Was the US OPEN the BEST major ever - can Rory win again?

[@avy2084]

This US open was the first golf tournament in a while where I was glued to the screen watching every shot absolutely amazing few days of golf

[@patrickwheeler7107]

Pinehurst is such a great US Open track!

[@Tehownilator]

Same, I’ve never watched one

[@petermartinaitis8166]

I am 64 years of age and have watched some of the greatest golfers over many years. Times and technology have changed enormously and who knows what some of the greats would be doing on social media today, but there is no doubt that Bryson is bringing golf to the masses via his KZbin channel. His enthusiasm and passion is infectious and there is no doubt he will encourage more people and youngsters to play golf, about time he was applauded and recognised for what he is doing.

[@nbt3663]

Nailed it!

[@korbinsworld24]

16:33 Bryson's caddie gave him the confidence to hit that bunker shot. I think Rory doesn't have the ability to take that kind of advice and adjust his mindset in the moment. He is that deep into the pressure and stress of trying to win and be the greatest he can't see past the stress of the moment.

[@mattharkins1730]

agree and it doesnt seem like he has a true professional caddie

[@thewaygokid3135]

He has a friend he feels comfortable with but sometimes that’s not enough.

[@bfgolf]

I was there on Thursday and Sunday. Both guys were getting huge support. Bryson was electric with the crowd, it was awesome. He even high fived my daughter on his way to the first tee on Sunday!

[@AlabamaGolfer]

I think y’all missed an opportunity to discuss Bryson’s resilience in his last round. Yes, it’s easy to notice Rory’s collapse, but on a day Bryson’s driver was terrible to his standards, his play around the greens was incredible compared to the field. He had three big moments where he could’ve let the tournament really get away from him, but he rose to the challenge. Obviously the up and down at 18 was something that’ll be remembered for years, but the other two in my mind were equally important for the big picture. The hole where he went over the back of the green and chose to putt it back up the hill and left it very short and sideways, leaving him a long putt that he made was one moment. The other was on #8 where the announcers basically said he was screwed, yet he made an incredible up and down there as well. As much as everyone wants to talk about Rory’s collapse, give Bryson credit. He came in clutch on some very difficult wedge shots and putts.

[@daveward5040]

Yes I agree. There is an element of Rory throwing it away but that last hole Bryson showed true grit, determination and skill in 4 shots. As much as I'm gutted to see Rory lose I was elated to see bryson hit that sand shot and have the balls to sink the but. 4 yrs ago I turned the TV off if he was on it, now I follow him on KZbin. Just shows that with a bit of guidance and self assessment we can all be better people.

[@jsee2385]

He really didn't hit but a handful of fairways but still got up and down for most of them. Tiger did that all the time. Always getting up and down when he would miss left.

[@jaymariebailey2236]

Watching Rory in majors is like watching England play football. The expectations are so high but you are always waiting for mistakes to happen

[@garrisonsanchez7340]

It’s like being a cowboys fan. Won a bunch a long time ago, potential contender every year, rips your heart out every time.

[@nickroshelli9758]

Soccer*

[@jaymariebailey2236]

@@garrisonsanchez7340 I sure as hell feel that as a Raiders fan

[@Drawfornoone]

It's like watching Lsu In baseball or football

[@catman1050]

The next major Rory wins will be a senior's major....maybe.

[@Sooty-b6x]

It was a legendary back nine.One of the best majors I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch.Truly epic

[@8rickey]

The PGA Championship needs to move back to August.

[@patrickwheeler7107]

Baked out fairways and greens. Make it hard! Second only to the US Open.

[@20ATS]

Definitely. I hate the new majors schedule.

[@hrs1414]

Agreed

[@magnuscroify]

Agreed, but they moved it to gin up interest in the FedEx Cup, I think. I don't think it's going anywhere. The majors are too close together.

[@jerrycoscia8948]

@@magnuscroify and don't forget the Olympics this year.

[@micah6615]

I think when Bryson was hated not too long ago nobody really knew Bryson they thought he was a spaz at the with all the golf analytics but when he started up his KZbin channel and you got more of an in-depth look at who Bryson was as a person a lot of people really came around and could relate

[@Larry-dq4ig]

I’ve followed Bryson for years and never understood the hate he gets from certain fans or media pundits.

[@AlabamaGolfer]

@@Larry-dq4ig the media is more concerned with creating stories with heroes and villains. They have no interest in what’s real.

[@matthewdrake9699]

100%

[@jeremydavidson9194]

Spaz? As in un-coordinated? I think you mean that he pissed off Koepka with his slow play. And the best explanation for the slow play was his analytical approach. Thus he was framed as an un-cool nerd. I don't know if he'll stay cool, but for the moment he is.

