The top quotes of the week from the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.
The top quotes of the week from the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.
“It’s pretty much like putting on broccoli.” - speaking Friday about Chambers Bay’s greens
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“This is the dumbest hole I’ve ever played in my life.” - after making a double bogey on the par-4 18th on Friday
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“I think 18 as a par 4 doesn’t make much sense. ... I thought it was a dumb hole today, but I think we’re going to play it from there again, so I’ve got to get over that.’ - doubling down on his comments after the round.
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“This has been the most unpleasant golf tournament I’ve seen in my life. I mean the man who designed this golf course had to have one leg shorter than the other.” - before referring to Chambers Bay as “a tragedy”
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“Short-term suffering for long-term gain. I’ve done this before when I’ve made changes in the past, I’ve struggled through it. I’ve come out on the good side.” - on Tuesday, before the start of the U.S. Open
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“On a golf course like this you get exposed and you have to be precise and dialed in. Obviously I didn’t have that. Obviously I need to get a little better for the British Open and I’ll keep working at it.” - on Friday, after missing the cut at 16 over with rounds of 80-76
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“When they get dry, they roll very smooth.” - speaking Wednesday about Chambers Bay’s greens
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“Waiting 30 minutes? I mean, this is pathetic professional golf.” - on his wait to hit his approach shot to the 18th hole on Thursday
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“To have to play Mickey Mouse golf to try to make par unfortunately is a bad way to end the day.” - on three-putting for bogey at the 18th hole on Friday
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“It’s like playing the NBA Finals on a court with holes and slopes and no backboard.” - his assessment of Chambers Bay, following a third-round 70 on Saturday.
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“I don’t think they’re as green as broccoli. I think they’re more like cauliflower.” - in disagreement with Henrik Stenson
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I’ve lost a little respect for the USGA this week. - after being visibly upset about the bumpiness of the greens in his final-round 67.
“If they can come back in about 20 years’ time, I’d be OK with that.” - on the U.S. Open possibly returning to Chambers Bay (he would be 46)