US Open Social Spotlight: Rory’s had enough of your moaning
With the players gearing up for the 117th edition of the US Open, NCG rounds up the best of what’s going on in the world of social media…
We love Rory McIlroy. He always tells it like it is. And this week he’s already decided he’s bored of all the complaining about the fescue at the US Open…
"If we can't hit it w/in that avenue, might as well pack your bags & go home"
Rory McIlroy on the decision to trim the roughs for #USOpen pic.twitter.com/KHpRhrN46X
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 14, 2017
And it looks like people have got his back…
@McIlroyRory is right. These have to be some of the biggest fairways ever in US Open history! https://t.co/XXH9nEfhJA
— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) June 13, 2017
. @McIlroyRory is one of my favorite people to listen to in sports. Never hides from the questions and always commits to his answers https://t.co/uVK4mE189v
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 13, 2017
I love the fact that @McIlroyRory is disappointed @usopengolf is altering the fescue on 4 holes.
— Justin Leonard (@jlmountainman) June 13, 2017
Elsewhere, how’s this for a ridiculous stat?
As seen on #LiveFrom – Since the beginning of 2013, Rory McIlroy & Jordan Spieth are completely even in majors. Literally. #GolfChannel pic.twitter.com/Szxto09nrT
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGC) June 14, 2017
Back to Erin Hills, and Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston decided there’s a few different ways the players could deal with the elements this week…
Bunker technique ? from @BeefGolf ?
(? via @TyrrellHatton) pic.twitter.com/3kOsfdFOtw
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 13, 2017
The short game masterclass from @BeefGolf continues ?
Looks legit… pic.twitter.com/EQj5Q6qQZs
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 13, 2017
We’re sure no one noticed, Beef.
Lee Westwood also got involved…
The rough really is thick at Erin Hills ?
(?: @WestwoodLee) pic.twitter.com/KQO4JkrxxK
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 12, 2017
A lot of people are tipping Alex Noren to do well this week, but not on this evidence…
Erin Hills problems ?
(?: Alex Noren) pic.twitter.com/6i81EYRMY2
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) June 13, 2017
Dustin Johnson and fiancee Paulina Gretzsky welcomed their second child into the world just in time for the defending champion to tee it up in Wisconsin…
Meet the beautiful baby boy of Paulina Gretzky & Dustin Johnson. Name to come. pic.twitter.com/O8nnGl9TAD
— Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) June 13, 2017
New dad DJ even managed to sneak in some practice and meet his fans…
I know it was a late round today. Thanks to the fans that stuck around to see me afterward. @usopengolf pic.twitter.com/hKmQejeExU
— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) June 14, 2017
And finally, a few big names in the field took to Twitter to show off their presence…
Just arrived…. press and then a few holes…. @usopengolf #erinhills ☘ pic.twitter.com/YXYYo1yMZN
— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) June 13, 2017
It's #USopen week ?? pic.twitter.com/iTkC9kxDgn
— Thomas Pieters (@Thomas_Pieters) June 12, 2017
It's getting real… #ErinHills #FirstMajor pic.twitter.com/4kKdN5YLSQ
— Joël Stalter (@JoelStalter21) June 13, 2017
Cool to be out there with Scotty today. Going to be a mega week! @TitleistEurope @Titleist #usopen pic.twitter.com/vb4yk1WM7R
— Wade Ormsby (@wadeormsby) June 13, 2017
Playing a few holes with Dru Love. Nice legs Davis!! @usopengolf pic.twitter.com/I2tURi9fGE
— Kyle Thompson (@KyleThompsonPGA) June 12, 2017
Another US Open, another opportunity for the USGA to have some fun with my locker nameplates pic.twitter.com/8fH3zNrLeU
— Webb Simpson (@webbsimpson1) June 13, 2017
“Severe Webber warning”. Bravo.
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