[@kraphtykryptic6103]

​@@Larry-dq4igI have been a fan of as long as I have known about him, starting because a querky guy that hits big and isn't liked is someone I can support. The fact he has an unbelievable personality makes him the players player

[@nwsausuke1]

One of the greatest US opens, period. For Rory choking and DeChambeau winning/being able to see the Golf Channel analysts with egg on their faces. Also, Rory will get over the major hump.....if he wins the Masters.

[@johncena420swag]

I don’t like him much either, but Chamblee did pick Bryson as someone to watch on Saturday morning before he made his charge. Doesn’t make up for all his whining though.

[@TMar1961]

​@@johncena420swagkey part there is 'Sunday'. Who didn't have him by then?

[@johncena420swag]

@@TMar1961 Saturday though, not Sunday

[@1362pc]

Yes great to see..Shamblee was crying

[@joenolan4917]

I think Rory will dial in Augusta next year for the win

[@patrickwheeler7107]

It’s not supposed to be comfortable. It’s golf’s hardest test.

[@allenhalegua4839]

I watched the podcast earlier and was disappointed in your minimal analysis/review of Bryson Dechambeau's victory. In particular his four rounds. Of course there are two stories here. McIlroy's struggles in particular. But I thought ample time was given there. But Dechambeau won in amazing fashion and his style of play is unique: his driver, iron, putting style. His final round was incredible in that he changed the driver head at the last minute and his scrambling was perfection in an impossible golf course. Truly epic in that regard. Consider reviewing that in detail in your next podcast. His popularity is increasing and all fans would like your takes on that.

[@AlabamaGolfer]

I couldn’t agree more with this post. They really missed this completely. The resilience and clutch moments in the short game shown by Bryson was phenomenal on a day where his driver left him. The hole where he went long and tried to putt back up the hill and left himself a long putt for par, which he made, was big. Then on hole #8, the announcers basically said he was screwed, yet he makes an incredible up and down. And of course, obviously 18 will be remembered for years. That’s why I love the US Open. Annually the hardest test in golf where someone has to rise to the challenge like no other. Rick, Guy, you missed the mark here.

[@harryhall4690]

It was a great win for him, but his win only came about because Rory stuffed 3 of the last 4 holes, so I think that’s a more prominent story, so it wasn’t as much a Bryson win as it was a Rory loss.

[@Ballroot84]

​@@harryhall4690100% yes Bryson won but it was because Rory opened the door for him. Not to take anything away from him. He played great the first 3 days. But his final round consisted of him holding on until Rory collapsed

[@justinpaul9843]

Bro... they're in England 🤣🤣 Of course the entire discussion will be about Rory

[@allenhalegua4839]

@@justinpaul9843 of course you're right but I'm hoping I get try to them. It's to Rick's benefit also. They can do a separate "Rory choked again" podcast also.

[@jtillison]

Rory should have stayed to congratulate Bryson like Bryson went to shake Schauffle’s hand after he lost by one stroke.

[@CountMackula]

One has something about him, the other is a bit of a vanilla sap

[@andrew_l1900]

One guy has some class in defeat and one guy doesn’t.

[@owenyarnold4755]

That’s not a fair comparison though. Bryson had just shot a 64 at the PGA so arguably couldn’t have done much more. If he’d blown the title with two missed puts in last 3, would he have stuck around? Probably not

[@chevy4x466]

@@owenyarnold4755it is not an apples for apples 🍎 comparison. However, it is shameful. I have always been a Rory fan, and still am. I can accept him skipping post round interviews, but I don’t excuse it. The idea that Rory did not congratulate the winner is shameful. We watched Phil give away the us open, he took his medicine 💊 and did the painful interview at wing 🪽 foot 🦶 Rory doesn’t owe me, it is just what a sportsman is expected to do.

[@supersoniq3506]

People talk about Rory missing 2 shorter putts (Bryson missed one as well), but forget that he made numerous long birdie putts on Sunday that put him in position to win. Ultimately, Bryson made the shots to win. No shame in 2nd place. Jack Nicklaus finished 2nd in majors 19 times!

[@marksaleski9890]

This is exactly right. The "another classic choke" people just have no empathy or reason.

[@PeanOutside]

@@marksaleski9890well the reason for the people saying he choked is the 3 bogeys in the last 4 holes and 2 short missed putts with the lead.

[@back2back379]

There's no "shame" in 2nd place, but at the same time, Jack would trade all 19 of those 2nd places for one more win, just as Jerry West would have traded his 9 2nd place finishes for one more win.

[@outlander234]

Yeah but if those missed puts came sporadically then nobody would say anything but to have such terrible finish at those 4 last holes is really a choke under pressure. Even if he secured playoff nobody would say anything but he really let it slip away due to mental breakdown.

