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Howard Riefs

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Another major, another round of links…

ATTENDING / WATCHING
Schedule of Events
http://www.usopen.com/fan-info.html#!0

Parking & Transportation
http://www.usopen.com/fan-info.html#!1

Ticket Info
http://www.usga.org/tickets.html

Tee Times
http://www.usopen.com/tee-times.html

TV Viewing Schedule
http://www.usopen.com/viewing-schedule.html


Scorecard
ttps://erinhills.com/golf/scorecard/


Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Spectators Guide
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/06/08/spectators-guide-u-s-open-erin-hills/331395001/


COURSE TOURS

GCA
Ran
http://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/erin-hills/

Joe Bausch (2011)
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,48480.msg
http://myphillygolf.com/uploads/bausch/ErinHills/index.html

Phil McDade (2010)
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,45966.0.html

Dan Moore (2009)
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,40451.0/

Erin Hills
-- Course Overview & Map
https://erinhills.com/golf/course-overview-map/
-- Hole by Hole
https://erinhills.com/golf/hole-by-hole/

US Open
http://www.usopen.com/course.html

Golfweek
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/09/u-s-open-hole-by-hole-preview-erin-hills-2017/

Golf Channel
Chamblee examines Erin Hills, hole by hole
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/chamblee-examines-erin-hills-hole-hole

US Open
Course Tour Video
Overall: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/05/10/erin-hills-course-tour-5429286659001.html
Hole 1: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-1st-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394311700001.html
Hole 2: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-2nd-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394314086001.html
Hole 3: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-4th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394311711001.html 
Hole 4: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-4th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394311711001.html
Hole 5: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-5th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394314100001.html
Hole 6: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-6th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394314103001.html
Hole 7: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-7th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394317513001.html

Hole 8: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-8th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394317524001.html
Hole 9: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-9th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394317530001.html
Hole 10: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-10th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394320335001.html
Hole 11: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-11th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394321644001.html
Hole 12: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-12th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394314133001.html
Hole 13: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-13th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394315533001.html
Hole 14: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-14th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394317551001.html
Hole 15: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-15th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394317567001.html
Hole 16: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-16th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394315548001.html
Hole 17: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-17th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394317667001.html
Hole 18: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/11/170410-18th-hole-erin-hills-tee-to-green-5394328098001.html


COURSE HISTORY

Golf Digest
Previewing Erin Hills
By Ron Whitten
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/previewing-erin-hills 

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Making of a U.S. Open course: Erin Hills
Part 1  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/05/05/making-erin-hills-part-1-most-perfect-site/100024980/
Part 2  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/2017/05/09/making-us-open-course-erin-hills-part-2/100990460/
Part 3  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/05/12/making-us-open-course-erin-hills-part-3/101002722/
Part 4  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/05/16/making-us-open-course-erin-hills-part-4/101437884/
Part 5  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/05/26/making-us-open-course-erin-hills-series-finale/101851588/
Part 6  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/05/23/making-us-open-course-erin-hills-part-6/101851256/
Part 7  http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/05/26/making-us-open-course-erin-hills-series-finale/101851588/

Wall Street Journal
He Brought the U.S. Open to a Cow Pasture. All It Cost Was His Fortune.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/he-brought-the-u-s-open-to-erin-hills-all-it-cost-was-his-fortune-1497277676

Chicago Tribune
A dicey U.S. Open topic — Erin Hills founder Bob Lang
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-us-open-erin-hills-bob-lang-spt-0612-20170611-column.html

TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

Golfweek
Tournament Preview
By Brad Klein
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/08/us-open-erin-hills-public-course-preview/

Golf Magazine
Unearthing Erin Hills: Many questions loom over the rookie U.S. Open site. We visited in search of answers.
http://www.golf.com/courses-and-travel/2017/05/18/unearthing-erin-hills-looking-answers-rookie-us-open-site?xid=nl_news

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
D'Amato: Erin Hills is still a mystery as U.S. Open approaches
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnists/gary-damato/2017/05/18/erin-hills-still-mystery-u-s-open-approaches/326556001/

