The Golf Thread

Indifference71

mrussel1 said:

bootlegger10 said:

The Juggler said:

mrussel1 said:

The Juggler said:

Anyone watching this Content Creator Classic thing? I'm gonna watch a little later. That guy Trent from Barstool has actually made himself into a halfway decent golfer

Fat Perez plays at my club all of the time.  Nice enough guy.  He was also at a Dark Star Orchestra show next to me as well recently, wearing the same shit he does on a course.  

Nice. Seems cool.


Trent shot a 61...in 8 holes lol. So much for that.

An 11 on 17 but the roar from the crowd was deafening when he finally got it on. Grant Horvath is a douche. 

I'm not a fan of island greens for the amateurs.  Pros, yes.  But someone like Trent, the drop area shot might be even harder than the tee shot.  Round killers because of a gimmick.  Someone like Trent, if they miss the green, it pretty much brings in triple bogey at best and that is too big of a penalty in my opinion.  

If you can't tell I'm talking about my own encounters with island greens.  Just doesn't make sense to play normal golf for 16 holes and then add in a miniature golf type gimmick hole.  Great tv.  Makes the pros sweat which is good.

I don't have an opinion on island greens as a general statement.  It's extremely rare that I run into one, certainly not around me.  Regarding Sawgrass, I think it's great there.  Rounds are like $400 and if you play it, that should be the highlight of your round.  You should just know that if you hit two in the water, drop it on the green and take your double/triple as appropriate.  

It's more like $700-800 to play there these days.  A friend was in that area last month and tee times were $750 plus $100 for a caddie.  I've always wanted to play there but just can't imagine dropping $1K on a round of golf.  Crazy.

mrussel1

Indifference71 said:

mrussel1 said:

bootlegger10 said:

The Juggler said:

mrussel1 said:

The Juggler said:

Anyone watching this Content Creator Classic thing? I'm gonna watch a little later. That guy Trent from Barstool has actually made himself into a halfway decent golfer

Fat Perez plays at my club all of the time.  Nice enough guy.  He was also at a Dark Star Orchestra show next to me as well recently, wearing the same shit he does on a course.  

Nice. Seems cool.


Trent shot a 61...in 8 holes lol. So much for that.

An 11 on 17 but the roar from the crowd was deafening when he finally got it on. Grant Horvath is a douche. 

I'm not a fan of island greens for the amateurs.  Pros, yes.  But someone like Trent, the drop area shot might be even harder than the tee shot.  Round killers because of a gimmick.  Someone like Trent, if they miss the green, it pretty much brings in triple bogey at best and that is too big of a penalty in my opinion.  

If you can't tell I'm talking about my own encounters with island greens.  Just doesn't make sense to play normal golf for 16 holes and then add in a miniature golf type gimmick hole.  Great tv.  Makes the pros sweat which is good.

I don't have an opinion on island greens as a general statement.  It's extremely rare that I run into one, certainly not around me.  Regarding Sawgrass, I think it's great there.  Rounds are like $400 and if you play it, that should be the highlight of your round.  You should just know that if you hit two in the water, drop it on the green and take your double/triple as appropriate.  

It's more like $700-800 to play there these days.  A friend was in that area last month and tee times were $750 plus $100 for a caddie.  I've always wanted to play there but just can't imagine dropping $1K on a round of golf.  Crazy.

YIKES!  That has to be the in-season rate, right?  

bootlegger10

They know they have you.  For that price it is a one time only thing to do.  Like Pebble.   Do it once if you can.  Bandon is much better value for sure.

Wobbie

not that I need one, but I have another reason to dislike eldrick.

mrussel1

Improved to an 80 today with no birds. Three shots at birdie inside 10 feet and missed them all. I didn’t realize that I haven’t released on my left knee for at least three years, robbing me of power on longer shots. I had five peanut M&M size pieces of bone , an ounce of scar tissue and meniscus removed from my left knee 5 weeks and I feel like a new man. I think I can drop some scores this season. 