[@AdilKhan-gd2sc]

Rory's round wasn't perfect even before the last 4 holes; he had some some lucky long putts, and in the end it evened out.

[@allcapsROB]

I’m not for LIV only because it tears apart the unity the world of professional golf enjoyed in a disunited world. However, the stupid moral crisis over it and PGA (and Rory) going out of its way to smear the company and vilify it’s members I am equally not for. So frankly, it made me happy to see an LIV guy piss of Rory, the PGA, the comment section and everyone else who took The sanctimonious stance they did against the brand.

[@onemoretime2055]

Best US Open ever. Loved ever minute and icing on the cake with Bryson winning.

[@Lancer-y5g]

Bryson is just a real, genuine nice guy. Huge heart and wants people to like him as he likes the fans.

[@senseipaans]

bryson is a more interesting player. Rory is uppity. Bryson has a sense of humor. he plays with lesser golfers and enjoys the game.

[@CountMackula]

Rory just doesn't have much about him tbh

[@tomjones2056]

@@CountMackulamedia been jazzing him up for 15 years like he’s tiger 2.0

[@timoconnor9434]

I think the course set up was perfect. Rewarded “perfect” shots and punished “so so” shots. That’s what a major should be. Brings in skill, resilience and luck. I love it.

[@40Rouge]

Funny to think that in the same week, I watched Bryson play with kids clubs, dressed up in classic clothing and playing with hickory clubs, and winning the best US Open.

[@5790kevina]

Was at the tournament and it was EPIC. Absolutely fantastic tournament

[@peterlarsen4809]

I love when the best of the best are challenged. I see no point in having the peak test in a sport being easy. This truly identifies those with the best course management and broadest skill set.

[@THEPINKFLOYDIANS]

14:30 You never thought Rory would go on and just win because of his major drought, because 3 to 5 footer will have to be holed and because it was Bryson Dechambeau chasing him, with the spectators roaring him on.

[@gerhardprasent3358]

I m sorry for Rory, but congrats to Bryson ... his bunkershot and putt made the win (or Rory's last putt lost it) - both is true! As a mid HC I always miss 3 foot putts 😪 but for a #1 #2 it s tragic ...

[@andycarmichael6671]

Bryson's a class act, paying homage to the legend that was Payne Stewart. Outstanding stuff 💙💙💙💙

[@keithfraley4408]

For me watching this years open was incredible, the course made all the pros look human. I really enjoyed watching them struggle with par like the rest of us mortals.

[@brandonsyanez]

Guy' humor is underrated! Love the chemistry between the two of you!

[@locobenno9435]

this US Open was the best pro tournament I've watched in a long time....watching Cam Smith win The Open was the last really riveting Major for me, and I'd probably have to go back to Adam Scott's Masters win before that

[@bobbys4327]

I hope LIV golfers win every major from here on out!

[@jacoblott4002]

I can't believe Rory bogeied 3 of the last 4 holes. So close but so far away !!! Congrat Bryson, so happy for KZbin. I feel like this was a win for all of us on KZbin

[@eulerthegreatestofall147]

Bryson's played with his C game on Sunday,. and still win!! hat off to him!!!!

[@terrymclaren9852]

Hi guys, sorry to go off "course" but I was just watching a video of you with Tubes and Ange from 3yrs ago and my belief as to why you are the best golf KZbin is the ease with which you explain how to improve your game. Uncomplicated and simple for us mere mortals. Tez from Oz

[@eulerthegreatestofall147]

Rory played great last Sunday, he made many long putts that he won't make if he hast to do it again. He basically made 2-3 mistakes, but the rest was outstanding. He should not complain with himself. The only big mistake was not congratulating Bryson same Sunday. He should have showed respect to the opponent.

[@stevepierce1238]

Bryson got it done with a 55 yard bunker shot that could have easily gone over the green on 18. Rory was celebrating too soon and did not focus on the putt. Remember Rory thought Bryson was a "circus act" when he left for LIV? BD is a class act and the fans NOW love him. BD feeds off the crowds and we need to see more of him. Rory will recover and be a better player. The healing will be uphill because the media will rip the scab off to remind him he left way too early. The missed putt will be a character builder and recovery will be his owning this and self awareness. Most are not saying this, but Bryson was in a mental state grinding and not get impatient or upset. Rory was in a zone that evaporated last 4 holes and he couldn't wrap his head around the change. Great talk as usual and what a golf course! Cannot wait for The Open in July. I hope Bryson stops by and interviews with you two.

[@tomjones2056]

Rory has been given everything his whole career. The Golden Boy who is above all criticism, is finally getting some. Will be interesting to see how he reacts a good amount of fans turning on him after having it so easy for so long

[@HotdogH-z8b]

How can you not enjoy it when it’s more challenging for them! Best major in a while and the course was class! Sums Rick up wanting it easy!

