U.S. Open Epics: Tiger and Rocco | 2008 U.S. Open Documentary | Tiger Woods & Rocco Mediate

[@Number1HockeyPlaya]

The sportsmanship of Rocco was incredible, and the commentators still did him dirty.

[@anthonybaratta6152]

How? Because they said that he hadn’t won a tournament in 2 years? They were doing a side by side comparison…

[@JesseOnYT]

@@anthonybaratta6152 “he looks like he cleans tigers swimming pool”. How nice of them

[@anthonybaratta6152]

@@JesseOnYT bro… would you be able to pick out Rocco Mediate from a crowd if he was wearing a shirt that said I’m Rocco Mediate? I certainly wouldn’t… He does look like someone who cleans Tigers swimming pool… it’s a compliment to the tournament that someone kinda more ordinary is able to compete with a legend of the game… and to Rocco too

[@xjcrossx]

Johnny Miller did. Said he looks like he should be cleaning Tigers pool, and guys with the name Rocco don't have their name on the trophy. He is always an ass who thinks he can go out and do it better.

[@surindersingh724]

@@anthonybaratta6152 What makes Tiger stand out exactly?

[@truthseeker502]

Rocco is a class act.

[@johnzaky2254]

"he looks like he would be cleaning tiger woods pool" biggest diss ever on national television... and nothing is done about it to the distasteful commentator.

[@CeeMoney1961]

@@johnzaky2254 I agree, this is unbelievable! Imagine if the tables were turned and he would have said this about Tiger?!? There would've been a riot!

[@wildcat8797]

The type of golfer I love to play with. Me & my golf buddies have a good time during our round & keep it fun.

[@wildcat8797]

@@johnzaky2254 I agree. That was the most fucking dick head comment, ridiculous.

[@bullionsean456]

Yeah Rocco is the man

[@robinlundqvist8048]

Just watching this, hearing Rocco by the end go: i’m just a normal player... hell no, no normal player goes home to tell the family i almost beat Tiger Woods in one of the greatest head 2 head battles in golf. Walking in to 90+ holes. That sir is a Amazing golfer. U.S Open champion or not. Two amazing Champions in my book. Absolutly amazing Golf.

[@EstrayOne]

A-fucking-man he made Tiger sweat and he will always be part of the greatest golf match in modern history.

[@lrn_news9171]

Robin Lundqvist The reason why we love golf. Looking forward to the Players championship tomorrow.

[@david-marineveteran4548]

@Phillip Oliver Holtz I agree 100%. Rocco played great but almost only counts in horseshoes. Lol. Tiger was just better in the end.

[@ouel1]

Well said.

[@Romans8-9]

@@david-marineveteran4548 Yes , it only took 91 holes to separate them... Going toe to toe with the greatest of all time at age 45 is still a remarkable achievement, whether he took home the trophy or not is irrelevant.

[@maverickd6214]

Never heard of Rocco before this. Granted I’m only 19. Became a fan after watching this, Rocco showed a level of competitiveness and class that is rare

[@horstkemp8815]

I am old. It was beautiful in live😉

[@1362pc]

Rocco was a Tour journeyman...good player...he should have won this Open, but didn't take his opportunities...seems like he was happy to come second

[@jacksonbould7417]

Rocco used to be an honorary member of the golf club I play at, met him a couple times as a kid and he was awesome

[@austinlang6946]

@@1362pcthink he was a little better than a tour journeyman plus won majors on the senior tour.

[@jamesandrews1545]

Haha I’m 25 and besides this I only *just* remember his name as an auto-fill competitor on TW PGA Tour 2004 (still the greatest sports game ever made!) I never knew how popular he was because he was already gone 40 by then I think and I was 6🤣

[@Fl3ggm]

"i'll never feel that again... unless" -Rocco incoming Rocco Mediate 2021 us open champion

[@connorfinn4006]

Just recently won senior pga championship in 2016

[@ebreaks]

It's going to be at Torrey again next year!

[@ryry_7775]

Yessir Torrey pines it is GO ROCCO

[@wikzy.7966]

@@Wyatt_Ali he didn't win the open?

[@CandidaProut-hr4uk]

Normal player, great person.

