Johnny Miller reacts to Justin Thomas' record-breaking 63 at Erin Hills
ERIN, Wis. -- On Saturday of the 117th U.S. Open, Justin Thomas broke Johnny Miller's long-standing record of lowest score relative to par at a U.S. Open by shooting a nine-under 63.
Thomas eagled the par-5 18th at Erin Hills, cementing his place in history.
Miller did not immediately respond to GOLF.com's request for comment, but did let his thoughts be known on the historic feat accomplished by the 24-year-old.
"Nine under is incredible with U.S. Open pressure," Miller told Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner. "But it isn't a U.S. Open course that I'm familiar with the way it was set up."
Miller famously set the record at the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont, and it has stood ever since.
Much has been said about how Erin Hills has been setup this week, yielding lower scores than anticipated. Rain Friday night softened the course for Saturday, and winds have been manageable, leaving it up to the USGA to tweak the course as they see fit.
Talked to Johnny. "9 under is incredible with #USOpen pressure, but it isn't a US Open course that I'm familiar with the way it was set up."— Ryan Lavner (@RyanLavnerGC) June 17, 2017
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