C'mon, Lefty.
Quote from: tower912 on June 15, 2013, 07:55:54 PM
C'mon, Lefty.
He is really hitting it well - could have shot 64 or 65 today. Should be fun tomorrow.
Go Tiger!
Steady On, Phil!
Sorry guys, but have to root for Stricker. That would be awesome for him and golf.
Quote from: nyg on June 16, 2013, 12:08:43 PM
Sorry guys, but have to root for Stricker. That would be awesome for him and golf.
Unfortunately, the start of his round looks like me golfing out there. The shank into the fence looks like my game.
Quote from: nyg on June 16, 2013, 12:08:43 PM
Sorry guys, but have to root for Stricker. That would be awesome for him and golf.
Would love to cheer for a Sconnie boy, if only he wasn't a bears fan. Sorry Stricker.
Quote from: forgetful on June 16, 2013, 02:35:00 PM
Unfortunately, the start of his round looks like me golfing out there. The shank into the fence looks like my game.
That was just brutal to see a touring pro do.
That course is just crazy. Did anyone hear Mahan say " Like a fuc**n par4" after he hit driver on the 266 yard par three third hole. Classic.
Damn.
Quote from: tower912 on June 16, 2013, 06:34:54 PM
Damn.
#13 wedge in hand 122 yards = bogey
#15 wedge in hand 124 yards = bogey
Ballgame and it will haunt him for a long time with those two shots.
Give credit to Rose, who is a great guy especially with charity work in Orlando area, he shot even par.
Yup. Rose earned it. Phil didn't get it done. Damn.
At least Phil has to pay less in taxes now.
Quote from: reinko on June 17, 2013, 05:00:09 PM
At least Phil has to pay less in taxes now.
Not % wise
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dwyre-phil-mickelson-20130618,0,4594535.column
Quote from: Terror Skink on June 18, 2013, 08:35:53 AM
Poor guy.
Nothing to do with it in my opinion. It's about fundamental fairness.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on June 18, 2013, 08:40:28 AM
Nothing to do with it in my opinion. It's about fundamental fairness.
My heart bleeds. Poor guy.
Oh and I should commend you for using the term "fundamental fairness." I see that you haven't lost your gift for parroting meaningless political talking points. Well done!
Quote from: Terror Skink on June 18, 2013, 08:41:37 AM
My heart bleeds. Poor guy.
Mickelson has a great life. Certainly no reason to feel sorry for him. That said, the article cited by Chicos does pose some interesting questions. There's really nothing controversial about Phil. Loves his wife, loves his kids, comports himself on and off the course like a gentleman. Treats the fans with more kindness and consideration than maybe any athlete in the history of sport. Yet he has more "haters" than anyone on the tour. Why? The goofy grin? The extra 5-10 pounds around his belly? Don't think so. I think some out there want to turn the game of golf into some sort of morality play, with Phil being the evil representative of white privilege while Tiger carries the banner for goodness, tolerance and equality. It has the makings of a movie critics would love if only Phil would cooperate and be a jerk. He wont, but those eager for the narrative still find a way to despise him.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on June 18, 2013, 10:32:23 AM
Mickelson has a great life. Certainly no reason to feel sorry for him. That said, the article cited by Chicos does pose some interesting questions. There's really nothing controversial about Phil. Loves his wife, loves his kids, comports himself on and off the course like a gentleman. Treats the fans with more kindness and consideration than maybe any athlete in the history of sport. Yet he has more "haters" than anyone on the tour. Why? The goofy grin? The extra 5-10 pounds around his belly? Don't think so. I think some out there want to turn the game of golf into some sort of morality play, with Phil being the evil representative of white privilege while Tiger carries the banner for goodness, tolerance and equality. It has the makings of a movie critics would love if only Phil would cooperate and be a jerk. He wont, but those eager for the narrative still find a way to despise him.
I have nothing against Phil. I don't play golf...I haven't watched it in a couple of years and really have no interest in the sport whatsoever.
I do find it funny when people with high income and enormous net worth complain about high taxes however. Poor guy.
Quote from: Terror Skink on June 18, 2013, 10:43:53 AM
I have nothing against Phil. I don't play golf...I haven't watched it in a couple of years and really have no interest in the sport whatsoever.
I do find it funny when people with high income and enormous net worth complain about high taxes however. Poor guy.
Point well taken.
Quote from: Terror Skink on June 18, 2013, 10:43:53 AM
I have nothing against Phil. I don't play golf...I haven't watched it in a couple of years and really have no interest in the sport whatsoever.
I do find it funny when people with high income and enormous net worth complain about high taxes however. Poor guy.