[@GrtWhtVvvV]

This made me a fan of Rocco

[@codeysnow2980]

Absolutely! My favorite thing about him is his self awareness and humbleness. He knows he's in the middle of an historical golf tournament and Rocco was truly living in the moment. And his hilarious reactions to his shots that wowed us fans and gave us one of the most exciting U.S. Open ever!

[@PeterJonesGolf]

it gave rocco the platform so everyone could see how fun he is

[@donmorelias2002]

Did some business with him a couple years back. He's a really cool guy. Very humble.

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Seems like an indredibly wholesome man

[@bicycletripforever8553]

Can someone tell me the injury playing golf u can get that's bs

[@tigermajor9467]

Rocco is a great sportsman!

[@rodneypratt4324]

I wish there were more Sportsman like Rocco Mediate

[@b.e.bvlogs3981]

No question.

[@mphommopi3728]

A gentleman

[@shaneskinner9128]

Rocco is a class act.

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Absolute dignity and class, carries himself very well. What a beauty

[@catonsvilleman6900]

Rocco may be a "normal" player, but he sure is an exceptional person. Thank you Rocky.

[@craigisapunk]

It kinda broke my heart at the part where he missed the putt and said "I'm very much a normal player." He was a great player for 89 holes and normal for the last 2

[@chinito1752]

Rocco is 100% a class act! I was there working for the USGA from the first day on and I will have to say it was an epic battle. I will cherish that opportunity forever.

[@gshaver77]

Ive literally watched this a dozen times now still one of my favorite golf moments gives me chills. Rocco is an amazing player and person.

[@phxmaster9684]

This is still my favorite US Open

[@2011madmic]

I remember watching this as a 15 year old, a huge Tiger fan, hoping for Rocco to win thinking, "It's Tiger, he will win so many more, let Rocco have one" now 10 years later, i'm saying, "Please let Tiger get one more." Crazy how life works.

[@btay6260]

Michael Madden he got it brother!

[@coreyallely3660]

Hes just got to get another major now, hopefully a good 2019 for Tiger

[@golferprice]

@rosemary z everybody makes mistakes he paid for his. chill

[@btay6260]

rosemary z hey Rosemary shouldn’t you be at bingo or something old lady. Sorry you’re miserable

[@cristinagoetz7992]

rosemary z what does his personal life have to do with his performance on a golf course ? I bet you have skeletons in your personal life that the whole world doesn’t criticizes at his level

[@blairmalfara6990]

This is the best video you'll find on the 08 US Open! Incredible.

[@alexdavis454]

Blair Malfara so much better than the DVD

[@blairmalfara6990]

So true!

[@adolfozayas3359]

Completely agree

[@TheLocalLt]

Except it cuts out Westwood from Sunday he was in the same spot as tiger

[@blairmalfara6990]

@@TheLocalLt Haha yeah, true, but this tourny was all about Rocco and Tiger. I love Lee too, but it makes sense.

[@GG-lr3gv]

Rocco might be the coolest guy in the world

[@markustralla5046]

Ser Davos Seaworth really so charismatic

[@tylermorro1747]

He smoked cigars during the '16 Senior PGA & won! Cool as a cucumber

[@andrewfrank7222]

Scott Hall

[@johnzaky2254]

Couple of things 1- Mediate looks younger in the recent interview than he does playing the tournament and 2- He seems like a really good guy, really honest, friendly but driven.

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

What a beauty

[@agynessfitz]

Quick Rocco story - I was 11 and went to a WGC event in Mount Juliet, in Ireland. I followed a bunch of groups for the day including Sergio Garcia and Rocco. At the end of the day, we were just leaving and there were some caddies in the river fishing and I noticed Rocco sitting by the shore watching him. I went down said hello, and he was such a nice dude. That day, Sergio got pretty pissed about a bad putt and broke his putter mid round. I brought it up to Rocco and we had a good laugh about it. Was a lovely interaction, still remember it today. Cheers Rocco!

[@eager9997]

Seems like a dude to have some drinks with

[@ryanrecher6542]

Tiger is one of my favorite athletes ever and I still watch this almost wanting Rocco to win. What a class act .

