The U.S. Open begins Thursday, June 18,at thepolarizing Chambers Bay golf course, on which golfers have been offering myriad opinions. Some players find it to be a fun, tough test, but others don't believe the Fescue greens and undulating tees are championship caliber.Three golfers expected to contend this week spoke at length Monday about the course, which is hosting its first U.S. Open. What they had to say, via the Golf Channel.MORE: | | Ryan MooreOn what the event meansfor University Place, Wash., site of the tournament:It was incredible tothink there was going to be a U.S. Open truly from my home town. I think this is going to be a Mike Ditka Jersey huge event for thisgolf-starved area.It actually felt odd for me driving home, getting ready for a golftournament. Im not sure why it felt weird, but it definitely felt odd as I drove up to the course.On whether the longer have an advantage because the course is being played a record length (7,795 yards):As firm as the course is, I dont think it matters what club youre hitting into the greens. It can be a great equalizer for the shorter hitters. Its more about having the right angles so you can use the slopes and sails to ones advantage.Ive played the course a bunch, and really enjoy it. Ive played it more recently because I wanted to wait for it to firm up. Its a fun golf course that gives you a chance even if you mi s it in certain areas. Eddie Goldman Jersey Jason DayOn the course setup:Theres a lot of different ways they can trick this course out. Its not a traditional U.S. Open, but they can make it as easy or hard as theyd like.I can see the criticism in the course. The way they have it set up is a bit inconsistent. One day a hole can be a par 4, then it will be a par 5. It gets tricky at that point, but I think they will set Allen Robinson Jersey it up so that the best player will win at the end of the week.On thebest way to attack this course: "I feel like Im one of the higher hitters on tour, and my golf ball is still bouncing quite a bit.Placement off the tee is crucial here, and hitting it on the correct parts of the greens.Imagination will play a big part around the greens. Sometimes Ill take a 1-iron or a putter out from well off the green to see which shot Im more comfortable with. Placement and creativity will be paramount this week. I wont be surprised if a European Tour or multiple European players are near the lead.MORE: | On Tiger Woods, with whom he played a practice round:"If he could get in the fairway, he'd be right there where he was.His 3-wood Riley Ridley Jersey is OK, but his driver is a little all over the place. We're friends, but I don't get into his personal life, and I really don't want to. It's tough to win golf tournaments in you don't want to be there, or if you have something else going on. It's tough with Tiger, because of all the things he's done, so we're all waiting for him to come back."Jordan SpiethOn the course: I really enjoy the course. Ive learned a lot over the last couple days, and I think its going to be a fun, difficult challenge. Therounds might be a little slower, because of the big greens, so its nice to have such a beautiful setting.On playing with Justin Rose in the first two rounds:Weve played together in just about every type of scenario po sible in the last two years. We have comparable games and find a way to feed off of each other. Im pleased with the pairing.On what winning the Grand Slam this year (he won the Masters in April)would mean:I told myself I now have the chance to make history, but I need to focus on this week first. Ive never sat down and thought about this being a succe sful year, because if I Jim McMahon Jersey didnt accomplish anything else I would be disappointed."