We have a lot of data on how difficult the U.S. Open at Oakmont will be this year. But what about experiential narratives? What about golfers who have actually played the course? Back in 2007 when Angel Cabrera won with a score of 5-over 285, Tiger Woods said most golfers on the planet could not break 100 at Oakmont.
He was probably right.
"If you're a 10-handicapper, there is no way you're breaking 100 out there," said Woods, who shot 71-74-69-72 on the week and lost by one. "If you played all out on every shot, there is no way. You just have to be so patient and on top of that you've got to be strong coming out of the rough. You've got to have unbelievable touch on the greens. Most 10-handicappers I know don't have that."
He said that on a Friday and was asked about it again on Saturday.
"You said a good 10-handicapper, if he went out and played the course in these conditions, would be hard-pressed to break 100," said Bob Costas.
"No chance," said Woods. "Not in these conditions, these pins, no way."
And it might get even harder this year.
With his victory at Oakmont in 2007, @cabrera_pato became the the first South American to hoist the #USOpen Trophy.https://t.co/QiPC6vs8QE
— U.S. Open (USGA) (@usopengolf) June 13, 2016