[@benjaminl3084]

To me this was the Greatest US Open Championship I have ever watched. Not because Tiger won but because how Rocco lost. Rocco is a true class act and to hang in there and grind it out and almost win against the arguably the best person to ever play the game was epic! Hats off to you Rocco 10 years later. Great playing buddy!

[@carlygardiner3224]

Rocco is a class act.

[@stephaniemalley5694]

👍💯

[@markettrader911]

It’s insane Tiger won this, Rocco did everything, just shows what a monster Tiger truly was.

[@SamMatheson]

That 45 minutes flew by - didn’t take my eyes off the screen once even though I have watched that open a hundred times it was just so exciting

[@ULICKMYBUTCRACK]

holy shit, I didn't realize it was 45 minutes

[@bascet1]

Me too mate!! Brilliant stuff.

[@leothelion75]

Same Sam matheson it was such a well edited video

[@imtheredbaron]

holy shit thought it was 10 mins.

[@VonikGames]

Jose Lopez lol

[@patrickmurtagh5100]

“You’d think he’d be someone cleaning tigers swimming pool” Johnny Miller, what an ass

[@blzt3206]

No kidding

[@joshuapeterson2694]

I know right...what a fucking asshole. he was chirping Rocco almost every day of the tournament

[@Devlins10]

Miller was Nicklaus's bitch.

[@MickeyT54]

Really class-less.

[@gavinhadley7672]

..Miller was raised a spoiled brat and is just not a nice guy..what a dick..

[@jamesplumb4517]

Rocco, you might not be a 'great' player in your own estimations, but you're a fantastic human being, and a wonderful sportsman, who made this tournament the magical event it was.

[@lamontmelrose7640]

Everyone won this Open! Tiger's leg, Rocco's courage, and the fans of the sport! Incredible!

[@harveyjohnny1967]

Couple of things 1- Mediate looks younger in the recent interview than he does playing the tournament and 2- He seems like a really good guy, really honest, friendly but driven.

[@urmelabasumatary9246]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYPPZIp9iriKm7M 👈👈👈

[@Chazaq]

Just not a great golfer. In his own words and career stats.

[@tsmidds8137]

@@Chazaq he was a professional golfer. Wtf are you on that he isn’t a good golfer

[@Chazaq]

@@tsmidds8137 Wait until you're off your monthly cycle to respond.

[@TimesUp777]

@@Chazaq damn dude, you get into a lot of confrontations. Lol

[@petematuszak8413]

Greatest tournament ever played. I’m crying.

[@johnhong7753]

Pete Matuszak me too bro Me too

[@larrybud]

86 Masters is better, IMO. This is #2.

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

Pete Matuszak..I was crying tears of joy too. Love Tiger & Rocco gets his pops too!!💕

[@soundbelch1600]

It's up there with the 1993 Open Championship for me.

[@30secondgolflessons]

Well said

[@katokthefirst]

Character in defeat as much as in victory - Rocco, in my books, is a GREAT player. 2 GREAT players, in one of the greatest playoffs I've ever seen.

[@T-Mak-s7x]

This was the most incredible golf tournament I’ve ever watched. Tigers putt on 18 in regulation to force playoff I just shook my head and still do today. I’ll never forget working on Monday afternoon in Frankfort, Michigan. I was listening to the playoff on the radio and lost radio signal so I ran into a local bar and hollered turn on golf! They pointed and said over there and I looked and a crowd was glued to a TV watching this incredible tournament. Thank you Rocco and Tiger for this. I watched it live and I still talk about it to this day 14 years later.

[@mikebing1230]

This might be the greatest video I’ve ever watched!! I just got into golf last year and am 30 yrs old and I have never watched any or have any knowledge of this major. This was absolutely incredible! I loved every minute of it. How exciting and amazing of a story was this.

[@andrewgundy3045]

Same on all counts!

[@guccimane8941]

Same here

[@mattkrause1573]

The best U.S. Open I have ever seen. 1999 was pretty good too. I'll never forget Rocco after Tiger made the putt to force the playoff. "I knew He'd make it"

[@jgfunk]

Agreed. It was great and so was 1999.

[@spg1026]

Rocco meant those words. A student of the game. No one else says those words if their him, though. Rocco is a cool guy and honest. He knew his game so well. Just couldn’t beat Superman’s last stand (before his epic Masters last year). But he isn’t Superman on the golf course. Just an old smart wore down athlete. It’s the smart and determined that won last year. Gone is brute force of nature that he once was.

