6 LIV Golfers receive special invites to PGA Championship at Valhalla
https://golf.com/news/pga-championship-field-liv-golf-invites/?amp=1
Valhalla is a dump. Hope this is the last major ever held there
Koepka is ready to defend his PGA Championship
https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/with-brooks-koepka-locked-in-and-pga-championship-ahead-history-at-stake-for-games-most-enigmatic-golfer/
The blood-money gang is happy to have such an ardent fan. Sure, 9-9-9 is deceased, but they'll take any fans they can get, dead or alive.
Best Greg Norman choke job at a PGA Championship?
Was it Inverness in '86 when he entered the final round with a 4-stroke lead and still had said 4-stroke lead with 9 to go, only to shoot +4 over those final 9, including a bogey from 25' on the final hole after Bob Tway holed out from a greenside bunker?
Was it Inverness in '93 when he entered the final day with a 1-shot lead but lost in a playoff to Paul Azinger after missing a birdie putt on the first playoff hole and then bogeying from 4' after a terrible first putt on the 2nd playoff hole?
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 07, 2024, 02:24:25 PM
Valhalla is a dump. Hope this is the last major ever held there
I will be golfing it end of summer-i'll tell'em all leeeko says hello
Quote from: rocket surgeon on May 09, 2024, 05:54:44 PM
I will be golfing it end of summer-i'll tell'em all leeeko says hello
Not surprised you'd play that dump. Pretty low standards
Quote from: rocket surgeon on May 09, 2024, 05:54:44 PM
I will be golfing it end of summer-i'll tell'em all leeeko says hello
Rocket:
Hope you enjoy your trip .
Last time I was there was to watch the 2008 Ryder Cup. An Excellent Course.
Was cool to see Anthony Kim spank Sergio ( who was at his peak then) in the first singles match of the day.
Quote from: Herman Cain on May 09, 2024, 07:24:22 PM
Rocket:
Hope you enjoy your trip .
Last time I was there was to watch the 2008 Ryder Cup. An Excellent Course.
Was cool to see Anthony Kim spank Sergio ( who was at his peak then) in the first singles match of the day.
I rest my case. It's a dump
Valhalla Golf Club, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a private golf club designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened in 1986. In 1992, Valhalla was selected to host the 1996 edition of the PGA Championship, one of golf's four majors. The following year, the PGA of America purchased a 25% interest in the club.
the club sold to a group in 2022 that included junior bridgeman-loved him as a player-pancake jumper
junior was one helluva a businessman. I know he owned a bunch of yum brand restaurants that did him well yum brand's headquarters is in Louisville great story-retired in 1987 after making $350k/year. formed bridgeman foods which by 2016 owned 160 wendy's and 120 chili's
Hoping Rory can be in peak form for The PGA.
The last two years he found his form for a couple majors and was high on the leaderboard , and in contention ,down the stretch. Lost to two guys who played great .
Rory, Needs to keep putting himself into position to have a chance . Having won at Valhalla he should have some positive memories to feed off.
JT would like a home town Major
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/pgachampionship2024-justin-thomas-valhalla-home-kentucky-louisville?utm_medium=email&utm_source=051124&utm_campaign=hitlist&utm_content=DM51903&uuid=85f898e378d547f4aa114b5572e1ddc5
Tiger has arrived at Valhalla. Hoping to revive glories of years past.
https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/latest/2024/05/12/tiger-woods-arrives-at-pga-championship-valhalla-golf-club
Xander putting like it is a major Sunday. Rory is making it rain.
8 under in an 8 hole stretch. Rico on a bad day.
Quote from: tower912 on May 12, 2024, 03:58:41 PM
Xander putting like it is a major Sunday. Rory is making it rain.
8 under in an 8 hole stretch. Rico on a bad day.
Rory won at a dump in preparation for a major at a dump. Saudi golfers with a huge advantage heading into this week as they exclusively play dumps
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 12, 2024, 07:00:44 PM
Rory won at a dump in preparation for a major at a dump. Saudi golfers with a huge advantage heading into this week as they exclusively play dumps
I get the schtick, but unnecessary shade for the fantastic courses that host LIV in HK and Singapore. Both the Hong Kong Golf Club and Sentosa are amazing courses with pristine management.
https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/sports/big-names-big-stories-throughout-pga-championship-field-this-week/amp/
scottie's kid sure is reeeeking (pun intended) havoc on golf history. Mrs Scottie was supposed to burp up their child mid masters or so and threatened his run 2 weeks ago...geez, have the kid already
it'll be interesting what they name the little guy/girl
there are many names for lil guys to be named after, but girls? the only one that comes to mind is "birdie"
Interesting take on Rory by someone who has written extensively on the Tour
https://twitter.com/ronsirak/status/1789986702137721004?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Some history on Rory last major
https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/crgyywzjezgo.amp
Congratulations to Scheffler on the birth of his son. Left early for Valhalla due to weather forecasts.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 12, 2024, 07:00:44 PM
Rory won at a dump in preparation for a major at a dump. Saudi golfers with a huge advantage heading into this week as they exclusively play dumps
Quail Hollow is a dump?
