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US Open Playoff

(06/16/2008)

11:58

oobgolf:

Welcome folks. Tiger and Rocco are headed to the first tee. Tiger is wearing a red shirt/black pants (a la yesterday). Rocca decided to be awesome and wear the same. He has added a black vest over his red shirt. Now that we have that out of the way... here we go.

Monday June 16, 2008 11:58 oobgolf

11:58

oobgolf:

Feel free to add comments and send questions. I'll post them mixed with my commentary throughout.

Monday June 16, 2008 11:58 oobgolf

12:00

oobgolf:

Rocco is teeing off first. All he needs to do is par here and he should leave the first hole with a 1 or 2 shot lead...

Monday June 16, 2008 12:00 oobgolf

12:01

[Comment From Tiger FanTiger Fan: ]

YOU DA MAN TIGER!!! IN THE HOLE!!!!

Monday June 16, 2008 12:01 Tiger Fan

12:01

[Comment From GraydonGraydon: ]

Do you have any predictions before they tee off? How do you think playing head-to-head with Tiger will affect Rocco's composure/mental toughness?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:01 Graydon

12:02

oobgolf:

Graydon- I did Rocco. I actually believe he will win. I really do. Obviously I won't be surprised if Tiger wins running away- but I think this is Rocco's day. And based on everything I've heard and seen of him in the last couple of days- he seems like the kind of guy who deserves it.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:02 oobgolf

12:02

[Comment From klangdonklangdon: ]

dude that is awesome that rocco is wearing red

Monday June 16, 2008 12:02 klangdon

12:03

oobgolf:

Rocco's tee shot on number 1- right down the gut. Left side of the fairway.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:03 oobgolf

12:03

oobgolf:

Tiger's tee shot on number 1- cut shot- a bit right. Get's a great kick left into fairway.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:03 oobgolf

12:04

[Comment From DaveDave: ]

Is this stroke or match?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:04 Dave

12:04

oobgolf:

Stroke play.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:04 oobgolf

12:05

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

What's the crowd like?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:05 Guest

12:06

oobgolf:

It looks like a pretty good crowd all things considered (being a Monday and all). I'm watching it on tv- so I'm not there to see it in person. I'd love to be there- but quite frankly- it's a better view from the couch.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:06 oobgolf

12:07

oobgolf:

Rocco- 176 yards in. Hits short bunker right. Trouble. Interesting tidbit I guess I didn't notice earlier. Rocco wears no golf glove. You'd think that wear would eventually get to you.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:07 oobgolf

12:08

oobgolf:

Tiger- 154 from the fairway. He hits wedge to about 15 feet. He'll have a birdie putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:08 oobgolf

12:09

[Comment From PudgePudge: ]

Maybe Rocco subscribes to Moises Alou's method for toughening up the skin on his hands?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:09 Pudge

12:09

oobgolf:

Let's hope that if this is the case- he keeps it to himself. I've never been able to draft Alou for another fantasy team after his revelation.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:09 oobgolf

12:10

[Comment From NBNB: ]

I worry this is going to be a rout. Can either concede at any point or is it 18 and only 18?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:10 NB

12:11

oobgolf:

No conceded. And on this course why woudl you? Phil had a 9 the other day. Anything can happen.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:11 oobgolf

12:11

oobgolf:

Rocco's bunker shot is out- and to a makeable par putt length. Certainly no gimmie.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:11 oobgolf

12:11

[Comment From PudgePudge: ]

I suppose it makes the handshake at the end of the round that much more uncomfortable when you're paired with Rocco

Monday June 16, 2008 12:11 Pudge

12:12

oobgolf:

Tiger misses his putt left. Not that great a putt. He should'nt have any trouble making it- but I sure wouldn't want it.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:12 oobgolf

12:13

oobgolf:

Rocco for par- from about 6 feet. Missed left. Tap in bogie.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:13 oobgolf

12:13

[Comment From GraydonGraydon: ]

Is Rocco still sporting the peace belt buckle?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:13 Graydon

12:13

oobgolf:

I have not seen a good shot- but I don't think so. I don't think I could miss it if he was.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:13 oobgolf