[@sausagesandwich9501]

The disgraceful, disrespect shown to Rocco by commentators. Thats the real story here.

[@sabkrn]

Rocco isn't a normal player, he is a GREAT player. Name one unknown who could go 4 rounds AND one against Woods AND SUDDEN DEATH.

[@rmack9226]

Yeah, I'm not a golf fan typically. I'm watching a lot of these sorts of recaps and retellings of great golf moments lately, and I'm thinking of getting into golf this spring and summer. As a neophyte, I'm really shocked at how the announcers openly slagged a player like this. Especially when the guy seems to be an absolute gentleman. Rocco's story is amazing. Coming from his background, and there he is going blow for blow with frikkin Tiger Woods. That's worth mentioning. But the announcers seem to have morphed from being amazed at Rocco's story, to including subtle barbs in their comments, to just crossing the fuckin line altogether. No need of this. The commentators should be reprimanded.

[@stevefowler2112]

Rocco has one of the worst swings I have ever seen...he got hot and he did hold it together for one week, during the U.S. Open, but he proved he was what he was...the 154th ranked player in the world.

[@blogospheric]

I think you're 100% right. It's absurd.

[@Rippent]

I can see what you mean. Its all marketing for tiger it seemed

[@tiggerwoods8829]

Don't agree with Rocco at all. He IS a great player; Pure class. May not have won, but such a sportsman and gentleman.,

[@ZenZill]

And not only that, but I love how he wore red on the final match. Brain games. Guy is a legend just for this tourney.

[@davidsmart4420]

Rocco is a great but he isn't Tiger especially in Tigers rampage on Major's and event's period!! He might have Me Jack's record but in my lifetime he's the Best ever!! Some would say the GOAT!! ALL FACTS

[@thesilentmajority2765]

Being classy doesn't make you great. He's completely right when he says there's only been a handful of greats. You can't start sticking players like Rocco under the category of 'great' or else you'll have a mess.

[@MLFlagg]

Curtis W totally agree, great guy, great sportsmanship and as nice as it would be to put Rocco on a list of greats for all those reasons if you do, you’d have to put a lot of other guys. Next thing you know you’ll have a list of greats that’s watered down. To be clear I’m a big Rocco fan too but he’s not on the level of greats, best sides a great guy list

[@puttwatch]

Did you miss the part where he questioned whether Tiger was even hurt, despite having multiple surgeries after this?

[@407X]

I watched every minute of this tournament "live" including the Monday playoff. Watching this documentary 15 years later was an excellent experience. Thank you USGA! Hats off to Rocco for being himself. What a great guy! History will never forget him.

[@soonerstingergtrwd2906]

Rocco seems like a hell of a guy. Watching this live was unbelievable. Gutsy rarely gets mentioned with golf, but Tiger played with nothing but guts in this one.

[@jrock12695]

Man I didn’t want this video to end lol.. what an amazing US Open..but Tiger Woods really showed why he is the greatest golfer to ever live.. winning the US Open on 1 leg at one of the hardest courses in the world is flat out incredible.

[@TheVCudi]

Justin Fleites definitely not one of the hardest courses in the world. Played Torrey pines many of times and it’s not crazy difficult. Yes the conditions are way different for us open but it’s layout is not too difficult

[@michaelmcneffii1912]

Simon McQuinn not difficult?? Are you crazy. They finished -1 after 4 rounds. A normal golf course they would be at -15 or more. The low scores represents the high difficulty of this course

[@eazybleezy]

@@michaelmcneffii1912 don't waste your breath on these 10 handicappers

[@TimesUp777]

@@michaelmcneffii1912 Torrey Pines is not one of the hardest courses in the world and it's not even close. I played it and I have played a lot of different golf courses and its not one of the hardest. US Open courses are always made hard because they make the rough very difficult to get out of and speed the greens up. The layout of Torrey is not that difficult. -1 over 4 rounds is because of the rough and speed of the greens. If Augusta National would grow it's rough out it would be an extremely hard course.

[@WhatsInside]

This is amazing. Make more of these please.