+1. I like Phil. I don't really root for or against any golfer. I just enjoy watching the drama of a Sunday afternoon in a Major. He seems like a decent enough guy and gentleman. But his whole outcry against the taxes in California are pretty entertaining.
In 6 months so far this year (13 events), he's made $3.4 million just on the PGA tour. That's not even incuding endorsements. I'm sure he'll survive.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on June 18, 2013, 10:32:23 AM
Mickelson has a great life. Certainly no reason to feel sorry for him. That said, the article cited by Chicos does pose some interesting questions. There's really nothing controversial about Phil. Loves his wife, loves his kids, comports himself on and off the course like a gentleman. Treats the fans with more kindness and consideration than maybe any athlete in the history of sport. Yet he has more "haters" than anyone on the tour. Why? The goofy grin? The extra 5-10 pounds around his belly? Don't think so. I think some out there want to turn the game of golf into some sort of morality play, with Phil being the evil representative of white privilege while Tiger carries the banner for goodness, tolerance and equality. It has the makings of a movie critics would love if only Phil would cooperate and be a jerk. He wont, but those eager for the narrative still find a way to despise him.
These people obviously have not been paying any attention whatsoever the last 5 years or so.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on June 18, 2013, 10:32:23 AM
Mickelson has a great life. Certainly no reason to feel sorry for him. That said, the article cited by Chicos does pose some interesting questions. There's really nothing controversial about Phil. Loves his wife, loves his kids, comports himself on and off the course like a gentleman. Treats the fans with more kindness and consideration than maybe any athlete in the history of sport. Yet he has more "haters" than anyone on the tour. Why? The goofy grin? The extra 5-10 pounds around his belly? Don't think so. I think some out there want to turn the game of golf into some sort of morality play, with Phil being the evil representative of white privilege while Tiger carries the banner for goodness, tolerance and equality. It has the makings of a movie critics would love if only Phil would cooperate and be a jerk. He wont, but those eager for the narrative still find a way to despise him.
This never crossed my mind.
I'm sort of a phil hater, but it's only because the media/announcers/fans fawn over him.
I love his game. I love his creativity. But, I'd like to hear a little less of the "good guy" cliches that are constantly thrown at him. I think the announcers could work a little harder to find new angles. I love the Phrankenwood. I would have liked to see more discussion about why that is so effective for him.
Also, as far as the taxes thing, I don't feel bad for him. Phil has enough wealth to live anywhere in the world. He chooses to live in CA, and therefore he shouldn't complain. If he doesn't like it, then leave. Free market, kid. If enough rich people leave CA, it'll crumble and a new system will evolve. Free market.
Quote from: Guns n Ammo on June 18, 2013, 11:43:37 PM
This never crossed my mind.
I'm sort of a phil hater, but it's only because the media/announcers/fans fawn over him.
I love his game. I love his creativity. But, I'd like to hear a little less of the "good guy" cliches that are constantly thrown at him. I think the announcers could work a little harder to find new angles. I love the Phrankenwood. I would have liked to see more discussion about why that is so effective for him.
Also, as far as the taxes thing, I don't feel bad for him. Phil has enough wealth to live anywhere in the world. He chooses to live in CA, and therefore he shouldn't complain. If he doesn't like it, then leave. Free market, kid. If enough rich people leave CA, it'll crumble and a new system will evolve. Free market.
Will crumble...LOL....we're long past that
Quote from: Lennys Tap on June 18, 2013, 10:32:23 AM
Mickelson has a great life. Certainly no reason to feel sorry for him. That said, the article cited by Chicos does pose some interesting questions. There's really nothing controversial about Phil. Loves his wife, loves his kids, comports himself on and off the course like a gentleman. Treats the fans with more kindness and consideration than maybe any athlete in the history of sport. Yet he has more "haters" than anyone on the tour. Why? The goofy grin? The extra 5-10 pounds around his belly? Don't think so. I think some out there want to turn the game of golf into some sort of morality play, with Phil being the evil representative of white privilege while Tiger carries the banner for goodness, tolerance and equality. It has the makings of a movie critics would love if only Phil would cooperate and be a jerk. He wont, but those eager for the narrative still find a way to despise him.
I do find some of this funny. First off, let me say Phil is my favorite golfer. But to say there is nothing controversial about him isn't wholly true.
There are widespread reports that him and his wife are actively involved in the "swinger" community. I'm fine with that, its their business and if they are cool with it, by all means have fun. I would say though that it is typically considered quite controversial.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on June 19, 2013, 12:43:39 AM
Will crumble...LOL....we're long past that
Then move.