Brony

mrussel1 said:

Improved to an 80 today with no birds. Three shots at birdie inside 10 feet and missed them all. I didn’t realize that I haven’t released on my left knee for at least three years, robbing me of power on longer shots. I had five peanut M&M size pieces of bone , an ounce of scar tissue and meniscus removed from my left knee 5 weeks and I feel like a new man. I think I can drop some scores this season. 

woah! nice!!

Brony

bootlegger10 said:

Tiger... retire.  You've got plenty of money.  You don't need to make any more.  The world doesn't need Sun Day Red.  Keep your legacy intact.  We don't want to feel sorry for you.  Jordan came back but could still put up 30 or 40 points if he had to.  We didn't have to watch his rapid decline.  We don't need to hear more about your surgeries.

"Old timers" do this all the time. they always go to the majors they have won and have exemptions for. Plus, its cool to see the evolution into this more social Tiger, chatting it up and having a chuckle with the younger generation who have idolized him since their youth. They probably saw Tiger as the silent/stone faced competitor, not someone who they can actually approach now and actually have a conversation with. No chance that he would've played in TGL (which sucks, imo) if it was around in his prime. Him sticking around now is good for the game. If the lefty loser is still around LIV, Tiger can surely be around the guys that didnt chase the money

Wobbie

Brony said:

bootlegger10 said:

Tiger... retire.  You've got plenty of money.  You don't need to make any more.  The world doesn't need Sun Day Red.  Keep your legacy intact.  We don't want to feel sorry for you.  Jordan came back but could still put up 30 or 40 points if he had to.  We didn't have to watch his rapid decline.  We don't need to hear more about your surgeries.

Plus, its cool to see the evolution into this more social Tiger, chatting it up and having a chuckle with the younger generation who have idolized him since their youth. They probably saw Tiger as the silent/stone faced competitor, not someone who they can actually approach now and actually have a conversation with. 

sure….maybe they can all go golf with trump.

bootlegger10

Morikawa owes a lot to a lot of people.  Rahm proved that.  The PGA Tour is the star that Tiger built.  Rahm left and is forgotten. Colin can leave and will be forgotten in a second.   Terrible self awareness.

Brony

bootlegger10 said:

Morikawa owes a lot to a lot of people.  Rahm proved that.  The PGA Tour is the star that Tiger built.  Rahm left and is forgotten. Colin can leave and will be forgotten in a second.   Terrible self awareness.

what did I miss??

bootlegger10

Brony said:

bootlegger10 said:

Morikawa owes a lot to a lot of people.  Rahm proved that.  The PGA Tour is the star that Tiger built.  Rahm left and is forgotten. Colin can leave and will be forgotten in a second.   Terrible self awareness.

what did I miss??

He said he didn't owe anyone anything when asked why he didn't give an interview after finishing second at Bay Hill.  Then doubled down and called out media members by name.  Colin is a nothing burger on this tour.   He won two majors and no one cares.  The tour and events matter, not Colin.

bootlegger10

I wish I would have bet Rory on Saturday afternoon.  I just had a feeling he'd charge up the board on Sunday.  Spaun had little chance today going up against all of Rory's experience.   Just another day for Rory.

Brony

that was so anti-climactic!

Wobbie

It’s official. Eldrick is with Don Jr’s ex.

with all the women in the world…

bootlegger10

Yeah, I could see where it is strange to date someone in the public sphere when you value privacy, but also can see where it is tough to date a normal person that isn’t used to the spotlight and wealth. 

Cliffy6745

Is there any bigger fumbling of going from Swedish model Elin to a recycled trump?

Wobbie

Cliffy6745 said:

Is there any bigger fumbling of going from Swedish model Elin to a recycled trump?

no. eldrick is a fucked up dude. He’ll fit right in with the trumps.

mrussel1

Cliffy6745 said:

Is there any bigger fumbling of going from Swedish model Elin to a recycled trump?

It’s the worst fuck up of all time. I think Elin is a knockout

Indifference71

Yesterday was a good mail day.  This is finally starting to feel real!  

Cliffy6745

Indifference71 said:

Yesterday was a good mail day.  This is finally starting to feel real!  

Duuuude. Holy shit. What days did you get? Where are you staying?