Why Valhalla sucks in a nutshell
https://x.com/fried_egg_golf/status/1790374317731000622?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Quote from: tower912 on May 13, 2024, 06:25:43 PM
Congratulations to Scheffler on the birth of his son. Left early for Valhalla due to weather forecasts.
https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/sports/scottie-scheffler-reveals-first-pic-of-baby-son-with-wife-meredith/amp/
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on May 14, 2024, 07:31:58 AM
Quail Hollow is a dump?
you don't get reeeekos humor?? neither do many others here, but afraid to tell him and hurt his feelings
Quote from: rocket surgeon on May 14, 2024, 02:09:41 PM
you don't get reeeekos humor?? neither do many others here, but afraid to tell him and hurt his feelings
Quail Hollow is a dump. It's a terrible course. It's laughable the PGA plays there and more laughable the PGA of America holds its marquee event there.
The PGA of America's choices of major venues has been historically bad. Luckily, that appears to be changing and these dumps are coming out of the rota and being replaced with true gems like Olympic Club, Southern Hills and a revamped Congressional that has been saved from Rees Jones and Tom Fazio's bastardizing of it. Add in PGA Frisco designed by Gil Hanse and you have something
https://nypost.com/2024/05/14/sports/rory-mcilroy-preparing-for-pga-championship-after-erica-stoll-divorce-news/amp/
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 14, 2024, 02:41:47 PM
Quail Hollow is a dump. It's a terrible course. It's laughable the PGA plays there and more laughable the PGA of America holds its marquee event there.
The PGA of America's choices of major venues has been historically bad. Luckily, that appears to be changing and these dumps are coming out of the rota and being replaced with true gems like Olympic Club, Southern Hills and a revamped Congressional that has been saved from Rees Jones and Tom Fazio's bastardizing of it. Add in PGA Frisco designed by Gil Hanse and you have something
time to go LIV
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 14, 2024, 02:41:47 PM
Quail Hollow is a dump. It's a terrible course. It's laughable the PGA plays there and more laughable the PGA of America holds its marquee event there.
The PGA of America's choices of major venues has been historically bad. Luckily, that appears to be changing and these dumps are coming out of the rota and being replaced with true gems like Olympic Club, Southern Hills and a revamped Congressional that has been saved from Rees Jones and Tom Fazio's bastardizing of it. Add in PGA Frisco designed by Gil Hanse and you have something
if you're still trying to be funny-ha
but golf digest ranks quail hollow #9 and Valhalla #8
but you know better of course. where you playing this weekend? warnimont?
https://www.golfdigest.com/courses/guides/pga-tour-courses-ranking
Quote from: rocket surgeon on May 14, 2024, 07:09:04 PM
if you're still trying to be funny-ha
but golf digest ranks quail hollow #9 and Valhalla #8
but you know better of course. where you playing this weekend? warnimont?
https://www.golfdigest.com/courses/guides/pga-tour-courses-ranking
Yeah, the PGA Tour plays a lot of dumps.
Golf Digest rankings are bought and paid for.
Rain softening the greens. Helps the big hitters. Bet on your favorite bomber.
Quote from: tower912 on May 15, 2024, 08:04:52 PM
Rain softening the greens. Helps the big hitters. Bet on your favorite bomber.
One-trick pony course. Driver-wedge, rinse, repeat.
So your betting (if you permitted yourself such degradations) would be easy.
Quote from: tower912 on May 15, 2024, 08:04:52 PM
Rain softening the greens. Helps the big hitters. Bet on your favorite bomber.
not necessarily the "big hitters" rather the guys who can throw darts and putt
Tiger with excellent pairings. Guys who he historically has been friendly with.
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/40146376/tiger-paired-scott-bradley-begin-pga-championship
https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/sports/jordan-spieth-eyes-final-piece-of-grand-slam-at-pga-championship/amp/
Quote from: tower912 on May 15, 2024, 08:17:22 PM
So your betting (if you permitted yourself such degradations) would be easy.
Feels like a Bryson week
I think Rory continues his hot streak and gets the win.
I feel a breakthrough winner. Zalatoris. I would go with Wyndham Clark, but Valhalla has some holes that require him to hit a draw off the tee.
Xander with Excellent opening round -9
Quote from: Herman Cain on May 16, 2024, 03:20:25 PM
Xander with Excellent opening round -9
On a good course, that's equal to -2
Isn't the PGA the red headed step child of the majors?