Golf Channel
Tee to Green: Nobilo breaks down Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/tee-green-nobilo-breaks-down-erin-hills/

Golf Channel, Morning Drive
Shackelford: Erin Hills a complete test
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/shackelford-erin-hills-complete-test/

Golf Channel, Morning Drive
Skill vs. luck: U.S. Open course setup
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/skill-vs-luck-us-open-course-setup/

ESPN
Compounding the issues, can USGA get this U.S. Open right?
http://www.espn.com/golf/usopen17/story/_/id/19592941/golf-compounding-issues-usga-get-us-open-right-erin-hills

Golf Channel
After Further Review: USGA needs a win at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/after-further-review-usga-needs-win-erin-hills

Golf Channel
USGA lists Erin Hills at 7,741 yards
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/usga-lists-erin-hills-7741-yards

Golf.com
An intimate tour of Erin Hills, host of the 2017 U.S. Open
http://www.golf.com/courses-and-travel/video/2017/06/08/intimate-tour-erin-hills-host-2017-us-open

Golf.com
Tour Confidential: What to expect from Erin Hills and who wins the 117th U.S. Open
http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/06/11/tour-confidential-us-open-preview-what-expect-erin-hills-and-who-wins

Jay Flemma
11-Year Old Erin Hills Becomes Only the Second Modern Era Course in 47 Years to Host U.S. Open
http://jayflemma.com/11-year-old-erin-hills-becomes-only-the-second-modern-era-course-in-47-years-to-host-u-s-open/ 

Golf.com
Epic-length gem Erin Hills is certain to give pros an eyeful, and some fits
http://www.golf.com/courses-and-travel/2017/05/22/us-open-erin-hills-give-pros-eyeful-and-fits

Erin Hills blog
What Will Be the Hole to Watch in 2017?
https://erinhills.com/uncategorized/will-hole-watch-2017/

CBS Golf
Tournament Preview
http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2017-u-s-open-breaking-down-the-course-field-setup-and-an-early-prediction/

Golf World
Robert Trent Jones Jr.: Lessons learned at Chambers Bay applied at Erin Hills
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/robert-trent-jones-jr-lessons-learned-at-chambers-bay-applied-at-erin-hills

Golf World
2017 U.S. Open Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/2017-us-open-frequently-asked-questions

Golf Channel
7,800-yard Erin Hills puts premium on preparation
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/rex-hoggard/7800-yard-erin-hills-puts-premium-preparation/

Golf Channel
Nicklaus 'not a big fan' of Erin Hills hosting U.S. Open
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/nicklaus-not-big-fan-erin-hills-hosting-us-open

Golf Channel
Scott to USGA: Don't make Open setup 'brutal'
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/scott-usga-dont-make-open-setup-brutal/

Buffalo Golfer
2017 INTERVIEW SERIES: DANA FRY & JASON STRAKA
http://buffalogolfer.com/wordpress/2017-interview-series-dana-fry-jason-straka/ 

Golf Channel
Na gets rough: Blasts U.S. Open fescue
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/na-gets-rough-us-open-rough


MISC. USGA VIDEOS

Aerial Look:
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/20/an-aerial-look-at-erin-hills-and-the-surrounding-countryside-540.html

Breaking the Mold:
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/04/13/erin-hills--breaking-the-mold-5397375877001.html

Local Knowledge from local caddies…
--Wind: http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/05/11/the-caddies-of-erin-hills--how-wind-will-play-a-role-54301069930.html

----Fescue: 
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/05/18/local-knowledge-from-erin-hills-caddies--fescue-5439492781001.html

----Biggest swing holes: 
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/05/25/local-knowledge-from-erin-hills-caddies--biggest-swing-holes-544.html

January: Winter 
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/01/19/time-lapse--winter-at-erin-hills-5289478357001.html

March: Awakens
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2017/03/22/u-s--open-prep--erin-hills-awakens-5368771644001.html

