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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    What an eagle putt for Varner to clinch the W.  

    Surprised to see Spieth lose after being up 2 that late.
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    spieth cliff shot - YouTube

    Craziness.  What is % of falling off there?  Maybe 1 out 100 at most?  Still though, pretty dangerous. 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    Just got back from a golf weekend in West Palm Beach.  63 holes in 3 days.  My whole body hurts. But man, it doesn't get much better than having an annual golf trip with great friends every year.  Good times.
  • eddiec
    eddiec Posts: 3,959
    Augusta Golf Club story.

    Long post- I'll try and keep it as short as possible. Told to me yesterday by the golf Pro at work. I can't verify if it's a real story or not, but the Pro was adamant it was true as he has a good friend that gets invited to play there often. It could be total BS, but if not, it's very cool.

    Goes like this:

    A guest of a member got a hole in one on the 12th. As no photos are allowed, he didn't get a picture, nor could he celebrate in the bar after.
    A few weeks later, Augusta commisioned a painting of the 12th with his name on a plaque on the frame citing his hole in one. They sent it to him with a bill of $32,000 for the painting as it was made custom by a local artist. 

    He's apparently not very wealthy, and was like, f this, I'm not spending money on this and considered sending it back. After talking to family and friends, he decided to keep it as it would be an amazing piece of memorabillia to have for years to come. In the end, he forked out the 32k and sent a check to Augusta.

    Apparently it was a test. Upon receiving the check, they made him a full member of Augusta Golf Club.

    Again, completely unverified, but I thought I would share it.

  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    That is one of those stories that is hard to believe but also hard not to believe.  Thanks for sharing!  
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,230
    Indifference71 said:
    Just got back from a golf weekend in West Palm Beach.  63 holes in 3 days.  My whole body hurts. But man, it doesn't get much better than having an annual golf trip with great friends every year.  Good times.
    I live here in West Palm Beach, if you don’t mind me asking but where did you play?

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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    g under p said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Just got back from a golf weekend in West Palm Beach.  63 holes in 3 days.  My whole body hurts. But man, it doesn't get much better than having an annual golf trip with great friends every year.  Good times.
    I live here in West Palm Beach, if you don’t mind me asking but where did you play?

    Peace

    We played at the Palm Beach par 3 course that's right on the water.....way overpriced but beautiful views.  Then we played Palm Beach National and Madison Green.  Really like Palm Beach National.  Madison Green is a nice course design but not in the best shape.  Any course recommendations for the area?  We'll definitely be coming back next year.  Also, the Palm Beach airport is probably my favorite airport I've ever flown in/out of.  Get through security in about 3 mins.  
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,590
    Went with JT this week for one and done. You guys?
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  • JojoRice
    JojoRice Kennesaw, GA Posts: 4,553
    The Juggler said:
    Went with JT this week for one and done. You guys?
    I went with Xander. 
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Got a suite on the 18th this weekend. First time at this event.  Crazy party. 


  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    That is awesome.  Hope to get there 1 day.  I know all the hype is on 16, but I like 17 even better.  Short, drivable par 4 with water down the left side.....was watching that on ESPN+ featured hole coverage last night.  Speaking of, PGA Tour Live moving to ESPN+ has been incredible.  Pretty much have a traditional broadcast going all day Thursday-Sunday now.  
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    Schefler finally gets one!  And another ace on 16 today!  That was a highly entertaining tournament all around.  And I had Scheffler in my 1 and done pool....up to 6th place out of 65 people.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,023
    Indifference71 said:
    Schefler finally gets one!  And another ace on 16 today!  That was a highly entertaining tournament all around.  And I had Scheffler in my 1 and done pool....up to 6th place out of 65 people.
    Hell of a pick. I had hovland. Have missed 2 of 3 cuts 
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,023
    Hot take…Riviera 10 is the best hole on the PGA tour
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Hot take…Riviera 10 is the best hole on the PGA tour
    Oh yeah.  Absolutely love that hole.  Was shocked to see JT lay up on 10 today....but then he hit a perfect 2nd shot and birdied it.

    My local course did a complete rehab a few years ago and a few of the holes are modeled after famous holes from all over the world.  They did one after the 10th at Riv...love playing that hole.

    https://www.golfmtprospect.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7776/2019/04/hole09.jpg
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,023
    Indifference71 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Hot take…Riviera 10 is the best hole on the PGA tour
    Oh yeah.  Absolutely love that hole.  Was shocked to see JT lay up on 10 today....but then he hit a perfect 2nd shot and birdied it.

    My local course did a complete rehab a few years ago and a few of the holes are modeled after famous holes from all over the world.  They did one after the 10th at Riv...love playing that hole.

    https://www.golfmtprospect.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7776/2019/04/hole09.jpg
    That’s awesome. There’s a course in Maryland that is entirely modeled after famous holes. 

    How good is this on 10?



    I think there is still one potential league the PGA needs to deal with but awesome that Saudi is dead and holy shit Phil comes out looking worse than anyone 
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Indifference71 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Hot take…Riviera 10 is the best hole on the PGA tour
    Oh yeah.  Absolutely love that hole.  Was shocked to see JT lay up on 10 today....but then he hit a perfect 2nd shot and birdied it.

    My local course did a complete rehab a few years ago and a few of the holes are modeled after famous holes from all over the world.  They did one after the 10th at Riv...love playing that hole.

    https://www.golfmtprospect.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7776/2019/04/hole09.jpg
    That’s awesome. There’s a course in Maryland that is entirely modeled after famous holes. 

    How good is this on 10?



    I think there is still one potential league the PGA needs to deal with but awesome that Saudi is dead and holy shit Phil comes out looking worse than anyone 


    Uhhhhh yeah, tough weekend for Phil.  A lot of tour players are pissed off at him and I'm sure the Saudis aren't happy with his comments either.  Dude is ruining his legacy with this nonsense.
  • ddeschler
    ddeschler Posts: 687
    I've played the 9th at Mt. Prospect several times, and didn't realize that's what they were going for.  I usually hit it right of the green, or short right, and have an easy chip and putt for birdie.  Which you absolutely can't do at Riv.  Great course though, love playing there.
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  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    Interesting that DeChambeau picked the PGA (for now).  Perhaps it this was all just part of Mickleson's master plan to put pressure on the PGA.  Mickleson's interview and comments about how bad the Saudi regime is but being willing to work with them to force change on the PGA tour is ridiculous.  He should just come out and say he wants more money and doesn't care where it comes from?  

    So far though, based on who has committed to the PGA, I can't think of any players worth watching on the Saudi tour.  
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    Fuck that Saudi trash.  MSB is a criminal.  

    And fuck Russia too, while we’re at it.  

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