Tough as Nails: US Open Players Face Brutal Oakmont Rough
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OAKMONT, Pa. - The U.S. Open got off to a brutal start at Oakmont, with players struggling to escape the thick and unforgiving rough. Gary Woodland, the 2019 champion, was one of the many victims, forced to replace his ball in the rough on the 12th hole after it failed to embed into the soft turf. The result was a 3-over 73, a far cry from the promising round he started with. "It's a tough test of golf, even for the best players," said defending champion Bryson DeChambeau, who shot 73 despite his best efforts to navigate the rough. "If you miss the green, you're in trouble. Every shot feels like it's on a knife edge.
