There are plenty of storylines coming out of Pinehurst this week.
You have the impossible conditions.
Rory called off his divorce (and is tied for the lead after 18 holes).
But this story by golf columnist Eamon Lynch caught my eye more than all of the above.
Are there a handful of people in the media who are not the biggest fans of Brooks Koepka?
Am I a fan of Brooks Koepka?
PMT loyalty above everything else.
BK: Do you think Bermuda has made this course easier or tougher?
[Note: greens on No.
2 changed from bent-grass to Bermuda-grass for this Open.]
EL: Thats not very creative.
But anyway, were you pissed at the round getting away from you or happy with the even-par score?
BK: Wasnt trying to be creative.
If you want me to get creative I can.
I was fine with it.
Obviously could have been better but even par in a U.S. Open will not hurt you.
It’s not hard to feel the tension here.
Both guys did not have a go at hide their jabs with each other.
The fact that it didn’t turn sour actually makes it better.
Some fireworks only adds to the entertainment.
So what are you doing post-round other than answering texts?
BK: Hanging with Crew.
He just went down for a nap.
Jena is working out and Im doing my routine.
Have a dip and get ready for the hockey game.
Now THAT is a routine if I’ve ever seen one.
Hang out with your son and wife.
Put in a dip.
EL: Do you have a score in mind youd like to be at Sunday evening?
BK: Yes, the best one.
Depends if wind picks up or its firmer.
Id say 4-under wins.
EL: If you have the best score, will you be doing an interview?
BK: Probably not.
EL: That might make the media root against you.
BK: They already do.
EL: Cry me a river.
BK: Im not asking for a pity party.
EL: Sounds a little like it.
BK: Thats a stretch.
The second I do it, Im mad at media, which isnt true.
I just didnt want to do it.
But my narrative will be Im mad at media.
EL: Maybe you gotta smile more.
BK: Im working.
When Im finished Ill smile.
EL: Any LIV-PGA Tour questions youd like me to ask before you go for a nap?
BK: Not gonna nap, Im not Crew.
Not going to hide from that.
But I 100% agree with what Brooks is saying here.
Is it just because of the LIV thing?
Also, the tension elevated at the end of this segment.
EL: If you skip, we can do this again.
Im sure America needs to hear from you.
BK: Nobody really cares what I have to say.
EL: Pity party much?
BK: No, Im being honest.
Most golf fans dont live or die on my statements.
Im not Tiger Woods or Scottie Scheffler.
Everyone else is kind of an afterthought.
Im just not oblivious.
Because thats who I would wanna hear from.
I wouldnt be one Id want to hear from.
Im good at removing myself from the situation and understanding as a fan.
EL: We can test that theory tomorrow.
Creatively, of course.
BK: Your not creative.
BK: Thanks, Dad.
Ah, the your/you’re correction arrives at the US Open.
But I see what Brooks is saying here.
Aside from AWL’s and hardcore LIV fans(?
), people are rushing to hear from Tiger, Scottie, and maybe a few others.
He sees it from the fan’s perspective.
Can’t disagree with that.
Either way, this was just an incredibly fascinating conversation to read.
The future of sports journalism is here.
