PGA Tour Thread

ionadnapokot

Good to see McDowell going along nicely again today.

Made 7 consecutive 3's yesterday!
https://www.golfchannel.com/news/graeme-mcdowell-makes-seven-consecutive-3s-saturday-67-sony-open

it been Hawaii i reckon hes going to need a...."cold beer" after.

gypsy79

puts him back inside top 100

The_Kew_Tour

Not surprised to see Smith win. Think the man has a major in him too at some point.

Deeper Blue

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Not surprised to see Smith win. Think the man has a major in him too at some point.

Yup he's a quality operator, will be a top ten player long term I reckon

HighLine

The PGA Tour's new slow play policy. A step in the right direction.

https://www.pgatour.com/news/2020/01/14/pga-tour-announces-significant-enhancements-pace-of-play-policy.html

The_Kew_Tour

Let's hope they are implemented now.

Mantis Toboggan

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

Let's hope they are implemented now.

I'd doubt it!

SeeMoreBut

Bryson makes a comment about Brooks abs https://www.golf.com/news/2020/01/15/bryson-dechambeau-takes-shot-brooks-koepka-espn-body-issue/

Brooks hits back and out of the park https://twitter.com/BKoepka/status/1217811166891794434

Dr. Bre

DeShambeau

Banner2theend

This PGA Tour event in California, is proving most interesting, in the final round of the American Express. Andrew Landry had a 5 shot lead when standing on the 13th tee. However bogies on 13, 14 and 15 has brought Abraham Ancer, the dual American-Mexican citizen right into it. Ancer has shot 3 birdies in his last 4 holes and he shares the lead with Landry on 24 under. Ancer is playing the last while Landry has 3 holes to go.

Dr. Bre

Decent field for the farmers insurance- Woods Mcilroy rahm all playing

Banner2theend

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Decent field for the farmers insurance- Woods Mcilroy rahm all playing

Don't forgot defending champ Justin Rose and 2019 US Open champ Gary Woodland. Great venue too in Torrey Pines. Should be a great one.

LuckyGent88

TIGER, yes I said Tiger just had a four putt on his opening hole!!!

davegilly

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

TIGER, yes I said Tiger just had a four putt on his opening hole!!!

He duffed a chip about 5 yards into a bunker at the 11th (his second hole) yesterday also. Makes a high handicapper feel better seeing things like that!!

ionadnapokot

Despite the mishaps he’s playing brilliantly.
His wedges are just a fraction away from 100%

His swing is a joy to behold. And his driving! It’s looking effortless.

Nailed on to win The Masters!

Howdy golf people.

What tournament, or course, pre The Masters is most similar to Augusta ?

I know historically (from poor memory) that even over a 10-20 year period some golfers nearly always performed at Augusta so where else did they perform ?

Edit - and by perform I mean always seemed to do well, as in the course suited them

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Howdy golf people.

What tournament, or course, pre The Masters is most similar to Augusta ?

I know historically (from poor memory) that even over a 10-20 year period some golfers nearly always performed at Augusta so where else did they perform ?

Edit - and by perform I mean always seemed to do well, as in the course suited them

The Genesis, (Riviera CC) has had good cross over of winners and people who do well there and at Augusta

Let me dig a little and see if I can find some articles from last year about others, I can never remember

[Deleted User]

[Deleted User] wrote: »

The Genesis, (Riviera CC) has had good cross over of winners and people who do well there and at Augusta

Let me dig a little and see if I can find some articles from last year about others, I can never remember

I haven’t really watched any golf for 4-5 years but I seem to remember that recent form didn’t count as much, at Augusta, as course form did.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

I haven’t really watched any golf for 4-5 years but I seem to remember that recent form didn’t count as much, at Augusta, as course form did.

Sorry I checked last years reviews of two people I follow who like the to link course form to others but couldn't find it on there reviews from last year.

O I forgot I'd notes kept Arnold Palmer was another one, usually due to how quick the greens are coming up to Augusta.

Course form I think used to be more important in the past but the level of info out there for golfers now I'm not sure it matters as much, Augusta also has one of the best sub air systems in the world so can generally set up the course to how they want it to play.

First timers generally do poorly though, but then that may be more down to the pressure of going to the masters which is very prestigious.

Bubba Watson results probably help the course narrative but he seems to be a guy who if he likes a course plays well there

Great info.

Thanks for that.

Joe_ Public

Tiger robbed of eagle there. That ball was in the damn hole!

HighLine

I have never seen a ball come back out of the cup like that.

https://twitter.com/golfer1633/status/1221496130019766274?s=20

LuckyGent88

Well this isn’t going to script anyway. Both Rahm and Rory have already imploded. Rory’s chances are gone but still time for Rahm to salvage the win

tobsey

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Well this isn’t going to script anyway. Both Rahm and Rory have already imploded. Rory’s chances are gone but still time for Rahm to salvage the win

Rory might have something to say about that! Birdie, eagle and back to level for the day. 3 back from leishman

Banner2theend

When I hear of the reports of the unconfirmed death of Kobe Bryant, the first thoughts that came across my mind is Payne Stewart, who sadly perished in a helicopter crash in 1999. Stewart had his greatest year in golf in that year, when claiming the US Open and playing a leading role in the US' Ryder Cup success against Europe in Brookline.