12:14

oobgolf:

Tiger makes his par putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:14 oobgolf

12:14

oobgolf:

If we were playing a playoff hole yesterday- it would now be over. Fortunately we still have 17 to go.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:14 oobgolf

12:14

[Comment From JohnJohn: ]

What channel is it being televised on?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:14 John

12:15

oobgolf:

ESPN, ESPN 360 for the first two hours. It will be on NBC starting at 2. Hopefully you'll stay online with us as well.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:15 oobgolf

12:15

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

Is Berman calling it?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:15 Archie Manning

12:16

oobgolf:

Thankfully NO. At least I haven't heard him yet. If we DO hear him- it's going to be trouble for the live blog- because I'm going to have to switch the channel to the Euro Cup.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:16 oobgolf

12:16

oobgolf:

Tiger pulls his tee shot on number 2 left.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:16 oobgolf

12:16

[Comment From Free Matt RoloffFree Matt Roloff: ]

No, Berman is too busy stuffing his face with donut holes

Monday June 16, 2008 12:16 Free Matt Roloff

12:16

oobgolf:

Well said.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:16 oobgolf

12:17

oobgolf:

Rocco- on the 2nd tee. Down the right side. Sitting up in the rough. Just missed.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:17 oobgolf

12:17

[Comment From RickRick: ]

usopen.com has the simulcast for those who can't access ESPN360 @ work

Monday June 16, 2008 12:17 Rick

12:18

oobgolf:

Thanks for the headsup. Good luck to anyone watching online. I know the steams were bombarded last week and it was like watching youtube on dial-up.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:18 oobgolf

12:18

oobgolf:

Someone at ESPN needs to be fired. They've now run a 2 minute interview with Rocco with no sound.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:18 oobgolf

12:19

[Comment From CanadagirlCanadagirl: ]

Everytime they mention Tiger's knee- drink

Monday June 16, 2008 12:19 Canadagirl

12:19

oobgolf:

Wow- I like it! I'm sure you're going to have many friends Canadagirl.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:19 oobgolf

12:20

[Comment From Free Matt RoloffFree Matt Roloff: ]

Has John Daley been spotted in the crowd in full jorts regalia?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:20 Free Matt Roloff

12:20

oobgolf:

Haven't seen him yet. One thing I do know is that Florida Gators fans wear Jean Shorts.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:20 oobgolf

12:21

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

Lots of people at ESPN need to be fired.. mostly their on-air talent.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:21 Archie Manning

12:21

[Comment From Free Matt RoloffFree Matt Roloff: ]

Berman probably ate the microphone Rocco was supposed to talk into

Monday June 16, 2008 12:21 Free Matt Roloff

12:21

oobgolf:

Where did you guys come from? Deadspin?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:21 oobgolf

12:21

[Comment From steelyjack13steelyjack13: ]

yes, found the link on Deadspin...

Monday June 16, 2008 12:21 steelyjack13

12:21

[Comment From Free Matt RoloffFree Matt Roloff: ]

Bingo

Monday June 16, 2008 12:21 Free Matt Roloff

12:22

oobgolf:

Fair enough. I could feel the ESPN venom from here.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:22 oobgolf

12:22

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

We may or may not have been referred here by one Mr. Will Leitch

Monday June 16, 2008 12:22 James

12:22

oobgolf:

Quitter.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:22 oobgolf

12:23

oobgolf:

Oops. Golf is happening. Tiger hit a 2nd shot. As did Rocco. Rocco is shooting from the right rough. the ball is above the feet. He pitches to about 3 feet. Well done.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:23 oobgolf

12:23

oobgolf:

That will be a par putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:23 oobgolf

12:23

oobgolf:

Tiger is just short of the green for his 3rd shot. He pitched to about 4 feet. Both will have short par putts. Tiger's is a bit longer.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:23 oobgolf

12:24

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Is Tiger showing any effects of the first 72 holes on his knee in his walk or stroke?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:24 James

12:25

oobgolf:

He hasn't yet. At least no painful close up grimaces. He mentioned something yesterday about taking drugs. (or something like that) Hear that kids! Tiger takes drugs (for pain).

