June 15, 2016 - US Open

Hi everyone.  Today's activities took us to the US Open at Oakmont.  Today was a practice round so it was a good day to look over the whole course to see how really difficult it can be.  The fairways are mowed short and if need be, one could putt very easily from off the green like around the 3rd or 8th holes.  There was a crew out mowing the grass around the sand traps on the course, followed by others with compacters that were packing down the grass around the traps so the golf balls would roll in easier.

But before we get to more about the day, Grammie was found trying to blend into the crowd. 

She and Alice Marie were enjoying the company.

A view of the 9th fairway and clubhouse.

The 3rd hole is difficult because the player is not able to see the playing surface from the fairway.

A view of the 3rd green from the back side shows an undulating green that falls off severely on the backside as shown by the darker green grass, but it is still short enough to putt on.

The 288 yard par 3, was not a problem.  Chalk up a birdie.

From the stands, looking back at the 18th fairway.

...and looking at the 18th green from a long way back.

The 9th green is huge.  So large that it serves as the practice green and the green for the 9th.  Supposedly there is a thin blue line that separates part of the course from the practice area.
An older story in the link but it does explain.  Blue line

After finishing his practice round, Matt Kuchar not only signed autographs but went up to the Merchandise tent and continued his good will for a couple more hours.

Tomorrow cameras will not be allowed on the course so enjoy these.
Possibility of rain tomorrow afternoon so some players may not finish round 1 until Friday morning.
A good day, thanks for keeping an eye open for Grammie.