Do these argyle pants make me look fat?
The United States Golf Association (USGA) grouped Kevin Stadler, Brendon de Jonge, and Shane Lowry together for a trio Thursday afternoon at the US Open. Tipping the scales at a combined weight of 705 pounds, the three-man tag team didn’t sit well with two of the members.
“When I saw it, I was pretty annoyed,” Lowry told the Golf Channel. “I think it’s very cheeky of the USGA to do what they’ve done. I don’t think it’s fair to the three of us. It’s a mockery, to be honest.”
Stadler, too, took exception. The 230-pound de Jonge, on the other hand, says that he found it amusing. His play didn’t seem influenced by the insult. He shot a 68 to put him three behind leader Martin Kaymer.
The USGA has a history of putting golfers together in themed trios. Unlike the Masters, the US Open embraces a carefree, some might say lighter, approach and refuses to allow the heaviness of tradition to weigh down the fun.