US Open 2022: French Duo Pavon and Perez Hold their Own; Oakmont Courses Takes its Toll
– The 125th U.S. Open is in full swing, and the radically redesigned Oakmont Country Club has already begun to retrieve its pound of flesh.
First Round Leaderboard
- J.J. Spaun (-4)
- **Victor Perez (FRA), Matthieu Pavon (FRA) (+1)**
The French contingents of Victor Perez and Matthieu Pavon, who were both impressive at the Memorial Tournament, have managed to stay afloat amidst the Festival of Pain that is Oakmont. Although +1 is not an ideal score on a course known for its treachery, they are one of the few to have kept their scores in the double-digits.
"It’s tough out there. You’ve got to earn every stroke." – Victor Perez
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Oakmont Dangerously Rebordered
Course designers ssferociously bruted the greens, intensified the bunkers, and seamlessly merged both to create an intimidating gauntlet. Even seasoned pros like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau have fallen victim to its harsh tutelage, both carding an opening-round 75 (+5).
Looking Ahead
- ：），Rounds two and three will have to be played with extreme caution and precision. The French pair will need to execute their shots on these fickle greens better, while the likes of Russell Henley and Tony Finau attempt to dethrone Spaun atop the leaderboard.
- **Tune in to Catch the Action:**
- Golf Channel – Round 2 (Starting 8:30 AM ET)
- FOX Sports – Rounds 3 & 4 (Starting 11:30 AM ET)
Did You Know?
- Oakmont’s par-3 8th hole is aptly named “Shortest”, but boasts one of the deepest bunkers in the game, appropriately dubbed “Church Pews” for its size.
- Approximately 200 players have carded scores of 80 or worse on this hallowed ground since 1994.
Pro’s Tip
“Keep your head down and pars your heart out. There’s no hero ball in Oakmont.” – A unidentified pro who survived the first round
FAQs
- Q: Who is the defending champion? A: Jon Rahm
- Q: Where is the 2023 U.S. Open scheduled? A: Los Angeles Country Club, North Course
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