SEATTLE – The U.S. Open this June will introduce the golf world to Chambers Bay, the former gravel pit-turned world class golf course in University Place.
According to one of the top golfers in the world, not all of the pros who will play the 18 holes that overlook Puget Sound are enamored with the course.
"Well several players have played Chambers Bay in prep for US Open," golfer Ian Poulter tweeted. "The reports back are its a complete farce. I guess someone has to win."
Fans of the course fired back at Poulter's comments, causing Poulter to admit that he hasn't yet played the course himself.
"Thought you might love it. You can only comment from the players that you've spoken too. I will for myself soon," Poulter responded.
The conversation devolved into name-calling from there.
Poulter finished tied for sixth at The Masters, shooting 9-under par.
United States Golf Association executive director Mike Davis made more controversial news this week when he announced that some of the tee boxes at Chambers Bay could be put on slopes, including uphill, downhill and side slopes. Normally, golfers would tee off on flat land.
Practice rounds and the tournament will be held June 15-21. Tickets for practice rounds remain available, but the tournament is sold out.