Quote from: Jockey on May 16, 2024, 03:30:00 PM
Isn't the PGA the red headed step child of the majors?
It is. I'd prefer the Australian Open be the 4th Major but Americans would have a stroke over that.
Typical Tiger Thursday: Make some decent shots early so some folks think he has "a chance," however that's defined these days ... post a mediocre score that already has him all but eliminated ... inspire others to talk about how courageous he is for even being able to walk 18 holes.
Quote from: MU82 on May 16, 2024, 03:43:02 PM
Typical Tiger Thursday: Make some decent shots early so some folks think he has "a chance," however that's defined these days ... post a mediocre score that already has him all but eliminated ... inspire others to talk about how courageous he is for even being able to walk 18 holes.
Yeah, without reps, he's just another past champ in the field taking up a spot
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 16, 2024, 03:31:29 PM
It is. I'd prefer the Australian Open be the 4th Major but Americans would have a stroke over that.
If it was your buddy Greg Norman would have 7 majors to his credit. You might be one of the guys needing treatment.
Cam Smith Excellent save from the creek waters
https://golf.com/news/cam-smith-drove-it-into-the-water-valhalla/?amp=1
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 16, 2024, 03:59:42 PM
If it was your buddy Greg Norman would have 7 majors to his credit. You might be one of the guys needing treatment.
Why would I need treatment? He won it when it wasn't a major or remotely close to a major field.
Had it been a major when he was playing them, I'd have full confidence he'd have choked at least 4 of those wins
Whoa
https://x.com/jeffdarlington/status/1791417323867283597?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Scottie put in hand cuffs as he was trying to enter valhalla
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/scottie-scheffler-briefly-detained-handcuffed-pga-championship-incident-reports
I wonder if this is going to affect his round? Doubt it however- it takes a lot to shake him up
Quote from: rocket surgeon on May 17, 2024, 06:29:17 AM
Scottie put in hand cuffs as he was trying to enter valhalla
Pure thug. Lock him up. Not surprised in the least.
https://x.com/jeffdarlington/status/1791428598080938492?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Who had Scottie Scheffler being the driving force behind police reform on their bingo card?
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on May 17, 2024, 06:47:07 AM
Who had Scottie Scheffler being the driving force behind police reform on their bingo card?
Why? He's a thug and if it wasn't for his celebrity, he'd be locked up like he should be for not listening to the cops.
99% of tour golfers are scumbags so this doesn't surprise me
Quote from: MurphysTillClose on May 17, 2024, 06:57:45 AM
99% of tour golfers are scumbags so this doesn't surprise me
I wouldn't cross the street to shake their hands
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 07:06:33 AM
I wouldn't cross the street to shake their hands
Kidding me? I purposefully jaywalk if I'm on the same side
Quote from: MurphysTillClose on May 17, 2024, 07:07:56 AM
Kidding me? I purposefully jaywalk if I'm on the same side
I'm boycotting all of Scottie's sponsors until they drop him
I am afraid of looting in Waukesha County over this injustice. #freescottie
https://x.com/sean_zak/status/1791442058063868001?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Quote from: Goose on May 17, 2024, 07:17:53 AM
I am afraid of looting in Waukesha County over this injustice. #freescottie
It's pandemonium in Waukesha
Felony assault 2 of a policy officer.
Lucky he isn't in Saudi Arabia. He'd already be dead but then again, this is Louisville. They also shoot and ask questions later
Heard they were looting the Brookfield Von Maur.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 07:21:33 AM
It's pandemonium in Waukesha
Just another Friday night in Pewaukee.
https://x.com/nycsouthpaw/status/1791444471843848662?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Kick him off the tour. Pure thug.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on May 17, 2024, 07:30:06 AM
Heard they were looting the Brookfield Von Maur.
Not if Kyle has anything to say about it.
This is the best thing to happen in golf in a loooong time.
Generations of Schefflers will never have to work solely based off the PIP payout Scottie will receive from this.
Rumors are things escalated when Scottie asked the officer if he had a toothache.
Strange that no one is saying that he just should have complied with the officer.
https://nypost.com/2024/05/17/sports/scottie-scheffler-seen-in-handcuffs-in-new-video-of-detainment/
https://www.wave3.com/2024/05/17/professional-golfer-scottie-scheffler-arrested-by-louisville-metro-police/?outputType=amp
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on May 17, 2024, 07:43:48 AM
Strange that no one is saying that he just should have complied with the officer.
Scottie is rich and white. Come on
Quote from: jesmu84 on May 17, 2024, 08:00:56 AM
Scottie is rich and white. Come on
Two-tiered system. SMDH
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 08:13:46 AM
Two-tiered system. SMDH
It's not two tiered as much as it is they just didn't kneel on his neck as hard as they do on others. It's really a case by case thing.
Uhhhhhh......WTF???
