It turns out all pars and a bogey was enough for Phil.Quote:
Originally Posted by CAS4127
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It turns out all pars and a bogey was enough for Phil.Quote:
Originally Posted by CAS4127
Don’t know if Tiger can recover from that accident, but sure would be something to see him and Phil go down to the wire in a biggie a few more times. Sport needs both of them, and not sure that anyone is in place to fill their shoes.
Congrats to Phil on his historic win today!
https://youtu.be/0HkIAMSQo_M
Agreed, Mangy! Chalk one up for the almost Boomers. I shot a 79 tonight—inspired!! Lengthened my back swing like Lefty does. Still don’t have a lot of Driver distance.Quote:
Originally Posted by MangyOldBison
Still feels like the Golf Channel peeps are not overly complimentary. Don’t get it.
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The scene on the 18th fairway was an embarrassment eclipsing even some of the Ryder Cup shenanigans that the PGA of American has allowed to occur.
Nonsense.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
The scene on the 18th was an overwhelming expression of human joy at the impending defeat of a species threatening virus combined with the triumph of a single man over the ravages of time.
It was reminiscent of the similar scenes at the end of The Open Championship at the old course in Scotland.
Lighten up.
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We have different views of golf, you and I.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
Brooks’s caddy got hit in the head. Brooks said his still recovering knee was affected by being hit on multiple occasions while navigating through the fracas. Hopefully his recovery isn’t set back. Phil said the situation was unnerving.
They clearly lost control of the crowd and it was in no way comparable to how the Open Championship handles the last group on the final day. The PGA of America needs to tighten up their protocols.
Let's just use Phil's entire quote shall we? He said:Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
I'm going to hang on the "...exceptionally awesome..." part of that quote.Quote:
"I don't think I've ever had an experience like that, so thank you for that. Slightly unnerving but exceptionally awesome," Mickelson said of the fan support at Kiawah Island. "All the way back to the 1991 Ryder Cup, you've always supported the game of golf. So thank you for that."
Yes the R&A has a bit more experience with managing the crowd once they are allowed out to follow the final group in. But they are dealing with predominantly British citizens who just might be a bit more of the rule following bent than Americans. Also they have not managed such a crowd at the end of a multi-months long global pandemic in at least 100 years so we'll see how they do in July if they are allowing sizable galleries.
People are pent up and yearning for joyful experiences and opportunities for expression after this long slog through the darkness. And they were witnessing history being made. It is certainly regrettable that Brooks took a ding or two to the knee but I'm willing to bet he'll be fine. No doubt the PGA Tour will debrief and have a better plan for crowd management for the next go around.
I wasn't cheering for Phil, but that was an awesome scene. So great to see people back out enjoying events and having fun after the past year.
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British sports fans invented hooliganism.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
On the pitch, yeah. Links? No.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
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Originally Posted by bisonaudit
Except for golf, then you can blame US Open fans for that...Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Yes. Personally I’d gladly trade the ability to drink a of beer in my seat for the ability to place a bet from it but I’m guessing that most Americans wouldn’t take that deal So maybe they should figure out effective crowd control before more drastic measure become necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Bullshit......Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
Youre being disingenuous by taking that quote out of context.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
I’d say he’s being intentional, myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by 56BISON73
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Its his schtick.Quote:
Originally Posted by CAS4127
I was surprised he said even that much. Phil knows who butters his bread.Quote:
Originally Posted by 56BISON73
Random golf commercial:
https://youtu.be/g6XF8st0NUY
Marriage counseling:
https://youtu.be/3W8Vofgd88Y
After nearly 500 starts (well 478) on the European Tour, Richard Bland finally won his first tournament at age 48. Worth a read and watch perhaps:
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/...d-leader-golf/
Now he’s the co-leader of the US Open a month later.
More Bland news:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/06/18/richard-bland-us-open/%3foutputType=amp
GoAmy…GoRichard…GoBison!!!
Ok, where are the golf folks? Amy has started well today. -3 for the day and currently T10 through 8.
Well if they’re working stiffs they might actually be out golfing right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gully
Also, it’s US Open week.
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Yeah I’m always interested in how Amy does but generally more interested in the men’s majors, even if the US Open is my least fave…Quote:
Originally Posted by Gully
Here is what you will probably think is a dumb question from a non golfer, but here goes.
Do golf tournaments have dress codes like tennis?
For players or spectators?Quote:
Originally Posted by StL Bison Fan
I know the masters has a dress code for spectators
I was thinking players. They seem to all wear somewhat similar clothing. Although I know they allowed knickers:)Quote:
Originally Posted by 56BISON73
PGA Tour is quite rigid for players. Players must wear long pants and collared shirts. Obviously golf spikes are worn by choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by StL Bison Fan
Caddies are allowed to wear shorts and athletic shoes but must have collared shirts and sleeves. Augusta National will require caddies to wear the white coveralls.
For fans at all tournaments it’s mostly “no shirt, no shoes, no entry”. Naturally, Speedos and thongs are strictly verboten regardless of gender.
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Thanks. I was watching today and it just seemed theQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Players always look nicely dressed. Of course they are on tv and golf is a gentle person sport, but there’s always that one person…
They say the smaller the ball, the more civilized the sport. Ok, maybe.
Golf is very civilized by design. Until the Ryder Cup. Then it gets marginally closer to regular sport because nationalism.Quote:
Originally Posted by StL Bison Fan
Addition to the dress code thing is that most all of the pro players have sponsors who have their logos plastered on the players attire. Of course those sponsors wish for that attire to be presentable. This tournament includes a number of amateurs (at the start at least) and naturally they have no sponsors and no free clothing.
There are also amateurs theoretically at any other “Open” competition as well as definitively by invitation at The Masters. As true fans we are all looking for the day when an amateur competitor captures one of these major titles. Should that occur it will be a massive day in sport. Books and movies will abound.
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An amateur at the Masters, US Open, or The Open Championship, as well as a club pro winning the PGA Championship, would disrupt the golf world in a fantastic way and I hope it happens in my lifetime.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Back to the original topic… the US Open is normally the most raucous of all the golf majors, or just golf tournaments in general. Possible exception of the Phoenix Open, but there it’s more relegated to 1 hole…
My father in law played with Fuzzy Zeller (sp?) in the Oxy Chemical Pro Am at pebble beach and they won the tournament. It was may 17, 1988. I remember the date because our son was born that day. 2nd place was $5000 dollars. What was first place? A gigantic bottle of wine. That bottle sits in the sons dinning room. Probably very expensive salad dressing.
I have watched golf ever since and regret not learning to play.
Never too late! If you’re a bit of a masochist it’s definitely the game for you. Best way to maximize your diet of frustration and aggravation that I can think of.Quote:
Originally Posted by StL Bison Fan
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That’s a great story.Quote:
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In watching the last round of the USGA men's open, I have never seen an utter collapse like Bryson Dechambeau. It was painful to watch.
I rather enjoyed it. #TeamKoepkaQuote:
Originally Posted by dufferole
Oh I don’t know. Greg Norman comes to mind. How about these more modern fails?Quote:
Originally Posted by dufferole
https://www.golfdigest.com/gallery/photos-major-blowups
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I remember Greg Norman's and Jordan Spieth 's collapse but Bryson's was so sudden and out of control. Wild thrashing at the ball. He hit shots that I didn't think a pro would ever hit. I must be bad luck as I am a fan of all 3 of these golfers.
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Originally Posted by dufferole
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