[@NextFairwayNorm]

The Masters is sitting in 3rd place this year after a great PGA and US Open. Can the Open keep it going. Would love to see Bryson win the Open

[@christopherhallkvist3181]

Best Major that I have ever seen was the one on the old course of Troon 2016. Mickelson vs Stenson leaderball on Sunday and they shot 65 - 63. Never experienced a golf round on TV pass by that fast.

[@andyfrizzell4352]

Yeah exactly this. There is a bit of recency bias going on here. Even Jack N said it was better than his Dual in the sun with Tom Watson. I think it might have been even more interesting if they (Bryson & Rory) were paired together

[@whatsgood22022]

I was glued to the TV for the entire day. It was amazing.

[@edtravels7661]

Congratulations on episode # 250. Great content as always.

[@xerodeus2337]

This was the first tournament where I watched every second of the leaders all 18 holes of any tournament ever. It was amazing

[@500VulcanRider]

One of the greatest chokes of all time and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

[@robertgalloup6171]

EXACTLY.... THE FECKLESS TWIT COULDN'T HANDLE THE PRESSURE AND THE CHANGE IN THE CROWDS CHEERING FOR BRYSON SO MUCH LOUDER THAN HIM. ESPECIALLY AFTER THE MISS ON 16...LMBO

[@briand3362]

A couple years ago Bryson figured it out… He’s an entertainer, just as all professional athletes are. They’re here to entertain the average person.

[@kingknights5107]

As a golfer, you entertain by playing good golf and winning tournaments..

[@DN4AGDX]

Phil has 6 second places finishes at the US open. If I had to bet I would say Rory will win another major. Rory should have went out and congratulated Bryson on the win. Leaving the way he did was childish. He’s got some growing up to do. When Bryson lost to Xander last month he was the first one to come out and shake his hand and congratulate him. That’s the type of person I want to be the face of my league.

[@droopybooger]

I agree he should have been a man in that moment. However, he probably would have missed Bryson's hand if he went for a handshake

[@kingknights5107]

Rory’s career kind of tracks Arnold Palmers.. He’ll never win a major again..

[@timoconnor9434]

I agree. Rory, will win more majors. No doing an interview looked bad, I know he was disappointed but that’s golf.

[@joenolan4917]

All three majors have been great really, pga was super exciting too… let’s keep it going!

[@AlabamaGolfer]

I was hopeful for a playoff at the PGA, but didn’t really believe it would happen. Xander did make it slightly interesting, but I wasn’t surprised he made the putt on 18. Scheffler made watching the back nine of The Masters relatively dull. Pinehurst was different level edge of your seat. Even when Rory pulled two ahead, I felt anything could happen. When he had that downhill slider on 18, I knew that wasn’t a gimme. Everyone wants to say he choked on that putt, but that was no easy putt. If anything, he made the mistake on the chip and leaving it above the hole. Follow that up with Bryson getting up and down from a bunker that literally no one had been able to do all week, I was exhausted in a good way just from watching. Best tournament I’ve seen in years.

[@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost641]

Players Championship was thrilling as well

[@Rebound703]

Let's expect the same from this year's Open Championship.

[@williamcameron1645]

No way is Rory more of a legend than the big easy!

[@gsf23]

Don't think Rory is winning another major unless he has a 10-shot lead going into Sunday. Even then I would only put it at 70%

[@patrickwheeler7107]

Agreed he needs a big Thursday and Friday then he can win one. In the heat 0 chance.

[@jmbii9545]

He’s not the same guy as young Rory, this Rory has never won a major..

[@KDG702]

I used to be a pro caddy before moving to another part of the golf industry. There’s a couple ways to go about the psychological side of game management with a player. More than I could mention. Everyone is different. If you are giving good shots and advice consistently that’s the biggest thing you can do to help your golfer psychologically. If they can trust your opinion, so much of everything else falls into place. The elite caddies are often the ones who work with professionals for long stretches of time and can learn their players’ tics and behavior patterns, and can learn all the right stuff to say and when. I studied psychology for a time in school and honestly I feel it really helped with my caddying. I’d always keep a very positive emphasis on everything. Saying things like “when you carry the water” or more direct forms of encouragement. I avoid saying stuff like “you don’t want to miss left” but rather “right is the place to miss” and not even mention the left unless directly. My goal was always to focus golfers on the positive aspects. It worked really well in my opinion. With the pros chemistry is such a big factor if there’s talk in Rory’s camp about getting a new caddy then I’d be willing to bet they’re not seeing eye to eye on things. Pros don’t just change caddies so easily. If he can get a new caddy that can instill confidence and positivity in him, the chemistry and everything else will come with time.

