Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

[SJHovey]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

In what seems like it must be a mistake, the US Open is in (near) Milwaukee next week. Little geezer the golf nut talked me into driving down to watch a practice round (tickets to the event itself get silly, for me). Anyone else? Anyone have spectating advice? Again, not a big fan, but my son wants to get autographs.

The practice rounds are the best if you're looking for autographs or photos or the like. Plus, earlier in the week is better than say Wednesday, which is getting close to the tournament.

I've been to a number of U.S. Open practice rounds, but never sought autographs myself. However, from my observation your best bet to increase your chances would be to try to position yourself near the walk paths between greens and tee boxes; have a kid try to get it, they have better luck than adults; have your own sharpie, with the cap off, ready to go (they sign "on the run"); be prepared to follow the golfer as he signs and be ready to reach out to retrieve your autograph and pen when he's done; have something easy to sign (the best is to buy one of the "flags" in the merchandise tent. They come on a flat piece of cardboard, are easy to sign, and have enough room for multiple signatures).

[geezer]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

The practice rounds are the best if you're looking for autographs or photos or the like. Plus, earlier in the week is better than say Wednesday, which is getting close to the tournament.

I've been to a number of U.S. Open practice rounds, but never sought autographs myself. However, from my observation your best bet to increase your chances would be to try to position yourself near the walk paths between greens and tee boxes; have a kid try to get it, they have better luck than adults; have your own sharpie, with the cap off, ready to go (they sign "on the run"); be prepared to follow the golfer as he signs and be ready to reach out to retrieve your autograph and pen when he's done; have something easy to sign (the best is to buy one of the "flags" in the merchandise tent. They come on a flat piece of cardboard, are easy to sign, and have enough room for multiple signatures).

Thanks! Appreciate it. We are going on Tuesday, little geezer is a small 16-yr-old so I think he'll do well with your strategy.

[joecct]

Thanks! Appreciate it. We are going on Tuesday, little geezer is a small 16-yr-old so I think he'll do well with your strategy.

Don't forget to say "Thank you". Hopefully they #SignItLikeArnie.

[joecct]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

Aaron Judge crushed one 495 ft the other day.

What club would you use to schwack the golf ball the same distance?

Me- well struck 4 iron or a choked down 3 Wood

[unofan]

Aaron Judge crushed one 495 ft the other day.

What club would you use to schwack the golf ball the same distance?

Me- well struck 4 iron or a choked down 3 Wood

495 feet = 165 yards. 6-iron.

[burd]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

The Erin Hills greens should be friendly this weekend, with all the rain we have had and expect to have in the next 5 days, but it will play long.

[geezer]

Don't forget to say "Thank you". Hopefully they #SignItLikeArnie.

We had fun today. He got one sig (Ernie Els) but then decided he's too grown-up/ dignified to be an autograph hound which is just fine with me. Unique experience for me to be there.

[MissThundercat]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

Phil is skipping the US Open this weekend for his daughter's HS graduation, but decides not to withdraw just in case.

[hockeyplayer1015]

Phil is skipping the US Open this weekend for his daughter's HS graduation, but decides not to withdraw just in case.

Further to this, he needs a very, very unlikely 4 hour or so delay Thurs before 2pm. If he gets that, he can likely make it to the course before his tee time.

Unfortunately for Phil, the weather forecast doesn't look too promising. The good news? The first alternate is now allowed to partake in practice rounds leading up to the event, a new rule established last year by the USGA.

[Kepler]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

Phil is skipping the US Open this weekend for his daughter's HS graduation, but decides not to withdraw just in case.

That's not a lot of confidence in his daughter.

[joecct]

That's not a lot of confidence in his daughter.

He needs a 4 hour rain delay to make his tee time.

[icehawk]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

Tiger to drug rehab
https://www.google.com/amp/golfweek....port-says/amp/

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

Tiger to drug rehab
https://www.google.com/amp/golfweek....port-says/amp/

Woods reserved the entire male inpatient unit of the Jupiter Medical Center near his Florida home for his stint for an addiction to prescription pills, the website says.

Already it seems he's "too good/rich/famous" for group therapy, let alone with regular pee-ons. Not surprising, given how introverted he is, and also classic addict thinking.

[The Rube]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

Already it seems he's "too good/rich/famous" for group therapy, let alone with regular pee-ons. Not surprising, given how introverted he is, and also classic addict thinking.

Dumb question: would his celebrity status distract him (and the group) from helping recovery?

[MissThundercat]

Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.

That's not a lot of confidence in his daughter.

Per Deadspin, Daughter IS the commencement speaker, so...