Boom. Problem solved.
If enough people move away, the state will have to change it's ways.
Free market.
What ever happen to Vijay Singh? Did he retire or just not making cuts?
Quote from: Sunbelt15 on June 19, 2013, 03:21:39 PM
What ever happen to Vijay Singh? Did he retire or just making cuts?
Just not making cuts I guess. He playing the Travellers Championship here in Connecticut this week as is new US Open Justin Rose.
Quote from: Guns n Ammo on June 19, 2013, 11:04:24 AM
Then move.
Boom. Problem solved.
If enough people move away, the state will have to change it's ways.
Free market.
Already have the land purchased. Just a matter of time until we move and the house is built....took care of that a long time ago. Of course it's not as easy as you state, they've been doing "business" this way for more than two decades and nothing changes these idiots especially when you keep inviting more idiots to move in, legal or otherwise. The beliefs in the toothfairy, unicorns and rainbows here is through the roof. Little comprehension on simple economic principles. They will keep on going down this path because there is no accountability and those that make the decisions are out of office, dead, etc when it hits the fan...plus way too many people on the dole reliant on the payouts so they keep electing people that will continue filling the pinata up with goodies.
Quote from: Sunbelt15 on June 19, 2013, 03:21:39 PM
What ever happen to Vijay Singh? Did he retire or just not making cuts?
Staying low since the "deer antler incident and just filed law suit against the PGA Tour which really pissed off the Touring Pros. He is getting ready for the Senior Tour now.
Quote from: Sunbelt15 on June 19, 2013, 03:21:39 PM
What ever happen to Vijay Singh? Did he retire or just not making cuts?
Vijay is just getting old. He's 50. In his prime, he was one of the longer hitters on the Tour. His short game and putting have never been his strength. The Champions Tour is calling.
Quote from: forgetful on June 19, 2013, 01:09:43 AM
I do find some of this funny. First off, let me say Phil is my favorite golfer. But to say there is nothing controversial about him isn't wholly true.
There are widespread reports that him and his wife are actively involved in the "swinger" community. I'm fine with that, its their business and if they are cool with it, by all means have fun. I would say though that it is typically considered quite controversial.
During the 04' Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in my hometown there was a rumor that Phil walked in on Michael Jordan smashin his wife and was totally cool with it. The members of the country club still talk about it.
Quote from: cbowe3 on June 19, 2013, 05:11:30 PM
During the 04' Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in my hometown there was a rumor that Phil walked in on Michael Jordan smashin his wife and was totally cool with it. The members of the country club still talk about it.
his, whom?
Quote from: cbowe3 on June 19, 2013, 05:11:30 PM
During the 04' Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in my hometown there was a rumor that Phil walked in on Michael Jordan smashin his wife and was totally cool with it. The members of the country club still talk about it.
That would be very hard to believe. But, I assume nothing.
Quote from: ATWizJr on June 19, 2013, 05:56:38 PM
his, whom?
To be clear, your sayin' His Airness was keepin' it in the short grass while playin' Mrs. Phil's back nine?
Witnesses? How would anybody possibly know?
edit: forget it.
mods, feel free to delete
Quote from: cbowe3 on June 19, 2013, 05:11:30 PM
During the 04' Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in my hometown there was a rumor that Phil walked in on Michael Jordan smashin his wife and was totally cool with it. The members of the country club still talk about it.
I know a person who is into that kind of lifestyle and they've said they have seen Phil and Wife at the 'Swinger' clubs.
Quote from: forgetful on June 19, 2013, 09:11:49 PM
I know a person who is into that kind of lifestyle and they've said they have seen Phil and Wife at the 'Swinger' clubs.
You know F*ckin'?
Quote from: cbowe3 on June 19, 2013, 05:11:30 PM
During the 04' Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills in my hometown there was a rumor that Phil walked in on Michael Jordan smashin his wife and was totally cool with it. The members of the country club still talk about it.
MJ does love the white women.
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 19, 2013, 09:27:54 PM
You know F*ckin'?
I'd have relations with Phil's wife. You'd have relations with Phil.
Bump. One month too early. Now wait and see if anybody catches him.
Nailed it.
Quote from: real chili 83 on July 21, 2013, 11:27:20 AM
Nailed it.
Yeah, Phil really did nail that shot on 17.
http://www.youtube.com/v/p4eaNJc7NLA&fs=1&source=uds
Quote from: lab_warrior on July 23, 2013, 08:30:20 PM
Yeah, Phil really did nail that shot on 17.
http://www.youtube.com/v/p4eaNJc7NLA&fs=1&source=uds
I forgot. Who took home the big check tha day? ;)