[@WalterSobchak1000]

No, the Stenson v Mickelson duel was for me the greatest ever final round but I'm very happy Bryson got it done. He played almost perfect golf for three days, and his short game was unreal on sunday

[@danieljd6776]

When Rory got to 8 under and a 2 shot lead, I noticed as he was walking off the green he looked stressed and uncomfortable. I mentioned it to my Wife who was rooting for Rory and she agreed. It's almost as if he was scared to win.

[@cobra7282]

I can understand why you would assume that pressure was the reason for the short misses, but maybe it isn't that simple. The putt on 18 was a short putt, but it had a ton of break and was lightning quick, easy to see how anyone could miss that in any situation. The one on 16 was a straighter putt, but maybe it just didn't do what he thought it was going to do. While I'm sure pressure was part of the equation, it is also quite possible that the trickiness of the greens played a big part. Bryson also missed a short par putt on the back nine, but we can all agree that he handled the pressure quite well.

[@francissampson]

There are no easy Sunday putts in a US Open . Maybe if it's 6 inches .

[@outlander234]

3 bogeys in 4 last holes when you have a lead is mental breakdwon and not skill issue no matter how you put it.

[@cobra7282]

@@outlander234 I'm not saying it's not a component, but to say it was all down to pressure is wrong IMO. The course is playing very hard and the greens were tricky, especially from the spot he was leaving himself (especially on 18). On 16 he missed his approach just a bit left and ended up short sided in the bunker, somehow got it 4 feet, but missed the putt. could have been the pressure, but the putt may have also just not done what he expected (this happens). On 18 he simply left himself with a devilish little putt that he could potentially miss regardless of the situation as it had like a foot of break in that 3 foot putt.

[@sethcourtney468]

I have to disagree with Rick on the -6 vs -20 commentary. The US Open is supposed to be extremely hard and favor the guys who strike the ball and putt well. This was a perfect example of that. We can debate for hours about getting lucky vs unlucky with the lies, but it makes hitting the fairway THAT much more important. Let’s also not forget that Bryson hit one dead down the center on one and found a divot. Personally, I believe this past week was a true show of overall skill in every facet of the game….. including 3 foot putts.

[@bigbertha8]

14:26 felt exactly the same way. When Rory got the lead, I was like, well Rory just increased the amount of pressure on himself and he’s gonna find a way to lose it.

[@tonymoss6659]

I had a bet on Bryson, but my heart was with Rory.... 😵‍💫in the end I thought Bryson won it with that last bunker shot and deserved the win. He also gave back to the fans more than anyone else in the competition which I think is great. It would have been interesting to see how different it may have turned out if they had been paired together for the final round, I would have loved to see them head to head 👍

[@kingknights5107]

Head to head would’ve been awesome.. I was hoping for that pairing late Saturday, but unfortunately it didn’t happen..

[@The_xZaza]

Rory's caddy didn't miss two 3 ft putts 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@bobbys4327]

thank you!

[@tvolution1]

I'm as big a cynic as anymore when it comes to Rory in the majors, but even I thought he had it with 4/5 holes left. Two things happened in the final round of a major that haven't happened for Rory in recent times-he was holing putts and his opponent blinked first when Bryson three putted 15. That, combined with Rory being safely on 16th green, was when I thought Rory had it. What happened after that point will live with me for a while. The only ways I see Rory winning one now is by building up a huge, insurmountable lead over rounds 1-3 or by setting a score and later groups falter similar to Ben Curtis or Geoff Ogilvy.

[@gregwolfe8005]

Either one of those scenarios is possible

[@vanbalzup6481]

@@gregwolfe8005 no. It’s not. Only two people in the world have ever managed to do that. Young Tiger and Young Rory. Old Tiger and Old Rory are not these people.

[@RonniePickeringMate]

I think you’re right. Most of his majors came from having huge leads, so we never really saw how he handled pressure. Hopefully this gives him the confidence that he is good enough to win, and just needs to hold himself together.

[@tvolution1]

@@vanbalzup6481 Not necessarily. Every now and again, it happens. Kaymer did it 2014 US Open. Harman did at last year's Open.

[@SirTylerGolf]

​@@vanbalzup6481plenty of golfers have built up big leads in majors, Kaymer comes to mind immediately, winning by 8

[@timct7969]

A good cadfy wins you tournaments, a great caddy wins you majors... IMO Rory does need a caddy change. Quite a few shots a great caddy would have talked Rory out of a few shots, especially the tee shot on 16 and 18... #hindsight #couchcaddy

[@bobbys4327]

IF, and it's a big if, rory would listen to him.

[@morten3465]

Rory watching the last putt drop and going meep-meep wroom straight to the private jet without even shaking Bryson's hand is a big knock to Rory's "holier than thou" image.

