtually every sport i watch. as a patriots fan i could even enjoy rewatching the giants beating them in the superbowl after a few days.

[TheMojoPin]

Normally I like rooting for the longshot or underdog, but Tiger is one of those rare cases where the dominant player is so amazing, I take much more pleasure out of seeing him win and kick ass at his sport than anyone else. It's like when Jordan was playing...and I guess it would be like watching Babe Ruth in his prime.

[RAAMONE]

i dont get how ron thinks tiger chokes more than anyone...ron is one of those people that believes that tiger is expected to win every time and when he doesnt they believe he choked...stupid way of thinking

[KnoxHarrington]

The only thing is that you do have to wonder if that knee is going to be a long term issue. I mean, I can't imagine that playing 91 holes was exactly the best thing for it. I gotta think that some of the inaccuracy we saw this weekend had to do with it. Can he fully recover?

I guess now he'll rehab it more preparing for the British. It'll be interesting to see if he's at full strength then.

[RAAMONE]

The only thing is that you do have to wonder if that knee is going to be a long term issue. I mean, I can't imagine that playing 91 holes was exactly the best thing for it. I gotta think that some of the inaccuracy we saw this weekend had to do with it. Can he fully recover?

I guess now he'll rehab it more preparing for the British. It'll be interesting to see if he's at full strength then.

another thing that ron said how tiger was just going to blame it on his knee...yeah, of course he would have if he lost...he played 91 holes against doctors wishes and was actually limping around the course at time...why wouldnt he blame it on his knee...i dont know why it bothers me but ron came off looking like an ass on this...i think he just has some tiger hate for some reason

[A.J.]

I hate to use this awful cliche but this was really one time where you wish that there could be two winners.

One for the ages.

[EliSnow]

Normally I like rooting for the longshot or underdog, but Tiger is one of those rare cases where the dominant player is so amazing, I take much more pleasure out of seeing him win and kick ass at his sport than anyone else. It's like when Jordan was playing...and I guess it would be like watching Babe Ruth in his prime.

My sentiments exactly.

You root for him because you know he could pull off incredible things. It's like being able to watch a great artist paint, and wonder if it will be one of his masterpieces.

[EliSnow]

i dont get how ron thinks tiger chokes more than anyone...ron is one of those people that believes that tiger is expected to win every time and when he doesnt they believe he choked...stupid way of thinking

It was a bit.

[TooCute]

Who ever thought televised golf would be exciting? Listened to half on XM, then watched the rest instead of climbing yesterday, and then went out and played 18 holes starting at 5PM and finishing after dusk. You can't beat $10 sunset golf in the mountains when everything is just all lit up orange and pink... except for that I kept losing my pink ball...


Who wasn't rooting for Rocco???