I can't imagine playing that course in US Open conditions. The question for me was "Do I play the hero shot and risk double bogey (or worse) or do I play the safe shot and just play for par?" All of that credit can go to the design of the course and the excellent conditioning. The fact that I had to take a few seconds to truly think about what shot I wanted to play and how to play it made Erin Hills the best course I have ever played. I would call it "challenging fun." Throughout the round you will be faced with risk/reward shots whether it is lines off the tee, taking on the pin on approach shots, or trying to figure out if you have a decent lie in the deep fescue. Words can't really describe the course itself. Not only did they provide good reads on the greens but the yardages they provided for approach shots and aiming lines off the tees were spot on. The caddies were personable and an excellent resource. I felt like everyone on the grounds wanted to ensure that my experience there was the best possible. That being said, Erin Hills absolutely lives up to the hype and more.įrom when you first check in at the guard shack at the main entrance until you leave the grounds, the service provided is first rate. I've found it's also hard for courses to live up to the hype when it has been repeatedly praised in publications and by reviewers far more respected than I. Having been at Erin Hills for the US Open in 2017, it's hard to describe or fathom how different the course is when playing it versus watching it behind the spectator ropes or on TV.
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