Free golf at The Players. Spaun comes up just short on a birdie putt on 18 to force a 3-hole playoff w/ Rory tomorrow. I love this tournament.
Shout out to Razorback and saucy Maria Jose Marin for winning the individual title for NCAA
https://x.com/MimsCourtney/status/1924634887908163878
Watched the replay of that last night on Golf Channel. She was fantastic.
Crazy shot by Mickelson last weekend at the LIV Golf Virginia.
https://www.livgolf.com/watch/phils-unbelievable-bunker-shot
Big opportunity this weekend for former Razorback Brooke Matthews. In three-plus seasons on the LPGA Tour, she has just three Top 25 finishes and ONE top 10.
She's 3-under today and 7-under total, just one shot off the lead at the Meijer Classic in Michigan.
Live coverage unfortunately starts at 3:00, but she should still be on the course for a few holes.
Glad you are following.
Brooke and her family have lived across the street from us for 25 years
Great people.
Her dad is a retired JB hunt executive
Brooke and our son, Grayson grew up together
Playing with her dad , terry, tomorrow
She can flat play.
Well, I guess I'm a total jinx.
She fell all the way back to -4 at the end, tied for 44th place. Bummer.
I just shot 76 in this oppressive heat. I'm a monster of a man.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 24, 2025, 05:37 PMI just shot 76 in this oppressive heat. I'm a monster of a man.
So did I earlier today. And I played all 9 holes.
Quote from: BASS on Jun 24, 2025, 05:51 PMSo did I earlier today. And I played all 9 holes.
I think I need an IV. And it's only gonna get worse.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 24, 2025, 05:37 PMI just shot 76 in this oppressive heat. I'm a monster of a man.
Some of those putt putt courses can be tough.
Quote from: Bogey7 on Jun 24, 2025, 10:32 PMSome of those putt putt courses can be tough.
I could spot you 10 shots at either of my clubs and you wouldn't beat me.
Quote from: Bogey7 on Jun 24, 2025, 10:32 PMSome of those putt putt courses can be tough.
He shot even par on the back nine using only a 7-iron.
Quote from: Usafhawg on Jun 25, 2025, 08:50 AMHe shot even par on the back nine using only a 7-iron.
True story. I suck so bad at driving, or using any club above a 7-iron. I took everything 4-iron and up out of the bag.
Used the 7 to tee off every hole but the short ones.
Quote from: BASS on Jun 25, 2025, 09:16 AMTrue story. I suck so bad at driving, or using any club above a 7-iron. I took everything 4-iron and up out of the bag.
Used the 7 to tee off every hole but the short ones.
Hybrids are your friend. Easiest clubs to hit.
I carry
Driver, 3 wood, 4 wood
2,3,& 4 hybrids
6I-9I
PW, GW, LW
Putter
19 degree is inconsistent.
I bought 54 and 58 degree Edel wedges and they are spinny af.
I caught the last few holes of the tournament Sunday. Pretty exciting finish. Crushing loss for Fleetwood and thrilling win for Bradley. Fleetwood is ranked 17 in the world and might not ever win over here.
Keegan Bradley was on my flight from Boston to Detroit Tuesday morning. He was decked out in his Ryder Cup gear.
That's it. /csb
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Jun 25, 2025, 10:51 AMKeegan Bradley was on my flight from Boston to Detroit Tuesday morning. He was decked out in his Ryder Cup gear.
That's it. /csb
But were his pants ironed??
Quote from: HTL on Jun 25, 2025, 08:47 AMI could spot you 10 shots at either of my clubs and you wouldn't beat me.
PopStroke and the Arnold Palmer Driving Range don't count as "clubs."
Quote from: HTL on Jun 24, 2025, 05:37 PMI just shot 76 in this oppressive heat. I'm a monster of a man.
No you didn't
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 25, 2025, 05:57 PMNo you didn't
Not impossible but unlikely he did it playing the ball down or the tips. I haven't played in almost two years and shot a 39 on the back nine of a course I've never played. Played it down, but two up from the tips. Still takes hitting the ball well and putting good to put up a true good score.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jun 25, 2025, 07:18 PMNot impossible but unlikely he did it playing the ball down or the tips. I haven't played in almost two years and shot a 39 on the back nine of a course I've never played. Played it down, but two up from the tips. Still takes hitting the ball well and putting good to put up a true good score.
It is possible for some people. He didn't.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 25, 2025, 08:24 PMIt is possible for some people. He didn't.
I used to play with my BIL a lot. He'd hit so many bad shots and never putt it out. Always carding a mid to low 80's. Even when I obviously played better, I always took pride in keeping a real score, even if it was 100. Probably something similar here.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jun 25, 2025, 07:18 PMNot impossible but unlikely he did it playing the ball down or the tips. I haven't played in almost two years and shot a 39 on the back nine of a course I've never played. Played it down, but two up from the tips. Still takes hitting the ball well and putting good to put up a true good score.
Ball down from the blues.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jun 25, 2025, 09:14 PMI used to play with my BIL a lot. He'd hit so many bad shots and never putt it out. Always carding a mid to low 80's. Even when I obviously played better, I always took pride in keeping a real score, even if it was 100. Probably something similar here.
Yes, there is zero.zero chance he shot at legit 76.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 26, 2025, 05:18 AMYes, there is zero.zero chance he shot at legit 76.
That's not a great score for me.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 26, 2025, 07:16 AMThat's not a great score for me.
This is why nobody takes you seriously, you simply refuse to be honest.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 26, 2025, 07:16 AMThat's not a great score for me.
Park or Arlington?
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 26, 2025, 08:30 AMPark or Arlington?
Arlington. Course is in great shape right now.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 26, 2025, 08:33 AMArlington. Course is in great shape right now.
Haven't played either yet this year. Dad has had health issues and hasn't been able to play for about the last six months. He's finally just started back on a very limited basis.
They both look good driving through. Did you play in the four ball this weekend?
I don't see what the big deal is; I shoot 76 every time I play, usually by the 14th hole.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 26, 2025, 08:35 AMHaven't played either yet this year. Dad has had health issues and hasn't been able to play for about the last six months. He's finally just started back on a very limited basis.
They both look good driving through. Did you play in the four ball this weekend?
I didn't. I think my four ball days are over.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Jun 26, 2025, 08:35 AMDid you play in the four ball this weekend?
He can't find 3 people that can put up with him for 5 hours.
Quote from: HOGSRUNWILD on Jun 26, 2025, 08:09 AMThis is why nobody takes you seriously, you simply refuse to be honest.
If you keep grinding at the local muni, you'll break 100 in five years.
Quote from: HTL on Jun 26, 2025, 11:34 AMIf you keep grinding at the local muni, you'll break 100 in five years.