Oct: Hay Removal: 
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2016/11/19/hay-removal-at-erin-hills.html

Nov: Tarping Greens: 
http://www.usopen.com/watch/features/2016/12/14/tarping-the-greens-at-erin-hills.html
« Last Edit: June 12, 2017, 03:59:25 PM by Howard Riefs »
"Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: Taking long walks and hitting things with a stick."  ~P.J. O'Rourke

Howard Riefs

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2017, 12:36:43 PM »
PODCASTS
Shane Bacon – The Clubhouse
http://www.foxsports.com/golf/usga/story/us-open-erin-hills-preview-clubhouse-podcast-paul-azinger-shane-bacon-061217

Golf Digest
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/golf-digest-podcast-us-open-2017-preview-erin-hills-phil-dj-rory-jordan-and-more

Shackhouse
https://theringer.com/us-open-erin-hills-golf-mike-davis-shackhouse-podcast-dedca89ae4af


MISC.

Golf Channel
Major boom: Economic impact of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/major-boom-economic-impact-us-open-erin-hills/

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Holy Hill provides stunning backdrop for U.S. Open at Erin Hills
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/06/07/holy-hill-provides-stunning-backdrop-u-s-open-erin-hills/331437001/

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
What you need to know to solve the U.S. Open's parking puzzle at Erin Hills
http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2017/06/11/what-you-need-know-solve-parking-puzzle-u-s-open-erin-hills/380882001/

Golf.com
The man who found the land for Erin Hills will watch the U.S. Open from prison
http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/06/06/steve-trattner-discovered-Erin-Hills-watch-us-open-prison

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Inmate No. 500995 was key to Erin Hills
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/columnists/gary-damato/2017/05/16/damato-inmate-no-500995-key-erin-hills/101438010/

Associated Press
Making of US Open course: Death, intrigue shadow Erin Hills
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/article155632059.html

Golf Digest
A Journey's End (2010)
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/golf_erin_hills_ginella_0125



GCA THREADS

2017

Erin Hills in Golf Digest
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,64451.0.html

"Can Sand Valley Make Wisconsin The Next Golfing Destination?"
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,64466.msg


2016

GCA Outing
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,63020.msg


2015

Feature Interview with Dr. Mike Hurdzan is posted
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,60253.msg
http://golfclubatlas.com/feature-interview/feature-interview-with-mike-hurdzan/

Heather
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,62109.msg


2014

Calling out the Erin Hills supporters
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,59778.0.html


2013

Erin Hills course profile is posted under Courses by Country & Architecture Time
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,56817.0.html

Erin Hills' new rebuilt/relocated 3rd green
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,57378.msg


2012

Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,53240.0.html

Lawsonia and Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,52960.0.html


2011

The Eighteen Best Courses I Never Got To Build - Part 3 Now Posted
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,47017.0.html
Related: http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,39001.msg815536.html

Erin Hills and the Amateur
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,49372.0.html

Chambers Bay vs. Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,49916.msg

12th At Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,49473.msg


2010

2017 US Open to Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,44680.0.html

Erin Hills Update
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,42913.0.html


2009

Erin Hills – Sold
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,41909.0.html

Erin Hills Looking Good For 2017 US Open
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,38903.0.html

Erin Hills - playable but still under construction
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,40403.0.html

Erin Hills to Add Second Course
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,40872.0.html


2008

Applying the Erin Hills method to fairway construction
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,34174.msg

Erin Hills end of year sale comes early, changes announced.
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,35999.0.html

Any report from Erin Hills, site of USGA WPL?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,35217.msg


2007

Erin Hills - 'An Infant Classic'
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,29130.msg

My Take on Erin Hills: A Modern Glacial Links
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,29760.0/

Erin Hills #7 The Dell
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,31971.msg

Brad Klein's review of Erin Hills -- I couldn't disagree more
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,29723.0.html


2006

So what's the deal with Erin Hills?
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,25475.msg

Does the blind par 5 Biarritz green swale at Erin Hills #10 make sense
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,26238.msg

Golf Magazine names Erin Hills Best New Course of the Year
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,27059.msg


2005

Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,18557.msg

Erin Hills Update
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,20119.msg

Article on Erin Hills
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,20709.0.html
« Last Edit: June 12, 2017, 12:57:33 PM by Howard Riefs »
"Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: Taking long walks and hitting things with a stick."  ~P.J. O'Rourke

Bill Crane

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2017, 06:10:36 PM »
Thanks for your great work as always.


