The Golf Thread

bootlegger10

First two holes at Portstewart - Strand.  Just amazing.  Sharp dogleg right on number 1.

ddeschler

Whoa!  Those dunes are massive!

bootlegger10

Lahinch’s dunes are crazy.  Portrush was great but not really a photogenic course so wasn’t as breathtaking as some others.  

Cool to see Tiger and Rory today at Adare.  First pro event for me.  Crazy watching these tee shots in person.  Pretty neat event. Most of the pros signed autographs each hole (signed the caps that served as tickets).  Got some Ryder Cup 2027 gear.  The course looks in immaculate condition. Reminded me of Augusta.  Can’t wait to play it in a few days.

The Juggler

My nephew just advanced to the next round this Drive/Chip/Putt contest. Kid's not even 7 yet but finished 3rd in the 7-9 age group! Almost sank a 20 ft putt...

bootlegger10

Playing Ballybunion this morning.  We see a helicopter come by.  About 45 minutes later we pass Tiger and Rory while they are on #2.  

Cliffy6745

bootlegger10 said:

Playing Ballybunion this morning.  We see a helicopter come by.  About 45 minutes later we pass Tiger and Rory while they are on #2.  

That’s amazing. I saw on Twitter they were playing there. Hell of a pairing to cross paths with. Very cool

bootlegger10

bootlegger10

Rory’s drive on 18 is the first picture.  Crazy.  Ball is left side.

Cliffy6745

Yeah, that's pretty incredible

bootlegger10

Damn.  Played Adare Manor today. Was warming up and Tiger was there and was going to the range in a few minutes.  I had to go catch my tee time and missed sharing the range with him by about 20 minutes.  

I did get a photo with Bill Murray while on the course.  We asked him to join us but he had just played his last hole after bouncing around on the back.  

I was curious and walked over to Tiger’s area because I wanted to confirm he was hitting Bridgestones on the range.  He was.

eddiec

bootlegger10 said:

Damn.  Played Adare Manor today. Was warming up and Tiger was there and was going to the range in a few minutes.  I had to go catch my tee time and missed sharing the range with him by about 20 minutes.  

I did get a photo with Bill Murray while on the course.  We asked him to join us but he had just played his last hole after bouncing around on the back.  

I was curious and walked over to Tiger’s area because I wanted to confirm he was hitting Bridgestones on the range.  He was.

That's so cool.

Maybe he's staying there this week as he's good friends with the owner. Adare-Ballybunnion-Adare. He'll probably get a round in at Lahinch as well prior to The Open.

bootlegger10

eddiec said:

bootlegger10 said:

Damn.  Played Adare Manor today. Was warming up and Tiger was there and was going to the range in a few minutes.  I had to go catch my tee time and missed sharing the range with him by about 20 minutes.  

I did get a photo with Bill Murray while on the course.  We asked him to join us but he had just played his last hole after bouncing around on the back.  

I was curious and walked over to Tiger’s area because I wanted to confirm he was hitting Bridgestones on the range.  He was.

That's so cool.

Maybe he's staying there this week as he's good friends with the owner. Adare-Ballybunnion-Adare. He'll probably get a round in at Lahinch as well prior to The Open.

Yeah, that is what he is doing. Using as a home base.  The range there is spectacular.  The grass is absolutely perfect.  I stayed after the round for a few hours and took advantage of the practice area.  

Cliffy6745

bootlegger10 said:

Damn.  Played Adare Manor today. Was warming up and Tiger was there and was going to the range in a few minutes.  I had to go catch my tee time and missed sharing the range with him by about 20 minutes.  

I did get a photo with Bill Murray while on the course.  We asked him to join us but he had just played his last hole after bouncing around on the back.  

I was curious and walked over to Tiger’s area because I wanted to confirm he was hitting Bridgestones on the range.  He was.

Dude, this golf trip of a lifetime became even more of one 

bootlegger10

Cliffy6745 said:

bootlegger10 said:

Damn.  Played Adare Manor today. Was warming up and Tiger was there and was going to the range in a few minutes.  I had to go catch my tee time and missed sharing the range with him by about 20 minutes.  