You think this is a flex? Holy fuck. I can break 100, but I'm not retarded enough to lie and say I shoot 76 when I'm obviously not, like you are.
For one, I wouldn't do it because nobody would believe it, just as nobody believes you.
Quote from: Hognrock on Jun 25, 2025, 04:49 PMBut were his pants ironed??
Wearing shorts, and they were crisp.
Love watching the open, seeing these guys struggle with the weather.
Rory out of the gate with a bogey and errant tee shot on two.
Jacob Skov Olesen from Denmark, shares the lead. He was an All American for the Hogs his final season.
Quote from: BASS on Jul 17, 2025, 09:34 AMLove watching the open, seeing these guys struggle with the weather.
Rory out of the gate with a bogey and errant tee shot on two.
My 2nd favorite major (outside Augusta).
Of course Scottie hits it to a foot after Li's great shot to 4 feet.
It's over.
Does Scheffler ever miss putts? He's a machine.
Can't believe this will just be Scottie's fourth major. It feels like he has won about seven or eight out of the last ten.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jul 20, 2025, 10:47 AMCan't believe this will just be Scottie's fourth major. It feels like he has won about seven or eight out of the last ten.
That shows just how hard it is to win these days. He also has 12 other finishes in the Top 10, including 5 in the Top 5.
Scottie ended the majors in 2025 a total of 32 under par. Next closest was 12 under par by Bryson.
Holy shit!
Quote from: Spiderham on Jul 20, 2025, 05:11 PMScottie ended the majors in 2025 a total of 32 under par. Next closest was 12 under par by Bryson.
Holy shit!
He's on another level right now. Kinda crazy how these guys go in cycles. Speith, Koepka, etc. all won their 3-4 in a few years and then fell off. Kinda same with Rory, but he did win another this year. Hopefully Scottie can keep it going and challenge Tigers record, but I think that's even going to be very tough with the talent out there. I think Jacks is untouchable in my lifetime.
Scottie probably has 5 majors right now but for the dumbest cop in America.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jul 20, 2025, 10:36 PMHe's on another level right now. Kinda crazy how these guys go in cycles. Speith, Koepka, etc. all won their 3-4 in a few years and then fell off. Kinda same with Rory, but he did win another this year. Hopefully Scottie can keep it going and challenge Tigers record, but I think that's even going to be very tough with the talent out there. I think Jacks is untouchable in my lifetime.
It takes a lot of hard work and practice which is hard to sustain over the years.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Jul 21, 2025, 09:34 AMScottie probably has 5 majors right now but for the dumbest cop in America.
Only in America. No way some dumb shit like that happens at the Open championship.
I did this in Camden Yards last year. It was pretty cool.
https://upperdeckgolfing.com/donaldwreynoldsstadium/
Quote from: CardHog on Jul 21, 2025, 02:15 PMIt takes a lot of hard work and practice which is hard to sustain over the years.
and the top tier golfer has a lot of distractions
I like that there is one now, is kind of boring when there isn't a main guy.
Daly Jr has made the sweet sixteen of the US Amateur.
I'll be at the BMW Championship tomorrow. I'll do my best RickB, so keep an eye out for me.
Quote from: Borenutz on Jul 21, 2025, 10:01 PMOnly in America. No way some dumb shit like that happens at the Open championship.
I'd have a driver and car for every tournament. I don't get the courtesy car thing.
Quote from: CardHog on Aug 14, 2025, 05:39 PMDaly Jr has made the sweet sixteen of the US Amateur.
He won today so now he's in the quarterfinals tomorrow.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Aug 14, 2025, 08:59 PMHe won today so now he's in the quarterfinals tomorrow.
The remaining seeds are crazy, says a lot about golf. Daly is the highest rated seed in his quarterfinal bracket at 26.
Remaining 8 seeds are 63, 61, 56, 49, 37, 26, 11, and 3.
Quote from: CardHog on Aug 14, 2025, 09:23 PMThe remaining seeds are crazy, says a lot about golf. Daly is the highest rated seed in his quarterfinal bracket at 26.
Remaining 8 seeds are 63, 61, 56, 49, 37, 26, 11, and 3.
Match play right? Explains a lot. Different strategy
Good for Jr
Representing
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sick approach on 14 by JD2--all square.
nice jinx.
Great showing, best ever by a Hog. Hopefully he can parlay this into a nice senior season and pro career.
Quote from: joebobhog on Aug 15, 2025, 07:54 PMnice jinx.
Yep. Made that incredible shot and then choked on the short putt.
Quote from: CardHog on Aug 15, 2025, 09:05 PMGreat showing, best ever by a Hog. Hopefully he can parlay this into a nice senior season and pro career.
Best by a Hog in the men's amateur.
My hometown girl lost in 36 holes in the women's amateur back in 2014.
https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/mccurdy_falls_in_the_finals_of_the_us_amateur_68956/
Scheffler with the big balls chip on 17.
What a shot...
Quote from: mr.zorak on Aug 17, 2025, 04:42 PMScheffler with the big balls chip on 17.
What a shot...
No shit. That won it.
Scottie may actually have as much killer instinct as Tiger and I never thought I'd ever say that about anyone. He might not get Tiger's records but I think he could make it interesting. I guess he could possibly just hang it up in a few years, given his consistent comments about priorities.
Fleetwood shaved and now is almost there.
Cantlay kills me how long it takes him to putt.
Good for Tommy. I like that dude.
I'm really happy for Fleetwood. He's always seemed like a really nice guy in his interviews . Justin Rose and Shane Lowry being there was really cool to congratulate him.
Yes, one for the good guys!!
He's so deserving to show that resilience after two absolute gut punches toward the end of the season.
Now on to the Ryder Cup. Normally a home Ryder Cup is almost a guarantee, but I don't have a good feeling about this group. There will be several difficult decisions for Bradley to make.
I watch more golf than the average person, but 3 or 4 of our top 12 players could walk past me today and I wouldn't recognize them. Doesn't mean they can't play, but losing guys like Koepka, DJ, Speith, Reed etc is tough.
Quote from: Hizog on Aug 25, 2025, 07:56 AMNow on to the Ryder Cup. Normally a home Ryder Cup is almost a guarantee, but I don't have a good feeling about this group. There will be several difficult decisions for Bradley to make.
I watch more golf than the average person, but 3 or 4 of our top 12 players could walk past me today and I wouldn't recognize them. Doesn't mean they can't play, but losing guys like Koepka, DJ, Speith, Reed etc is tough.
Nah, the U.S. will have this in the bag. It most likely goes like this...
U.S.
