That was just fantastic to watch. A few observations, many of which echo others' comments:
- How great was Lee Trevino? A superb player, fierce competitor, yet all the time joking around and enjoying himself. I'm sure this was in part his mechanism to stay loose, but it was just a delight to see. I want to go back in time and root for that guy.
- Nicklaus must have been downright scary to play against. He just looked so determined, and seemed to expect to win. I haven't seen that look on any other golfer except for Tiger.
- Also agree that Nicklaus was brutally slow - that term sums it up perfectly. I was astonished, really, since I had heard that today's players are in fact slower than he was; watching that program, I don't see how that is possible
- Love how rugged the course looked, and it did seem to play F&F. Back then, Merion seemed to have more of the look/feel of parkland courses in Britain. Today everything is a little too "perfect" at most US Open venues. Some tree removal was clearly needed by then, though.
- I wonder how today's players would fare if they had to use early 70s clubs/balls? Some would do just fine, but I bet a bunch might lose their games completely. I doubt many would be substantially longer than Jack.
- Love the uniforms worn by the forecaddies - would be so fantastic if they used those again
- WHAT A GOLF COURSE!!! I am like a kid counting down to Christmas for this year's tournament to start.