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I understand its "role" in the 4 majors, but the U.S. Open is my least favorite of the lot. I have never been a fan of playing not to lose, but that seems to be the mindset forced upon all those in contention. I like watching sporting events where someone actually tries to win, and takes the necessary chances to "make it happen". With very few exceptions, the U.S. Open seems to crush that spirit of risk. Watching the most gifted golfers on the planet play 4 days of protection is not compelling sport to me. When the guys who are playing the best (the leaders) are choosing to hit hybrids off a 580 yd par 5, what does that say about the test?
I don't watch basketball to see which team can make the fewest turnovers and fouls. Don't watch football to see which team can avoid running out of bounds the most. Don't watch tennis to see which player makes the fewest errors. Don't watch F1 to see which driver drives in the straightest line. Defense (in different forms) is a vital part of every sport, but it shouldn't foster a fear of playing to win.
Like every golf junkie, I buy into the pre-tournament hype of the second major every year. And nearly every year, Lucy yanks the football away right at the last minute. If we didn't have the Master's, I'd be really envious of you Brits and your Open Championship.
In fact, the requirement of playing not to lose is a mindset I just can't buy into... and probably what will ultimately keep me from winning a US Open title.
I don't watch basketball to see which team can make the fewest turnovers and fouls. Don't watch football to see which team can avoid running out of bounds the most. Don't watch tennis to see which player makes the fewest errors. Don't watch F1 to see which driver drives in the straightest line. Defense (in different forms) is a vital part of every sport, but it shouldn't foster a fear of playing to win.
Like every golf junkie, I buy into the pre-tournament hype of the second major every year. And nearly every year, Lucy yanks the football away right at the last minute. If we didn't have the Master's, I'd be really envious of you Brits and your Open Championship.
In fact, the requirement of playing not to lose is a mindset I just can't buy into... and probably what will ultimately keep me from winning a US Open title.