PGA Tour Thread

SSK

vienne86 wrote: »

I think it is the sgn of greatness for any sports person or team if they can grind out a win when they are not playing at their best.

This type of statement is thrown around a lot and in principle I agree but I'm not sure how relevant it is this week. Rory only had to be better than his opponent in each match and I think it's probably fair to say that if it was a regular 4 round strokeplay event he wouldn't have won.

Like I said before, i think the way in which he won, relying heavily on his short game, was the most impressive thing, moreso than the actual fact that he won while playing mediocre by his standards.

rrpc

SSK wrote: »

This type of statement is thrown around a lot and in principle I agree but I'm not sure how relevant it is this week. Rory only had to be better than his opponent in each match and I think it's probably fair to say that if it was a regular 4 round strokeplay event he wouldn't have won.

For his last four rounds he was -15 for 69 holes. Extended to 72 holes it would have been in or around -16 or -17. That's a pretty good score for what was a tough enough course. When you factor in that he played 7 rounds in 5 days, it's pretty impressive.

I'm not bored enough to see what others shot but since only four got to play 7 rounds, it would be a futile exercise.

Seve OB

Does anyone know how to get rid of that stupid annoying grey see through advertising banner on the bottom of the pgatour website, mostly comes up on the leaderboard page.

Synode

I can't see anything. Post a picture.

I probably can't see it because I use Adblock Plus

Seve OB

Synode wrote: »

I can't see anything. Post a picture.

I probably can't see it because I use Adblock Plus

Synode

Doesn't show on my screen at all. Try installing Adblock Plus

Seve OB

Synode wrote: »

Doesn't show on my screen at all. Try installing Adblock Plus

cheers, will look for that. it comes up on pc in work, mac at home, & i use all the different browsers, always there.. annoying me!

FixdePitchmark

Didn't know much about him.

SO here you go - actually a bit of character there - For a golfer.

Well except Jim Furyk answer

Ed Winchester

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Didn't know much about him.

SO here you go - actually a bit of character there - For a golfer.

Well except Jim Furyk answer

Sharon Stone moment in the first few seconds :eek:

Rikand

what a great guy

Need him to come play the Irish open, lose the playoff and then go on the beer with him for the rest of the night

HighLine

Slightly off topic but has anyone tried out that new Periscope app? It's definitely going to be used more and more by golfers. Was watching a bit of Poulter on the range today with Gmac... fairly impressive to see his yardage work with trackman. He was generally able to guess his wedges to within a yard or two before looking at the screen.

slave1

Rory playing nicely...

bigtimecharlie

He's set up for a great weekend alright.

Slicemeister

Gonna be shot down here but I actually prefer seeing Phil full out at a golf course more than Rory. He's at it hammer and tongs 9 under at 6.

Pierce_1991

Slicemeister wrote: »

Gonna be shot down here but I actually prefer seeing Phil full out at a golf course more than Rory. He's at it hammer and tongs 9 under at 6.

Phil's a good player to watch but I lost a lot of respect for him after the Ryder Cup. Rory every day for me. Admittedly Rory does tend to play a bit safer than Phil over the 4 days.

Just on Rory, how good is his bunker play! I've only really noticed it in the last 6 weeks or so, I always had Els and Phil as the best in the business from the sand but I think Rory might actually be the best bunker player currently out there.

Slicemeister

Pierce_1991 wrote: »

Phil's a good player to watch but I lost a lot of respect for him after the Ryder Cup. Rory every day for me. Admittedly Rory does tend to play a bit safer than Phil over the 4 days.

Just on Rory, how good is his bunker play! I've only really noticed it in the last 6 weeks or so, I always had Els and Phil as the best in the business from the sand but I think Rory might actually be the best bunker player currently out there.

Himself and Love should definitely have kept it indoors, he was still miffed at not being picked the Saturday. See your point but it's not every day you see that reaction to Roses putt on 17 at Medinah.

Politics aside, he's a loose cannon on course which won't reap as much as his talent should imo. Unbelievable to watch when on song though.

Pierce_1991

Slicemeister wrote: »

Himself and Love should definitely have kept it indoors, he was still miffed at not being picked the Saturday. See your point but it's not every day you see that reaction to Roses putt on 17 at Medinah.

Politics aside, he's a loose cannon on course which won't reap as much as his talent should imo. Unbelievable to watch when on song though.