Scheffler
Spaun
Schauffele
Henley
Bryson
English
Morikawa
Cantlay
Thomas
Cam Young
Ben Griffin
Keegan (he ends up picking himself)
I'll put that lineup up against these guys
Rory
Fleetwood
Rose
Hatton
Rahm
Lowry
MacIntyre
Hojgaard
Straka
Hovland
Aberg
Fitzpatrick
Quote from: Hizog on Aug 25, 2025, 07:56 AMNow on to the Ryder Cup. Normally a home Ryder Cup is almost a guarantee, but I don't have a good feeling about this group. There will be several difficult decisions for Bradley to make.
I watch more golf than the average person, but 3 or 4 of our top 12 players could walk past me today and I wouldn't recognize them. Doesn't mean they can't play, but losing guys like Koepka, DJ, Speith, Reed etc is tough.
At least 3 of those 4 are past their prime.
I like the new crop. Both teams will be relatively young again, thanks to LIV suctioning off the old dead weight for both sides.
I think it's setting up to be pretty epic.
Keegan will probably pick himself but hopefully we can overcome it.
I don't mean to suggest that any of those 4 should be on this team. Just that for several cycles those were solid players/leaders for the US. Seeing the names Speith,Reed,DJ,Koepka replaced with names like Griffin, McNealy, Harman, Novak doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.
Keegan did not select himself. Probably for the best. Captain's picks were Thomas, Morikawa, Griffin, Cantlay, Young, and Burns to go with the qualifiers of Scheffler, Spaun, Schauffele, Dechambeau, Henley, and English.
Quote from: Hizog on Aug 27, 2025, 09:44 AMI don't mean to suggest that any of those 4 should be on this team. Just that for several cycles those were solid players/leaders for the US. Seeing the names Speith,Reed,DJ,Koepka replaced with names like Griffin, McNealy, Harman, Novak doesn't inspire a ton of confidence.
Only one of those is on the team.
Griffin has played extremely well this year, with 10 Top 10 finishes (second to only Scheffler), including at two majors. He has also won twice, which is also second most.
JJ Spaun (US Open Champion) is tough as nails and can putt the lights out. The same is true of Russell Henley. Cam Young has the course record at Bethpage Black.
It will by no means be easy because many of the Euros are also in top form. But I'm confident.
I'm glad to be wrong about Bradley picking himself and that gives me more confidence.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Aug 27, 2025, 08:29 PMOnly one of those is on the team.
Griffin has played extremely well this year, with 10 Top 10 finishes (second to only Scheffler), including at two majors. He has also won twice, which is also second most.
JJ Spaun (US Open Champion) is tough as nails and can putt the lights out. The same is true of Russell Henley. Cam Young has the course record at Bethpage Black.
It will by no means be easy because many of the Euros are also in top form. But I'm confident.
I'm glad to be wrong about Bradley picking himself and that gives me more confidence.
The final team selected looks more promising. When I mentioned those four guys, they were all in the Top 12 of the standings. I think Keagan did a good job selecting the team. I still think this is a less talented team than our last two home Ryder Cup teams ('16 & '21), but Keagan selected the best 12 available.
This cup will be super tight, and I think it's a toss up on paper. The Bethpage crowd could likely be the difference. The Euros that are hot right now are all RC vets. Our hot guys for the most part have never played for a cup - big concern.
Ryder Cup is starting today. I love this. I can't imagine playing in front of crowds like this. Hopefully we can keep the home streak going.
Dream start for the US side off the jump but now Uncle Mo is taking a nap.
I just hope this will finally be another close one. Way too many blowouts lately.
The middle matches might be over already. JT needs to get it together.
JT, Henley, Morikawa and English all playing bad to shitty. That's not good when you have just eight guys out there.
This needs to turn around quickish.
Griffin and Spaun have played otherworldly golf this year and both are riding pine off the bat.
Americans are too worried about being paid to play in the Ryder Cup. Europeans are like fuck that, we don't care about being paid.
It's about pride and golf.
Fuck Cantlay.
Cantlay is, once again, playing the best of the US side.
I get the normal dislike, but he is nails in this event.
Fuck Henley. He's hitting it like a 10 handicap. Fuck JT. He's putting with a skillet.
Except for X and PC, we need a full reset of the pairings.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Sep 26, 2025, 08:59 AMCantlay is, once again, playing the best of the US side.
I get the normal dislike, but he is nails in this event.
Fuck Henley. He's hitting it like a 10 handicap. Fuck JT. He's putting with a skillet.
Except for X and PC, we need a full reset of the pairings.
Yep.
Just don't like Cantlay and his bitching about not getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup. Schauffle bitched so bad about it last Ryder Cup, he almost got kicked off the team right before it started.
Historically we have sucked at alternate shot, so I'm not that surprised. I get not sending a 1st timer out on Friday morning, but JT has not played well at all since Harbor Town - I'd have benched him in foursomes.
We look like shite.
At least Schauffele remembered where his balls are.
That should be a little glimmer for the afternoon.
And if we get some of the new blood guys who should've already been out there, it could realistically tighten up even more.
JT again?!?!??
Judas.
https://x.com/rydercup/status/1971604920324497534?s=46&t=kisRHQ-BH2YlHJQ0hr0_Kg
I didn't watch that close this morning, but surprised Xander is on the bench for the afternoon. I think we'll be lucky to split the PM matches.
Quote from: Vito Porkleone on Sep 26, 2025, 11:20 AMI didn't watch that close this morning, but surprised Xander is on the bench for the afternoon. I think we'll be lucky to split the PM matches.
Probably cautious with his ribcage.
JJ Spaun just announced his arrival.
Spaun, Young and Burns have made four birdies in a combined seven holes.
JT, Henley, Morikawa and English had four in a combined 44 holes this morning.
DeChambeau just missed a 4 foot birdie putt that could've put his team up 2 holes. JT playing better this afternoon. Need Scheffler to find his groove.
Things are heating up. Ben Griffin rolls in a 56 foot birdie putt, but then Justin Rose rolled in a 44 footer to match him and tie the hole. Then Rahm rolls in another long birdie putt, and Scheffler has a chance to tie the hole with about a 10 foot birdie putt, but he missed it. Scheffler is off.
Quote from: Corn Pop on Sep 26, 2025, 01:28 PMDeChambeau just missed a 4 foot birdie putt that could've put his team up 2 holes. JT playing better this afternoon. Need Scheffler to find his groove.
Yeah, I was re-thinking my premature comment earlier. If you don't send him back out, you have to use one of English, Henley or Morikawa. That's not exactly a king's buffet of choices.
He would generally be the most likely to follow up a bad round with a stellar one, especially in better ball where Young is likely to be steady at worst.
Patty Ice!
EDIT: Never mind. Fucker needs to speed it up and he'd make that putt.