He's rich and white. Trial won't be until 2029.
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 17, 2024, 08:18:22 AM
Uhhhhhh......WTF???
Sometimes police kneel on people's necks and kill them, sometimes they don't. It's a case by case thing.
Quote from: The Lens on May 17, 2024, 08:21:52 AM
Sometimes police kneel on people's necks and kill them, sometimes they don't. It's a case by case thing.
Ya....these are totally similar situations.
Has Muggsy issued a kill order yet?
Another vile human being
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 17, 2024, 08:33:55 AM
Ya....these are totally similar situations.
What's the difference?
Quote from: MuggsyB on May 17, 2024, 08:33:55 AM
Ya....these are totally similar situations.
Like I said, case by case situation. And as we know Louisville cops always show restraint. They would never barge in and shoot.
Muggs, nuance to everything.
Quote from: The Lens on May 17, 2024, 08:49:23 AM
Like I said, case by case situation. And as we know Louisville cops always show restraint. They would never barge in and shoot.
Muggs, nuance to everything.
Scottie Scheffler is a thug. End of story. The fact that the PGA Championship is letting him play is a direct indictment of the lawlessness we allow in this nation
Birdies #1
Here he comes
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on May 17, 2024, 07:43:48 AM
Strange that no one is saying that he just should have complied with the officer.
Oh people are. Same people are stunned he "drove so far dragging a police officer".
Louisville PD are gonna need to single handedly stop a terrorist attack to undo the deserved negative PR they've incurred over the last 5 years.
Once again, police being police.
#norespect
If it was Finau, they would have shot him.
Guys, the officers pants, valued at $80 were damaged beyond repair.
#PantsLivesMatter #PLM
https://x.com/michaeleaves/status/1791469072582070777?s=46
Quote from: reinko on May 17, 2024, 10:27:55 AM
Guys, the officers pants, valued at $80 were damaged beyond repair.
#PantsLivesMatter #PLM
https://x.com/michaeleaves/status/1791469072582070777?s=46
ESPN radio had a quote from an additional reporter stuck in the traffic this morning (not Darlington) who said that a different officer told him that "some %#@&! tried to run over one of our officers." Similarly the report says Scheffler "dragged" the officer. Meanwhile Darlington was right there and said the officer "attached himself" to Scheffler's car.
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Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 09:22:53 AM
Scottie Scheffler is a thug. End of story. The fact that the PGA Championship is letting him play is a direct indictment of the lawlessness we allow in this nation
Louisville cops 🤝 D.C. Metropolitan police
Quote from: ATL MU Warrior on May 17, 2024, 07:37:58 AM
This is the best thing to happen in golf in a loooong time.
well maybe other than Happy Gilmore 2
It's really an incredible story.
So, whom do we believe ... the famous athlete or the cops?
Quote from: MU82 on May 17, 2024, 11:26:27 AM
It's really an incredible story.
So, whom do we believe ... the famous athlete or the cops?
As an evangelical, I'm torn
I assume the body cam videos will be released soon. Then we can continue to argue, but with more data.
Quote from: MU82 on May 17, 2024, 11:26:27 AM
It's really an incredible story.
So, whom do we believe ... the famous athlete or the cops?
good people on both sides?
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on May 17, 2024, 07:43:48 AM
Strange that no one is saying that he just should have complied with the officer.
I'll say it.
Quote from: MUBurrow on May 17, 2024, 10:39:56 AM
ESPN radio had a quote from an additional reporter stuck in the traffic this morning (not Darlington) who said that a different officer told him that "some %#@&! tried to run over one of our officers." Similarly the report says Scheffler "dragged" the officer. Meanwhile Darlington was right there and said the officer "attached himself" to Scheffler's car.
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Cops don't lie. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: MU82 on May 17, 2024, 11:26:27 AM
It's really an incredible story.
So, whom do we believe ... the famous athlete or the cops?
Don't even need to go that far, considering there was eyewitness commentary from the incident from an Emmy winning reporter.
Quote from: MUBurrow on May 17, 2024, 10:39:56 AM
ESPN radio had a quote from an additional reporter stuck in the traffic this morning (not Darlington) who said that a different officer told him that "some %#@&! tried to run over one of our officers." Similarly the report says Scheffler "dragged" the officer. Meanwhile Darlington was right there and said the officer "attached himself" to Scheffler's car.
(https://y.yarn.co/1029983f-38f7-4124-9be4-7dd6c574b900_text.gif)
An officer jumping onto the hood and then forcing himself into Scheffler's window is some hilariously out of place attempted "heroics".
White-on-white crime ... just such a shame.
Rooting for Scottie
The fact that he's tied for 3rd and -4 on the day is pretty incredible. Goes from the most boring guy in golf to Golf's Bad Boy.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 07:19:39 AM
https://x.com/sean_zak/status/1791442058063868001?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Rickie Fowler wants his clothes back.