[@violabeaumont3758]

A hard tournament like the U.S. Open is important because it separates itself from other events. You cannot just simply overpower the course with insane length and give yourself easy scoring opportunities almost every whole. It makes you HAVE to find the fareway, HAVE to find the RIGHT part of the green, and Par is a good score and the best putters will get enough birdies to give themselves a chance to win. It tests the Entire game from Tee to Green.

[@IrishDean1000]

Watching Major Golf nearly 20 years. That U.S Open is up there with the best of them. Pinehurst made it. Amazing track. Hope Rory can recover. If he gets The Open done next month, it will be otherworldly after dropping the U.S Open in that fashion. Would love to see a Ryder Cup in Pinehurst in the near future.

[@timoconnor9434]

I agree, great golf course. Do a Ryder cup there.

[@Branzlo]

I love Bryson’s “Ewe Chewb” Channel!

[@mrrational2046]

Besides the tiger woods majors. This was the best major of my life. I was born 1999.

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Top five that I have played: 1. Cypress 2. Pine Valley 3. Pebble 4. St. Andrew’s (for the same reasons Rick enumerated) 5. Bandon Dunes (pick your poison, they are all wonderful) Many honorable mentions.

[@alfie_8914]

The PGA championship was by far the best major last year as well. The masters has felt very flat since Tigers win.

[@johncassani6780]

And even that Masters was pretty flat, aside from Tiger. He didn’t play great on Sunday, but everyone else fell apart.

[@terryc2689]

Being from Texas, I played the Trump International course in July a few years ago and it was great. It was about 80* that day and very little wind. the taxi driver told me they were having a heat wave, but I told him just come to Houston in July and I'll show you a heat wave :). Seems like every other hole the caddie was saying oh you have to come up to this tee and see the view...by the time we got to 18 my legs were spaghetti...but the views were great...the one from 18 tee down that hole was spectacular.

[@tombennetto9899]

Grant Horvat and the Bryan brothers played 18 holes on Pinehurst on consecutive days and all played well. Out of the fescu and on the greens. Check out the 2 you Tube videos. They played the week before the Open. Great viewing and loved seeing what the pros were going to have to cope with on the course. Great videos, real edge of seat viewing.

[@tombennett9790]

Full Swing episode of this is going to be box office. Feel so bad for the guy… history and expectation weighs on many athletes. Congrats to Bryson.

[@jerrycoscia8948]

Just started the video and got past the "what Major do I look forward to the most" question. Have to say the Masters (I grew up only being able to watch the back nine so it was so special. It asks so many questions of a pro's game. And I looked forward to the Open, it had baked out courses and nothing like we saw in America. Running the ball up the Valley of Sin was incredible. Now they hit gap wedge and fly on to the greens. Pinehurst this year took imagination and touch, not smash and find. Amazing that Bryson came out on top. So much more fun than 6" rough. Interesting, I don't remember the TV hosts ever mentioning why they went back to the original look, maybe would have brought some perspective. I wonder what they'd think of Pine Valley?

[@davidlong1459]

Seems that wanting it too much just does come in to play for Rory. Being able to cope with that under the intense examination of this golf course became the factor… and what made it an excellent event this year. Wonder if in the same scenario much closer to the end of his career and being back in contention at that stage was deemed a surprise of the week, he’d approach it as a bonus and just go ahead and win. He’s got time and massive talent on his side still, so hope it’s more a case that in the same scenario sometime soon he’ll say I ain’t walking off with regrets and dismiss the pressure for enjoyment of the competition in that moment instead.

[@jolookstothestars6358]

The golfing technology is so amazing now golf courses should be this hard for the professionals!! The golf course got in the heads of most of these professional players and as a golfer thats encouraging to see.

[@Wilksey75]

I’m sure Bryson said he lengthened his wedges before the event,obviously helped

[@bradwooten10]

Lovin the Streamsong hat, looks good on you Rick. Blue course is my favorite

[@ItsLaforge]

Rick saying the one negative of it was being close til the end on the back 9 thats crazy to me, thats what makes it exciting

[@mullholand]

This was the best tournament to watch since John Daly at Crooked…! Bryson was born again and I do feel bad for second and the PGA… And Pebble. Beach…?

[@SpeedzyWGJK]

The fan reception reminded me of that too

[@robertsessoms4759]

Rick, you and Guy need to try it at least once. I live in North Carolina and I have played Pinehurst Number 2 so I was really ready for this Open to see how the best players in the world handled it. To me the course was set up nicely to test the player's ability to be accurate on approach and reading the greens. That is one of the beauties of that course it can be set up to be moderately difficult or total absolute carnage on the scorecard. I saw plenty of approach shots all 4 days within 15- 20 feet, the problem was the ability to read the greens. I would be curious to compare the number of 10-12 putts missed at a regular tournament vs how many were missed this past weekend.

