Yeah, I worded that poorly.

Author: Rooney (5994 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 3:21 pm on Jun 22, 2026

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It's not just green speeds that protect par at Oakmont during member and US Open play, but green speeds are a defense that Oakmont uses that Shinnecock doesn't need.

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Replies to: “Yeah, I worded that poorly.”

Random thoughts on the US Open. - Rooney - 11:57am 6/22/26 (10) [View All]
- Been to 5 U.S. Opens at Shinnecock...and was there Saturday with my kids. Have never heard anything - TakethetrainKnute - 1:42pm 6/22/26
  - It was definitely the under 30 crowd. - Rooney - 2:20pm 6/22/26
  - Yet another reason for a Draft for military/national service. - conorlarkin - 1:56pm 6/22/26
    - We could have all marine platoons run by social workers. - NedoftheHill - 2:11pm 6/22/26
    - To improve the galleries at Major Golf Championships? May be a tough sell but I'm willing to listen [NT] - TakethetrainKnute - 2:06pm 6/22/26
- Good stuff Rooney, as always. - conorlarkin - 1:27pm 6/22/26
  - The greens were super firm and had lots of slope. - Rooney - 2:07pm 6/22/26
    - Green speed is not the ultimate defense at Oakmont. It's fairways hit and greens in regulation. - Hensou - 2:56pm 6/22/26
      - Yeah, I worded that poorly. - Rooney - 3:21pm 6/22/26
        
        It's all relative. Each course is unique. - Hensou - 3:37pm 6/22/26

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