Surprised the best iron player of the last 20 years didn't go lower through 36 holes
Morikowa having an Excellent round. Would love to see him pick up a third major.
Rahm still has a chance at a back door top-10
I worked some traffic deaths. Chaotic. Same with fires. Or anything that disrupts the expected flow. Rain and darkness and all sorts of unexpected flashing lights on a strange road lead to confusion. I have seen many drivers make poor decisions thinking they were getting out of the mess. And a few get tickets for it. I think it is entirely possible both sides are telling the truth as they perceive it. Scottie thought he was doing what he was told. He wasn't.
Having said all that, back to the snark.
Quote from: tower912 on May 17, 2024, 02:34:24 PM
I worked some traffic deaths. Chaotic. Same with fires. Or anything that disrupts the expected flow. Rain and darkness and all sorts of unexpected flashing lights on a strange road lead to confusion. I have seen many drivers make poor decisions thinking they were getting out of the mess. And a few get tickets for it. I think it is entirely possible both sides are telling the truth as they perceive it. Scottie thought he was doing what he was told. He wasn't.
Having said all that, back to the snark.
A close family member ,who was in law enforcement for many years , said the exact same thing this morning when we discussed this . Said direct traffic in these situations is fraught with peril for all.
Quote from: Herman Cain on May 17, 2024, 02:41:58 PM
A close family member ,who was in law enforcement for many years , said the exact same thing this morning when we discussed this . Said direct traffic in these situations is fraught with peril for all.
Making excuses for thugs. SMDH
Scottie finishes up -5 for the day -9 overall.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 02:27:19 PM
Rahm still has a chance at a back door top-10
So do about 90 other guys
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 02:45:55 PM
Making excuses for thugs. SMDH
Keefe taught me to never listen to nor respect firefighters so I am waiting for his Haiku on the matter before I comment.
This is no longer a major but instead a clambake
#nomorevalhallamajors
One step above a municipal course.
Y'all need to stop trying to discredit the 60 I shot at Valhalla!
Quote from: The Lens on May 17, 2024, 03:51:28 PM
Keefe taught me to never listen to nor respect firefighters
Sage advice.
Quote from: Jockey on May 17, 2024, 04:21:51 PM
One step above a municipal course.
Don't insult muni's by comparing them to this dump
9-9-9 sez: "Any minute now, the intimidation will start, and the rest of the field will bend to Tiger's will."
Tiger is where Arnie was 50 years ago.
Quote from: MU82 on May 17, 2024, 04:41:12 PM
9-9-9 sez: "Any minute now, the intimidation will start, and the rest of the field will bend to Tiger's will."
Tiger needs to be taken to a farm upstate
And take John Daly with him
Scottie conducts himself in an Excellent fashion at Press Conference
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/scottie-scheffler-press-conference-arrest-2024?utm_medium=email&utm_source=051724&utm_campaign=hitlistpm&utm_content=DM52431&uuid=85f898e378d547f4aa114b5572e1ddc5
Quote from: MU82 on May 17, 2024, 04:41:12 PM
9-9-9 sez: "Any minute now, the intimidation will start, and the rest of the field will bend to Tiger's will."
After following Tiger live at the Masters this year , I finally acknowledged he is clearly in Arnie 50 years ago mode
Quote from: tower912 on May 17, 2024, 04:57:03 PM
Tiger is where Arnie was 50 years ago.
Tiger will give us an exciting round every so often , but putting together 4 in a row will be physically tough.
Quote from: Herman Cain on May 17, 2024, 06:40:33 PM
After following Tiger live at the Masters this year
What did you guys have for dinner?
Quote from: tower912 on May 17, 2024, 02:34:24 PM
I worked some traffic deaths. Chaotic. Same with fires. Or anything that disrupts the expected flow. Rain and darkness and all sorts of unexpected flashing lights on a strange road lead to confusion. I have seen many drivers make poor decisions thinking they were getting out of the mess. And a few get tickets for it. I think it is entirely possible both sides are telling the truth as they perceive it. Scottie thought he was doing what he was told. He wasn't.
Reasonable takes are unwanted here. Everyone else prefers to make this about politics somehow. It's what we've become.
Quote from: MU82 on May 17, 2024, 06:43:42 PM
What did you guys have for dinner?
Our group had dinner that evening with a couple of Long Drive champs . It was fun.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 17, 2024, 07:25:37 PM
Reasonable takes are unwanted here. Everyone else prefers to make this about politics somehow. It's what we've become.
You would never, though.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 17, 2024, 04:57:35 PM
Tiger needs to be taken to a farm upstate
And take John Daly with him
you must have your own comedy podcast and show-so much "good stuff" here for free
#reeeekoschtickfordummys
I saw a variation of this yesterday. Rory with a divorce, Scottie with a car wreck. Proving once again that it takes at least two of the current generation of superstars to equal one Tiger.