[@davidgabrielsen2139]

As a Red Sox fan growing up, until the 2004 win, you there was a feeling of impending doom. Such as it is watching Rory.... Jack doesn't miss those putts, nor Tom Watson, nor Tiger.

[@NoOneAskedSP]

You want a major winning score at -20?!?! Come on Rick the majors supposed to be challenging!!! Especially the US Open. -6 is almost the perfect score for a US Open winner

[@gwilson314]

I'm not 100% sure why people feel the need to rank the majors beforehand, and agree with what Guy says around the 1:50 mark. Each major is special, and how dramatic or exciting that major is gets decided by the play itself that week. You kind of just have to watch the golf and see the drama unfold. I enjoy how each major has its unique charm and is different from the others. Very excited for Troon, hope it delivers again. At 25:50 the phrase is "monkey off his back." Not sure of its origins, but it's used a bunch in sports in America to refer to an athlete who finally won the big game or event he's been trying unsuccessfully to win for years. Rory's recent run of near-wins at majors certainly qualifies.

[@ericship111]

Rory and Bryson were absolute Fan favorites on Championship Sunday. Both had loud chants from the crowd. With that said Rory's last chip on the 18th was the decider, if it wasn't going in the hole, he should've left it short to give himself an easier straight uphill putt instead of a slick left to right. Now is that down to his caddie perhaps needing to reassure Rory during the most critical of moments and under extreme pressure to just play to the percentage and secure a par on the last hole?

[@arcc4]

That's always easy to say after the fact. The truth is the hardest thing to do is to go from being an aggressive chaser to a risk managing leader who has to face the headwind of controlling the match. Do I stick with what got me here? Do I switch gears and play safe? 'Choking' derives from doubt.

[@bobbys4327]

rory wouldn't listen to his caddie.

[@TheDwalkitout]

Still don’t know why Pavón didn’t putt out smh

[@JC-hq7iu]

He would have gave Bryson a read. That’s why

[@Larry-dq4ig]

I said and thought the same thing. Literally makes no sense. He wasn’t going to win. It’s customary in that circumstance to clean up to let the leader have his “moment”

[@Hazzo88]

@@Larry-dq4ig Not on the exact same putt. The correct thing was done.

[@blakerh]

He would have given Bryson a great read. It was the right thing to do.

[@jcmoye1]

That’s why the crowd was booing him!

[@3nCounting]

Does Guy have any other Rhoback hoodies? He's worn it on the last two podcasts and several RS videos...

[@billfairless6256]

If Brysons got FedEx points he would be in the top 10 after playing only 3 events.

[@jgz6989]

I'm not a golfing fan, but I always find myself watching the U.S. Open. The atmosphere is always electric and American men always represent.

[@georgewyatt2924]

Yes, it was heartbreaking to see Rory missed those putts. But, Rory is only 35 years old. Phil and Ben Hogan won their first majors in their mid-30's. It may look dark now with 31 top tens in his last 37 majors, but he's there and one day, the stars will be aligned.

[@blakebarone1809]

The logical opinion. Good point.

[@floriangailliegue6760]

Fair enough, but I think the point Ricky made is that even if he wins one or two more, his trophy case will not be on par with his talent and the work he put through. Absolutely fantastic player for sure that being said.

[@Kid_Senekal]

I think you meant 21 (not 31) but your point is taken. I would love for Rory to get to 10 career majors.

[@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost641]

I still think Rory will be considered a huge underperformer for his talent level in the era he played in if he wins one more major. He didn’t face Tiger in his prime or Jack. He had ten good years before Scottie emerged and has nothing to show for it.

[@inb4230]

​@@NotAllWhoWanderAreLost641underperformer with 5 majors?That's a bit of a stretch imo..He didn't face Jack or tiger but he faced Jordan spieth, morikawa, DJ,Garcia or koepka and those during their hot streak would be a challenge to ANYONE, tiger woods included! I think ya'll forgot the record numbers some of those guys shot when they won. Rory McIlroy is an UNBELIEVABLE player, unfortunately for him so are some of this guys and getting sht for "only " 🤣 winning FOUR MAJORS is an absolute joke. Phil got one in his 50's too,which is one more than a good handful of former world number ones.One of this days those putts that keep missing will fall and that's all it takes, last us open Bryson won he was making putts from 50 feet off the green and then he went on to several straight missed cuts and 5 footers, you just need your A game and a bit of luck on Sundays and rory's not getting it atm. Look at Billy horschel at punta cana recently, sometimes you find it when it matters and rory McIlroy McIlroy wich is ALWAYS in the mix will eventually find it,tiger took an 11 year break too, and so did Phil Mickelson

[@VillageStreetDogs]

The entire back nine was a playoff. We got everything we needed.

