PGA Tour Thread

ionadnapokot

why was he able to drop that on the green?

sliabh 1956

unlucky there on the 18th he has every chance to morrow that course is sure playing tough

Mushy

ionadnapokot wrote: »

why was he able to drop that on the green?

Ball bounced just before entering hazard, so 2 club lengths not nearer the hole from point of entry

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tinpib wrote: »

That Bedzuidenout fella has a pretty bad stammer, poor guy, can't be easy doing those nonsense post round interviews.

Used to be a lot worse, good to see him overcoming it.

Really enjoying this, much better than -20 winning.

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Kang nearly landed in someone’s BBQ :O

ionadnapokot

Mushy wrote: »

Ball bounced just before entering hazard, so 2 club lengths not nearer the hole from point of entry

ok. thanks.
but it was definitely nearer the hole from from point of entry
s/sports lad pointed where it bounced - "10 paces before the sprinkler head"

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ionadnapokot wrote: »

ok. thanks.
but it was definitely nearer the hole from from point of entry
s/sports lad pointed where it bounced - "10 paces before the sprinkler head"

It was. But that was because referee decided to do his own thing instead of listen to Radar.

ionadnapokot

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Used to be a lot worse, good to see him overcoming it.

Really enjoying this, much better than -20 winning.

i believe he drank rat poison as a 2 year old and it attacked his nervous system
as young fella he suffered allot from anxiety.
great to see a guy like this reach such heights. he can be a role model to allot of young people.
true grit.

my new fav player!
& great name!

Mushy

Some putt by Hatton on 18.

McIlroy be with Bezuidenhout tomorrow, be a nice group to follow.

FixdePitchmark

fullstop wrote: »

It was. But that was because referee decided to do his own thing instead of listen to Radar.

Yes it was all well intended by Sky , but perhaps Referee was right to ignore tv.

Why should any single competitor have advantages / disadvantage because a tv crew. In the case of Rory there is always a tv crew.

Same issue comes up at The Open when tv inform on course reporting of possible location of ball.

This was probably altered when someone rang in after observing a ball move.

Must look up what actual rule is on external advice.
Hardly is allowed ,

Remind me

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Yes it was all well intended by Sky , but perhaps Referee was right to ignore tv.

Why should any single competitor have advantages / disadvantage because a tv crew. In the case of Rory there is always a tv crew.

Same issue comes up at The Open when tv inform on course reporting of possible location of ball.

This was probably altered when someone rang in after observing a ball move.

Must look up what actual rule is on external advice.
Hardly is allowed ,

If it only gives them definite information on some groups or should still be used IMO. In Rory's case I don't think there was any question on whether it crossed or not just the location. Wayne Riley and Jones the right spot so there was no reason for the official to dispute it and if he was getting info in his radio it was wrong.

Rory got a big advantage in the call given by the official.

On the hole Reed made treble on they have a spotter watching to see if the ball crossed the hazard.

Giving the location of a ball isn't external advice.

prawnsambo

ionadnapokot wrote: »

i believe he drank rat poison as a 2 year old and it attacked his nervous system
as young fella he suffered allot from anxiety.
great to see a guy like this reach such heights. he can be a role model to allot of young people.
true grit.

my new fav player!
& great name!

He actually got a two year ban as an amateur for taking beta blockers to help with the symptoms. The ban was eventually reduced to nine months, but either way, was harsh imo. I assume (without looking it up) that beta blockers are a total no-no in golf and you can't get a TUE for them.

LuckyGent88

Rory played the first four holes lovely but then threw away a shot badly at the 5th. Still now tied for the lead at 4 under.

Who knows what wins this. It’s playing harder than yesterday going by stroke average.

Mushy

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Rory played the first four holes lovely but then threw away a shot badly at the 5th. Still now tied for the lead at 4 under.

Who knows what wins this. It’s playing harder than yesterday going by stroke average.