[@toodles_the_noodle9640]

no

[@stevetango7490]

I lived it in '08. every shot, took Monday off to see the playoff. They can never make another like this. amazing, Both great competitors, Tiger, so gracious, Rocco a chance to win the US open against the greatest player of our generation or ever. A story they should make a movie about.

[@karldomingues4030]

"Tiger and Rocco" sounds like some boxing match

[@owenfarrell9346]

There isn’t any other story like this though

[@halshuford541]

What's Inside? I love you guys!

[@natethegrate1875]

I have watched this 3 times already and it doesn’t get old

[@meech37]

"rocco, you got tiger for 18 holes tommorow" Imagine hearing that. Holy shit

[@Mbbrog]

I just met Rocco yesterday at the Colonial clubhouse in Fort Worth after he finished his final round at the tournament in nearby Las Colinas. One of the nicest, funniest, down to earth guys I’ve ever met. It should go without saying but he is just overflowing with knowledge and insight about the game, and when he speaks, people make sure to to shut up and listen. A real treasure of professional golf.

[@jayh.20]

Gained a whole new level of respect for Rocco after watching this.

[@AlonsoRules]

A shame that the US Open is now reduced to a 3 hole playoff. It should be 18 holes.

[@castlewood1371]

Anthony Kernich I would’ve missed the whole playoff if it was 3 holes on a monday in the middle of the day

[@AlonsoRules]

the playoff will be straight after the 72nd hole now

[@markdemell8056]

yes.

[@seanconnelly5459]

The open will be determined by a 2 hole aggregate score starting 2018

[@Palmstream_]

playoff too long & unnecessary

[@myopenmind527]

I had heard of Rocco Mediate before this major. After this everyone in the world knew who he was and that includes tiger. I have huge respect and admiration for how he played and conducted himself.

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Rocco played great. One stroke short of the goat at the end of his peak over 5 days in US Open golf history. He will always have that.

[@lee6283]

I don't even watch golf, but whoever edited this together really drew me in. Fantastic documentary

[@stevenlaughlin4814]

Damn watching this 2019 and I hate when Rocco called himself a normal player. He was an amazing player in arguably one of the top 10 moments in golf history. I love all the Rocco support here and hope he sees that

[@Artemetra]

Rocco is greater because he deferred. That's a bit of class there.

[@jonsinkkonen9393]

Just honest truth from Rocco. He is normal player who had amazing weekend and great run.

[@TimesUp777]

@@jonsinkkonen9393 Rocco and all PGA tour Pro's are more then normal players. You have to be a great golfer just to make it onto the tour.

[@TheVCudi]

Johnny miller is the worst. Those comments about Rocco were straight up garbage

[@henrykovalcik1348]

And people forget he's (Johnny) the one that gave up the game because of the yips - I'm serious.

[@sabresthoughts5407]

I agree. He's a jerk off

[@amanichi]

I hope they fired him

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

Johnny Miller, could you try to be happy for the winners in the world?

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

Simon McQuinn...I agree wholeheartedly!

[@richarddio1143]

Rocco stayed on the PGA Tour for a long time, most players loose there standing in a very short time. Rocco is a GREAT PLAYER. Ide take Rocco's career any day. Woods is not normal.

[@AlabamaGolfer]

This was one of the greatest US Opens I’ve ever watched. So conflicted. Everyone wanted to see Tiger win; who doesn’t want to see greatness happen before their eyes? But Rocco was so easy to root for. He was Everyman (despite being on the tour). He was Cinderella. He was living the dream that every kid has, facing Roger Clemens and the Yankees in the bottom of the ninth, bases loaded, and down by three with two outs. You just can’t ask for a better story. What a show.

[@kamtheman106]

My family and I were on vacation at the beach during this US Open in 2008. My dad and I ended up staying inside for the majority of that trip, watching the entirety of this tournament. You just knew you were watching something special that year. Tiger and Rocco went at it like two boxing greats trading blows for 12 rounds. What a fucking legendary weekend.

[@NonnyStrikes]

"he looks like he would be cleaning tiger woods pool" biggest diss ever on national television... and nothing is done about it to the distasteful commentator.

