The Golf Thread

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

norm said:

Wma31394 said:

norm said:

eddiec said:

Does Tiger have mental issues on the golf course? Clearly. But his back is the main problem. At least that's my take.

correct

I used to think the same but not anymore. Did he need some back "precedures"? Probably..Was he getting them done to be ahead of the aging curve as he got older?? Maybe..Does he have serious mental issues since his scandal and the yips with his driver?? For sure!!

I watched him warming up before Dubai..i texted my buddy that he looks scared. He hooked his first tee shot 70 yards left on a wide open par 5 fairway..then hit like 4 more bad shots on that hole alone..then he gave up...its all mental with this guy im telling you..

Ya ever blown discs in your back? I have. Golfing once you've injured your back is damn near impossible. So in a sense, you are right. It is mental. But it's because he knows (not outwardly) that he can't make the same swings like he used to.

I have not..but I have strained my back and yes I don't see how I could have swung a club..

Maybe that speed freak Lindsey screwed him up not sure..(man she has to be crazy in the sack)

Here's my take on tiger..i think after his scandle in which he totally handled the aftermath the wrong way he lost all mental advantages he had over everyone..i think he truly wanted to be a soccer Dad for his young kids and decided basically not practice thinking he could come back at the same level. Which is fine..He has only known the top level for pretty much everyone in his career..golf, money, women, etc. Now he sees kids doing shit on the course he can't do and he can't handle it..thus using his back as more of an excuse than a reason. Does he have some pain? Sure most golfers probably do.

For me tiger winning another major would be the best sports story I could think of for many reasons.. he's just having issues showing face on tour right now...i think he can he just needs to stop worrying about what everyone is saying and just practice..

The thing here is, he was the number #1 player in the world after all of this until his back went. He won 5 times in 2013.

Yea i know but that was 4 years ago..4 years a long time with no game..

But the common denominator here is his back...

eddiec said:

Wma31394 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

norm said:

Wma31394 said:

norm said:

eddiec said:

Does Tiger have mental issues on the golf course? Clearly. But his back is the main problem. At least that's my take.

correct

I used to think the same but not anymore. Did he need some back "precedures"? Probably..Was he getting them done to be ahead of the aging curve as he got older?? Maybe..Does he have serious mental issues since his scandal and the yips with his driver?? For sure!!

I watched him warming up before Dubai..i texted my buddy that he looks scared. He hooked his first tee shot 70 yards left on a wide open par 5 fairway..then hit like 4 more bad shots on that hole alone..then he gave up...its all mental with this guy im telling you..

Ya ever blown discs in your back? I have. Golfing once you've injured your back is damn near impossible. So in a sense, you are right. It is mental. But it's because he knows (not outwardly) that he can't make the same swings like he used to.

I have not..but I have strained my back and yes I don't see how I could have swung a club..

Maybe that speed freak Lindsey screwed him up not sure..(man she has to be crazy in the sack)

Here's my take on tiger..i think after his scandle in which he totally handled the aftermath the wrong way he lost all mental advantages he had over everyone..i think he truly wanted to be a soccer Dad for his young kids and decided basically not practice thinking he could come back at the same level. Which is fine..He has only known the top level for pretty much everyone in his career..golf, money, women, etc. Now he sees kids doing shit on the course he can't do and he can't handle it..thus using his back as more of an excuse than a reason. Does he have some pain? Sure most golfers probably do.

For me tiger winning another major would be the best sports story I could think of for many reasons.. he's just having issues showing face on tour right now...i think he can he just needs to stop worrying about what everyone is saying and just practice..

The thing here is, he was the number #1 player in the world after all of this until his back went. He won 5 times in 2013.

Yea i know but that was 4 years ago..4 years a long time with no game..

But the common denominator here is his back...

An easy out for him..only my opinion. I do find it interesting that players are speaking out more now...lets see. I hope he can play the masters.

An easy out? He's had 3 back surgeries. You're right, he's hasn't had much game because he can't play.

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

eddiec said:

Wma31394 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

Cliffy6745 said:

Wma31394 said:

norm said:

Wma31394 said:

norm said:

eddiec said:

Does Tiger have mental issues on the golf course? Clearly. But his back is the main problem. At least that's my take.

correct

I used to think the same but not anymore. Did he need some back "precedures"? Probably..Was he getting them done to be ahead of the aging curve as he got older?? Maybe..Does he have serious mental issues since his scandal and the yips with his driver?? For sure!!

I watched him warming up before Dubai..i texted my buddy that he looks scared. He hooked his first tee shot 70 yards left on a wide open par 5 fairway..then hit like 4 more bad shots on that hole alone..then he gave up...its all mental with this guy im telling you..

Ya ever blown discs in your back? I have. Golfing once you've injured your back is damn near impossible. So in a sense, you are right. It is mental. But it's because he knows (not outwardly) that he can't make the same swings like he used to.

I have not..but I have strained my back and yes I don't see how I could have swung a club..

Maybe that speed freak Lindsey screwed him up not sure..(man she has to be crazy in the sack)

Here's my take on tiger..i think after his scandle in which he totally handled the aftermath the wrong way he lost all mental advantages he had over everyone..i think he truly wanted to be a soccer Dad for his young kids and decided basically not practice thinking he could come back at the same level. Which is fine..He has only known the top level for pretty much everyone in his career..golf, money, women, etc. Now he sees kids doing shit on the course he can't do and he can't handle it..thus using his back as more of an excuse than a reason. Does he have some pain? Sure most golfers probably do.

For me tiger winning another major would be the best sports story I could think of for many reasons.. he's just having issues showing face on tour right now...i think he can he just needs to stop worrying about what everyone is saying and just practice..

The thing here is, he was the number #1 player in the world after all of this until his back went. He won 5 times in 2013.

Yea i know but that was 4 years ago..4 years a long time with no game..

But the common denominator here is his back...

An easy out for him..only my opinion. I do find it interesting that players are speaking out more now...lets see. I hope he can play the masters.

An easy out? He's had 3 back surgeries. You're right, he's hasn't had much game because he can't play.

My guess from the best doctors on the planet..you would figure it would be right by now..

Most people don't have feeling in their hands from these surgeries, let along swing a golf club...

Cliffy6745 said:

Indifference71 said:

This course that they're playing on looks like shit. It's only Friday and all the teeboxes and fairways are torn up big time.

Greens are super spotty. Awesome course, but it doesn't look great.

The Juggler said:

Is this The Season of Fowler?

Cliffy6745 said:

The Juggler said:

Is this The Season of Fowler?

Putting together a hell of a tournament on a tough course, but it's not like he hasn't had flashes of brilliance before. Will be interested to see how he does next week with a tougher field.

Hope someone makes a charge. Hasn't been a good Sunday yet this year

Cliffy6745 said:

The Juggler said:

Cliffy6745 said:

The Juggler said:

Is this The Season of Fowler?

Putting together a hell of a tournament on a tough course, but it's not like he hasn't had flashes of brilliance before. Will be interested to see how he does next week with a tougher field.

Hope someone makes a charge. Hasn't been a good Sunday yet this year

I'm rooting for him. That drive on 18 yesterday was a thing of beauty.

Yeah, man. Seems like a good kid. Still crazy young too.

Amazing drive. Love this graphic

https://instagram.com/p/BQ9KmBTDRcy/embed/