The Golf Thread

Cliffy6745

eddiec said:

Indifference71 said:

I think maybe if they added a team competition to the format, maybe more guys would have played? The way it is now is it's just another tournament in the middle of a really busy part of the schedule.

Yeah, they should have change things up. Watching teams of 2 play best ball against each other would be very fun.

Should definitely be a Match Play tournament of some sort. I'd be down with a two on two alternate shot set up.

Like you get a bronze for coming in 3rd and have a playoff for 3rd place? Dumb.

That said, I'll be all about it.

polaris_x

is the format for olympic golf essentially the same? 4 rd low score?

Cliffy6745

polaris_x said:

is the format for olympic golf essentially the same? 4 rd low score?

Yes, 72 hole stroke play. Dumb

Jason P

Rio should have built the course from Caddyshack 2. I'd watch!

mca47

Went golfing for the first time in like 8 months yesterday.

Not good.

Gotta get out more.

bootlegger10

McIlroy is now my favorite player. Loved his comment on watching the sports that matter in the Olympics (golf not being one). Golf is about the four majors and the Ryder Cup.

The Olympics won't even have the most difficult field for a golf tournament. Could not be more pointless. The Olympics should be the pinnacle for each sport and for golf it wouldn't even crack the top six events that year (Ryder Cup, 4 majors, players).

eddiec

bootlegger10 said:

McIlroy is now my favorite player. Loved his comment on watching the sports that matter in the Olympics (golf not being one). Golf is about the four majors and the Ryder Cup.

The Olympics won't even have the most difficult field for a golf tournament. Could not be more pointless. The Olympics should be the pinnacle for each sport and for golf it wouldn't even crack the top six events that year (Ryder Cup, 4 majors, players).

McIlroy needs to watch what he says. The Republic may toss his ass back to the North. lol

If he wants to pull out fine but don't disrespect your fellow countrymen.

I don't find the strength of field as the problem with golf in the Olympics.(The Masters field is one of the weakest on the calendar.) It's the format that bugs me.

Although I don't really care for Golf in the Olympics I can't blame the sport for wanting to be there. It is massive exposure for the big sports and will get people to watch golf who wouldn't otherwise. Ever since the Olympics started allowing professionals to compete this was inevitable.

I'm trying to come up with how many sports the Olympics is NOT the pinnacle for?
1- Golf
2-Basketball
3- Ice Hockey
4- Tennis
5- Soccer

Empty Glass

Ahhhhh shit. I forgot NBC has The Open now.

Fuck Johnny Miller

Cliffy6745

Empty Glass said:

Ahhhhh shit. I forgot NBC has The Open now.

Fuck Johnny Miller

At this point I like NBC much more than CBS. CBS shows now golf and shoves narratives down your throat.

Cliffy6745

Working from home today is glorious. I love this tournament. Can't beat links golf in Scotland

polaris_x

go sergio

Cliffy6745

Anyone have any action on this? I have had a fucked up few days and haven't been able to even think about it.

Indifference71

Cliffy6745 said:

Anyone have any action on this? I have had a fucked up few days and haven't been able to even think about it.

I took Fowler to win. Was around 30 to 1.

Also took Garcia, Kuchar, Fowler and McDowell to finish top 10.

Cliffy6745

Indifference71 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Anyone have any action on this? I have had a fucked up few days and haven't been able to even think about it.

I took Fowler to win. Was around 30 to 1.

Also took Garcia, Kuchar, Fowler and McDowell to finish top 10.

Nice nice. Like them. 30 to 1 on Rickie is solid.

Indifference71

Cliffy6745 said:

Indifference71 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Anyone have any action on this? I have had a fucked up few days and haven't been able to even think about it.

I took Fowler to win. Was around 30 to 1.

Also took Garcia, Kuchar, Fowler and McDowell to finish top 10.

Nice nice. Like them. 30 to 1 on Rickie is solid.

Yeah, I was pretty surprised that he was that high.

And I agree with your earlier comment....wonderful day to be working at home.

Cliffy6745

Johnny Miller does suck...

"These greens are easy. I could shoot a 61 here"

Cliffy6745

Leader board has me all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps7xmW-9LXQ

Empty Glass

Cliffy6745 said:

Johnny Miller does suck...

"These greens are easy. I could shoot a 61 here"

I'm waiting for his "easy up down here" from a bunker

Fuck Johnny Miller

Cliffy6745

Holy shit holy shit holy shit

Please make this.

Johnny Miller will off himself

Cliffy6745

oh my god

Cliffy6745

how does that not go in

The Juggler

Talked myself out of taking Phil for a top 5 finish. Damn it. Least I took Reed though.

norm

Cliffy6745 said:

Johnny Miller does suck...

"These greens are easy. I could shoot a 61 here"

i should be shocked he said this

i should be

Wobbie

I need a few more posts.

go phil!

Indifference71

Now it feels like the British Open- overcast, windy and rainy.

norm

Indifference71

Got out for the first time all year yesterday. Way too late in the season to start playing. Had a few decent holes...a couple of pars and a few bogeys. But there were way too many 8's on that scorecard. Just completely fell apart on a few holes. Going to try and play once a week for the rest of the summer.

Wobbie

Johnston is pretty funny in those Geico caveman commercials.

Empty Glass

Indifference71 said:

Got out for the first time all year yesterday. Way too late in the season to start playing. Had a few decent holes...a couple of pars and a few bogeys. But there were way too many 8's on that scorecard. Just completely fell apart on a few holes. Going to try and play once a week for the rest of the summer.

Beats not playing. I haven't played since temps got above 50. The rest of my summer is booked. Looking like a 3 round year

Wobbie

really hope phil can get it done tomorrow.

fuck tiger.