Few sports elicit more people shouting “I could do that” from their couches than golf.
The game looks so easy, after all. Just hit the ball into the hole. Big whoop. You could make those putts at Augusta or land on the island green at TPC Sawgrass, right?
To anyone who thinks they deserve to be out there with the best golfers in the world, the 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club has just one small question for you:
How would you play a 290-yard par-three? Because that’s exactly what’s waiting for anyone who wants to win this weekend.
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What club are you hitting here? 😂 pic.twitter.com/3crA3vnaec
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) June 12, 2023
The good news is this hole plays downhill, which chips away at the distance by about 20 yards. The bad news is there are bunkers all around the green within 30 yards of the pin. So laying up isn’t even a safe strategy.
Personally, I’m taking out my driver, hitting one way out of bounds and going back to the clubhouse for a few drinks. Good luck to anyone who has a better idea — and there sure seem to be plenty.
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Golf fans are in awe
Good luck bro @Minwoo27Lee 👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/B50A1vwJez
— Min Woo Lee (@Minwoo27Lee) June 11, 2023
The scorecard yardage this week at LACC for the 11th (290 yards) and 7th (284) would make them the second and third-longest par 3s in @usopengolf history, behind only the 8th at Oakmont.
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) June 12, 2023
I’m all for the US open being a tough challenge. But this is dumb. A par 3 should not be 290 yards https://t.co/bQdaeyu3ag
— Dy-Lan (@THEdylanhansel) June 11, 2023
Mark me down for a 7
— Brent Weisflock (@bweisflock25) June 11, 2023
I’m hearing 11 at LACC could play 303 one day, I’d guess Saturday. Downhill, downwind that’s like 250 for these guys. Love to see some headcovers come off. https://t.co/8SqbPGo736
— Adam Schupak (@AdamSchupak) June 12, 2023
driver to 60 yds short then a wedge on and hope for a one putt
— Don Wells (@ddubya1530) June 12, 2023
Engage reverse and return to base.
— bryan omalley (@kyeomal) June 12, 2023
The US open committee have lost it. 11th par 3 290 yards
— Craig Meikle (@CraigMeikle30) June 11, 2023