Double bogey now though on a par 5

LuckyGent88

That was just a ridiculously stupid double from Rory. No course management at all and his caddie weak as usual

Banner2theend

If Matthew Fitzpatrick parred the 17th he would be my favourite to win. 4 under leads the way. Could easily see a one under total of 287 be enough to win this prestigious tournament. Absolute carnage again today. Rough is US Open style. Great tournament though I for one am totally enjoying. compare to the throwing darts style of golf we see far too often on the other side of the Atlantic. Great stuff!

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Rory gone.

LuckyGent88

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Rory gone.

Some capitulation again in a final round. Played perfect golf on first four holes too. So strange. Has plenty of scar tissue heading towards Augusta

FixdePitchmark

40 strokes , Jaysus.

tayto lover

Im looking good this week again. Great player.

LuckyGent88

3 under could win this yet. So many strange decisions by players

Im the favourite now. Looking the most solid

prawnsambo

Hatton in the drink on 11.

Tilikum17

prawnsambo wrote: »

Hatton in the drink on 11.

Sticking his finger up at the lake. Classless.

LuckyGent88

Or maybe not Im. I’ll have to jump back to my original call yesterday of Leishman!!!

Although not sure anybody wants to win this.

prawnsambo

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Sticking his finger up at the lake. Classless wanker.

Well the lake just took two shots off him, so I'd say it's ahead.

Tilikum17

prawnsambo wrote: »

Well the lake just took two shots off him, so I'd say it's ahead.

He’s a disgrace on the golf course. Always whining like a spoilt brat. The brits constantly making excuses for him yet they’ll slate the like of bubba/Sergio for the same behaviour.

Mushy

Ah man this cracking up is funny to watch

DJIMI TRARORE

Hatton in more trouble

gypsy79

Mushy wrote: »

Ah man this cracking up is funny to watch

errrr take that one back??

LOL

Still think Leishman is fav btw

callaway92

Tilikum17 wrote: »

He’s a disgrace on the golf course. Always whining like a spoilt brat. The brits constantly making excuses for him yet they’ll slate the like of bubba/Sergio for the same behaviour.

...and you have Mark Roe then with the guff about how Hatton ‘used’ to have a bit of a temper. Can’t seem to accept that Hatton hasn’t changed a bit

FixdePitchmark

DJIMI TRARORE wrote: »

Hatton in more trouble

Lad is a clown - couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

callaway92

callaway92 wrote: »

...and you have Mark Roe then with the guff about how Hatton ‘used’ to have a bit of a temper. Can’t seem to accept that Hatton hasn’t changed a bit

‘Good fun to watch - Wears his heart on his sleeve’

Clichéd guff. You know damn well if it was an international player he’d be berating them.

Mushy

gypsy79 wrote: »

errrr take that one back??

LOL

Still think Leishman is fav btw

I might have to. Not that he wasnt acting like a tool though

Tilikum17

callaway92 wrote: »

‘Good fun to watch - Wears his heart on his sleeve’

Clichéd guff. You know damn well if it was an international player he’d be berating them.

How in God’s name does Mark Roe have a job with Sky sports. He’s absolutely horrendous

prawnsambo

Tilikum17 wrote: »

How in God’s name does Mark Roe have a job with Sky sports. He’s absolutely horrendous

The pitch of his voice would send you to sleep if the inanity didn't annoy you awake.

FixdePitchmark

It is like Hatton actually has a mental problem. Would be on the same range as turrets.

Unless - na , just a spoilt ****e.

He seems to then calm a bit ?

His caddy looks like he takes a drink, fair play to him. You genuinely couldn't pay me to work with him. Well , I'd be sacked after 1 round.

Mushy

Hatton has a win in America before Fleetwood. And fairly sure some commentator last week was harping on bout Fleetwood not winning last week

Rory gets another T5 finish, think that's like 7 in a row.

Mantis Toboggan

Big win for Hatton, puts him back in the Ryder cup frame.

bigtimecharlie

Rory had 5 birdies and an eagle on Thursday. Only 7 birdies since.

