Seamus Power - PGA Tour Winner 2021/22

joebloggs32 · 30-10-2022 9:39pm

The exemption includes this season 22/23, but he already has that along with the following two seasons. So he has full playing rights all the way through to the end of the 24/25 season.

It also locks down an invite to the masters and PGA championships along with cemnting his place as a top 50 player.

It now really sets him up for a tilt at the Ryder Cup as he can now fully determine his schedule over the next year.

Scrabbel · 30-10-2022 9:39pm

Let’s not forget the combination of a strong breeze and being the back nine on Sunday makes for huge pressure. Albeit he’s made mistakes (like 2nd on 18 just now) he’s just got on with it after and kept ahead of where he needs to be.

Trampas · 30-10-2022 9:41pm

Remember the most important thing was 500 fedex points

Doc07 · 30-10-2022 9:43pm

Good man Seamus. The exemption is massive in terms of pressure off and can focus on tournaments he wants to play. Regardless of lack of other top 50 players in field he still had to convert the win. Class another Irish PGA tour winner

IHateNewShoes · 30-10-2022 9:46pm

Could be argued that it's even tougher to close out in that situation for Seamus Vs. against some bigger names. All the expectation and pressure was on him today.

Delighted for him, would be great to see him make a run at the Ryder cup team!

PokeHerKing · 30-10-2022 9:46pm

Great win, took the scenic route but a win still means so much to his life/career that its still extremely pressure filled. Definitely think that second win means maybe the next Pebble he goes on and wins it.

PARlance · 30-10-2022 9:52pm

Great win, looking back at his recent break, he obviously knew what he was doing. Very strategic the way he targets this time of year.

Golfgraffix · 30-10-2022 9:55pm

Great win, I think he was the highest ranked player in the field. Heavy lies the crown. Great way to back up the expectation.

Trampas · 30-10-2022 9:59pm

Up to 32 in world

Motivator · 30-10-2022 10:04pm

Unbelievable win there. The chips were down and he delivered, albeit a bit of a wobbly finish but I think Griffin did him no favours either. A player in your group having a meltdown on a Thursday or a Friday is bad enough but on the back 9 on Sunday when you’re going toe to toe I’d say it’s a very strange feeling.

This is a huge win for many reasons - money, fedex points and more exemptions. Up to 30th in the world now and we’re going to see him switch back to Europe I’d say Abu Dhabi and Dubai for sure in January anyway. A good showing in those tournaments and I’d say he’s a shoe in for the Ryder Cup. People will probably argue that falling over the line in a weak event like he won tonight won’t do him many favours but I think the opposite. Essentially a match play situation for 15 holes and he didn’t back down. He’s a good match play player and he doesn’t seem fazed by anything - his showing in the 3 Majors in the US this year confirm that.

A fantastic win tonight and I’m just thrilled for him.

Widdensushi · 30-10-2022 10:04pm

Not the best back 9 to watch but a massive win.

B lotto 79 · 30-10-2022 10:36pm

The most impressive thing about this was he was the top ranked player in the field - and he won. That’s impressive.

He’s set up for the rest of the year now and a further exemption on Tour. Great stuff. Would love to see him have a really good run at a major.

Rikand · 30-10-2022 11:24pm

Back to back winners for local lads too which is nice 👍

Motivator · 31-10-2022 1:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119813697#Comment_119813697

I genuinely think he has the game to have a serious tilt at the Masters. The hidden traps on the course kind of caught him out in April but the experience will have brought him on a huge amount. The humps and the hollows on the fairways and the greens are only seen when you actually play the course. He had a very good showing in April as well. He and Simon both spoke about how well his game is suited to difficult courses and that’s reflected in his US Open and PGA performances where, with a small bit of luck, could have made a run at the leaders on the Sunday.

Augusta suits him though and while that sounds stupid considering he’s only played 4 rounds there, the course suits his game and suits his eye. Absolutely he’s good enough to win a major, he knows he is as well.

joebloggs32 · 31-10-2022 2:07am

Time for an update to the thread title 😃

Mantis Toboggan · 31-10-2022 9:13am

Another win for the good guys, himself and Lowry could be a great pairing for the Ryder cup.

Lad GAGA · 31-10-2022 10:50am

Delighted for him after a tough spell he won again on the Tour, two wins in two years brilliant achievement, sets him up for life really. Ryder cup a real possibility now.

Trampas · 01-11-2022 7:22am

Hes put his name on the Nedbank timesheet

Dr. Bre · 01-11-2022 3:22pm

He’s playing Mexico this weekend

joebloggs32 · 01-11-2022 10:21pm

Presumably he's looking to play in Dubai as he's going to the Nedbank.

The win on Sunday really frees him up to have a shot at Ryder Cup qualification. With his high world ranking now he should be able to compete in all the majora and WGC events so he can now have a shot at qualifying from the European tour points list

OEP · 02-11-2022 11:26am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119821450#Comment_119821450

Doesn't look like he's playing in the Nedbank. Said in an interview he's playing in the RSM Classic in 2 weeks and then that's it for the year.

slave1 · 02-11-2022 12:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119821450#Comment_119821450

The exclusion of LIV golfers (and him being US based) ensures he's almost guaranteed at this stage

PARlance · 02-11-2022 12:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119823065#Comment_119823065

Not sure if allowed, but the below link to the odds of players making the team would have him just inside the top 12, 12th favourite.. Which is crazy if you ask me. Casey is ahead of him for example.

I would have 7 golfers (McIlroy, Rahm, Fleetwood, Lowry, Hovland, Fitzpatrick, Hatton) who should be almost bankers... Seamus will have a great chance of one of the other 5 spots.

https://m.skybet.com/golf/ryder-cup-2023/event/28343885

The Big Easy · 02-11-2022 12:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119821450#Comment_119821450

He's sticking with his schedule as planned. He's considering the new Hero Challenge Asia vs Europe thing and either Abu Dhabi or Dubai on the same trip in January.

But he's going to play the Champions event, and obviously Pebble, so it doesn't really suit going East at all, but he wants to show he's serious about making the team.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/golf/seamus-power-targets-majors-and-worlds-top-25-as-he-chases-ryder-cup-dream-42112308.html

The Big Easy · 02-11-2022 12:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119823065#Comment_119823065

Due to LIV and his own good play, he's probably going to end up in the Top 20 soon!

CMcsporty · 02-11-2022 11:03pm

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Masters is the one. That Mallet Ping PLD3 putter seems to really suit. I think he used the same one when winning last year at the barbasol.

But he used a different putter at The Masters!!!

His all round game is solid and he rarely makes a DB. He didn’t make any on his debut at Augusta. His around the green game is also solid. Another key at Augusta. And he can score birds.

"I felt like I played very well in the Masters, couldn't get my putter going, but I really felt I played very well in the US Open and the PGA. To see my game kind of hold up under those kinds of conditions was very encouraging.“