US OPEN stars are preparing to take on Oakmont Country Club – a course that’s not for the faint of heart.
Reigning world No1 Scottie Scheffler recently branded the venue the “hardest course in the world”.
Golf stars are preparing to tackle the feared at Oakmont Country Club[/caption]
Bryson DeChambeau had his say on a viral trend earlier this week[/caption]
Pros discussed what they thought an 18-handicap golfer would score on the course[/caption]
A host of elite stars believe the tricky 18 in the heart of Pennsylvania would eat club golfers for breakfast.
Prior to this week’s tournament, several Top 10 stars were asked what an 18-handicap club golfer would shoot around Oakmont.
Speaking to the PGA Tour in a viral clip, reigning champ Bryson DeChambeau said: “Ooh, probably 100.”
He added quickly with a grin: “On the front nine.”
Two-time major winner Justin Thomas agreed, questioning if the 18-handicapper would even finish.
Thomas added: “It’s got to be 110 or 120.”
English star Laurie Canter agreed and was adamant a rookie would not make it back to the clubhouse.
Canter said: “I’m not trying to wind people up, right, but it will.
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“I’m certain they wouldn’t finish. I’m not trying to be facetious and wind people up.
“But if they had to hit every golf shot, and they’re going out with 12 balls, I don’t know an 18 handicapper that finishes.”
Former World No. 1 Justin Rose added: “18 handicapper? Man.
“No ball spotter? Better bring a few dozen balls.
“Probably 140 – it has to be. And that’s just playing conservative, bunting it in front of them.
“50 yards, 50 yards, 50 yards, 50 yards. It’s got to be plenty.”
In the nine previous US Open tournaments at Oakmont, only 23 players finished under par.
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DeChambeau is among the favourites to defend his title.
But he admits he’ll have to be almost perfect on the greens if he’s to secure a third major.
DeChambeu added: “I think everybody knows this is probably the toughest golf course in the world right now.
“You have to hit the fairways, you have to hit greens, and you have to two-putt, worst-case scenario.
“When you’ve got those putts inside 10 feet, you’ve got to make them. It’s a great test of golf.”
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