Welcome to GOLF.com’s new “Seen & Heard” video series, where we’ll endeavor to give you an inside look at golf’s biggest events through the eyes and ears of our onsite crew. On deck this week: The 2023 U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club. Let’s go!
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Homa’s reaction, LACC’s quirks, Reggie Bush’s pick to win | Inside Day 2 at the U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson arrives, Jon Rahm gets a chipping lesson | Inside Day 3 at the U.S. Open
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The U.S. Open began with a bang on Thursday, as Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele posted U.S. Open record-setting rounds of 62 only 22 minutes apart.
“It’s not really what you expect, playing a U.S. Open. But monkey see, monkey do,” Schauffele said with a smile.
But Schauffele’s father downplayed the achievement.
“Two 62s is just a sign that the course was set up easy, and was very gettable,” he said. “And I’m sure that will change.”
Phil Mickelson played in the afternoon wave, posting a round of one-under 69 in his quest to complete the career grand slam after six career runner-up finishes.
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But toward the end of his round, he was heckled so loudly that Mickelson was forced to back off a putt. The fan had to be removed by security.
Never at dull moment at LACC!
You can catch a recap of the the GOLF crew’s highlights from the first round at LACC in the video above. And make sure to tune in every day this week for more exclusive content from the 2023 U.S. Open.