SHOULD VIJAY SINGH HAVE GOTTEN U.S. OPEN EXEMPTION?
Hack: Did you like the USGA exemption into Pebble for former World No. 1 and all-time range rat Vijay Singh? While I’ve never been a fan of how he handles the fourth estate, his work ethic and resume are iron-clad. I was fine with the exemption, especially since he was grinding through an injury to stay in the Top 50. You guys cool with it? Van Sickle: Vijay’s resume is worthy of at least one Open exemption. The only odd thing was waiting until less than a week before 36-hole qualifying to award it. Dusek: Vijay has earned the right to get a few perks. Evans: Vijay earned his U.S. Open exemption with his career record. Period. Morfit: He’s got a better shot to win than half the guys who get through sectionals this week, but the USGA should be careful not to take for granted the “Open” part of the equation. For the most part the USGA is very good about honoring that. Gorant: I thought Singh earned his exemption, but when he said he wasn’t going to bother trying to qualify it made me won
