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 It's been a long time from when Rees Jones came in here in 2001 and redid the South Course - getting the greens to Poa annua, bringing in the kikuyu sod, getting the grasses right, the bunkering, the tee boxes, and some of the trees and the separation of holes. And then from the tournament standpoint, there's been all of the hype about it. I'm ready for it. I remember the day it was announced that Torrey Pines would be hosting the Open. We were all excited. There was a lot of unknowns, like what does that mean? When do we start going to work on it? We knew from our negotiations what was going to happen, but you really don't know until you get right into it. It's been exciting, at least from my standpoint. For those seeing Torrey Pines for the first time on television, it will seem very difficult. The ball's bouncing over the greens and not stopping around the hole. With the greens as fast as they are, it's just going to look very slippery on television. My favorite hole on the South Course is No. 4. It runs along the California coastline, and it is beautiful. Especially when you're on the green, because you can look north and see the cliffs and the waves, and you can feel the wind better than any other spot on the course. It's a long par 4, it takes a great drive, and it has a little bit of everything. How will the 2008 U.S. Open compare to others? In June, we have very moderate, easy temperatures. I think [the USGA] can control the course and not let it get away from them and make it probably one of the best U.S. Opens ever. I think they're going to enjoy this weather. They can do whatever they want. |
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