Monday June 16, 2008 12:25 oobgolf

12:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

That man should get a starbucks deal with the number of time he snuck in his iced coffee drink of choice

Monday June 16, 2008 12:25 Guest

12:27

oobgolf:

Huh? Maybe that was for something else. Anyway- Tiger makes his par putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:27 oobgolf

12:27

oobgolf:

Rocco sinks his part putt. They go to the 3rd with Tiger still up by 1.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:27 oobgolf

12:28

Did Tiger wash his shirt overnight?
Yes

( 31% )

( 69% )

Monday June 16, 2008 12:28

12:30

oobgolf:

Tiger's tee shot on number 3- bunker and buried green side. Rocco- with a 6 iron. HOLY COW- almost aces it.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:30 oobgolf

12:30

oobgolf:

Rocco misses an ace by about 2 inches. He'll have a short birdie putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:30 oobgolf

12:31

[Comment From ZwillZwill: ]

Tiger made the drug comment with such a grin on his face too.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:31 Zwill

12:31

[Comment From steelyjack13steelyjack13: ]

re: Starbucks reference....During the 2-minute "silent movie" espn just ran, Rocco kept sipping on his starbucks...

Monday June 16, 2008 12:31 steelyjack13

12:31

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Tiger woods doesn't wash shirts, he just throws them away after he uses them and opens a new one....

Monday June 16, 2008 12:31 James

12:31

oobgolf:

I'm trying to keep up with the comments. Keep them coming. I'll post them.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:31 oobgolf

12:32

oobgolf:

Tiger's second shot- from the bunker- terrible lie. He'll have a 9 foot par putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:32 oobgolf

12:32

[Comment From Free Matt RoloffFree Matt Roloff: ]

Rocco matched Tiger's unwashed shirt with a similarly unkempt pair of underpants

Monday June 16, 2008 12:32 Free Matt Roloff

12:32

oobgolf:

Hmm.. maybe. I have no confirmation on this.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:32 oobgolf

12:37

oobgolf:

Thanks to everyone for keeping me too busy to hear my oven go off. I just burnt my frozen pizza. Now I have to put on a pair of shorts because I have to turn off the smoke alarm and I don't want my mom to see me in my underwear.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:37 oobgolf

12:42

oobgolf:

2 stroke swing on hole 3, mediate now in the lead

Monday June 16, 2008 12:42 oobgolf

12:43

oobgolf:

Tiger in the rough off tee of 4

Monday June 16, 2008 12:43 oobgolf

12:44

oobgolf:

Rocco hits green on 4

Monday June 16, 2008 12:44 oobgolf

12:44

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

meanwhile... Phil Mickelson is watching the playoff from the comfort of his own couch while taking advantage of Dominos' 3 Pizzas for $5 each deal... alone.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:44 Archie Manning

12:46

[Comment From SuperflySuperfly: ]

Are the pin placements different for the playoff or do they keep the Sunday placements?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:46 Superfly

12:46

oobgolf:

Tiger just chipped to a few feet

Monday June 16, 2008 12:46 oobgolf

12:46

oobgolf:

should be an easy par

Monday June 16, 2008 12:46 oobgolf

12:46

oobgolf:

The pin placements are different from Sunday

Monday June 16, 2008 12:46 oobgolf

12:47

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here but unwashed undewear > ugly peace sign belt buckle....

Monday June 16, 2008 12:47 James

12:48

[Comment From Rocco's Belt BuckleRocco's Belt Buckle: ]

Maybe Elle did Tiger's laundry as a father's day gift.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:48 Rocco's Belt Buckle

12:48

[Comment From The CVThe CV: ]

How is Tiger looking? If he grimacing after every drive?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:48 The CV

12:49

oobgolf:

both golfers par 4th, Mediate keeps his 1 stroke lead.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:49 oobgolf

12:49

oobgolf:

I haven't seen Tiger grimacing. I assume whatever he took yesterday at the turn he took again this morning.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:49 oobgolf

12:51

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

meanwhile... Phil Mickelson is watching the playoff from the comfort of his own couch while taking advantage of Dominos' 3 Pizzas for $5 each deal... alone.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:51 Archie Manning