Really sad news indeed re Kobe Bryant and this will be the big story-line in America for some time to come.

First Up

Banner2theend wrote:

When I hear of the reports of the unconfirmed death of Kobe Bryant, the first thoughts that came across my mind is Payne Stewart, who sadly perished in a helicopter crash in 1999. Stewart had his greatest year in golf in that year, when claiming the US Open and playing a leading role in the US' Ryder Cup success against Europe in Brookline.

Plane crash.

LuckyGent88

tobsey wrote: »

Rory might have something to say about that! Birdie, eagle and back to level for the day. 3 back from leishman

Things can change very quickly alright. Superb eagle on 6. Anything can happen on the back nine and I’m sure most of the players and spectators are completely not fully focused right now given the other news.

Looks like Tigers caddy had to tell him Incase the fans shouted it at him

Joe_ Public

Mcilroy looking focused anyway. I would say they all are, a big title on the line. Hard to call winner from here, mcilroy slight favourite for me but aggression could cost him.

BoldReason

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Mcilroy looking focused anyway. I would say they all are, a big title on the line. Hard to call winner from here, mcilroy slight favourite for me but aggression could cost him.

Leishmans gotta be favourite he is in the absolute zone.

Remind me

Leishman pars in he wins it. Tough up and down coming on 12 though

Joe_ Public

BoldReason wrote: »

Leishmans gotta be favourite he is in the absolute zone.

Yeah...i didnt see he'd birdied 11, so his to lose definitely. Be amazed if he doesnt make mistakes, but others will too.

Remind me

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Yeah...i didnt see he'd birdied 11, so his to lose definitely. Be amazed if he doesnt make mistakes, but others will too.

Hopefully Rory has made his

Remind me

Some save by Leishman

galwayllm

Anybody but Rory...

C'mon everyone else...

Remind me

The off season was enjoyable not having to read your posts

BoldReason

Snedeker with a tap in to get within 2. Nearly with the albatross

Remind me

Leishman deserves this

LuckyGent88

Some putting from Leishman. Ridiculous saves on 12 and 14.


Some effort by Rory to try reach 13 in 2

Joe_ Public

Nearly a wonder shot from mcilroy from the bunker there. Game looks in decent shape for the most part. Take something extraordinary for leishman to lose it from here, incredible round to here.

LuckyGent88

Leishman has hit 2 fairways and is 7 under for the day!!!

Golf is just a daft game altogether. Worst in driving and beat in putting. That famous saying comes to mind

yaboya1

Leishman to follow up in the Masters in April.
You heard it here first

Remind me

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Leishman has hit 2 fairways and is 7 under for the day!!!

Golf is just a daft game altogether. Worst in driving and beat in putting. That famous saying comes to mind

Big time.

He has been lucky with lies on a couple of the very wild tee shots.

The par saves from 10/12 foot will win it for him.

rooney30

galwayllm wrote: »

Anybody but Rory...

C'mon everyone else...

Mature

Joe_ Public

Wouldnt put it past rahm to get his 3 here. Made this interesting anyway, leishman needed that birdie on the last.

ionadnapokot

yaboya1 wrote: »

Leishman to follow up in the Masters in April.
You heard it here first

Tiger
It’s going to be Tiger

https://www.augusta.com/masters/players/bios/Marc_Leishman

ionadnapokot

Joe_ Public wrote: »

Wouldnt put it past rahm to get his 3 here. Made this interesting anyway, leishman needed that birdie on the last.

I’ve a feeling that it just might be the Australians day!

Remind me

Great effort by Rahm at the end

Deeper Blue

A lot of pundits on the podcasts I listen to have tipped Rahm to win at least one major this year and to end the year as world number one.

I'm not sure he's at that level yet myself. He's never really contended properly at a major and he's let another chance at a win go today, good finish to the round notwithstanding.

Remind me

NDWC wrote: »

A lot of pundits on the podcasts I listen to have tipped Rahm to win at least one major this year and to end the year as world number one.

I'm not sure he's at that level yet myself. He's never really contended properly at a major and he's let another chance at a win go today, good finish to the round notwithstanding.

He is definitely at that level, he has top 5 finishes in the Masters and the Open, not sure on the other 2 and has won big events worldwide.

He had a meteoric rise in the world rankings after turning pro and has managed to maintain that.

You could forget he is only a pro 3 years and only 25.

He could also go to 1 in the world next week.

galwayllm

rooney30 wrote: »

Mature

What you don't like that someone has a different opinion to you?