(News4's Brett Feinberg sends in a report from the U.S. Open in Oakmont, Pa.)

I didn't believe the hype, but I must admit it's true: major golf tournaments are extremely different than regular tournaments.

At the U.S. Open, fans are there to watch golf. I know, I know ... it's a golf event but come on, did you ever go to the Kemper Open, the Byron Nelson, the Colonial? Those are all about partying, mingling, and, of course, women watching. The main attraction at Oakmont is golf and above-par scores.

Phil Mickelson update!!! I was surprised to see how many fans he has compared to other golfers. A lot of people followed Sergio Garcia until he started stinking up the joint. I tried to stay with Mickelson's group, but it was almost impossible. On hole No. 12 I tried to see him putt. I was way in the back and I couldn't see anything, even on my tip toes. I had a plan. After awhile of following the masses, I walked to No. 4 and waited about an hour and a half for my glimpse of lefty. He was about 5 feet away from me on the tee, he messed with his wrist brace twice, then sliced his drive, smacked his club on the ground and that was enough for me.

I did see Bubba Watson birdie the 288-yard par 3, which was awesome to see. I have another three days of watching the best golfers in the world get eaten up by the thick rough at Oakmont. Stay tuned!

Labels: Brett Feinberg, Sports Producer