[@y3wtub3]

That was a pretty low comment wasnt it. Rocco was so nice and cool he didn't deserve those comments. Felt so bad for him

[@nickfooch]

Big facts, I thought the same thing

[@einrebist]

The golf announcers are more smug than any of the pro golfers.

[@jior6]

Ah, back when you could say something people don't agree with or like, and you wouldn't lose your lively hood over it. What a wonderful time we've lost.

[@TheArfdog]

Something was done, Johnny Miller is gone

[@majheerink]

What a fantastic documentary about an epic feat that deserves it! Thank you so much for this!

[@Simple_Man_Golf]

This will always be some of the greatest golf I’ve ever seen. I remember my dad and I being absolutely GLUED to our seats watching this. We literally couldn’t look away. Rocco may not have won the battle, but he won something a lot more valuable: respect.

[@TimesUp777]

I think Rocco would have rather have won the tournament then just respect. If he would have beat Tiger he would have gotten even more respect.

[@1362pc]

It wasn't great golf...the Phil-Stenson duel at Troon around 2015 was epic

[@MissDaisyTheRacoon]

Rocco Mediate is nothing short of a GREAT player, and he proved it there at Torey Pines coming into the US Open ranked 100+ in the golf rankings, taking on the #1 player in the world and he held his own. Thank you for one of the GREATEST US Opens in recent memory. A truly inspiring performance in every way!!

[@jayfairley6929]

This really made me look at Rocco in a different light. Class act and a hell of a golfer in my opinion.

[@CarlSolovox]

I can't believe they completely failed to mention the most jaw-dropping thing about this (which was the most amazing sporting event outside of Superbowl LI I've ever seen): It was revealed just days later that Tiger wasn't just hurting, he did all of this on a fractured leg. His injury was far greater than reported at the time. Mind blowing that they didn't talk about this.

[@Benjiallen2397]

They literally state he had 2 stress fractures…..

[@IPIRIEY]

wow, i just became a giant rocco fan from this. this was some of the best golf ever. tiger making many blunders, but then recovering from such blunders with some of the most amazing clutch shots in golf history while having back issues and a broken and torn leg. And then rocco a seemingly unknown guy playing the best golf of his life with multiple opportunities to make that spectacular winning stroke, but couldn't escape tiger.

[@brmillgr]

For those born after 2000 it is nearly impossible to explain how magnetizing it was to watch Tiger every single tournament he played in. If I remember correctly he twice won 8 straight tournaments that he entered. Every single major he won or contended in was must see tv and most every other tournament as well. I cant count how many people I knew that had never picked up a club that would tune in just to watch Tiger.

[@hannesreinhardt1399]

Absolute the way it was, that level of excitement has not been dublicated since. Kind of what michael jordan was for the nba.

[@doodoobutter09]

You have to love Rocco! Such a good dude. Humble and genuine

[@jeffreyfritz6221]

Rocco Mediate is awesome. So humble, unassuming, talented and humorous. Just a class act.

[@christopherbraley7571]

“ he said fuck you Stevie I’m winning this tournament!!” 😂 🤘

[@kylem9503]

Rocco and Tiger put on a beautiful show for all! I remember watching all 5 days. What a tournament! Thank you both. Rocco you are a class act

[@heyblondie28]

*A year ago I never thought I'd be saying this, but Tiger has a legitimate chance to top this victory. After what we saw in 2018, another major seems possible again... which would be the greatest victory in the history of sports.*

[@markustralla5046]

😁😁😁

[@johnkrahnert3578]

Good call, Aaron! Agree that Masters W is one of the best all-time moments in any sport.

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Wow

[@eazybleezy]

A friend of mine has been saying for over 5 years that if he won again it would be the masters. He also said if he wins one again that jack's record is in jeopardy. Hopefully he is right

[@jazzehentner4548]

Not only was it possible it happened 2019 masters,,,,hell yea

[@DT45763]

i can't even count how many times I have watched this. such a good documentary

[@Gavin-uc3lv]

I played with Rocco a few months ago and he is an amazing person! Super humble and positive!!

[@timmyshore3755]

no you didn’t 🙈🙉

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Lie

[@ahmeddhere1154]

🧢

[@MoeJetz31]

This video came outta nowhere. Amazing. Well done USGA.

