Bethpage Black vs. Mother Nature

I think it's been clear already this week that golfers competing at the US Open are not just going up against one of the toughest golf courses they will ever play, but are also continuing to battle mother nature as well. Sadly, the last golfer standing after 72 holes will undoubtedly have to answer questions about how the weather played a role in his victory. For golfers who went out early on Thursday the disadvantage was obvious. I still cannot believe some poor saps made it through 11 holes before play was halted. I cannot help them, but my hope for this blog is to help others who perhaps are looking for an advantage concerning which golfers will do well and who will not. I am not just going to cover golf. Hell, besides the four major championships a year plus the unofficial I doubt most weeks I will even mention golf. This week, however, serves to point out exactly why my blog is needed and I hope now that you have found my blog you will come back time and time again to gather detailed information on weather and how it will affect sports.



As for today. It won't be as bad, but it will be cooler and overcast. Play is just now starting on the course.



There is a strong 996Mb surface low now stationed just off the NY coast. The low will continue to move slowly east today. The problem is that this low is directly underneath an upper level low that continues to bring overcast conditions and wrap around precipitation to the area. Lighter rain will be likely throughout the day, compounded by the fact that they have received a rather high amount of rain over the past couple of days. Look for the course to continue to give up low scores as officials balance keeping the course difficult with the possibility a heavy downpour could make the course unfair. Also long shots could pay off well as the weather continues to be such an unknown factor. Heavy rain should stay away from the course but I cannot rule out a stray storm impacting the golf course. All bets are off if that happens as it could turn the leader board upside down in a hurry. Well all bets should have been placed days ago so for now let's just sit back, enjoy today's golf and know in the back of our minds that there will be golf to play on Monday!