U.S. Open

[jwkniska]

Originally Posted by Gander

I've never seen it rain this much in one day up here Pgard. It rained pretty steadily all day and then at about 4 it started pouring hard. It hasnt let up since. I cut my lawn last night and probably will have to again by the end of this weekend. Tonight its chicken parmesan, chocolate cake and in a few minutes the Belmont replays from today.

it was bad enough that at Belmont, the third race was called as the third regatta... LOL

[gales0678]

well the USGA blew folks - how in the world could they not give a rain check to the fans yesterday

this could be their dumbest decision ever , no reason not to refund the patrons or to let them come out on another day - a clueless decision made by some clueless suits

all the players have an obligation to speak out about this disaster , but tiger and phil have the largest microphones - please 1 of you 2 superstars speak up for the fans 1x please , if it's not for them you ain't playing for squat

[Gander]

Originally Posted by gales0678

well the USGA blew folks - how in the world could they not give a rain check to the fans yesterday

this could be their dumbest decision ever , no reason not to refund the patrons or to let them come out on another day - a clueless decision made by some clueless suits

all the players have an obligation to speak out about this disaster , but tiger and phil have the largest microphones - please 1 of you 2 superstars speak up for the fans 1x please , if it's not for them you ain't playing for squat

Tiger and Phil were too busy chasing all those great horses who ran in the mud yesterday at Belmont. I heard Tiger needed "Titletown Tiger" for a huge score and wasnt too happy when the jockey put a strangle hold on him and took away any chance he may have had

Thats going to clearly affect any chance Tiger may have had at winning this year's open.

Gales, you bringing one of those bunnies in your office out to see some golf today? Then to the Party at the Park for some twiglight racing at Belmont? Then off to Manhattan for a late dinner then dancing all night?

[gales0678]

well the USGA blew folks - how in the world could they not give a rain check to the fans yesterday

this could be their dumbest decision ever , no reason not to refund the patrons or to let them come out on another day - a clueless decision made by some clueless suits

all the players have an obligation to speak out about this disaster , but tiger and phil have the largest microphones - please 1 of you 2 superstars speak up for the fans 1x please , if it's not for them you ain't playing for squat

[Crown@club]

Originally Posted by gales0678

well the USGA blew folks - how in the world could they not give a rain check to the fans yesterday

this could be their dumbest decision ever , no reason not to refund the patrons or to let them come out on another day - a clueless decision made by some clueless suits

all the players have an obligation to speak out about this disaster , but tiger and phil have the largest microphones - please 1 of you 2 superstars speak up for the fans 1x please , if it's not for them you ain't playing for squat

Now they have updated their decision to make it Monday for a rain date, if play is continued on Monday. That still stinks.

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by Crown@club

Now they have updated their decision to make it Monday for a rain date, if play is continued on Monday. That still stinks.

someone in the meida outta ask tiger or phil about this , let the USGA hear their opinion on it - they carry the biggest microphones

[GPK]

Originally Posted by gales0678

someone in the meida outta ask tiger or phil about this , let the USGA hear their opinion on it - they carry the biggest microphones

The proper decision was made Marty.

[gales0678]

Originally Posted by GPK

The proper decision was made Marty.

maybe so by the letter of the law kev, but, not human decency

they made a bundle off the merchandising tent yesterday , the least they could do was refund the day's tickets , we're talking about 3hrs of golf that got in - a lot of marquee names didn't even get to the 1st tee!

they scrambled today and said thursday's tickets will be good for monday if there is a monday - nice pr job after the local meida rightly hammered them

[herkhorse]

Great to see david duval at -2, hope he can keep it going.

[Gander]

Originally Posted by gales0678

maybe so by the letter of the law kev, but, not human decency

they made a bundle off the merchandising tent yesterday , the least they could do was refund the day's tickets , we're talking about 3hrs of golf that got in - a lot of marquee names didn't even get to the 1st tee!

they scrambled today and said thursday's tickets will be good for monday if there is a monday - nice pr job after the local meida rightly hammered them

Marty- How can there possibly not be a Monday? Have you seen whats coming in today around 3pm? Its suppose to be so bad that this course wont be playable until mid-day tomorrow. We're talking being a full round and a half behind schedule. There may even be need for Tuesday play.

[CSC]

Originally Posted by gales0678

well the USGA blew folks - how in the world could they not give a rain check to the fans yesterday

this could be their dumbest decision ever , no reason not to refund the patrons or to let them come out on another day - a clueless decision made by some clueless suits

all the players have an obligation to speak out about this disaster , but tiger and phil have the largest microphones - please 1 of you 2 superstars speak up for the fans 1x please , if it's not for them you ain't playing for squat

I agree, they should however I'm sure the tickets have a disclaimer on them regarding inclimate weather. I think NBC mentioned it, I'm not sure it's Tiger's place to say anything, he has enough on his plate...same with Phil.