U.S Open Round 2 Reactions and Interview with Journalist and 1-Iron Aficionado Nate Boroyan

Hello gang! Well, we are back on the grind as round two of the U.S Open is well underway at the time of writing this post. Currently it is 4:25pm EST and so far today we've seen Rory and Jason say goodbye, Masters champion Danny Willett WD (how that dude won a Masters still blows my mind) and Brooks Koepka currently sits atop the leaderboard. Had a nice chance to have a chat with one of my best friends in the world Nate Boroyan and get some insight into how he views the game of golf in today's media, his picks to win the U.S Open and a WILD theory we discussed on where former number one Anthony Kim currently is...We kicked it old school pretending we were back on AIM to talk some golf, buckle up bitches and enjoy!

York: Greasey Bear, thanks for taking the time my dude. First up, what are your thoughts on non-traditional venues like an Erin Hills being the site for our nation's tournament?

Bear: Love it. The US Open should be played at as many courses as possible. The idea of recycling courses when there are so many across the entire country is a good example of laziness, favoritism and greed.

York: While we're on it, who's your pick to win this damn thing?

Bear: Rickie Fowler, and I made this pick midway through round two, so keep that in mind.

York: What are your thoughts on the state of golf media today vs. say ten years ago?

Bear: Today feels more manufactured. There are too many story lines that work and could draw attention. The best golf coverage comes from DraftKings and they don't even realize it yet. Without Tiger, people need someone to pull for. DraftKings gives people easy access to incentive to watch golf.

York: Will Eldrick Tiger Woods win another major? Or tournament for that matter?

Bear: Yes. Next question.

York: Are you a fan of golfers taking to social media to express their beliefs in various golf rulings, courses and life in general?

Bear: Absolutely, as long as they accept the consequences of allowing strangers to tell their story for them.

York: Now the real question, what's the best memory you have of the Scarborough High School golf team?

Bear: The last regular season match of senior year. We had already locked up first place in our conference; there was nothing left to play for until states. (Jordan) Folsom and (Jack) Snyder were exempt from this match so they could play in a regional qualifier for a nonscholastic league. Long story short, our last match of a regular season that had already been wrapped up wasn’t important enough for our two best players to attend. Portland, our competitor, still had something to play for. They played their best guys. This match was the first and only time I played as the number 1. We played the back nine at Riverside CC. I played with (Nick) Norty. I shot a 35 and won my match and low stroke. We were that good…But we blew it.

Now that's what I'm talkin about! ROUND TWO LET'S GO!

U.S Open Round 1 Live Blog!

Hello friends, and welcome to U.S Open week! This is my first attempt at a live blog, so for those of you stuck inside on this beautiful day (and those of you who are VERY unlucky to have a web browser blocked or the like, hopefully this will be your source for everything U.S Open through the first round). Will begin to blog starting at 11am EST, and I am very intrigued at how Fox will do in their coverage of this event.

The Track:
Erin Hills, WI. It's weird, it's given people problems, there's a lot of grass, and it's HUGE (Over 7700 yards spread through 600 acres, yikes).

My Picks:
You'll thank me later.

Coverage:

USOpen.com featured holes 8:30am (13,14,15)

USOpen.com featured group coverage, Fowler-Rahm-Matsuyama 8:45am

USOpen.com featured group coverage, Spieth-Johnson-Kaymer 9:30am

FS1 Undisputed, 9:00am

FS1 live 11:00am-6:00pm

Fox 6:00pm-9:00pm

Anyone who wants to follow this tournament, I recommend reading this first on the world number 1. The man has been through quite the journey, and he's just getting started...http://www.espn.com/golf/usopen17/story/_/id/19626150/golf-improbable-rise-dustin-johnson-world-no-1-defending-us-open-champion-erin-hills

7:45am: The boys are off.

8:23am: Phil's out, Roberto Diaz in. Bummer, but good for Diaz.

8:32am: Davis Love IV is currently leading...could you imagine? Also, Fox featured group on practice green. Rickie looking extra fly, and why wouldn't he when he's got a girl who looks like this.

8:36am: Well, I guess Phil never stood a chance. Congrats to Pacific Ridge school in Carlsbad, you've got your mans.

8:45am: My good friend Rickie, Rahm and Hideki about to tee off. 

8:52am: First live shot of Fox ball tracking technology...

**Dear God this looks brutal.......

** Quick look at Justin Thomas' fitness tracker during his practice round yesterday...Yes, it's long. 

9:02am: Top of the hour front page leaderboard update.

9:07am: Did they just say its a half mile walk between 10 and 11.......Please tell me that's an exaggeration. Pars for Rickie and Hideki, +1 for Rahmbo. Not a smooth start for my DraftKings crew.


9:23am: Rickie birdies, Hideki pars, Rahmbo bogey. Again. Not a smooth start for my DraftKings crew. This could get old quick...

10:34am: Aaaaaand after a quick bike ride I'm back. Rickie -3 thru 6, daddy likes. Your updated front page leaderboard...

11:44am: THIS GUY IS -2 LET'S GO! (How can you not cheer for good ole Ernest...)

11:45am: MEANWHILE, CUE THE MUSIC!

12:07pm: Let's see who's fastest to report the scores...

1:58pm: Patiently awaiting this man...