Dechambeau and Scheffler ofer.
Ugh...
Quote from: mr.zorak on Sep 26, 2025, 04:52 PMDechambeau and Scheffler ofer.
Ugh...
Our "big names" aren't doing crap.
If Euro win this hole, it will just about be over, with our bunch of pre-Madonnas.
I love being able to wake up and watch with my coffee before football. These foursomes are not looking good so far.
Fucking Fleetwood.
He's on fire.
If this current board holds, it's over. We needed to be at worst within 1 by the end of today.
We can't count on having the decided edge in singles like we did for decades.
They have more depth and their top guys are playing better than our top guys.
I just can't believe he went back with English and Morikawa. They are proving to be a worse pairing than Tiger and Phil that Hal Sutton concocted.
Rahm...wow.
Every time I think I've decided who is their best player ever, another one does something miraculous to throw his hat back in the ring.
Nice luxury to have a handful of those on one team.
Make a fucking putt Xander
Keegan Bradley is the Sam Pittman of Ryder cup. It's a metaphor for the hogs, except us guys have lots more money
It's not just Keegan, although he deserves a TON of shit for running back some of these stiffs today.
We're soft as baby shit in this event. And they turn into Godzilla.
If they dressed alike at the majors, they'd probably win every fucking one of them.
I turned it on and all I have seen is Europeans winning matches.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Sep 27, 2025, 10:20 AMI turned it on and all I have seen is Europeans winning matches.
Well, get ready, because they're about to win one more.
Anything less than 3 1/2 points in the afternoon will basically end it.
Not giving the crowd much of a reason to get into it.
Henley better make this because Hovland will.
It's so bad it's almost laughable.
I'm going to go do something less torturous and watch the Razorbacks play.
I was wrong.
It's a toss-up which is more torturous.
Europe can't win it today but they can get very close.
Why do the Ryder Cup uni's always look like they're from the Judge Smalls clothing line? They're awful
Quote from: Barton Fink on Sep 27, 2025, 03:18 PMWhy do the Ryder Cup uni's always look like they're from the Judge Smalls clothing line? They're awful
Something we can agree on.
It's because we always use Polo / Ralph Lauren and the designs are stuck in the 20th century.
I'm not sure who Europe use but theirs are usually snappier. They whiffed today though.
I'm not even sure what color they're wearing. It's like an awful mix of brown and red.
The red is from wiping American blood off their hands.
The last several of these have been lopsided. But this one could well break the US record from 2021 for largest blowout.
Getting chippy
Yeah DeChambeau either instigated it or inflamed it. He walked in a putt to barely stay alive in the match. And he stared down either Rose or Fleetwood. It's not a great look when you're getting your ass kicked. No different than our D backs flapping their wings for incomplete passes when we're down by four touchdowns.
Golf may become a contact sport before long.
Rose said it happened because he felt BD was getting too close reading his own putt when it was Rose's turn. He didn't fully explain, but ultimately sounds like a big deal over nothing.
We're shitting the bed already. I can miss putts like our guys, WTF
Quote from: Hogfan58 on Sep 28, 2025, 11:59 AMWe're shitting the bed already. I can miss putts like our guys, WTF
Yeah, it is already over. Great choke job.
Of course this is how it goes. Europe is not playing as well and we're somehow playing even worse.
Except Cam Young. He's been a stud.
What a stupid event the RC has turned into. DJs leading Fuck you Rory chants? Assholes in gallery not being expelled. Pathetic.
Quote from: Texzilla on Sep 28, 2025, 12:45 PMWhat a stupid event the RC has turned into. DJs leading Fuck you Rory chants? Assholes in gallery not being expelled. Pathetic.
It's hardly just the Ryder Cup with ridiculous behavior.
But, yeah, New York douchebags gonna douchebag.
Keep it out of New York. They are an embarrassment every time it is up there.
Nice finish by Young
Wow. How did that not fall?
Clutch
Finally have some putts falling.
Wow, I guess it wasn't over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.
This is insane.
Think it may be to little too late but we'll see. We have battled back today.
Yeah we have to win every remaining match. But this looked completely impossible less than a couple of hours ago.
Wow, what an incredible shot by Henley on 18 in that situation.
And then he left the damn putt short.
Congrats to Europe. That's now 6 of the last 8.
We gotta get back to the drawing board to figure something out.
Someone tell John Daly that I want to play a round with him.
https://x.com/NUCLRGOLF/status/2029702293327622239?s=20
Little John the 2nd got a sponsor exemption into the Puerto Rico Open, his first PGA tournament. He has 9 holes left and he's in contention, 3 shots off the lead.
7 players within one stroke at the PGA championship. Scores all over the place today. Some no-names making lots of birdies to move into the top tier. Some big names struggling to make par.
Tomorrow could be crazy.
The only real no-name is Schmid. This is setting up to be an epic finish. There are currently 32 players within four of the lead, and 43 within five.
If Scheffler had made more of the six shorties he's missed, he might cruise it in tomorrow.
6-way tie for 2nd at one off the leader.
Now 7 tied for second. Didn't last long. Rai with a bogey.
It's such a different game now, but since they keep insisting on turning the PGA into the US Open, a guy would do REALLY well just ironing this shorter course to death. Just stay out of the thick rough.
Rai running away. Sometimes, it is just your day.
Aaron Rai = Sniper. Damn what a shot.
He's been sneaky in majors recently but this is obviously next level. What a performance today.
First non-American PGA Champion since 2015.
Rai was DIALED IN. His shots and putts were so pure. 31 on the back nine.
When Rai hit that bomb on 17 I threw up my arms like I was letting my deodorant dry.
That's a great feeling, when you're just hoping to 2 putt, and it goes in.
Quote from: Ray Zorback on May 18, 2026, 12:07 PMThat's a great feeling, when you're just hoping to 2 putt, and it goes in.
I wouldn't know...
I've hit one of those putts exactly once.
Disclaimer: I can 2 putt from 3 feet way more than you should.
So a 30 footer for me is always "just get it close, don't hit it too hard."
But I sank a 30 footer with about 10 feet of break to the left. I think that counts.
Dustin Johnson with a 391 yard drive on the 9th this morning. Hit it into the crowd walking across the fairway.
Had an 88 yard second shot. Which he got within 2 feet, then he missed the birdie putt.
Dustin Johnson is self destructing at the US Open as we speak.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 19, 2026, 11:27 AMDustin Johnson is self destructing at the US Open as we speak.
I'm a kiss of death
Quote from: BASS on Jun 19, 2026, 01:15 PMI'm a kiss of death
He bounced back pretty well from that 8, with a birdie the next hole. He was in danger of missing the cut, but now I think he will make it easily.
Scheffler is one over. Can't get anything going so far.
