Originally Posted by
Art Vandelay
Cow patch? I was out there all week - course was in magnificent shape and almost all the players loved it, which is rare. Tournament ran smoothly with huge crowds everyday. It's usually cooler, windy, and drier this time of year so in a normal season 8 under would have won. It's only been open 11 years. They will make a few changes and the Open will return in 2027, which is the next open date for the US Open. From all I've talked to out here its almost a guarantee they will be back. It was a huge success as far as the USGA is concerned and that's all that matters.