Sunday, June 20, 2010

U.S. Open - 3rd Round

Happy Father's Day to all.  The 3rd round of the U.S. Open was absolutely fantastic.  The USGA has really gotten it right the last few years with giving the players a few chances to attack the golf course.  For example, they moved the tees up on holes 3 and 4 yesterday.  It enticed the players to take a shot at driving the green.  Hole 7 is only playing 110 yards but is a very tricky shot.  And then 18 can be reached in two but you must hit two very accurate tee shots.
The cream has risen to the top after 3 rounds.  Dustin Johnson is where everyone hoped he would be.  Having won the last two AT&T Championships, he's handled the pressure very well so far.  Tiger Woods played an incredible back nine to put him into 3rd place.  Ernie Els has won two of these championships and is also within striking distance.  Graeme McDowell handled the pressure of playing with the lead most of the 3rd round, and if there's another 66 out there Phil Mickelson could still have a chance.
It should be a great final round on the greatest 18 holes in golf.  Enjoy!

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