us open program

Got home from work last night and the USGA's US Open program was in the mailbox. Just another piece of the puzzle coming together that makes the whole US Open experience. Based on what I saw, the USGA is planning on playing the course as a par 71 (1 par 5 on the front and 2 on the back). The first par five (#9), is over 6O0 yards and will be a true three short hole. The first par 5 on the back is also very long with a carry of 240 over the canyon. However, they have a more forward set of tees that they can use to make it more interesting. The last par 5 is 18 and is clearly going to be hole in which players can attack and go for in 2. This hole is the only one on the entire course with any water and will certainly be an exciting one to watch. I can just imagine someone coming down the home stretch and needing to make eagle and then having to hit a super shot over the lake.

From a course setup standpoint, I want to see a mixture of really hard holes and then holes that give you an opportunity to make birdie, but you have to hit a really good shot. I would like to see a winning score right around par or just a couple under. To me that shows who the best golfer is during the week.