2013 U.S. Open Second Round Comment Thread
/We're starting the day much cooler and guess what, rainy! I'm heading out to watch some golf, so enjoy the coverage.
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NBC covers the 3-5 p.m. slot.
Tee times here, which are all pushed back three hours.
**The USGA course setup notes:
COURSE SETUP: ROUND 2 OF THE 2013 U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The following are details on the course setup for Round 2 of the 2013 U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club, from Mike Davis, USGA Executive Director.
Weather Forecast for Friday (provided by Jake Swick of Thor Guard Weather) – About a tenth of an inch of rain fell overnight and with the on-again, off-again showers and sprinkles this morning, we could see up to another tenth of an inch of rain at the most. The other main story to start this morning is the cool northerly winds gusting over 20 mph at times that will keep temperatures below normal today. Winds will decrease throughout the day and as the sun comes out more this afternoon, we will have to watch out for a shower or even a storm, especially around 5 p.m. The clouds should clear out quickly this evening and we are still looking at nearly perfect weather on Saturday under lots of sunshine. Then the next storm system quickly races into Pa. on Sunday bringing back the chance of a shower or storm.
Winds in the morning could reach 10–20 mph out of the north, then will soften as the day goes on.
Green Speeds – Today’s green speeds are roughly one-half foot slower than yesterday due to overnight rain (1/10th inch) and our caution with predicted winds of upwards of 30 mph. The speeds will range 12½ to 13 feet on the USGA Stimpmeter during the day.
Fairway and Rough Grass – Most fairways were cut this morning, but only four were rolled due to standing casual water. Roughs were not cut during yesterday’s p.m. maintenance due to rain.
Total Course Yardage for Thursday (tee marker settings to flagstick) = 3,689 yards out; 3,212 yards in = 6,901 total yards
Hole-by-Hole Information:
Hole 1 – 356 yards; the hole location is three-quarters of the way back hugging the right side.
Hole 2 – 557 yards; the hole location is in the center left portion of the green.
Hole 3 – 203 yards; tee markers are on the forward teeing ground with the hole location placed 7 paces past the front edge of the green; tee shots should be played downwind.
Hole 4 – 628 yards; the hole location is on the front left “ledge” of the green.
Hole 5 – 504 yards; the hole location is in the center of the green; the hole should have a helping wind out of the right.
Hole 6 – 491 yards; the hole location is in the center of the green; this hole will also have a helping wind out of the right.
Hole 7 – 368 yards; the hole location is placed in the center left portion of the green just short of the back left “bowl.”
Hole 8 – 363 yards; the hole location is in the back left portion of the green; most putts on the green will be uphill to the hole.
Hole 9 – 219 yards; the hole location is in the front portion (6 paces on) of this kidney-shaped green; shots played from past the hole will be fast coming back down the hill.
Hole 10 – 313 yards; tee markers are on the back teeing ground; the hole location is in the back left portion of the green.
Hole 11 – 363 yards; the hole location is in the center right portion of the green.
Hole 12 – 405 yards; the hole location is in the center left portion, just left of the “spine” that runs front to back through the green.
Hole 13 – 123 yards; tee markers are placed on the left side (upper) of the teeing ground; the hole location is center back of this “bowl” green; tee shots played with less spin will be advantageous.
Hole 14 – 453 yards; tee markers were kept on the forward teeing ground for round 2 because of the headwind on tee shots; the hole location is placed back left, bringing the closely mown mound left of the green into play.
Hole 15 – 414 yards; the hole location is tucked behind the bunker that fronts the right portion of the green.
Hole 16 – 434 yards; the hole location is placed five or so paces above the front right bowl.
Hole 17 – 206 yards; the tee markers are placed on the forward teeing ground; the hole location is in the front right portion of the green just above the false front; the tee shots are into the north wind.
Hole 18 – 501 yards; the tee markers are again placed on the penultimate teeing ground even with the northerly downwind tee shot; the hole location is on the front left portion of the green; the hole should play downwind.
