Rocco Mediate watched the criticism pile up earlier this month at the U.S. Open, and he has some frank advice for those who questioned the setup choices made by the USGA.Mediate famously lost to Tiger Woods in a playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open, and Thursday he began the U.S. Senior Open with a 2-under 68 to move into contention at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. But speaking to reporters after the round, he did not mince words over what he felt were unnecessary gripes from many in the field at Shinnecock Hills."Truthfully, it's all been a bunch of bulls--- what I've heard, complete horses---. I'll say it again if you want me to," Mediate said. "Here's the deal, two weeks ago: if you don't like how it was set up, A, hit better shots, B, don't come. Don't come. Someone will take your place. It's real, real simple."Course setup became a frequent target from players gathered on Long Island, where USGA CEO Mike Davis admitted the organization lost control of conditions during the third round, 14 years after a similar situation played out at Shinnecock in its most recent hosting of the event. Retief Goosen won that year with a score of -4, while Brooks Koepka's 1-over total finished one shot ahead of Tommy Fleetwood earlier this month.Mediate had three top-10 finishes in the U.S. Open during his career, having also finished fourth at Southern Hills in 2001 and T-6 at Pinehurst in 2005. He last played it in 2010, missing the cut at Pebble Beach, and finished T-3 in his U.S. Senior Open debut in 2013.The 55-year-old is never one to shy away from a microphone, and he didn't hesitate to criticize the gripes he heard coming from the players who endured the gauntlet of Shinnecock earlier this month."What I heard that week made me want to throw up, basically. Just shut up, play," Mediate said. "Because I guarantee you that trophy, that big beautiful trophy they give away, this week and two weeks ago, is way worth the crap you have to go through to win it. It is. I haven't done that yet, but it is. I had this much on it. It was worth the try."
Tom Watson offered a scathing assessment of his opening round of 76 in his final appearance in the Open Championship on Thursday. The Open 2015: Tom Watson admits 'I stunk' after terrible round at
Tom Watson shoots opening 68 at Masters Tournament - golf.com
HUMBLE, Texas - Dustin Johnson, one of the pre-tournament favorites, withdrew Thursday after a first-round 80 at the Shell Houston Open. When he finished his round, Johnson was last among the
Dustin Johnson shoots 80, withdraws from Houston Open
Former world No. 1s Jordan Spieth and Jason Day played together for the third straight round at Firestone Country Club, each entering the day three shots off the lead. For Spieth, it was a chance
Masters 2019: Jordan Spieth continues to struggle
The Valspar Championship is held on the Copperhead Course at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. In 2016, Charl Schwartztel defeated Bill Haas on the first playoff hole and claimed his
Henrik Stenson's 2-year-old daughter runs on-course to dad
A Deputy helps a homeless man, 6 months later he gets a call and the surprise of his life! Bible Tees. Autoplay When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next.
Ant and dec play cupid as woman accepts partner's marriage
"Mary-Liz actually said he goes for these walks to get his back sorted out before he sleeps," Manney says, repeating the same words he told police after the arrest. "I just kind of went
Your customizable and curated collection of the best in trusted news plus coverage of sports, entertainment, money, weather, travel, health and lifestyle, combined with Outlook/Hotmail, Facebook
UC San Diego cools off Catawba for 5-0 win in opening game of
Vijay Singh discusses his lawsuit against the PGA Tour: 'I'm glad it's over' I'm glad it's over. It lingered on and on and on and it's nice to just finally have it behind me. The
Singh glad his lawsuit with the Tour is behind him | Glendale
DeChambeau (74) on slow-play target: 'It's a bit unfair' 2 days ago | By . After struggling to a 2-over 74 to open his title defense at the Memorial, Bryson DeChambeau was mainly focused on pace in his post-round comments.
Bryson DeChambeau (74) on slow-play target: 'It's a bit
Seat Moulding Is Cracked. There is a metal support under the plastic trim where the driver's seat controls are. It looks like over time the metal support pushed up when you sit in the seat and
Candidate Q&A: Bill Lisle runs for Place 1 seat on Plano City
Four men, including Luke Donald (40) and Graeme McDowell (38), have been picked by Thomas Bjorn as European Ryder Cup vice captains for this September in Paris
Bjorn Reveals Four New Ryder Cup Vice Captains
Duran Duran ft. Janelle Monae & Nile Rodgers - Pressure Off (MorganJ Remix) Nik Cooper. Mix - Duran Duran ft. Janelle Monae & Nile Rodgers - Pressure Off (MorganJ Remix) YouTube;
Duran Duran - Pressure Off (feat. Janelle Monáe and Nile
0 Comments