What an unbelievable putt by Rory on 6.
66' with a huge left break.
I watched a good deal of the tournament yesterday and kept noticing that there aren't very many fans there. I've been to a couple of US Opens and that was not what I had experienced.
Dude just hit an 8 iron pin high from 207.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 21, 2026, 10:42 AMDude just hit an 8 iron pin high from 207.
That is a routine Barton Fink swing....
At one point yesterday, McIlroy was 3 under. He is 5 over right now. Shit the bed.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jun 21, 2026, 12:26 PMAt one point yesterday, McIlroy was 3 under. He is 5 over right now. Shit the bed.
Not quite the 11' Masters, but feces laden for sure...
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 21, 2026, 09:54 AMI watched a good deal of the tournament yesterday and kept noticing that there aren't very many fans there. I've been to a couple of US Opens and that was not what I had experienced.
Explained
https://x.com/fried_egg_golf/status/2068665459239514405?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Imagine looking like me hacking your way around the course and still leading the US Open by 3.
He's going down. Couldn't happen to a better asshole.
Burns is gonna win.
Burns just bought a membership in the duck club south of me for $3 million.
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 21, 2026, 03:02 PMBurns just bought a membership in the duck club south of me for $3 million.
Damn, a membership for 3 million? Where exactly is that duck club?
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 21, 2026, 03:14 PMDamn, a membership for 3 million? Where exactly is that duck club?
Just west of Stuttguart in the big ditch/bayou meto drainage. There's about 12000 acres of contiguous water controlled green timber. It's divided into about 15 clubs. Mine is on the edge of it and not very big and we bought it 30 years ago. The values have gone up 10 fold in those 30 years. My godfather is a charter member of the one Burns just bought into. He spent $30k to join in the mid 70's.
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 21, 2026, 03:25 PMJust west of Stuttguart in the big ditch/bayou meto drainage. There's about 12000 acres of contiguous water controlled green timber. It's divided into about 15 clubs. Mine is on the edge of it and not very big and we bought it 30 years ago. The values have gone up 10 fold in those 30 years. My godfather is a charter member of the one Burns just bought into. He spent $30k to join in the mid 70's.
Close to George Dunklin's place?
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 21, 2026, 03:26 PMClose to George Dunklin's place?
George owns 1000 acres of farm land on the south border of it.
This is the one Burns just bought into. Kevin McReynolds bought the other membership.
https://www.landandfarm.com/property/bayou-meto-hunt-club-40800029/
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 21, 2026, 03:30 PMGeorge owns 1000 acres of farm land on the south border of it.
Ok, I know the general area. Had no idea club memberships have gotten that high.
Only 3 players under par, 1 stroke lead.
Great golf.
Burns with a dagger on 18 to get a shot for birdie and a tie. They just said he's the only player in the final 9 pairings under par today.
Burns just missed a golden opportunity to tie. All that good work to whiff that putt off to the right.
Mitchell the only golfer in US open history to hit even par in all four rounds.
Clark with a bass tee shot on 16.
Amazes me that the best golfers in the world can miss a fairway by 30 yards.
Clark is spewing oil all over the track.
He's headed into the wall.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jun 21, 2026, 05:15 PMClark is spewing oil all over the track.
He's headed into the wall.
That birdie pointed his car straight again and he's roaring down the backstretch.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jun 21, 2026, 05:25 PMThat birdie pointed his car straight again and he's roaring down the backstretch.
Unbelievable shot from the weeds, incredible putt
I've never seen a professional golf course on tv that had bumpy greens. I guess that is part of the challenge at shinnecock.
Their greens are a blend of bent grass and poa annua which is a weed in southern yards. It shocked me that is used on the greens there on purpose.
And he just skidded again.
He's gonna double bogey 18.
Quote from: BASS on Jun 21, 2026, 05:30 PMI've never seen a professional golf course on tv that had bumpy greens. I guess that is part of the challenge at shinnecock.
Their greens are a blend of bent grass and poa annua which is a weed in southern yards. It shocked me that is used on the greens there on purpose.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Poa Anna is used extensively on greens in California.
Oh well. Good news for the Shinnecock locker room that won't get destroyed.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jun 21, 2026, 05:31 PMAnd he just skidded again.
He's gonna double bogey 18.
Spun out at the finish line and got the checkered flag going backwards.
It counts.
Quote from: BASS on Jun 21, 2026, 05:30 PMI've never seen a professional golf course on tv that had bumpy greens. I guess that is part of the challenge at shinnecock.
Their greens are a blend of bent grass and poa annua which is a weed in southern yards. It shocked me that is used on the greens there on purpose.
Total crap shoot
https://x.com/pughdog1/status/2068394974870126625?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
A big reason the crowds were down is due to the hassle of getting out there.
US Open in Pebble Beach next year-- I'm thinking about ordering tickets.
Quote from: jdcatty on Jun 22, 2026, 08:50 AMUS Open in Pebble Beach next year-- I'm thinking about ordering tickets.
The thought crossed my mind as well.
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jun 22, 2026, 11:25 AMThe thought crossed my mind as well.
We went to the US Open the year Rory won at Congressional. Crowds were huge there.
Actually think if I decide to order tickets, it will just be for maybe Wednesday practice round, and then Thursday. Get home on Friday and watch the weekend.
Holy shit....
https://x.com/bigcontentguy/status/2070609826544337058?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
Never liked the guy.
Snuck over to "this guy's house" for a secret rendezvous? Is that a new gay angle I have not heard? I thought he was cheating with chicks.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Jun 26, 2026, 10:11 PMSnuck over to "this guy's house" for a secret rendezvous? Is that a new gay angle I have not heard? I thought he was cheating with chicks.
Did you read the Shipnuck article linked there?
I always told my wife he was the real-life David Sims. Not golf-wise, but personality.
I bet he hates old people, children, and dogs.
FIGJAM for a reason. I wish Grant Horvat would've picked another partner for those videos.
Mickelson's wife fucked Michael Jordan. 100% true.
Quote from: Boarat on Jun 27, 2026, 02:40 PMMickelson's wife fucked Michael Jordan. 100% true.
Are you Apu Nahasapeemapetilon?
Quote from: Boarat on Jun 27, 2026, 02:40 PMMickelson's wife fucked Michael Jordan. 100% true.
No way.
It was LeBron.
Quote from: Thin Red Swine on Jun 27, 2026, 08:32 PMNo way.
It was LeBron.
LeBron fucked Michael Jordon? Wow
Goat fucker
Amy Mickelson was dicked down by his airness.
Big John Daly...he's in contention.
I really liked Mickelson for many years. So sad to see him going down in flames.
I wonder if he still has his locker at Alotian.