Quote from: rocket surgeon on May 18, 2024, 04:01:59 AM
you must have your own comedy podcast and show-so much "good stuff" here for free
#reeeekoschtickfordummys
I assume you're doing comedy, too, or at least I hope for the sake of the Dental School's reputation.
Quote from: tower912 on May 18, 2024, 06:50:04 AM
I saw a variation of this yesterday. Rory with a divorce, Scottie with a car wreck. Proving once again that it takes at least two of the current generation of superstars to equal one Tiger.
Well played ;D
The most productive thing LPD did yesterday was provide us with a top 5 twitter day. What a fun ride.
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on May 18, 2024, 08:20:55 AM
The most productive thing LPD did yesterday was provide us with a top 5 twitter day. What a fun ride.
It beats their usual day, committing crimes
Quote from: CreightonWarrior on May 18, 2024, 08:20:55 AM
The most productive thing LPD did yesterday was provide us with a top 5 twitter day. What a fun ride.
https://x.com/EmersonLotzia/status/1791635970976043180?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Quote from: tower912 on May 18, 2024, 06:50:04 AM
I saw a variation of this yesterday. Rory with a divorce, Scottie with a car wreck. Proving once again that it takes at least two of the current generation of superstars to equal one Tiger.
Too many NBA games on TV. Even the cops are flopping now.
Quote from: Jockey on May 18, 2024, 10:10:42 AM
Too many NBA games on TV. Even the cops are flopping now.
Neymar
The body cam was not activated for Scheffler's arrest. I am shocked. Shocked, I say.
Quote from: cheebs09 on May 18, 2024, 12:43:01 PM
The body cam was not activated for Scheffler's arrest. I am shocked. Shocked, I say.
I was 50/50 on whom to believe ... but now leaning toward Scheffler.
I believe them both.
Free Scottie.....T Shirts made over night
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/scottie-scheffler-supporters-flock-pga-championship-arrest-best-guy-out-there-right-now
Quote from: tower912 on May 18, 2024, 01:36:04 PM
I believe them both.
Why? Police have a history of lying. Scheffler doesn't.
Charges will be quietly reduced or dropped.
Because the stories are consistent. I think the felonies will be dropped and he will pay fines for the misdemeanors.
Just another example of the judicial system being too lenient with the scofflaws.
Xander starting to short arm putts like he did last week with Rory.
Lots of Big Names at top of Leaderboard.
Yay, stocky Irish guy.
Quote from: tower912 on May 18, 2024, 04:01:14 PM
Yay, stocky Irish guy.
Would love to see him win a second major
Well, this just got more interesting.
Not counting this as a major. It's a very nice WGC. Onto Pinehurst, a proper venue
Quote from: Jockey on May 18, 2024, 01:54:42 PM
Why? Police have a history of lying. Scheffler doesn't.
Charges will be quietly reduced or dropped.
The relevant historical comparison isn't Scheffler vs "Police".
Scheffler's vs this particular officer's? OK.
Leaderboard is full of big names. Can Xander finally win a major after knocking at the door? Lots of guys looking to add to their major collection .
The way the course is playing with greens soft it a entirely possible someone shoots another 62 or 63 and posts a good score early
Quote from: Herman Cain on May 19, 2024, 06:05:04 AM
Leaderboard is full of big names. Can Xander finally win a major after knocking at the door? Lots of guys looking to add to their major collection .
The way the course is playing with greens soft it a entirely possible someone shoots another 62 or 63 and posts a good score early
It's not a major
Nah, it is a major. The trophy says so. The rain has rendered the course basically defenseless. So, it feels like Hartford/Phoenix/Detroit. If a course is soft and there isn't any wind, you can stretch a course to 8000 and these guys will shred it.
I think 20 under wins it. I don't know who gets there.
Given the events this week, course conditions and the fact that the PGA no longer owns the course, I doubt any majors will be held here in the future.
Quote from: tower912 on May 19, 2024, 07:09:03 AM
Nah, it is a major. The trophy says so. The rain has rendered the course basically defenseless. So, it feels like Hartford/Phoenix/Detroit. If a course is soft and there isn't any wind, you can stretch a course to 8000 and these guys will shred it.
I think 20 under wins it. I don't know who gets there.
The problem is it's straight and the green complexes are easy. It's not a major venue. It's fine for the Ryder Cup to help America win because it's driver/wedge. When JT is saying this out loud, you know it's just not enough of a challenge for these guys:
Fluff is right. It won't host another men's major, especially after the Scheffler incident and the fact it got sold.
It'll probably be an exciting finish but a crowded leaderboard with this many low scores shows just what a bad course this is for a major.