[@jaretsmith3700]

Oakmont needs to be on this list!

[@joso5554]

I’m 100% with you on the caddie topic, Rick. Rory is an introvert and I’m convinced that he needs someone knowledgeable to be by his side and help him take a step back in some high tension critical moments. Rory is not yet 40. The clock is ticking, even though he’s still got 10 years at most. Rory should aim at winning 1 major per year on average, or at least one every 2 years, like Scotty Scheffler. He certainly can dominate a tournament like few others can.

[@MaartenAnna]

Talking nutrition: 5% in hydration loss is 15% concentration loss. I.e. drink a few sips between every hole. And eat a bite off a protein bar (or a banana) every three holes for energy, with a block (one square) of a dark chocolate bar to replace salts and magnesium. Obviously, when it’s hotter, drink more, in Portugal in the summer I go through 1.5l of water per nine holes, in winter in Holland I go through a 750ml water bottle per nine holes.

[@GWills-ys6rd]

This is all about Bryson's stunning win, but it has to be said that Rory was extremely disrespectful by leaving the event early without congratulating the winner or facing the loyal fans and journalists in the press conference, it seems!

[@timoconnor9434]

I think it is pure speculation if Rory had hit a three wood off the tee at the 18th whether that would have put him in a position to par the whole for a playoff. I listened to Paul McGinley On another channel debating with another commentator. Rory wants it’s so much he played some poor shots contrary to the mindset that got him to that position. He is such a good player, probably a great player in terms of history, I think he needs to think of actually winning a major by trusting his game and being himself. It looks like he made a change to win in style and messed it up, perhaps a stronger input from a caddie, but overall it’s his decision and he needs to trust his game, because it is certainly good enough for more majors.

[@KieranChandler-y8d]

Has Rick played Askernish in South Uist? Would make a great video 👍🏼

[@jonsapko3716]

I think it's more accurate to say, "Bryson landed in the native area a lot and STILL kept his composure" as opposed to saying "Bryson was very very very fortunate...". If it was Pavon choking instead...I don't think anyone would be saying as much as they are now, that Bryson was "fortunate."

[@IverKnackerov]

He was lucky …he got a club to every ball in the scrub and wasn’t really blocked out until the 18th.

[@1362pc]

Shamblee basically said Bryson was lucky...he should be fired

[@gwilson314]

Bryson made the shots out of the waste area look easier than they actually were by how well he handled them.

[@swbpajlife]

Being from Australia, I'm interested in knowing if there is a live leader board or stream or something that I/everyone else, can follow along?

[@daveward5040]

The best last 18 holes in a major since faldo beat Norman in the masters

[@GSingh-g2w]

A better caddie would have got Rory to play a 3 wood on the 18th like he had done on previous days. A better caddie would have stopped him being too aggressive & got him to par his way in from the 16th.

[@flyfishmerc]

The caddie can say things like on 18, " make sure you leave this chip below the hole" and " let's go with 3 wood here". Do I think those things are happening? Honestly I don't. I think he has to really consider a change there. Something has to change....

[@kelvincritchley1410]

Wet & Red all the way Rick

[@jimlangdon1947]

The best thing Rory can do - is play on either the LIV or European Tours for the next 3 to 5 years. Rory and the TV announcers have changed and are now so much more positive to all golfers. That change is very refreshing. Rory is a European & by playing on the European Tour or even LIV - my guess is that is the only way Rory will win another major. Just to play in front of his own - he’ll never be an American. A step away from the PGAT is the best way for Rory to even have another chance at another major.

[@snaphookright4767]

I was rooting for Rory to win as well. I too didn’t think he would win when he was up two with five to go. It’s brutal, but I knew it was going to come down to a putt. I was wrong. It came down to two.

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

Rory has another 10 years of winning possibilities full stop. This layout I think is the blueprint for future high level tournaments and majors. The best players should be playing the most horrendously difficult courses, makes golf relatable. Let them show off at the waste management with scores of 50 under.

[@JamesEvans2023]

It's unfortunate the Majors aren't more spread out during the year. Now we even add an olympics the week after the Open, that's crazy.

[@SpeedzyWGJK]

Bad for golf they aren’t. They need to add a 5th major outside the US

[@JamesEvans2023]

@@SpeedzyWGJK I’d absolutely love a rotation on a 5th major, call it like world international major, and then it can just float between great courses on Australia, Asia, and Africa. I’m sure South Africa, Australia, and lots of places in Asia would be great spots for a major like that.

[@SpeedzyWGJK]

@@JamesEvans2023 agree 100%