I really enjoyed watching the high priced pros struggling on the greens at the US Open. While I can relate to their frustration, I can not relate to their prize money. Our local course has greens that are worse than the Open, as the holes are on the side of hills and to make your put, you need the correct speed as well as the correct angle. So, I really enjoyed watching these high priced "athletes" scour at their caddies and make an ass of themselves over, what? A silly game that requires you to hit the ball, go and get it, hit it again and hopefully, you will be on the green. Well, lets get real..as these professional golphers are paid big bucks to play out their fantascies that most of us hackers do on a daily basis and do not get the financial rewards that these men do. So, unwind a little, and relax as their is always next week for the majority of the "boys". Let the game come to you. Let the course come to you. Smell the roses. See the sunshine and feel the occasional cool breeze.. Look at the various birds that inhabit the golf course and be amazed at the beauty of the surroundings. Golf on and enjoy the can of worms that was served up by the organizers of the Open. After all, we all are mortals and can not, I believe, shoot 20 under par week in and week out. Bring on the worms and lets go fishing! Great US Open for all of us hackers who experience this type of golf ona regular basis.