[@strikersemperfi2531]

Can’t help but root for Rocco there, even though Tiger has always been my guy. Great job on this video people. I loved it then, and loved re-living it.

[@natemcdonough5385]

Whats the percentage of golfers on the planet even passing Q school and the PGA tour? Rocco Mediate is a great golfer in my book.

[@30secondgolflessons]

Very very very low!!

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Without question. But his idea of greatness is relative to those already great players.

[@pato20995]

I think a [golfer] is a player who passed Q school, so that would explain why he doesn't consider himself a great golfer

[@dannykilmer3936]

@jayc650 no one asked dude

[@Huddle_House56]

Knowing the difficulty of the game I’d say if you can break 80 more than 90% of the time you’re a great golfer and have the basis to go pro in some regard. If you can reach that point you can pretty much continually improve until scratch or better 🤷‍♂️

[@zwil2709]

This is the greatest match in golf history. Tiger vs Rocco was absolutely incredible. Both men are winners.

[@ming9065]

“I wear red on mondays”

[@nocalsteve]

“Nice f--ing shirt.”

[@rodneyking4183]

I haven't seen Tiger play on a Monday any other time. Does he always wear red on Monday too?

[@TheLocalLt]

Rodney King he wears red on whatever day the tournament is concluding. If a tournament is Friday-Monday (holiday weekend) he does not wear red on Sunday, but Monday instead. Same concept here, except he wore red on both Sunday and Monday because he could have won it either day

[@josephgill734]

One of my favorite memories watching sports. What Rocco and tiger did was incredible that weekend. Fondest memories as a kid watching sports. It’s up there with the Minneapolis miracle as a Vikings fan

[@UTVoltage]

Rocco is a great player! Loved to watch him.

[@GeorgeLCostanza]

Yes! Give us all the US Open footage you have! I would love to see some full final rounds or playoffs like The Masters uploaded recently.

[@santosramirez9587]

Rocco was great before this but NOONE knew him except his fans like me that's Legendary but this made him a Legend 🙏🖤🙏

[@flahgdoe4558]

I remember watching this entire tournament with my high school golf team. In the summer after our sophomore year. Playing golf together every day. We were going nuts when Tiger holed that putt at 18 on Sunday. And all got together again that Monday for the playoff. Priceless memories

[@REALDEALGENX]

Rocco is an inspiration. He sells himself short. He is greatness, I don't care what anyone says. I hope you see this Rocco.

[@Andredecan]

Rocco, on that week, you weren’t great. You were magnificent!

[@joycecham2804]

Hi Andre , Its my pleasure to meet you

[@griffinpatterson9635]

Greatest golf tournament ever played. Awesome to see Rocco play out of his mind and equally awesome to see tiger prove he is the greatest to ever play.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Griffin Patterson Tigers not the greatest of all time, he's the greatest of a generation but there is a big difference.

@@the6ig6adwolf MOST golf experts disagree with you. Just saying. Tiger is the GOAT.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

@ If Tiger was the goat he wouldn't be chasing down the most coveted record in professional golf and last I checked it's still Major Tournament victories. 18>14

[@the6ig6adwolf]

@Fortnite Clips what's there to talk about? He was hurt and hasn't broken Jack's record, end of discussion. If you grew up watching Tiger and think he's the best hey that's cool but the facts don't lie 18 > 14

[@TheNuggzt3r]

@@the6ig6adwolf But I don't think who is the greatest of all time comes down to 1 record.

[@kw4123]

Rocco is such an amazing dude and golfer. The sportsmanship displayed was unbelievable. Such a positive attitude and display of golf professionalism. I'm a huge Tiger fan but I am now a Rocco fan.

[@erickdawg7860]

Having them change the playoff system from this setting just makes this one just that much more epic. What a U.S. Open! Never be matched 👏🙌👍

[@TheLehgend]

"Tiger and Rocco" sounds like some boxing match

[@DebraDukes]

True first thing I thought 😉✌

[@HokiePitcher22]

It sounds like a 60's comic strip from the Sunday funnies. Lol

[@이일석-i6o]

Couple of things 1- Mediate looks younger in the recent interview than he does playing the tournament and 2- He seems like a really good guy, really honest, friendly but driven.

[@breww82]

Rocco gained many fans that day, including myself!

