Hongbit Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Figured it’s about time we had a thread dedicated to Golf. Whether that’s the pro tours or everyone’s rec game. Lots going on in this world for sure. The US Open starts tomorrow at Pinehurst. It looks like the USGA is back to its typical brutal Open setup after they tamed LACC last year. Hot weather and lightning fast greens will make for difficult conditions. Not sure how anyone matches Scottie but don’t count out Bryson. He’s playing well and this course suits his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Edman85 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I'm blocked by John Feinstein on twitter. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblong Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 That's a name I haven't heard in 20 years. I read several of his books, including the title here, back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 Tiger Woods is in the lead at The US Open!!! Only 71 more holes to go until major #16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 4 bogeys in the last 5 holes and his round has gone downhill like a guy skidding his car off the road in a drug induced haze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 14 Author Share Posted June 14 Tee times flipped tomorrow as the late guys today are the early groups tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 14 Author Share Posted June 14 Brutal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMRivdogs Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Scheffler still having issues off the tee. I've seen very few of his shots land in the fairway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deleterious Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Anyone play this course up in Roscommon? It's two courses in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 23 minutes ago, Deleterious said: Anyone play this course up in Roscommon? It's two courses in one. Interesting concept. Looks like lots of wide fairways which suit my 23 handicap game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Remember Pinehurst next time somebody tries to tout about how tough their course is with rough around the greens. Short grass run-offs around the greens is how you challenge these guys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddwert Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 On 6/12/2024 at 7:52 PM, Edman85 said: I'm blocked by John Feinstein on twitter. i'd consider that a badge of honor to be blocked by that blowhard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Wow. I’ll be thinking about this video all day while watching their pairing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Ugh, I have Nuclear Golf blocked (too much pro-LIV content). Just like the political forum, I'm going to be wishing my twitter blocks/mutes could be applied in here too I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 LIV is barely a blip on the radar anymore. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the last season and for sure next year if not. It was a giant money grab that will in the long run turn out to be a win win for everyone. The defectors will get back on tour at some point soon with a bunch more coin in their pockets. The PGA tour was forced to make a bunch of positive changes to its model in response to LIV that probably never would’ve happened otherwise. It probably will be the end of the Jay Monaghan era too and that’s a great thing for everyone. Here the same video from above from another source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hongbit Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 Things are heating up now. Looks like a 3 way battle between Bryson, Rory, and Cantlay. Going to be a fun final 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 What a colossal choke!! Rory blows a 2 shot lead with 5 holes to go by missing 2 putts under 4 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleterious Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 bogey-bogey-par-bogey is never a good way to finish the final 4 holes of a tournament. But the people chanting "USA USA USA" after Rory missed the putt were complete assholes. At the Ryder Cup that is fine but no place for it on the normal tour IMO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edman85 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 https://x.com/alex_kirshner/status/1802127173668741404?s=19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 (edited) They are all going to be working for the Saudis starting next week. PGA/PIF agreement was reached last week but wasn’t announced out of respect to the USGA and their tournament. It’s been very unfortunate and unlucky for the PGA tour that since the inception of LIV all of their young stars have pretty much **** the bed. The Ryder Cup was terrible but it’s been a horrendous two years of not winning for Justin, JT, Collin, Cantlay, Finau, Homa, and now Rory. The entire Tiger saga has also gotten tired and old. He can’t even make a cut. Only Scottie and just recently Xander have had big time success and both of them have no real personality that resonates with fans. This tour needs to swallow pride and come back together with LIV and form a unified tour. The game needs it badly. Edited June 17 by Hongbit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hongbit Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 Will be interesting going forward how today impacts Rory with fans. Americans respect someone that can man up and face the cameras even after crushing defeat. Rory did just the opposite. I personally don’t blame him at all based on how bad that ended but it wasn’t a great look declining to speak afterwards and getting caught on camera burning out of the parking lot before the trophy ceremony even ended. I don’t even think he congratulated Bryson. On the other hand, we love a good comeback story and Rory has been very popular so people may actually rally around him and show even more love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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