That's going to be amazing. I was rewatching some of the 2019 coverage and was thinking how the grandstand between 13 and 17 feels like a no-brainer to hang at for a while. I'm not sure if you could also see tee shots on 18 from the top row?

Totally agree.

Awesome stuff, Joseph. Great write up. Like Dale Miller said, appreciate the depth of US Open Coverage. Encourage you to share your weekly/select tournament picks as much as possible on either here or the SGS. Maybe the SGS has a weekly The Boys Picks" Segment?"

Rewatching 2019 coverage on YouTube is a simple, but genius idea that I had not considered! Thanks!

Hmm, not the biggest fan of Old Barnwell adding a second course so quickly. Huge fan of the Cobbs Creek project! There are so many layers to that which make it such a great move.

Wonderful write up, Matt, and great photos. The M and E work there kind of stinks, in my opinion. The 2nd hole isn't good for normal (non Open) players, and the 7th and 8th holes add length but have no soul. The 4th, 5th, and 6th are amazing holes on the front side though. While everyone talks about 5/6, I thought the back nine was exceptional. Great hole after great hole. Calamity has to be seen in person to be believed. Also, if you are visiting for the first time, the Seafood Chowder (served with Guinness bread) in the upstairs bar is a word-class elite golf lunch! One of my favorite comments in The Confidential Guide was when Tom Doak called the Valley Course at Portrush the "hot little sister" - Ha! He is right - the Valley is amazing and shouldn't be missed if you visit.

Great article leading into the weekend. I'll be interested to see how the course plays!

Awesome stuff, Joseph. Great write up. Like Dale Miller said, appreciate the depth of US Open Coverage. Encourage you to share your weekly/select tournament picks as much as possible on either here or the SGS. Maybe the SGS has a weekly "The Boys Picks" Segment?

That's going to be amazing. I was rewatching some of the 2019 coverage and was thinking how the grandstand between 13 and 17 feels like a no-brainer to hang at for a while. I'm not sure if you could also see tee shots on 18 from the top row?

Awesome write-up. I am attending the Open with my family next month, kids included. Besides walking the entire course during a practice day and getting a lay of the land, what are the best spots to post up and watch for a while when the kids tire of walking? I got some ideas from this write-up, but I obviously don't know what will be roped off and where grandstands will be, etc. If anyone went in 2019 and has advice, I'd love to hear it! Cheers