2005 US Open

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » June 16, 2005 10:41 am

Well the US Open returns to the scene of one of the most memorable final rounds in Open history as Payne Stewart came from behind in the final three holes at Pinehurst #2, architect Donald Ross' masterpiece, to beat expectant father Phil Mickelson in 1999.

Payne Stewart tragically lost his life four months later in a plane crash, and his statue stands outside the 18th Green depicting his reaction after sinking a 15 foot putt to win the championship.

Pinehurst #2, known as the Cathedral of Pines, is best known for its long Par 4's and elevated greens in which balls will roll off the green and collect down in a valley. It should be a fun weekend for golf fans everywhere.

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » June 16, 2005 7:25 pm

jonesbeach10 wrote:Well the US Open returns to the scene of one of the most memorable final rounds in Open history as Payne Stewart came from behind in the final three holes at Pinehurst #2, architect Donald Ross' masterpiece, to beat expectant father Phil Mickelson in 1999.

Payne Stewart tragically lost his life four months later in a plane crash, and his statue stands outside the 18th Green depicting his reaction after sinking a 15 foot putt to win the championship.

Pinehurst #2, known as the Cathedral of Pines, is best known for its long Par 4's and elevated greens in which balls will roll off the green and collect down in a valley. It should be a fun weekend for golf fans everywhere.

If Payne is looking down. Phil wins this tournament.

Payne Stewart's funeral i can still see it in my mind with Paul Azinger giving the eulogy. He Tucked his paints into his pants and put on the fadora.And the Eulogy.It brought tears to my eyes

Duff · Post by **Duff** » June 16, 2005 8:11 pm

The Scottish fellas in kilts walking into the morning fog and finally disappearing, leaving only footprints in the fairway dew all while playing the bagpipes still sends shivers up my spine.

I'm pulling for Freddie, had a good first round.

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » June 16, 2005 8:22 pm

They're all just ruining a perfectly good WALK.

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » June 16, 2005 8:29 pm

Duff wrote:The Scottish fellas in kilts walking into the morning fog and finally disappearing, leaving only footprints in the fairway dew all while playing the bagpipes still sends shivers up my spine.

I'm pulling for Freddie, had a good first round.

That was at Pebble beach where they all lined up and hit balls into the ocean in tribute.that first round was very touching.Also i remember a story of Azinger and i'm not sure who was with him . taking a bottle of Krystal and sitting on the ledge drinking with and toasting there lost friend.

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » June 16, 2005 8:34 pm

I'm pulling for Phil, who's at -1 and within striking distance, and Jim Furyk, one of the 2nd tier players on TOUR but a real hard worker. Another guy I like is Luke Donald from England.

mrsmcg · Post by **mrsmcg** » June 16, 2005 8:54 pm

Wouldn't it be awesome if Freddie pulled it off? Next best would be Phil. This will be an emotional time for them all ... oh yes, the plus fours and the pipers in the mist. Goose bumps here.
If VJ does it, there will be a damned fine golfer named JP McGowan turning over in his grave, er box.

PHBeerman · Post by **PHBeerman** » June 16, 2005 8:59 pm

I love watching Tiger when he is in contention. That dude becomes the most clutch dude on earth if he is within 5 shots.

UAHparrothead · Post by **UAHparrothead** » June 16, 2005 9:06 pm

Tiger did pretty good today but his shirt burned my retinas. He's got to lay off the hot pink.

PARROT HEAD MIKE · Post by **PARROT HEAD MIKE** » June 16, 2005 9:27 pm

I just want you to know, I'm going to qualify for the U.S. Open and kick your boyfriend's a$$.
Does anybody know what movie that's from?

UAHparrothead · Post by **UAHparrothead** » June 16, 2005 9:28 pm

PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote:I just want you to know, I'm going to qualify for the U.S. Open and kick your boyfriend's a$$.
Does anybody know what movie that's from?