12:51

[Comment From Free Matt RoloffFree Matt Roloff: ]

Buzz Bissinger is not impressed

Monday June 16, 2008 12:51 Free Matt Roloff

12:52

oobgolf:

Buzz can... well.. Hey- I love Matt Serasan- so I'm not going to say anything bad about Buzz.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:52 oobgolf

12:53

oobgolf:

A doctor can replace your hair from the back of your head so it looks natural. Wade Boggs feels like it's his rookie year.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:53 oobgolf

12:56

oobgolf:

He goes Tiger- down 1. Second shot on number 5. From the fairway- hits a cut shot that doesn't cut. A slope on the green brings the ball back to 20 feet for birdie.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:56 oobgolf

12:56

oobgolf:

Rocco from the bunker- 157 to the hole-

Monday June 16, 2008 12:56 oobgolf

12:56

oobgolf:

OH MAN. hits the cart path- 2x. bounces forever away.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:56 oobgolf

12:56

oobgolf:

ewww.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:56 oobgolf

12:57

[Comment From TurkeylegTurkeyleg: ]

Did it ever occur to any of you geniuses that maybe Nike gave Tiger more than one of those red shirts?

Monday June 16, 2008 12:57 Turkeyleg

12:57

oobgolf:

Turkeyleg- I'm a crappy blogger not a journalist. Thanks for the insight.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:57 oobgolf

12:59

[Comment From LorenLoren: ]

@Manning: Though relatively unknown to most people out of college, Dominoes actually also offers a 4-4-4 deal, which is 3 Large 1 topping pizzas for 4 dollars each. Or at last they did until at least May, when I last utilised it.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:59 Loren

12:59

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Nike did give Tiger another red shirt, but Rocco stole it.

Monday June 16, 2008 12:59 Guest

1:00

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

Is caddychicks.com some kind of golfer escort service where the caddys are really prostitutes? If so, does anyone know what courses they serve in the Boston area?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:00 Archie Manning

1:01

oobgolf:

Rocco hits an amazing recovery shot. He'll actually have a chance to save par.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:01 oobgolf

1:02

oobgolf:

Tiger is setting up for birdie. Misses just right.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:02 oobgolf

1:04

oobgolf:

You'll have to check with their website to see if there are any in Boston. While I've had this thought many times- as far as I know and understand- CaddieChicks is just a caddie service with hotties- not an escort service.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:04 oobgolf

1:09

klangdon:

golfers are moving to 6th hole

Monday June 16, 2008 1:09 klangdon

1:09

klangdon:

tied at 1 over par

Monday June 16, 2008 1:09 klangdon

1:10

[Comment From anxiousanxious: ]

why don't you update more

Monday June 16, 2008 1:10 anxious

1:10

oobgolf:

I'm trying. we are having some technical difficulties with the blog program.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:10 oobgolf

1:10

oobgolf:

It looks like we're kicking again now. We're doing the best we can.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:10 oobgolf

1:11

[Comment From EvanEvan: ]

How boring is it to only have 2 golfers on the course and having to wait for them to walk to their balls everytime?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:11 Evan

1:11

oobgolf:

Well... to some degree this is true (a lot of degree). I'll try to be more entertaining. Hoepfully the blog software will allow for it.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:11 oobgolf

1:12

oobgolf:

Hole 6- Rocco from the fairway. Tiger outdrove him by 23 yards.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:12 oobgolf

1:12

oobgolf:

Rocco almost got up and down last hole- but just missed to bogie.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:12 oobgolf

1:13

oobgolf:

Rocco's 2nd... he's not happy. It didn't draw back right and now he'll have a chip from the rough behind the green.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:13 oobgolf

1:13

oobgolf:

Tiger now- from the fairway with his 2nd. 185 to the hole. 8 iron. unreal- and 8 iron from 185. That is rediculous. What is really rediculous is that he hit it to about 4 feet.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:13 oobgolf

1:14

[Comment From steelyjack13steelyjack13: ]

was that Donald Rumsfeld I just saw in that last commercial break, in that commercial for the USGA?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:14 steelyjack13

1:15

oobgolf:

Let me consult Mr. Tivo.... heh. Nice.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:15 oobgolf

1:15

[Comment From BlueBlue: ]

in case you didn't know, I am Tiger Woods

Monday June 16, 2008 1:15 Blue

1:15

oobgolf:

Hmm. How's it going?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:15 oobgolf

1:16

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

so Live Blog is god it has single handedly saved my day....

