2009 US Open @ Bethpage-Black
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Congrats to Glover. Seeing Phil win would have been better but it wasn't meant to be. I just hope that Glover doesn't just fade back into obscurity like so many other major winners.
The best part of the tournament, in my opinion, is that is showcased all the up and coming young talent.
Still, he finished a lot higher in the standings than I thought he would (he didn't fare so well in 2007 and 2008)
I define 'fading into obscurity' as only winning one major and no more (Angel Cabrera's Masters win takes him off that list).
As for Glover's win- very nice for him.
Unlike in 2006, when, IMO, another unlikely-player in Geoff Ogilvy lucked his way into the title (after Phil, Colin Montgomery, and Furyk all screwed up on 18), this guy EARNED it (he was near the top of the leaderboard most of the weekend- anyone who stays close is in it, and he was, and he prevailed).
Good for him!
Unlike in 2006, when, IMO, another unlikely-player in Geoff Ogilvy lucked his way into the title (after Phil, Colin Montgomery, and Furyk all screwed up on 18), this guy EARNED it (he was near the top of the leaderboard most of the weekend- anyone who stays close is in it, and he was, and he prevailed).
Good for him!
No, it's his 5th time. He now holds that distinction all by himself. I believe Nicklaus also had finished 2nd 4 times.
At least the winning score was just 4 under. Glover, in fact, was 3 over in his final round. I couldn't believe it when Barnes was 11 under at one point. I thought what is this the Bob Hope Invitational? At least Bethpage bit back today.