You truly are .............  the "King of Links" !!


Bill
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Jon Heise

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2017, 09:28:08 PM »
Amazing!  Got to ask, how long did it take you to put this together???
I still like Greywalls better.

Howard Riefs

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2017, 03:02:21 PM »
Thanks, guys. 

Some additional stories...


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Golf Channel
Obsession: The wild story behind Erin Hills
By Matt Ginella
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/story-erin-hills-host-2017-us-open/

New York Times
The U.S. Open at Erin Hills: One Man’s Dream, Realized
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/13/sports/golf/us-open-erin-hills-bob-lang.html
 
New York Times
For Golfers Who Curse Their Play at the U.S. Open, There’s Holy Hill
https://nyti.ms/2t9gUPD
 
Golf Channel
Erin Hills: Enticing, but deadly
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/rex-hoggard/erin-hills-enticing-deadly/
 
Golf.com
Erin Hills fescue: Just how difficult will it be?
http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/06/12/erin-hills-fescue-just-how-difficult-will-it-be
 
PGATour.com
Don't confuse Erin Hills with Chambers Bay
http://www.pgatour.com/news/2017/06/13/erin-hills-chambers-bay-us-open.html
 
Golfweek
Inside look: Crew gets Erin Hills ready for 2017 U.S. Open
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/13/an-inside-look-at-getting-erin-hills-ready-for-the-2017-us-open/
 
Golf.com
USGA Mows Some Fescue at Erin Hills After Rain Makes it Unplayable
http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/06/13/usga-mows-some-fescue-erin-hills-after-rain-makes-it-unplayable
 
Golf Channel
Randall's Rant: Ultimate risk/reward for Davis
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/randall-mell/randalls-rant-ultimate-riskreward-davis
 
Golfweek
The lookie loos guide to Erin Hills
By Jeff Shackelford
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/13/us-open-erin-hills-guide-2017/
 
Associated Press
Erin Hills will require patience, pars from big players
http://www.pga.com/news/pga-tour/us-open-erin-hills-will-require-patience-pars-big-players
 
Golf Channel
 Chamblee would like to see 8,000-plus yard U.S. Open
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/chamblee-would-see-8000-plus-yard-us-open/
 
Golfweek
2017 U.S. Open: Erin Hills' generous fairways come with steep price
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/13/2017-u-s-open-erin-hills-generous-fairways-come-with-steep-price/
 
USA Today
U.S. Open host Erin Hills looks spectacular, but it can be 'nasty'
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2017/06/12/erin-hills-nasty-us-open-course/102788336/
"Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: Taking long walks and hitting things with a stick."  ~P.J. O'Rourke

Howard Riefs

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2017, 02:02:53 PM »
Some additional stories.  Good coverage this morning on Golf Channel (first few items...):

Golf Channel, Morning Drive
Expecting course controversies at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/expecting-course-controversies-erin-hills/

Golf Channel, Morning Drive
Architects review work at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/architects-review-work-erin-hills/
 
Golf Channel, Morning Drive
Ninth hole will make the pros work at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/ninth-hole-will-make-pros-work-erin-hills/
 
Golf Channel, Morning Drive
Cutting part of normal maintenance at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/cutting-part-normal-maintenance-erin-hills/
 
Golf Channel, Morning Drive
The hole of the week at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/video/hole-week-erin-hills/
 
The Fried Egg
Erin Hills: Thoughts and Observations
http://www.friedegg.co/golf-courses/erin-hills-course-thoughts
 