I did get a photo with Bill Murray while on the course.  We asked him to join us but he had just played his last hole after bouncing around on the back.  

I was curious and walked over to Tiger’s area because I wanted to confirm he was hitting Bridgestones on the range.  He was.

Dude, this golf trip of a lifetime became even more of one 

These little things make it even more exciting.   I've been shooting in the high 90's for the most part.  Courses are tough and easy to lose a ball or two (or 5) a round in the thick stuff.  Have had a few situations where you hit across the green a few times.  Three rounds left.  Body has held up great so far.  

bootlegger10

Well the body held up great for 13 rounds in 11 days.   Incredible.  My initial quick ranking based on how much I enjoyed the course and memorable holes are:  

Ballybunion
Lahinch
Royal Portrush
Old Head
Portstewart - Strand
Adare Manor
Royal County Down
County Sligo
Tralee
Portmarnock Hotel

All the courses were phenomenal.  I don't think I'm good enough at golf to understand Royal County Down and why it is #1 in the world outside of USA.  Maybe it was the last round and the round just seemed to fly by, but I don't really remember any of the holes.  Just seemed pretty repetitive.   I only had a caddie at Adare and RCD.  I think having a caddie is huge for helping navigate the course and reading greens, but I think I don't take in the course as much as the caddie tells me where to hit and that is what I focus on versus spending time figuring it out myself and maybe getting a better idea of the holes.  Plus, RCD greens were by far the slowest on the trip (by a lot) and it took a while to get used to the pace. 

Lerxst1992

Great, DOJ investigating PGA Tour for anticompetitive practices for suspending players joining LIV tour.

 Simple solution, exemptions to future tournaments awarded for FEDEX points, wins, etc should require participation in PGA tour. If not full time participant, players should be allowed option to qualify for a PGA event. Make it a two day process to try to qualify. DJ going to try to qualify? I think probably not

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/sports/golf/pga-tour-liv-golf-doj.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/sports/golf/pga-tour-liv-golf-doj.html?referringSource=articleShare

mrussel1

Lerxst1992 said:

Great, DOJ investigating PGA Tour for anticompetitive practices for suspending players joining LIV tour.

 Simple solution, exemptions to future tournaments awarded for FEDEX points, wins, etc should require participation in PGA tour. If not full time participant, players should be allowed option to qualify for a PGA event. Make it a two day process to try to qualify. DJ going to try to qualify? I think probably not

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/sports/golf/pga-tour-liv-golf-doj.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/sports/golf/pga-tour-liv-golf-doj.html?referringSource=articleShare

Why don't the Toronto Argonauts ever get to play in the super bowl?  Seems anti-competitive to me. 

The Juggler

bootlegger10 said:

Well the body held up great for 13 rounds in 11 days.   Incredible.  My initial quick ranking based on how much I enjoyed the course and memorable holes are:  

Ballybunion
Lahinch
Royal Portrush
Old Head
Portstewart - Strand
Adare Manor
Royal County Down
County Sligo
Tralee
Portmarnock Hotel

All the courses were phenomenal.  I don't think I'm good enough at golf to understand Royal County Down and why it is #1 in the world outside of USA.  Maybe it was the last round and the round just seemed to fly by, but I don't really remember any of the holes.  Just seemed pretty repetitive.   I only had a caddie at Adare and RCD.  I think having a caddie is huge for helping navigate the course and reading greens, but I think I don't take in the course as much as the caddie tells me where to hit and that is what I focus on versus spending time figuring it out myself and maybe getting a better idea of the holes.  Plus, RCD greens were by far the slowest on the trip (by a lot) and it took a while to get used to the pace. 

Hell of run there. Not a chance in hell I could do 13 in a 11 days. Might be able to do half that amount though. 

Wobbie

WTF is up with justin thomas’ joggers and hoodie?

fuck tiger.

bootlegger10

Wobbie said:

WTF is up with justin thomas’ joggers and hoodie?

fuck tiger.

He loves the hoodie.  

Go Tiger.