[@skymedic48]

I love Rocco, he reminds me of a kid in a man's body. Always smiling, loving playing the game. Seems like the kind of guy you would be neighbors with, avg joe, who almost beat the greatest.

[@shofey]

ff Rocco's putt had dropped..........

[@hrlgold]

I started playing golf after this. I was 12 and I remember my parents staying home from work to watch this. I fell in love with golf after watching this with them. My mom cried when tiger won, she was so happy when his daughter hugged him.

[@judsonjman26]

In 2008 I was a high school golfer how had just started taking a genuine interest in the game. Since I was on summer break, I watched every minute of the Sunday broadcast. That round is seared in my memory and caused me to completely fall in love with golf and devote a massive amount of effort to it. In many ways, I owe a lot of things in my life to this round. My college scholarship, my career, my eventual wife, etc. which were all influenced by my golf.

[@davidwilson1952]

so much respect for Rocco, what a gentleman.

[@nicklonggolf]

21:45 "He makes it" -Rocco when he turns around after Tiger's approach. He truly was prepared to face Tiger what a guy

[@PhilipJFry-ng6vd]

Good catch! Love the respect Rocco shows the game and his opponents.

[@Chazaq]

And still lost.

[@philivey1123]

Wow Great piece! Man I love Tiger! I still to this day do the Tiger Woods Fist Pump! Rocco is awesome too I remember him from Tiger's younger days! Rocco is a class act and one of the reasons this was so fun to watch. FYI and I'm not a person who plays golf but this was amazing!

[@larryjohnson150]

Rocco being who he is is what made this such an amazing story, even he didn’t win it still feels like this story has a happy ending.

[@matty55890]

This is boutta be my 3rd time watching this… it gives me life. I love both these guys so so much! God bless the us open! Also the people who made this deserve all the props cause it’s put together so well!

[@spigbungus]

Well its official this is no longer the last major tiger won!

[@brian4878]

There should be double the amount of views for this video. This is incredible.

[@theuncommongolfer7058]

I LOVE HOW ROCCO had to WIPE a tear at 32:35... cause the emotion of coming back and then leading..... and then knowing that he lost... but he almost had it... ALL GOLFING HUMANS, it's impossible to have the FEELINGs that ROCCO had in the LAST 3 holes...! and then reminiscing! thats a promise

[@devin119]

What a beautifully produced, shot, and edited piece. The production and post teams on this should be given a raise!

[@Bbro-ls1tu]

I play collegiate golf and I watch this RELIGIOUSLY before every event. There is nothing more motivating than this.

[@stevemiller235]

Competitiveness and grace. We need more people like Rocco in the game of golf.

[@cherryblossom3046]

Fantastic Rocco! You had and deserved your day to play your best golf against the best golfer of the past 25yrs, TW, and you acquitted yourself greatly. Brilliant to you both, very entertaining.

[@mahavishnuorchestra]

Rocco is such a great guy!

[@cgrebe24]

I remember watching this all weekend long and on Fathers Day 2008 watching it with my Dad most of the afternoon in awe of that performance by both golfers. For me personally, its easily my favorite golf performance I've ever seen live (on TV) not live nonetheless. A ton of fun to watch this documentary and re-live that weekend.

[@aclarkedesign]

Without a doubt one of the best US Opens ever. It’s was so fun to watch. Rocco is a class act.

[@Bangerang84]

Greatest irons player of all time. Magic putter with ferry dust.

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

Love Tiger but I have to love Rocco too for his positive persona, nice smile & great vibe!!🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@eazybleezy]

Get a room :D

[@johnwilliamson2276]

Don't forget the Sportsmanship of Rocko!, a great guy all around! I would be very proud to say that Rocko was a friend of mine!

[@jistery1]

Rocco deserves respect for his skills, I am officially a fan!

[@rh4402]

I really respect and love Rocco

[@chaztheartist-66]

Greatest US Open ever!! Match play to none... Rocco is the cousin of a Family that lived a few houses up the street from us. Met him at the 1999 TPC Sawgrass, where I retrieved Tiger Wood's golf glove from the trash... I know, I was working grounds that day. I was stationed at Mayport & they asked for a few Navy volunteers to work the event.