Friday, June 18, 2010

Round 2 - US Open at Pebble Beach

Round 2 of the US Open at Pebble Beach is in the books.  Graeme McDowell has the lead at 3-under par.  But the story of the day was Phil Mickelson's 66.  A very controlled 4-under for Lefty.  He hit alot of greens and played almost a boring round for Phil.  His putter was hot and he seems very comfortable after two days.
Also at 1-under is Ernie Els, Dustin Johnson and Ryo Ishikawa.  Ernie is very seasoned with two US Opens under his belt.  Dustin Johnson has won the last two AT&T Championships at Pebble Beach and then you have the 18 year old boy wonder.
Two holes were really interesting to watch today.  The par 3 seventh hole playing at 113 yards really created some great interest.  With a pin almost off the back side of the green and the hole playing down wind, you had to play very cautiously.  The other hole was the par 5 14th hole.  The green is just giving the  players fits.  Having played Pebble last October, I understand how difficult the third shot is.
Needless to say, the week-end is going to be very good golf.

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