ESPN
Prepare to embrace the unknown as Erin Hills makes U.S. Open debut
http://www.espn.com/golf/usopen17/story/_/id/19626147/golf-2017-us-open-neophyte-course-erin-hills-prepare-embrace-unknown
 
Golfweek
What's up with the fescue cutting at Erin Hills? A closer look
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/14/us-open-whats-up-with-the-fescue-cutting-at-erin-hills/
 
Chicago Tribune
The story behind Erin Hills' lost hole, and the memento that remains
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-erin-hills-dell-hole-us-open-greenstein-spt-0614-20170613-column.html
 
Golfweek
Move over fescue, Erin Hills' bunkers could be the real danger
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/13/move-over-fescue-erin-hills-bunkers-could-be-the-real-danger/
 
Waukesha Freeman
The best spots for spectators at Erin Hills
http://www.gmtoday.com/news/local_stories/2017/06142017-the-best-spots-for-spectators-at-erin-hills.asp
 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Local Erin Hills caddies play their part in U.S. Open
http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/golf/2017-us-open/2017/06/13/local-erin-hills-caddies-play-their-part-u-s-open/392778001/
 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Video: Erin Hills architects talk about the 18th hole
http://www.jsonline.com/videos/sports/5042730648001/5468299893001/
 
Golf World
U.S. Open 2017: How will Erin Hills fare? One prominent local isn't even quite sure
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2017-how-will-erin-hills-fare-one-prominent-local-isnt-even-quite-sure
 
Golfweek
U.S. Open marshals get creative on Erin Hills' eighth hole
http://golfweek.com/2017/06/13/u-s-open-marshals-get-creative-on-erin-hills-fourth-hole/
 
Golf Digest
A glorious, gluttonous trip to Erin Hills' meat-centric concession stand
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/a-glorious-gluttonous-trip-to-erin-hills-meat-centric-concession-stand
 
Golfweek
Latest USGA quandary: Fuming over fescue
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/rex-hoggard/fuming-over-fescue-latest-usga-quandary
 
Golf Channel
Tough walk: Players saving energy at Erin Hills
http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/tough-walk-players-saving-energy-erin-hills/
 
"Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: Taking long walks and hitting things with a stick."  ~P.J. O'Rourke

Keith Grande

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2017, 04:32:50 PM »
With all the fun scar bunkers short of greens, and to the sides, along with drop-offs at portions of the greens, I'd rather the players have a shot at attempting to play from the rough, rather than chop out sideways.  Hopefully the heavy wet stuff won't be much of an issue. 


Fast and firm, no issue with wispy fescue and the random bounces on and around the greens. Unfortunately, with all the rain, it may not play the way we would like it to...

Dan Herrmann

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2017, 07:57:23 AM »

Latest weather forecast:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.31777887400045&lon=-88.37898599799968#.WUJ2CE596Uk


As of Thursday AM, the forecast for Sunday calls for gusts up to 25 MPH  (40 kPH)

Phil McDade

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2017, 11:35:42 AM »

Latest weather forecast:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.31777887400045&lon=-88.37898599799968#.WUJ2CE596Uk


As of Thursday AM, the forecast for Sunday calls for gusts up to 25 MPH  (40 kPH)


And maybe a change in wind direction -- temps expected to drop 10-15 degrees from the highs today by Sunday, and that often means a switch out there from west/southwest winds to ones coming out of the north. This also happened at the US Am, if I recall.


Ronald Montesano

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Phil McDade

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Re: 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills – Comprehensive Index of Links
« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2019, 12:41:35 PM »
Updating this thread (there are a bunch of EHills threads on GCA, and Howard collated a bunch of them here), with the news that EHills gets the U.S. Women's Open in 2025, and the Mid-Am in 2022 (with the added bonus of qualifying rounds for the Mid-Am being held at Blue Mound G&CC, which might be the most opposite course in Wisconsin to EHills that I can think of):


https://madison.com/sports/golf/erin-hills-to-host-us-women-s-open-us-mid/article_a4f5a740-2eba-5459-89e6-3db1d0cafd6c.html