Bring on Pinehurst
Almost impossibly, the course looks even easier today. Might take -22 or lower to win.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 18, 2024, 06:25:45 PM
The relevant historical comparison isn't Scheffler vs "Police".
Scheffler's vs this particular officer's? OK.
You are correct.
This officer who broke police rules accusing Scheffler of breaking rules. Show evidence (beyond the word of this cop) or drop charges. The cop was wearing a camera. Show evidence.
I think Lowery made a tactical error. Dressed in all black in 90 degree heat and sunshine. He may be dragging by the end, a la Colin Montgomery.
DeCharcuterie making a nice move with the putt off the green.
Colin Parikawa.
Congratulations to Xander.
A well earned Major after so many close calls
Congrats to Xander on winning the TPC Valhalla
https://x.com/justinraygolf/status/1792331452102680941?s=46&t=QSiaGcOIKZrrpw0ciZkI5Q
Congratulations on losing the title. Who, now, is the best player without a major? Hovland? Cantlay?
Quote from: tower912 on May 19, 2024, 08:03:20 PM
Congratulations on losing the title. Who, now, is the best player without a major? Hovland? Cantlay?
Probably Hovland. Cantlay blows
I've been told Talor Gooch is the best iron player of the last 20 years, so maybe him
Quote from: tower912 on May 19, 2024, 08:03:20 PM
Congratulations on losing the title. Who, now, is the best player without a major? Hovland? Cantlay?
Easily Hovland for me. Outside of struggling at the Masters this year, I think he has like 5 top 20s in his last 6 majors. Like 3-4 of those were top 10s. He's really damn good and is really close to breaking through and winning a couple IMO.
In other news, I know the feelings on him here are mixed, but amazing tournament image-wise for Dechambeau. I read 4-5 accounts of how awesome he was with fans and support staff all weekend and his gallery support seemed way stronger than in the past.
Quote from: JWags85 on May 20, 2024, 07:33:03 AM
Easily Hovland for me. Outside of struggling at the Masters this year, I think he has like 5 top 20s in his last 6 majors. Like 3-4 of those were top 10s. He's really damn good and is really close to breaking through and winning a couple IMO.
In other news, I know the feelings on him here are mixed, but amazing tournament image-wise for Dechambeau. I read 4-5 accounts of how awesome he was with fans and support staff all weekend and his gallery support seemed way stronger than in the past.
The less Bryson, the more likable he is. Not having him be visible except 4 weeks a year is probably the right amount of Bryson for both himself and the public.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 20, 2024, 07:50:17 AM
The less Bryson, the more likable he is. Not having him be visible except 4 weeks a year is probably the right amount of Bryson for both himself and the public.
For all the BS with LIV, I think its allowed him to be more himself outside of the PGA guardrails. His Youtube channel is great and has done wonders for his personal perception. I think its all helped a lot with his general demeanor and leaving the animosity he had with PGA management. Its a shame that it took leaving the PGA Tour to unlock that.
People can still dislike him, and thats fine, but you can't say he's putting on a facade. He's absolutely an odd duck, but he doesn't pretend to be anything else.
I have no reason to watch his YouTube channel, and I'll never watch an LIV event. So, as Unk said, I'll see him 4x a year, he'll maybe contend in 1-2 of those majors every year or three, and that will be plenty of Bryson for me.
Quote from: MU82 on May 20, 2024, 09:25:09 AM
I have no reason to watch his YouTube channel, and I'll never watch an LIV event. So, as Unk said, I'll see him 4x a year, he'll maybe contend in 1-2 of those majors every year or three, and that will be plenty of Bryson for me.
Wags is right. Bryson is a character. I disagree with him the move to Saudi golf has been good for him.
He's always had the social media stuff going on. His crew have included his TikTok and YouTube videographers for years, even when a PGA member. He got a ton of mainstream attention from the day he turned pro. Now, he's another sellout propping up an autocratic regime under the pretense of growing the game of golf.
When he first got to the tour, he had a big fanbase and then, well, he got more airtime and more time to talk. That's when he starting grating on people and exposed himself as not some weird golf intellect, but just another meathead golfer. But I liked that meathead golfer because he was so outlandish.
He'll win another major. Probably. Because he is a great golfer
My feelings on Bryson have changed a half dozen times over his career and they probably did again yesterday. I think seeing Bryson play four times a year is the perfect amount, especially if he is contention. Can never see myself cheering for him, but he is a very good player and a good villain.
As for the PGA, my interest level was again low and spent less time watching than ever before. The divide in the game and the slew of low scores is not very interesting to me. I think I would have been more interested if Scottie, Lowry or Theegala would have been higher on the board going into the back nine.
While I like Scottie quite a bit, the most interesting part of the weekend was seeing struggle on Saturday. His play has been so incredible it was strange to see him struggle.