Mickelson has always been a bit of a douche, but had he not gone in so heavy on LIV he would still be protected by the PGA and its media goons. I mean Tiger only got exposed after brushes with the law. Guys with millions upon millions of dollars, asses get kissed everywhere they go, and never home with their wives...yeah this story could have been written about half the guys on tour.
FIGJAM is what he is. He has some good PR people that he evidently has listened to lately (such as partnering with Grant Horvat on a YT channel) but, in the end, he can't hide who he is forever.
Getting tight at The Travelers. -19 leads, one -16, and about 6 -15.
Why is it Korean and Japanese women dominate professional golf?
The United States dominates basketball, hockey, soccer, softball...
Quote from: BASS on Jun 28, 2026, 03:24 PMWhy is it Korean and Japanese women dominate professional golf?
The United States dominates basketball, hockey, soccer, softball...
I don't know, but most of them look well fed.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jun 28, 2026, 03:31 PMI don't know, but most of them look well fed.
This one named yoon is quite attractive
Quote from: BASS on Jun 28, 2026, 03:52 PMThis one named yoon is quite attractive
Because it rhymes with poon.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jun 28, 2026, 03:53 PMBecause it rhymes with poon.
Brooke Henderson from Canada is easy on the eyes too
Quote from: BASS on Jun 28, 2026, 03:57 PMBrooke Henderson from Canada is easy on the eyes too
Yeah, there are a lot of them that are easy on the eyes.
Heck of a match still going on at the Travelers.
DeChambeu finished 1 shot out of the lead to find out he got a 2 shot penalty for stepping on the grass while looking for his ball. They drug him back out on the course to rehash it at the scene of the crime. He was high pissed.
Quote from: DRYANKNPULL on Jul 17, 2026, 03:05 PMDeChambeu finished 1 shot out of the lead to find out he got a 2 shot penalty for stepping on the grass while looking for his ball. They drug him back out on the course to rehash it at the scene of the crime. He was high pissed.
Damn, I missed that. But couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
The way he sorta "stomped in" is the issue. I think he's definitely going to be assessed a penalty.
He improves his lie regarding the back swing, the stomping is excessive. He got caught. By the way, the R & A makes the rules of golf everyone abides by including the tours and USGA, so I would not try to argue rules and rules interpretation with them. The first post video includes the incident in question.
https://x.com/golfchannel/status/2078205368832852240?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
https://x.com/golfchannel/status/2078207743656075639?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
What European leader missed the fact they put the Open Final and WC Final on the same day? That's the two biggest sporting events they have. It's like if the Masters and the Super Bowl were at the same time.
Quote from: DrMongoose on Jul 17, 2026, 05:41 PMHe improves his lie regarding the back swing, the stomping is excessive. He got caught. By the way, the R & A makes the rules of golf everyone abides by including the tours and USGA, so I would not try to argue rules and rules interpretation with them. The first post video includes the incident in question.
https://x.com/golfchannel/status/2078205368832852240?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
https://x.com/golfchannel/status/2078207743656075639?s=61&t=yqgft3mqzhJjVNQN1flX9A
I've watched it several times. I see where they interpreted it. He has plenty of time to make it up.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Jul 17, 2026, 03:32 PMDamn, I missed that. But couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.
Bryson is great. He's a very nice guy, met him a couple of times. He's entertaining and he does a lot for St Jude. Don't know why so many people bag on him.
Scottie with an unbelievable hack out of the grrenside whispy stuff to tap in range.
https://x.com/golfchannel/status/2078483104390377655?s=46&t=6uNMWI6PFOkxijXNhEuvSA
3 rounds of 62 in this tournament.
It's only been done by 8 people ever at a major.
Granted this course is only par 70, and the weather has been great other than a little wind. That's a couple big assists.
These coastal links courses are designed to be played in shit weather so they usually aren't extremely long holes.
Dechambeau in the rough on 18 making a big joke of the penalty.
The fans and media loved it. I've always wondered why people didn't like him. Was he a dick on tour when he was younger or something?
Quote from: BASS on Jul 18, 2026, 01:41 PMDechambeau in the rough on 18 making a big joke of the penalty.
The fans and media loved it. I've always wondered why people didn't like him. Was he a dick on tour when he was younger or something?
Obviously the LIV stuff. A lot of it comes from the mainstream golf talking heads have proclaimed that you just can't play with his method and be successful. Any success he has proves them wrong and bruises their vergina. He seems like a good guy and all the kids love him.
Quote from: BASS on Jul 18, 2026, 01:41 PMDechambeau in the rough on 18 making a big joke of the penalty.
The fans and media loved it. I've always wondered why people didn't like him. Was he a dick on tour when he was younger or something?
My bad. I was getting him and Rahm mixed up for some reason. Old age, I guess.
DeChambeau stayed one fairway over from my house when he won the U.S. Open and he came back Sunday night to a cul-de-sac jammed with people from the neighborhood who all just wanted to get a glimpse of him.
Instead of making a dash from the car to "his" house, he stayed outside with his fans for hours and made sure that everyone got a chance to hold the trophy. By all accounts he was gracious and kind.
Having said that, I don't think that has always been the case--particularly when he was younger--and his immature behavior alienated some of his peers and fans alike. The death of his father in 2023 affected him deeply and caused him to do some soul searching. I think that introspection (and a good PR team) helped him rehabilitate his image.
There continues to be some old schoolers like Brandel Chamblee who still seem to dislike him because they feel his dalliances with LIV and YouTube tarnish the Tour's image.
This for the info guys.
I'm glad he's a changed man. He'll win more golf playing like this loose and happy free. I do remember him being super serious looking almost angry in his younger days all the time.
Down the stretch we come... can anyone get to and stay at -10?
Turn off nbc and listen to the open radio - (once it is synced up - maybe?) amazing how delayed some of the shots are on video plus the radio folks are informative and hilarious.
Clutch. What a putt under pressure.
What a finish
Impressive finish. Guy was locked in.
One of the most difficult physical things you can do. He even said his hands were numb before the putt.
Birdied 4 of the last 6 holes with 1 bogey and a par. Clutch.
Him being friends with Trump doesn't help.
I've done what Bryson did countless times on the course in some variance or another a time or two.
DeChambeau's animated complaint well after Friday's round didn't earn him a lot of fans in the locker room -- particularly Rory McIlroy, who said he was "keeping the tournament hostage." "I won't pretend to be up here and defend Bryson. I'm not particularly fond of him," McIlroy said. "I think a lot of it's performative. I think a lot of it's for attention." World No. 1 (Scottie) Scheffler was asked about McIlroy's comments ahead of the 3M Open. "I've never been a big fan of personal jabs," Scheffler said.
