neildiamond11790:
Chip, this mentality is fundamental problem in the world, unheralded lack of competition and the lack of desire to achieve and earn anything. It may have been easier back then, but it was still doable and is still being done today.
To an extent you are correct Neil. But I consider myself to be a fair golfer in here. I have played several incomplete rounds on Oakmont and quit when being +9 or more by the 10th hole. I have posted 2 rounds there and have a 97 and an 85. Tell me how the heck I have a prayer in the Open?
I play this game here for the same reason I play it in real life --- because I enjoy it no matter the score. I can shoot 70-74 on Kiawah and 69-75 on Saint Andrews from the Pro tees most any time, but if I practice Oakmont forever I won't be able to come close to par. If the cutoff for the REAL US Open is at 68 then I'll buy a round for all.
You Masters can have the tournament tees and glass greens and I'll enjoy the other courses.
I have played (in real life) several rounds on courses that had recently hosted US Opens and were still set up for them, greens and all. The rough was murder and the greens were indeed fast and slick, but nowhere near like Oakmont. These greens are not close to real life.