June 16, 2012 NBC Sports Group’s 2012 U.S. Open Notes & Quotes
		| Share



NBC Sports Group’s 2012 U.S. Open Notes & Quotes

June 16, 2012Live From the U.S. Open on Golf Channel



“This is going to be a difficult 36 holes this weekend. Everyone will be playing with an air of caution this weekend.”

--Frank Nobilo on what to expect on Saturday and Sunday



“His command of flight was one of the biggest keys around him.”

--Frank Nobilo on Tiger Woods play during the first two rounds of the tournament



“He’s not excited to be in the media room. He’s got a look of caution and excitement on his face because there is still a long way to go.”

--Notah Begay, III on Tiger Woods

“To me, it looks like he has the armor back on… If he continues to hit the ball squarely, this may shape up to be his first major championship since the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.”

--Tim Rosaforte on Tiger Woods

“This is a friendly pairing. But it’s certainly not going to be overly friendly. These guys are such hard competitors. I don’t think there is going to be a lot said out there.”

-Notah Begay, III on the third round pairing of Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk

“Happy birthday to Phil, who turns 42-years-old today”

-- Kelly Tilghman to Phil Mickelson

“He’s one of those players with enough fire power to take advantage. If he can get out and make a couple birdies early. He has nothing to lose and he may make something special on his birthday”

--Notah Begay, III on Phil Mickelson

“I think Phil, at the moment, unless he shoots a 66, is out of it.”

--Frank Nobilo on Phil Mickelson

“The one question Rory is never going to be asked is ‘Can you win a major’. He should figure this out and he should get there.”

--Frank Nobilo on Rory McIlroy

“You know it’s getting out of hand when Zach Johnson’s caddie is making fashion statements out there.”

--Notah Begay, III on the interesting fashion statements that are being made by players and caddies at the U.S. Open this weekend

“If you play in the morning, you are going to get a softer golf course. The leaders play in the late afternoon, so they will have a fast and firm course on Saturday and Sunday.”

--Mike Davis, Executive Director, USGA, on the golf course during Saturday and Sunday of the U.S. Open

--NBC SPORTS GROUP--