“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” - H.P. Lovecraft, American author
Not since the PGA Tour started measuring success with points in lieu of prize money has there been this level of uncertainty among the game’s best players.
Chambers Bay, site of this week’s U.S. Open, is a championship conundrum wrapped in a rolling riddle for most, and what little practical information exists does little to ease anxieties.
In the run-up to this week’s event, the void of uncertainty has been filled with urban-legend stuff like the tale of Scott Langley and Patrick Reed at the 2010 U.