Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts.
Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again.
Originally Posted by Braincase:
I have to root for the old Spaniard. It would be frickin' epic for a 50 year old, pony-tailed, wine drinking cigar smoker that never practices, restores one-off Ferraris, and has the most interesting warm-up in sports to win the Masters.
Really the only guy I'm not rooting for is Bubba. One, he's a fucking whiner and treats his caddy like ass - but two, I'd like to see someone who has never won one before.
I'd love for Freddie to make a run, I'd be cool with MAJ, Rickie, Furyk, Westwood, Spieth or even Kucher.
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
Really the only guy I'm not rooting for is Bubba. One, he's a ****ing whiner and treats his caddy like ass - but two, I'd like to see someone who has never won one before.
I'd love for Freddie to make a run, I'd be cool with MAJ, Rickie, Furyk, Westwood, Spieth or even Kucher.
Should be a fun day.
The game needs Watson, Fowler or Spieth to win to create a story. America needs an American to win in Augusta because we have short attention spans, and because our two HOFers aren't around this weekend (and frankly, are close to disappearing as major threats anyway). Nobody wants to see the old Spaniard porn-star wannabe win. Or Blixt, or frankly Kuchar.
Have no idea why you'd root for Furyk. Dude is older than dirt and nobody outside of the golf world even knows who he is. He won a major anyway. [Reply]
Originally Posted by O.city:
Also to any of you guys who hit a lot of balls practice a lot etc, invest in some tour sticks (or use clubs) for alignment.
When practicing, take that element out of the equation so you can wok on other things.
I bought some just last week at Academy Sports with the cost being minimal. Yeah get yourself some. [Reply]
I have no desire to see Kuchar, Watson, or Furyk win. Bubba is a fucking bitch, and I hate Kuchar's swing. Furyk winning is a pretty long shot because he's a professional choke artist and he usually plays like a guy who would rather finish top five than take the chances to win. [Reply]
Originally Posted by philfree:
I bought some just last week at Academy Sports with the cost being minimal. Yeah get yourself some.
You're in Springfield right?
I'm in the process of buying a practice down there and moving back here in a few months. Thinking about joining out at Highland (it's pretty cheap compared to Hickory which is closer to our house but I'm not payin that much) you'll have to come join me for a round.
Perhaps you become a pt or something and we can call it a business expense :-) [Reply]
Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58:
Should go without saying, but if you get the chance to go to Augusta National - even for a Monday practice round - do it.
Wednesday was just an incredible experience. Walked the course in the AM and had a front row seat on the ropes of #1 tee for the Par 3 Contest.
You lucky bastard. Bet that was amazing.
Now, let's go Spieth. I wanna see the kid from Dallas win it all today. [Reply]
Watsons game is fun to watch. Casual golf fans are intrigued by him because e crushes the driver. People want to see sports where guys do things we cannot. Nobody is intrigued watching Kuchar or Furyk or Zach Johnson navigate a course by hitting spots and laying up.
So many of the greats brought personality. That's what the sport needs now. Not Jonas Blixt (although its cool to know I saw him play Lionsgate a couple years ago) [Reply]