Not what he wants to bring into next week when defending and later for Augusta.

Still to much scar tissue for the Masters.

LuckyGent88

Fair play to Hatton with that big tournament win. Only his second tournament back after wrist surgery too I think so some performance.

Kept his nerve after the poor double on 11. I guess he knows from experience how to deal with his anger issues and can easily pass them off now.

Can completely understand people’s views on him and his behaviour. I don’t mind some of it but it gets tiresome after a while. Most players I know all give out about stupid shots they hit or bad luck they get. At least he has personality which is missing on the tour and what is needed. It gets people discussing golf.

newport2

Whatever anyone thinks of Hatton, I don't think there's any doubt he deserved this win. Last man standing in tough conditions, it was good to watch.

BigChap1759

Yes great to see such unusual conditions on the PGA Tour, properly tough and no Americans in the hunt - coincidence?

BigChap1759

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

It is like Hatton actually has a mental problem. Would be on the same range as turrets.

Unless - na , just a spoilt ****e.

He seems to then calm a bit ?

His caddy looks like he takes a drink, fair play to him. You genuinely couldn't pay me to work with him. Well , I'd be sacked after 1 round.

He's Scottish.....

HighLine

Caddy must have the patience of a saint!

https://twitter.com/Daniel_Rapaport/status/1236777774641283073?s=20

Potential Underachiever

What is going on in the world of golf these days, so many of the top players in chronic form, when I see Fleetwood is 4th or 5th fav for The Players you'd have to wonder what's going on.

You have DJ, Brooks, Rose, Day ,Molinari , Spieth, Stenson all abysmally out of form, alot of recent enough no.1s there. It's all a bit strange, looks like it's wide open for Rory at the Masters.

Roger_007

Potential Underachiever wrote: »

What is going on in the world of golf these days, so many of the top players in chronic form, when I see Fleetwood is 4th or 5th fav for The Players you'd have to wonder what's going on.

You have DJ, Brooks, Rose, Day ,Molinari , Spieth, Stenson all abysmally out of form, alot of recent enough no.1s there. It's all a bit strange, looks like it's wide open for Rory at the Masters.

What’s going on is the lack of motivation. The prizemoney is irrelevant to these guys. They are all multi millionaires. I heard Peter Aliss comment a couple of years ago that when he was playing professional golf that “if you didn’t win, you didn’t eat”. That may be a slight exaggeration but there is some truth in it.

eagle eye

At this time last season I think it was ten tournaments on the PGA tour that had been won by golfers in the top 20 in the world rankings.
This year it's two wins.

I suspect what's going on is trying to find the best way to be in form in major season and for the Fed Ex Cup final stages.

Deeper Blue

Im looks like a serious player, wonder if he'll end up having a better career than the more hyped young guys like Hovland, Morikawa and Wolff

eagle eye

We'll have to wait a few years to see. I think Morikawa will be a top ten golfer and in couple of years. I think it'll take more time for Hovland to get there but when he does he could be a top five golfer for a long time.
Woolf is the one it's hard to predict. He won a bunch of tournaments at the NCAA level and the way he finished to beat Morikawa and DeChambeau in the 3m open last year was impressive. He just needs to get a handle on his driving because when he hits fairways you see a magnificent iron player. He possibly has the potential to be world no.1 at some stage if he gets his driving in order.
The fourth guy who nobody talks about is Brandon Wu. He is slowly making his way but is massively talented too.
Of course there are so many young guys out there now. Scottie Scheffler is only 23,. Joaquin Niemann is 21, Cameron Champ 24, Doug Ghim is 23 and Rahm is only 25 now.
Next year or the year after we'll get to see Cole Hammer, a 20 year old Texas Longhorn, who is very highly thought of.
Lots of youth in the game right now.
In years past your golfing prime was 32-42 age bracket but these days it's coming down all the time.

https://twitter.com/ColtKnost/status/1238123475417497600?s=20