U.S. OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT -- who are you "rooting for" ??

Question

Had no idea "rooting" could mean something else - I meant it as "who are you hoping will win?"

In fact, Merriam Webster's Dictionary supports my use of the word:

root

Pronunciation: \ˈrüt also ˈru̇t\

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: perhaps alteration of 2rout

Date: 1889

1 : to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : cheer

2 : to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something

— root·er noun

Answer 1

I always root for Phil.  He's my favorite golfer.  He's gonna need a very strong third round, though, if he wishes to contend on Sunday.

Answer 2

Tiger all the way....hasnt played since the masters and is in 2nd place in the toughest US tourny....hes the man...i dont care who hates him lol

Answer 3

anyone besides tiger. but i would really like for sergio or phil to win the most.

Answer 4

The world's #1 golf player - Tiger Woods.

Answer 5

I support Stuart Appleby being an Aussie, but I would like to see Geoff Ogilvy do it again.  

Be careful if you say "rooting" to an Aussie as it means something completely different, like horizontal dancing!

I don't think I could ever support Woods as he treats it so much like a job rather than a fun game to play.  He hardly ever smiles unlike many other players, even Mickelson smiles.

Answer 6

stewart appbley alll the way

Answer 7

Jim Furyk

Answer 8

Tiger, duh, but if i had to pick someone not obvious, i'd have to say Stewart Cink

Answer 9

Jim Furyk and Stewart Cink are probably my favorite golfers, but in this US Open you gotta be rooting for Rocco Mediate; he's playing awesome and always smiling. But considering Tiger is only one stroke back with two days to go, you gotta believe he will win his 14th major sunday