‘Ruining the Game’: Hours Before the 123rd US Open, Backlash Triggered Against ‘Stupid’ Penalty for the Golfers

The U.S. Open is all set to return to the City of Angels for the first time in 75 years, with the elusive Los Angeles Country Club serving as the turf for the prestigious event. From wider fairways to five par 3s, this year’s venue promises to be quite a ride for the competing players.

Every passing day brings in brand-new information about the LACC, further exciting fans about the impending Open. But, one of the more difficult aspects of the course has now garnered significant attention, inciting diverse reactions from fans.

New information about the US Open venue comes to light

The North Course of the Los Angeles Country Club will be welcoming many of the biggest names in golf in a few days for the impending U.S. Open. For the first time since 1947, the coveted major will be held on a course with five par-3s that could involve one of the longest (290-yard 11th) and shortest (120-yard 15th) in U.S. Open history.

While the golf community is excited to see what the LACC has in store for players this year, one of the tee shots has now become the talk of the town. It is none other than the 507-yard par-4 13th,  which fans have been able to get a glimpse of in a new video shared by @TaylorMadeGolf.

The 13th fairway is probably one of the widest in the major’s long history. However, the 20-yard-wide window down on the left is the only ideal part of it. Any tee shot that goes down to the right will result in a blind second shot over a bunker some 45 yards from the putting surface.

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While the dramatic Los Angeles course promises much excitement, fans aren’t thrilled. Since the clip has come to the surface, many have raised questions about the tough fairway.

Fans react to the difficult fairway at the LACC

The last time Los Angeles witnessed a U.S. Open was way back in 1948. In fact, it has been nearly three decades since the city played host to a major! But will the major event be able to ensure a successful return in America’s second-largest city? Well, many fans still seem to harbor a lot of inhibitions about its new venue, especially the 13th hole.

It will definitely be interesting to see how golfers navigate their way around the LACC course this time around. “I think some of the shorter hitters are gonna struggle,” longtime LACC member Stewart Hagestad has said about the tricky fairway, as reported by Golf Channel.

The four-round, 72-hole stroke-play championship will be held from June 15th to June 18th. The 156-player field will feature the biggest golfing heavyweights, with the top 60 players and ties making the cut.

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