U.S. Open Roundup: The State Of The Favorites

I wish I could tell you that Oakmont is favoring a certain type of player, but with rain in the forecast that might turn this into a bomb and gouge setup, this feels wide open.

That said, there were some clues in player comments in stories that might impact your prognisticating.

Jason Day has never been more stressed than he is right now, and he says that’s a good thing, reports Randall Mell.

Rory McIlroy was pretty frank about what a win on a golf course like Oakmont would mean because it's set up at the extremes he has not seen in other majors wins. As if he has something to prove, but it doesn't appear to be consuming him either. Brian Wacker with an interesting assessment of Rory.

Michael Breed and Arron Oberholser analyze swing changes Jordan Spieth is working on to hit straighter drives.

As for the money, a lot is coming in on Branden Grace, while Spieth and Day are also getting plenty of love from the bettors, reports David Purdum at ESPN.com.

Michael Collins breaks down his 25 best shots at winning, from a church. Yep, hit the link.

In our GolfDigest.com roundup of best quotes from Tuesday's press conferences, note the various approaches by players. Some of the even make sense.