Tin Cup

PARROT HEAD MIKE · Post by **PARROT HEAD MIKE** » June 16, 2005 9:33 pm

UAHparrothead wrote:
PARROT HEAD MIKE wrote:I just want you to know, I'm going to qualify for the U.S. Open and kick your boyfriend's a$$.
Does anybody know what movie that's from?
Tin Cup

Wow you are good, but that was an easy line from that movie.

Blonde Stranger · Post by **Blonde Stranger** » June 17, 2005 12:18 pm

I'm rooting for Rory Sabatini to come in dead last after the fit he pitched at the Booz Allen last week. What a poor sport and a jerk.

Duff · Post by **Duff** » June 17, 2005 10:30 pm

How classic that the golf gods rolled Crane's final putt on 18 in, ensuring that he finished before Rory. I've been very frustrated with playing partners, but that was uncalled for.

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » June 18, 2005 6:57 pm

Did anyone catch the story of Jason Gore.

He was a member of the Pepperdine National Championship team in 1997, I believe, and a member of a Walker Cup team.

On the day of his first pro tournament in Boise, his mother finds his father dead of a heart attack.

Tomorrow, he'll be in the final pairing on Father's Day.

Then his car stereo and his wife's clothing is stolen after he arrives in Pinehurst this week.

I really like "The Goose" as he is one of the most hard-working, underrated, and under-appreciated guys on Tour, but tomorrow I'll be rooting for Jason Gore

creeky · Post by **creeky** » June 18, 2005 7:15 pm

Mark Hensby is doing ok !!

Aussie Aussie Aussie oye oye oye

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » June 18, 2005 11:28 pm

Anyone who has ever found themselves in a room with Peter Jacobsen has to be rooting for him. He is such a great guy to just sit and have a few beers with. And an ace on the 9th hole in the third round. Hope he has a little left for Sunday

Left Field ParrotHead · Post by **Left Field ParrotHead** » June 18, 2005 11:36 pm

jonesbeach10 wrote:Did anyone catch the story of Jason Gore.

He was a member of the Pepperdine National Championship team in 1997, I believe, and a member of a Walker Cup team.

On the day of his first pro tournament in Boise, his mother finds his father dead of a heart attack.
Tomorrow, he'll be in the final pairing on Father's Day.

Then his car stereo and his wife's clothing is stolen after he arrives in Pinehurst this week.

I really like "The Goose" as he is one of the most hard-working, underrated, and under-appreciated guys on Tour, but tomorrow I'll be rooting for Jason Gore

And so will I. Even a second or a third will cut a big enough check to make to weekend worthwhile. What a tough round he had today. A real fighter he is.

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » June 19, 2005 4:17 pm

Left Field ParrotHead wrote:
jonesbeach10 wrote:Did anyone catch the story of Jason Gore.

He was a member of the Pepperdine National Championship team in 1997, I believe, and a member of a Walker Cup team.

On the day of his first pro tournament in Boise, his mother finds his father dead of a heart attack.
Tomorrow, he'll be in the final pairing on Father's Day.

Then his car stereo and his wife's clothing is stolen after he arrives in Pinehurst this week.

I really like "The Goose" as he is one of the most hard-working, underrated, and under-appreciated guys on Tour, but tomorrow I'll be rooting for Jason Gore
And so will I. Even a second or a third will cut a big enough check to make to weekend worthwhile. What a tough round he had today. A real fighter he is.

Yes, off to a rough start.A little adrenaline going at the start.Hopefully he can settle down and make a charge . If he wins it would be a great fathers day story

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » June 19, 2005 10:23 pm

AND THE WINNER IS:

Michael Campbell, of New Zealand. (sorry creeky, right region, wrong island

)

Campbell played a great back 9 to hold off a chraging Tiger.

Jason Gore ended up shooting 84 today and ended up in 48th place

.
Not much better, Goosen shot 81 and finished way back as well on a day where #2 played bery tough.

So the golfing world shifts from possibly the greatest test of American golf to the toughest test of British golf where it all began, THE OLD COURSE at St. Andrews.

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