The one who looks the worst here is the reporter. Did someone seriously ask, "Hey Scottie, did you hear what Rory said about Bryson?" Is the reporter an 11th grade girl?
Rookie from Vanburn tearing it up.
Stupid question probably, why does the PGA prohibit guys from wearing ahorts? I don't get it.
Quote from: Barton Fink on Jul 26, 2026, 02:02 PMRookie from Vanburn tearing it up.
Stupid question probably, why does the PGA prohibit guys from wearing ahorts? I don't get it.
It's not hoity toity enough to present oneself in short trousers.
I'm allowing my son to skip school tomorrow to go watch the FedEx St Jude tourney tomorrow with several of his buds. Call me a shitty or great dad, ya only live once.
Ticket prices are outrageous btw
Great dad. Fuck the rule followers.
Quote from: BASS on Aug 13, 2026, 09:08 PMGreat dad. Fuck the rule followers.
When my son asked my wife if he could go, I didn't hesitate and she didn't either. We were made for each other. Let em live a little bit
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 13, 2026, 09:15 PMWhen my son asked my wife if he could go, I didn't hesitate and she didn't either. We were made for each other. Let em live a little bit
You're goddamn right. My first wife and mother of my kids is an overprotecror.
Agreed.
My wife is a 3rd grade teacher and very protective. She's loosened up a little bit. If she knew half the shit I did (she knows the other half) she would understand better where I come from. We've raised a good kid that makes good decisions. I'd rather know he's skipping class tomorrow to go to a PGA event.
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 13, 2026, 09:05 PMI'm allowing my son to skip school tomorrow to go watch the FedEx St Jude tourney tomorrow with several of his buds. Call me a shitty or great dad, ya only live once.
Ticket prices are outrageous btw
Way to go Dad!
I took my 10 year old last year. He loved it! Got high five's from several top players. I was surprised he was fine with all of the walking around we did.
Wish we could have made it over this year!
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 13, 2026, 09:05 PMI'm allowing my son to skip school tomorrow to go watch the FedEx St Jude tourney tomorrow with several of his buds. Call me a shitty or great dad, ya only live once.
Ticket prices are outrageous btw
Proper hydration is paramount; 2-3 beers per hour should be adequate.
Of course, having a much larger body surface area than your son and his pals,
your requirements will be at least half again that amount.
TRUST THE SCIENCE.
Quote from: FNG on Aug 14, 2026, 08:43 AMProper hydration is paramount; 2-3 beers per hour should be adequate.
Of course, having a much larger body surface area than your son and his pals, your requirements will be at least half again that amount.
TRUST THE SCIENCE.
Unfortunately I'm working. With any luck the kid has a fake ID 😂 I did tell him to hydrate. It's hot as shit out here.
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 13, 2026, 09:56 PMWe've raised a good kid that makes good decisions. I'd rather know he's skipping class tomorrow to go to a PGA event.
That's the key, right there. He's a good kid and (I assume) makes good grades. Let him live a little and have some fun.
I remember taking my kids to the FedEx probably 12-14 years ago. Another friend and his boys were with us. My boys were 14-15 years old, but his were only 6 and 8. We put his kids at the ropes on 18 green where the players walk out for a couple of hours. They both left with over a dozen golf balls and a couple of gloves...all signed.
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 14, 2026, 09:11 AMUnfortunately I'm working. With any luck the kid has a fake ID 😂 I did tell him to hydrate. It's hot as shit out here.
He should have fun. There is nobody out there. Looks like a bunch of us playing.
Edit: Looks to have packed up now. I guess everyone was waiting for the stars to start playing.
Man, Scheffler has birdied the first 4 holes and is at -6.
Quote from: arreferee on Aug 14, 2026, 09:14 AMThat's the key, right there. He's a good kid and (I assume) makes good grades. Let him live a little and have some fun.
I remember taking my kids to the FedEx probably 12-14 years ago. Another friend and his boys were with us. My boys were 14-15 years old, but his were only 6 and 8. We put his kids at the ropes on 18 green where the players walk out for a couple of hours. They both left with over a dozen golf balls and a couple of gloves...all signed.
I called him and told him about 18. Yes, he's a great kid, works hard, plays baseball and golf and makes good grades. He does lawncare and there is no way I would do that in this heat.
Quote from: woodhog14 on Aug 14, 2026, 08:07 AMWay to go Dad!
I took my 10 year old last year. He loved it! Got high five's from several top players. I was surprised he was fine with all of the walking around we did.
Wish we could have made it over this year!
Holler at me next time you're over here and we'll grab lunch. We can talk about high school baseball stories too.
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 14, 2026, 04:32 PMHoller at me next time you're over here and we'll grab lunch. We can talk about high school baseball stories too.
Will do!
I'm a standard bearer for the tournament. Damn, it was brutally hot out there today. Tomorrow will be my 5th day in a row walking 18. My dogs are barking.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Aug 15, 2026, 10:59 PMI'm a standard bearer for the tournament.
You should wear a kilt and charge the 18th green this afternoon screaming "freedom!"
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Aug 15, 2026, 10:59 PMI'm a standard bearer for the tournament. Damn, it was brutally hot out there today. Tomorrow will be my 5th day in a row walking 18. My dogs are barking.
You run into GPIII out there anywhere?
Scottie just hit out of a bunker at the green. The ball hit a sprinkler head at the edge of the green and bounced and ran across the green into the water. Second time I have seen a sprinkler head alter a shot in this tournament. They need to cover those things.
He's putting on a clinic. I was hoping for some drama
Quote from: Hognrock on Aug 16, 2026, 04:26 PMHe's putting on a clinic. I was hoping for some drama
Like a machine. The other guys have to be wondering what they need to do. Even the announcers seem disinterested.
That gal interviewing Scheffler after his round had outstanding nipplage
Quote from: BEvERage on Aug 16, 2026, 04:51 PMThat gal interviewing Scheffler after his round had outstanding nipplage
Rory allegedly thought so.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Aug 16, 2026, 09:14 AMYou run into GPIII out there anywhere?
I texted with him some. He's too busy hobnobbing it up in the tent with A/C on 18.
Quote from: Son of Spam on Aug 16, 2026, 01:28 PMScottie just hit out of a bunker at the green. The ball hit a sprinkler head at the edge of the green and bounced and ran across the green into the water. Second time I have seen a sprinkler head alter a shot in this tournament. They need to cover those things.
Saw that. Similar things have happened to me of a course a time or two. Ricochet into a bunker. Infuriating.
Figured I'd ask this here. What are some of the better courses to play in NWA? Playing the day before the Georgia game. I know Blessings and Pinnacle, but outside of that. Anywhere from Bella Vista to Fayetteville as home base will be in Rogers that weekend.