Monday June 16, 2008 1:16 James

1:16

oobgolf:

Glad we could help. It looks like the CoverItLive tool is kicking again. So we should be going strong again.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:16 oobgolf

1:17

oobgolf:

Rocco's chip doesn't have a bad lie- but it is down a slope. he missed it. But wow- he got a bit lucky. Just made it to the slope and it funneled down to the hole. he'll have a 5 foot par putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:17 oobgolf

1:18

oobgolf:

Here goes Tiger for birdie.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:18 oobgolf

1:18

oobgolf:

And... ... ... ... ... ...

Monday June 16, 2008 1:18 oobgolf

1:19

oobgolf:

Would you expect anything else? He sinks it.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:19 oobgolf

1:19

oobgolf:

What amazes me about these greens is how a 5 foot putt that they sink like it's nothing is such a tough putt. Tiger's ball just broke about a foot- and he hit it center cup at the perfect speed.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:19 oobgolf

1:20

oobgolf:

Rocco hits his par putt. Tiger is at E through 6. Rocco is at +1.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:20 oobgolf

1:23

[Comment From BB: ]

yo where you at captain?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:23 B

1:23

oobgolf:

I'm in the DC area.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:23 oobgolf

1:24

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

DC WHAT UP!!!!!!

Monday June 16, 2008 1:24 James

1:24

oobgolf:

No doubt. I feel like when talking about DC the first thing I have to do is talk about what kickball team I'm on- and what league I picked to play in.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:24 oobgolf

1:25

oobgolf:

Ok- It looks like ole Tiger finally walked down the fairway. He's second shot on 7 is just from the edge of the rough on the right side.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:25 oobgolf

1:26

oobgolf:

176. Oops. This is Rocco- you can't just got by shirt color.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:26 oobgolf

1:26

oobgolf:

Another iron that didn't turn over. He's on the right of the green. He'll have a putt for bird.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:26 oobgolf

1:26

oobgolf:

Tiger from the center of the fairway. 145 to the hole- great angle.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:26 oobgolf

1:27

oobgolf:

And... how about another 5 foot bridie putt.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:27 oobgolf

1:28

oobgolf:

While they walk- a few things to discuss. 1) Will Tiger's knee injury shorten his career? 2) Why has he shown no pain today? 3) Will this be Tiger's last even of 2008?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:28 oobgolf

1:28

oobgolf:

Freel free to jump in on any of those topics.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:28 oobgolf

1:29

[Comment From kenjabkenjab: ]

1) Quite possibly, yes.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:29 kenjab

1:29

[Comment From kenjabkenjab: ]

2) Advil/Cortizone shot 3) No, he'll still play the majors, at least

Monday June 16, 2008 1:29 kenjab

1:30

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

1. Maybe not shorten, but will definitely hurt his competing ability in later years 2. Vicoden 3. PGA, Ryder Cup. Nothing else

Monday June 16, 2008 1:30 Archie Manning

1:30

oobgolf:

Yah- I agree that it's going to be awhile before we see Tiger again this year.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:30 oobgolf

1:30

[Comment From golfgirlgolfgirl: ]

Where are we?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:30 golfgirl

1:31

oobgolf:

Rocco just missed a putt for birdie. He's going to tap in to stay at +1.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:31 oobgolf

1:31

oobgolf:

Tiger has a 5 foot birdie putt. He is currently at E and has a chance to go -1

Monday June 16, 2008 1:31 oobgolf

1:31

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

1) Probably, Knee injuries are debilitating and recurring (third knee surgery) 2) he definately took cortizone. 3) He'll play in the AT&T, British, and PGA possibly the Ryder

Monday June 16, 2008 1:31 James

1:32

oobgolf:

Here goes Tiger - I guess 5 feet was generous. It's more like 8. Center cup.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:32 oobgolf

1:32

oobgolf:

Tiger is now -1. Rocco +1. Going to number 8.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:32 oobgolf

1:32

oobgolf:

The 8th is a par 3- 171 yards up hill.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:32 oobgolf

1:33

oobgolf:

An interesting side note- This is great with nobody else on the course bogging them down. They are through 7 in less than 90 minutes. Instead of taking 5 1/2 hours like a Sunday round, they could have this done in less than 4.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:33 oobgolf

1:34

oobgolf:

By the way- it seems we have the blogger tools worked out- and everything is working great again- keep the comments flying!

Monday June 16, 2008 1:34 oobgolf

1:34

[Comment From FranFran: ]

Tiger will be at his event AT&T but I think he may just host it like Arnie and Jack so he can recover for the British

Monday June 16, 2008 1:34 Fran

1:34

oobgolf:

Yah- I'm guessing that he won't be playing at Congressional. As a side note- I just saw the course on Thursday. They are putting up the granstands. It's crazy how different it looks before and after.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:34 oobgolf

1:35

oobgolf:

Tiger is not happy with his tee shot on 8. One hop over the green and buried in the sand behind the green.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:35 oobgolf

1:35

[Comment From FranFran: ]

he may play more later in the year Fedex, PGA, Ryder Cupbut I think he will have a short year this year with only 12 events at themost

Monday June 16, 2008 1:35 Fran

1:36

oobgolf:

The crazy thing is that he'll still win player of the year if he pulls the US Open off- as well as one more later this year. Even with 12 events.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:36 oobgolf

1:36

oobgolf:

Rocco sees Tiger go long- and hits it short. He'll still have an easy up and down.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:36 oobgolf

1:36

oobgolf:

Tiger will have a VERY tough second shot. I'm thinking we'll see at least a one stroke swing here.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:36 oobgolf

1:37

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

Standing on that slope in the sand might put his knee in an awkward place.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:37 Archie Manning

1:38

oobgolf:

It could. I'd be more worried about the fact that he won't be able to see more than 1/3 of his ball.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:38 oobgolf

1:38

[Comment From FranFran: ]

He has the POTY wrapped up if he wins the US Open unless someone wins both remaining majors and then it would be close

Monday June 16, 2008 1:38 Fran

1:39

oobgolf:

Here goes the bunker shot. Rolled it right off the front of the green- up beside Rocco.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:39 oobgolf

1:39

oobgolf:

Rocco chips to 3 or 4 feet.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:39 oobgolf

1:39

oobgolf:

Now Tiger with almost an identical shot.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:39 oobgolf

1:39

oobgolf:

Except it's for 3.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:39 oobgolf

1:40

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Sidenote: Anybody know of some twiglight ranges in the DC/MD (Montgomery County) area I am looking to go knock a few out after work but am clueless as to locations. (new to the area)

Monday June 16, 2008 1:40 James

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oobgolf:

James, welcome. I'm in Germantown- where are you? There is a range in Germantown that's decent. Falls Road has a decent range and a late night walking rate. $15 bucks after 6 to play as many as you can play.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:40 oobgolf

1:41

[Comment From PaulPaul: ]

Rocky Gorge off of RT 29

Monday June 16, 2008 1:41 Paul

1:41

[Comment From kenjabkenjab: ]

There's one right next to the White Flint Metro, off Rockville Pike. Also one at Norbeck Rd and Georgia Ave

Monday June 16, 2008 1:41 kenjab

1:41

oobgolf:

Wow- a lot of Montgomery County help.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:41 oobgolf

1:41

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

I used to play at Eisenhower in near Annapolis. Not a bad course.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:41 Archie Manning

1:41

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

Hahaha I appreciate this. Im in Bethesda just off of River Rd.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:41 James

1:42

oobgolf:

Hmm.. go join Congressional then.. what are you thinking?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:42 oobgolf

1:42

oobgolf:

Tiger bogies. He's back to E.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:42 oobgolf

1:42

oobgolf:

Rocco has a 3 footer to stay at +1.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:42 oobgolf

1:42

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

haha poor 23 year old....just got a job....yeah probably not the easiest membership go come by....