I did not like Bryson prior to his defection. Certainly was not rooting for him yesterday. However, I will agree he projected a persona that was much more likeable this past weekend. Maybe he has relaxed. Maybe he has grown up.
Quote from: tower912 on May 20, 2024, 10:49:22 AM
I did not like Bryson prior to his defection. Certainly was not rooting for him yesterday. However, I will agree he projected a persona that was much more likeable this past weekend. Maybe he has relaxed. Maybe he has grown up.
I think thats part of it. He's 30. A lot of what created division happened when he was in his mid 20s, a time when many normal people are kind of idiots, and they aren't wealthy, treated specially, and in the public eye. Ive mentioned I know various people who knew/interacted with him in golf circles when he was at SMU/early 20s and they all mentioned him as polite, affable, and thoughtful. I'd like to think thats his base nature and he's returning to it to some extent.
Got off the roids.
I'm guessing not having a camera right up on him every round and a bunch of interviews has helped things. The relative anonymity LIV has provided him means he can kind of control his public view better.
Less chance for an Augusta is a Par 67 type of comment.
I was never a Bryson fan but became one this weekend. In a cookie cutter sport he stands out from the crowd - Schauffele, Cantlay, JT, Speith, Morikawa, etc., etc., etc. He looks different, hits it differently and approaches it differently. Lots of tour players hold that against him, I'm sure, but I think it's refreshing. His temper seems under control and he was more fun for the galleries than the rest of the boring field combined. As long as he comports himself like he did this weekend I'll root for him.
Lenny
I am definitely more pro Bryson after this weekend. Was not cheering against him and enjoyed watching his style of play and personality. I agree completely with the top guys on tour being cookie cutter and pretty damn boring.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 20, 2024, 07:50:17 AM
The less Bryson, the more likable he is. Not having him be visible except 4 weeks a year is probably the right amount of Bryson for both himself and the public.
But probably still too much for Brooksie...
DeCharcuterie ( Muggys moniker for Bryson) is an Excellent golfer. I expect him to be in solid contention at all Majors for at least the next 5 years baring injury.
The game is all about Distance now which Bryson has, and he completes it with a strong short game.
Quote from: Herman Cain on May 20, 2024, 10:15:13 PM
DeCharcuterie ( Muggys moniker for Bryson) is an Excellent golfer. I expect him to be in solid contention at all Majors for at least the next 5 years baring injury.
The game is all about Distance now which Bryson has, and he completes it with a strong short game.
Not after the roll back. Bryson is too mentally weak to be able to handle that
Quote from: Jockey on May 18, 2024, 01:54:42 PM
Why? Police have a history of lying. Scheffler doesn't.
Charges will be quietly reduced or dropped.
Charges dropped. It was inevitable.
Cop is a thug and a liar and should be terminated immediately. Louisville police knew they would get destroyed at trial.
There was never a case.
Quote from: Jockey on May 29, 2024, 12:29:25 PM
Charges dropped. It was inevitable.
Cop is a thug and a liar and should be terminated immediately. Louisville police knew they would get destroyed at trial.
There was never a case.
White privilege. If it's Tom Kim he's still in jail. Theegala either ends up dead at the scene or sits in solitary.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 29, 2024, 12:44:00 PM
White privilege. If it's Tom Kim he's still in jail. Theegala either ends up dead at the scene or sits in solitary.
With the Louisville PD? Probably
Scottie has been pure class through this.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on May 29, 2024, 12:45:06 PM
With the Louisville PD? Probably
Yep. Defund those m'frackers, am I right? But why single out Louisville? Let's go after 'em all!!
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 29, 2024, 06:18:03 PM
Yep. Defund those m'frackers, am I right? But why single out Louisville? Let's go after 'em all!!
Yes. We should go after all corrupt cops. Everywhere.
Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 29, 2024, 06:18:03 PM
Yep. Defund those m'frackers, am I right? But why single out Louisville? Let's go after 'em all!!
I mean, this guys track record shows he shouldn't be a cop and Louisville's reputation is not very good
Quote from: Jockey on May 29, 2024, 07:02:56 PM
Yes. We should go after all corrupt cops. Everywhere.
Yes. All cops are corrupt, we should go after them. Everywhere.
I see Lenny's on one tonight.
Let's start here: More than 50 % of the white members of the NYPD do not reside in NYC. Why not require police officers to be city residents?
We should go after bad cops
https://www.yahoo.com/news/did-tase-him-face-inside-115918513.html
Quote from: wadesworld on May 29, 2024, 09:54:48 PM
I see Lenny's on one tonight.
He's got to be tired fighting all those culture wars tonight.
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Quote from: Lennys Tap on May 29, 2024, 09:33:17 PM
Yes. All cops are corrupt, we should go after them. Everywhere.
You support corrupt cops? A very MAGAt take.