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Aug 20, 2026, 10:59 AMFigured I'd ask this here. What are some of the better courses to play in NWA? Playing the day before the Georgia game. I know Blessings and Pinnacle, but outside of that. Anywhere from Bella Vista to Fayetteville as home base will be in Rogers that weekend.
. Outside of Blessings / Pinnacle next best options would be Stonebridge or Shadow Valley. BV courses are fine but pretty crowded. Always have Paradise Valley or Lost Springs for the "fancy" Lindsey courses. Otherwise it's the creeks or the small Lindsey apartment courses
Quote from: gorillawarfare on Aug 20, 2026, 11:23 AM. Outside of Blessings / Pinnacle next best options would be Stonebridge or Shadow Valley. BV courses are fine but pretty crowded. Always have Paradise Valley or Lost Springs for the "fancy" Lindsey courses. Otherwise it's the creeks or the small Lindsey apartment courses
Thanks!
Quote from: rzrbkfan69 on Aug 20, 2026, 01:18 PMThanks!
you bet. Hit em straight or at least drink enough that they look straight
For just 9 holes it's hard to beat brush Creek in Springdale, but it is also usually crowded.
Quote from: BASS on Aug 20, 2026, 04:03 PMFor just 9 holes it's hard to beat brush Creek in Springdale, but it is also usually crowded.
Lonnie is sitting on a gold mine there.
Ironclad rule of golf coverage:
If they cut to showing a player not on the leaderboard hit a chip around the green, the ball is going in.
Happened twice on CBS in the last 15 minutes.
Played the North course at Cherokee Village yesterday and was surprised at how good of shape it was in. Greens were slow but covered and smooth. Always had a good lie in the fairway.
Wasn't terrible for my first round of the year and second time to swing a club post rotator cuff surgery. Couldn't putt for shit but I hit the ball pretty well. It seems like the weight lifting is finally translating to the course as I've added about ten yards to each of my iron shots.
Quote from: DirkPiggler on Aug 24, 2026, 08:03 AMPlayed the North course at Cherokee Village yesterday and was surprised at how good of shape it was in. Greens were slow but covered and smooth. Always had a good lie in the fairway.
Wasn't terrible for my first round of the year and second time to swing a club post rotator cuff surgery. Couldn't putt for shit but I hit the ball pretty well. It seems like the weight lifting is finally translating to the course as I've added about ten yards to each of my iron shots.
Did you get the proverbial, "stay out of the gym" smart ass comment on any over shots? :))
Quote from: GeoHogsGeo on Aug 24, 2026, 09:41 AMDid you get the proverbial, "stay out of the gym" smart ass comment on any over shots? :))
I didn't hit it that damn far.
Shot a 78 yesterday and playing some of the best golf I ever have.
I saw a guy online a bit back who said you should play a three man scramble with yourself. Play three balls and see what you score. I did that and shot a 66. Ever since that day, I've gone from 85'ish to 80'ish and high 70s.
Just knowing those shots are in the bag seemed to help me focus on everything better. Several times while doing the three ball deal I hit two mediocre to bad shots and then really had to focus on number three. That seems to have translated to my overall game.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Aug 24, 2026, 10:29 AMShot a 78 yesterday and playing some of the best golf I ever have.
I saw a guy online a bit back who said you should play a three man scramble with yourself. Play three balls and see what you score. I did that and shot a 66. Ever since that day, I've gone from 85'ish to 80'ish and high 70s.
Just knowing those shots are in the bag seemed to help me focus on everything better. Several times while doing the three ball deal I hit two mediocre to bad shots and then really had to focus on number three. That seems to have translated to my overall game.
Heard a similar (but reverse) story of someone who supposedly met Arnold Palmer. The guy was a pretty good scratch golfer and mentioned maybe going for the PGA Senior Tour.
Arnie's advice was, hit two balls for every shot. Play worst ball. If you score 75 or better, OK you can think about it.
Consistency.
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 24, 2026, 10:58 AMHeard a similar (but reverse) story of someone who supposedly met Arnold Palmer. The guy was a pretty good scratch golfer and mentioned maybe going for the PGA Senior Tour.
Arnie's advice was, hit two balls for every shot. Play worst ball. If you score 75 or better, OK you can think about it.
Consistency.
Wow, that sound like a good way to get better.
It would not be any fun, more like torture.
They used to have a one-man scramble at a course I played quite a bit. Only played it once and shot -7. Since I could reach all of the par 5's in 2, it was a pretty good course for that format. If I get two shots at the approach, and two shots to chip it close, I like my chances.
I wish I was good at golf.
Quote from: BASS on Aug 24, 2026, 12:25 PMI wish I was good at golf.
No you don't and no one is good at golf unless he is on tour and some of those guys are absolutely miserable. If you don't play, count yourself lucky and do something useful.
I play a few times a year, usually only 9 holes at a time.
If I was honest with my scoring I'd probably shoot in the 60's - 70's on 9 holes.
Bryson just did his Break 50 with Gary Player. They didn't do it but at 90 years old Player drove it 251 right down the pipe on the last hole. He was doing that all day. Amazing!
Anybody paying attention to the Good Good scandal? My goodness the golf establishment is a bunch of PC faggots.
Quote from: The Whyte Boar on Aug 26, 2026, 01:10 PMAnybody paying attention to the Good Good scandal? My goodness the golf establishment is a bunch of PC faggots.
It's ridiculous. And now, Golf Galaxy and Dick's Sporting Goods have pulled Good Good merchandise from their shelves.
It's stupid. If the guy tackled another guy, they would be screaming about toxic masculinity. If the girl tackles the guy, it would be the best thing ever. If you don't put a female golfer in the ad, you're not inclusive.
Wokeness will be the death of us.
https://x.com/shootermcgavin/status/2091204488648368272?s=46&t=hSKS69casra9NJKKPu7uBA
Quote from: Show-Me Hog on Aug 24, 2026, 10:58 AMHeard a similar (but reverse) story of someone who supposedly met Arnold Palmer. The guy was a pretty good scratch golfer and mentioned maybe going for the PGA Senior Tour.
Arnie's advice was, hit two balls for every shot. Play worst ball. If you score 75 or better, OK you can think about it.
Consistency.
Played in a scramble a few years ago that was set up in like a "Heaven" and "Hell" format. Some holes gave players advantages (Heaven), others...not so much (Hell).
One of the "Hell" holes was that you had to play the worse shot unless it was the putt that finished the hole.
Justin Rose with an ace on the ninth. Then si woo Kim holes out from the fairway for an eagle on ten.
Scottie getting it done today
Quote from: BASS on Aug 30, 2026, 04:44 PMScottie getting it done today
It is like when he plays, everyone else is playing for second place.