Agreed, he is excellent to watch when he gets going. Butch Harmon told a story recently about a time Phil was due to play with Dustin Johnson on a Sunday in a tournament. Butch told him to make sure he focussed on his own game and didn't get caught in a long drive contest with DJ. Phil turned around and said "Butch, we both know thats exactly what's going to happen." That sums him up really, a little naive, perhaps a little silly, but brilliant for the fans.

HighLine

Rory has the short stick working very well. His approach shots are looking very sharp too...... and AVERAGE driving distance is 319 yards.

mickmackey1

Rory -6 thru 10 and with 2 lip-outs, awesome

LuckyGent88

Jaysus rory is on fcuking Fire. Undisputed number 1 when in this form

Pierce_1991

LuckyGent88 wrote: »

Jaysus rory is on fcuking Fire. Undisputed number 1 when in this form

It just makes me wonder again about how his preparations were wrong again for the Masters because he seems to play better when he's playing week after week. He's been improving all the time since the masters, stuck a few quid on him this week because it just seemed like it was all coming together.

Slicemeister

11/8 before round 3, ridiculous odds.

ForeRight

Just imagine how good he would be if he sacked his caddy and had his Titleists wow

Slicemeister

ForeRight wrote: »

Just imagine how good he would be if he sacked his caddy and had his Titleists wow

Yeah, he'd definitely have more wins under his belt. a couple more Majors too.

HighLine

That was some 3 wood from Rory right there....

jayo26

Pierce_1991 wrote: »

It just makes me wonder again about how his preparations were wrong again for the Masters because he seems to play better when he's playing week after week. He's been improving all the time since the masters, stuck a few quid on him this week because it just seemed like it was all coming together.

I think the sight of jordan speith doing so well at the masters has drove him on again, he didnt actually play that bad at the masters it was just his first 27 holes made it so hard for him to make a come back.

HighLine

59 watch on for Rory? Par 72 so a lot to ask but still.....

Pierce_1991

jayo26 wrote: »

I think the sight of jordan speith doing so well at the masters has drove him on again, he didnt actually play that bad at the masters it was just his first 27 holes made it so hard for him to make a come back.

Personally I don't think Rory is too fussed about Jordan or any other golfer really. I think he started poorly because he was a little undercooked going into it.

HighLine

Whatever about the 59 but his own course record is looking like being beaten. Phenomenal golf.

jayo26

Pierce_1991 wrote: »

Personally I don't think Rory is too fussed about Jordan or any other golfer really. I think he started poorly because he was a little undercooked going into it.

No i dont think he is worried about him but i do think he was peed because he was expectin to won it and he had to look at the little american kid run away with it,

HighLine

Wow! Is anyone else watching this???

LuckyGent88

This is outrageous stuff

OffalyMedic

2 more birdies...Come on Ror's !!

HighLine

This is going to be the tough one.... index 1..... come on Rory!

Pierce_1991

Probably won't make the 59 but a seriously brilliant round all the same.

vienne86

Gap os seven shots between first and third - incredible round from Rory.

bigtimecharlie

As many birdie's today as most will have in 4 days. Amazing viewing.

Pierce_1991

Just reading up on Chambers Bay there, the course for the US Open. Sounds like a truly tough golf course. It's a links course, only one tree over the 18 holes. It's also very long. One would have to think it could really suit Rory.

blackcard

Amazing to think that at 26, he has won more PGA events than any other European

Slicemeister

Have never actually heard N. Faldo comment on Rory, hadn't realised Seve had won as much on PGA.

Ed Winchester

blackcard wrote: »

Amazing to think that at 26, he has won more PGA events than any other European

You sure that's true?

Pierce_1991

Will McKenzie seems to be the surfer dude of the PGA Tour :P

Slicemeister

Ed Winchester wrote: »

You sure that's true?

10 vs 9 each for Seve and Nick the lad from US commentary if sky are to be believed.

Ed Winchester

Slicemeister wrote: »

10 vs 9 each for Seve and Nick the lad from US commentary if sky are to be believed.

How many has Sergio won?

Zaph

Ed Winchester wrote: »

How many has Sergio won?

8

Slicemeister

Ed Winchester wrote: »

How many has Sergio won?

He's up there, 6 or 7 I think.


Corrected, 8.

blackcard

Ed Winchester wrote: »

How many has Sergio won?

8, I think, Harrington credited with 6. I presume all Majors are counted as PGA events

Ed Winchester

Slicemeister wrote: »

He's up there, 6 or 7 I think.

Would have bet he'd have more. It's a lead now that Rory will just grow and grow. The guy is incredible.

Slicemeister

Coltart not showing much love there imo.

Synode

Did Phil have a meltdown on 18?