Bryson DeChambeau bullied both Winged Foot and his competition in winning the 120nd US Open by six shots. The victory was the culmination of a full-body transformation and a pivotal moment in the distance debate. We’re discussing all that and much more in our 18 Parting Thoughts from Winged Foot.
The first green has so much hustle and flow, the USGA specifically tells players that its handling it differently than the other 17th, maintaining it a slower speed so that the ridiculousness doesn’t become too sublime.
There’s no telling how nervous 20-year-old Spanish amateur Eduard Rousaud was feeling before his first-ever US Open round at Winged Foot. In just two swings, those nerves turned to elation.
Confidence is key at the US Open, where ejection lurks at every corner of the golf course. If you are not fully committed to every shot, you will get exposed.
Good lodging during a Major championship week is usually quite pricey and difficult to come by. Apparently, that hasn’t changed at this week's US Open – even with no fans allowed at Winged Foot.
Like any internet sensation, an act like this runs the risk of growing tired or stale. That could not be further from the case with Harrop, who outdoes himself every time he sits down at the piano.
