"Rough is a foot deep and greens are lightning fast."
That's but one of the quotes from players and coaches reporting from the
U.S. Open.
As always, this tournament is one of the best measures of grit, determination, patience, skill and managing expectations.
Every facet that makes up the great game of golf will be challenged and that's why this upcoming victory means so much to the players.
Here's some great advice from Stan Utley heading into the U.S. Open.
"One clever shot you’ll see a lot this week? A controlled-trajectory pitch from the tight bermuda lies around the green.
The key to hitting that shot well is understanding how the bounce on the sole of the club interacts with the dry, firm turf.
You want to start sliding the club on the ground as close as possible to the ball. If you hit behind it too much, the club will kick up and the contact you make
will be too hot for the shot."