Monday June 16, 2008 1:42 James

1:43

oobgolf:

A life of crime?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:43 oobgolf

1:43

oobgolf:

Rocco hits it. A one stroke difference going into 9.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:43 oobgolf

1:45

oobgolf:

I love that the 9th and 18th holes are par 5's. I think it should be a rule for closing holes to be par 5's for TV tourney golf.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:45 oobgolf

1:45

[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ]

At what point last night do you think Rocco was like "O crap, I have to outduel the greatest golfer that ever lived for 18 holes?, I just wanna go home"

Monday June 16, 2008 1:45 Patrick

1:45

[Comment From golfgirlgolfgirl: ]

Yes he's hanging in.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:45 golfgirl

1:45

oobgolf:

I dunno- Rocco seems pretty chill. I think he honestly believes he will win.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:45 oobgolf

1:46

oobgolf:

Rocco launches the ball down the fairway. Center. A nice change for him. Here is a fun stat they just showed. Tiger is -9 on par 5's this weekend. Rocco is -2.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:46 oobgolf

1:46

oobgolf:

Tiger just rocketed the ball down the fairway- and we had our first grimace of the day. He's in pain.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:46 oobgolf

1:47

[Comment From JamesJames: ]

I hope Mr. Kool-Aid was there when Rocco drank it down...

Monday June 16, 2008 1:47 James

1:47

[Comment From PudgePudge: ]

To be honest, most of the pressure is off Rocco...he's pretty well expected to lose...hang close and let Tiger lose it instead of trying to force the win

Monday June 16, 2008 1:47 Pudge

1:47

oobgolf:

Yah- I'd agree. Plus- how much pressure is there really when you've assured yourself a million dollar payout even if you lose?

Monday June 16, 2008 1:47 oobgolf

1:48

oobgolf:

That's a happy father's day no matter what.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:48 oobgolf

1:48

[Comment From RussRuss: ]

Rocco has nothing to lose. He is suppose to lose, so let it all hang out.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:48 Russ

1:48

[Comment From golfgirlgolfgirl: ]

Win or lose, I wonder if Rocco will make it to CT for the Travelers...he's supposed to.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:48 golfgirl

1:48

oobgolf:

Let's hope for your sake he is. I hope he gets an invite to Tiger's event at Congressional. I'll be there- and I want to see him.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:48 oobgolf

1:48

[Comment From RussRuss: ]

Win no way. He is off to LENO

Monday June 16, 2008 1:48 Russ

1:49

oobgolf:

I remember this has happened before in the past couple of years. Most of the unknowns who win and go on the buffet circuit still make their obligations.

Monday June 16, 2008 1:49 oobgolf

5:28

oobgolf:

Sorry this died. I hope everyone could catch up online with our old-school blog. I'm going to drop all of the comments in so people can see what was at least said.

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 oobgolf

5:28

[Comment From Archie ManningArchie Manning: ]

He is playing his ass off this weekend, and would expect his confidence to be at an all time high. Rocco doesn't seem like a head-case like a lot of these guys who freak out whenever they play with tiger. (i.e. Phil)

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 Archie Manning

5:28

[Comment From kenjabkenjab: ]

I'd be shocked if Rocco plays in CT, win or lose today.

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 kenjab

5:28

[Comment From RussRuss: ]

how many years exemption do you get for winning the U.S. Open?

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 Russ

5:28

[Comment From PatrickPatrick: ]

No pressure?? I think hes gotat realize that he's getting old and this could be his last chance to win a major, plus he just need to birdie the easiest hole no the courser (18) yesterday to lock it up, but failed to....you are right though, the million will ease his pain

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 Patrick

5:28

[Comment From FranFran: ]

If Rocco said he would be there then he will be there

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 Fran

5:28

[Comment From PudgePudge: ]

Wow, NBC's highlight/opener made it look like Rocco's been sucking all day long and Tiger's been playing brilliantly....interesting

Monday June 16, 2008 5:28 Pudge

5:28

[Comment From PudgePudge: ]

Feed the hamsters?