General Golf Thread

[Erial_Lion]

I'd think this is the final nail in the coffin for the LIV tour...

Jon Rahm leaving LIV Golf in blow to future of bankrupt league

Two-time major champion Jon Rahm is leaving the LIV Golf League and is working to finalize a separation agreement by Oct. 15, his attorney said.

www.espn.com

 

[Catch1lion]

. I was there in 2013 as Justin Rose took down Mickelson for the win.

 

[JakkL]

. I was there in 2013 as Justin Rose took down Mickelson for the win.

Hopefully, there isn't a monsoon this time.

 

[Erial_Lion]

. I was there in 2013 as Justin Rose took down Mickelson for the win.

It was a weird announcement today...we already know that they had all of those US Opens.

I'm thrilled that the USGA is giving them the men's Opens...it's such a small footprint compared to other venues and they have to do some odd things to the course layout to make it work, so I was worried after 2013 that it wouldn't return for a long time.

 

[Catch1lion]

Bryson kicking the tires on the DP World Tour . If he follows Rahm out , no star power left to sustain LIV.

https://www.bunkered.co.uk/golf-news/bryson-dechambeau-dp-world-tour-starts-liv/

 

[MtNittany]

The PGA tour needs Bryson. Badly. It needs bad guys like Rahm and Reed too.

The Tour needs to make room for some spots - even if they make them play Korn Ferry events to get back to full time exempt.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

The PGA tour needs Bryson. Badly. It needs bad guys like Rahm and Reed too.

The Tour needs to make room for some spots - even if they make them play Korn Ferry events to get back to full time exempt.

Maybe they could use 🏌️ BJmtnitwit!

 

[MtNittany]

Which players from the final top 20 FedEx points list would you consider "interesting"?

I got nothing.

 

[MtNittany]

Ryan Armour is just a Senior machine. 63 round one. He might not give this one up. He doesn't do stupid **** out there like Eric does.

 

[MtNittany]

Final tournament of the year before the Schwab Cup playoffs start next week.

 

[CDLionFL]

Yesterday's round at SAS was some of the worst golf I've ever had to watch. There were more missed short putts in that round than what I see out of people I play with on a regular basis. It's crystal clear out there today but with wind (though they are playing lift-clean-cheat) so hopefully it's better quality today.

 

[MtNittany]

Bryson continues to put out great content. I never would have thought of this. I told Horvat to fly out and play with Alice Cooper and he liked the idea.

 

[MtNittany]

Still marveling at the Bryson/Amish video. Anyone ever play Honey Brook? Seems very close to New Holland.

 

[nittanymoops]

Still marveling at the Bryson/Amish video. Anyone ever play Honey Brook? Seems very close to New Holland.

Just down the proverbial road from the Shady Maple Smorgasbord. I’ve driven past delivering Amish folks to their homes many times, but never played there. The land dispute had my interest. I looked it up online with google earth. I can’t figure out why there was a dispute. Anyone know? I’ve been to one of the course’s neighbors, but not the one with a dispute.

I couldn’t believe how good those Amish kids were, and how they ham and egged it to that score. Thanks for sharing.

 

[MtNittany]

Just down the proverbial road from the Shady Maple Smorgasbord. I’ve driven past delivering Amish folks to their homes many times, but never played there. The land dispute had my interest. I looked it up online with google earth. I can’t figure out why there was a dispute. Anyone know? I’ve been to one of the course’s neighbors, but not the one with a dispute.

I couldn’t believe how good those Amish kids were, and how they ham and egged it to that score. Thanks for sharing.

Bryson would stick his giant putter grip in the ground on the green next to the cup, and all 3 of them would hit the putt exactly there. Almost every time.

 

[Catch1lion]

Still marveling at the Bryson/Amish video. Anyone ever play Honey Brook? Seems very close to New Holland.

It's between New Holland and Downingtown, actually just into Chester Co. Supposedly a pretty nice course from the people I know who have played it. I have just driven by going to other places. I found the episode interesting.

 

[Catch1lion]

Yesterday's round at SAS was some of the worst golf I've ever had to watch. There were more missed short putts in that round than what I see out of people I play with on a regular basis. It's crystal clear out there today but with wind (though they are playing lift-clean-cheat) so hopefully it's better quality today.

Incredibly 14 PGA players made every putt inside 3 ft. this past season. I believe all putts from tap ins to 3 ft are in this grouping. Still amazing all variables considered. Michael Kim lead the group converting 912 putts.

 

[MtNittany]

Incredibly 14 PGA players made every putt inside 3 ft. this past season. I believe all putts from tap ins to 3 ft are in this grouping. Still amazing all variables considered. Michael Kim lead the group converting 912 putts.

That is incredible. I've never thought about it, but if you had asked me I'd have guessed half that number.

 

[MtNittany]

BTW, I was bragging on Ryan Armour and how he doesn't put up Eric Cole #'s on the weekend and he did just that on the front 9 on Sunday - even w/ lift, clean, place. Unlike him.

2 tournaments left in the Schwab playoffs. Hope he can win one of them.

Zach Johnson will probably win at least one of them.

 

[Erial_Lion]

Incredibly 14 PGA players made every putt inside 3 ft. this past season. I believe all putts from tap ins to 3 ft are in this grouping. Still amazing all variables considered. Michael Kim lead the group converting 912 putts.

And Michael Kim said he spends zero time practicing from 3 feet and in.

 

[Erial_Lion]

@MtNittany - fired my Eric Cole bullet in fall fantasy this week. Solid start today.

 

[MtNittany]

@MtNittany - fired my Eric Cole bullet in fall fantasy this week. Solid start today.

If Eric ever wins it will be on a US Open or PGA type course OR a really easy course. Nothing in between imo.

From a betting standpoint - I used to bet him at 250-1 to win for a few bucks (and lost 2 playoffs). Then, he was undervalued. Now, he's sort of overvalued.

 

[Catch1lion]

 

[PSU-Dude]

Just down the proverbial road from the Shady Maple Smorgasbord. I’ve driven past delivering Amish folks to their homes many times, but never played there. The land dispute had my interest. I looked it up online with google earth. I can’t figure out why there was a dispute. Anyone know? I’ve been to one of the course’s neighbors, but not the one with a dispute.

I couldn’t believe how good those Amish kids were, and how they ham and egged it to that score. Thanks for sharing.

Played there many times. It's an OK course...nothing spectacular, and can get windy since you're in farm country. They do have a nice bar/restaurant, tho.

However, currently you only play 17 holes...but pay for 18! You skip one hole on the back 9...from what I recall, neighbor claims the land is his....must be true, since a simple survey would confirm it. Been that way for several years now so I can't figure out why they haven't resolved it yet.

 

[MtNittany]

My favorite guy. I wish he'd spend more time in Jupiter and less in Greenville (1 syllable, btw). He is more Hogan than anyone on tour, and his swing style will be lost soon. I witnessed him go through two full tins of Copenhagen in one round. Respect.

 

[MtNittany]

And Michael Kim said he spends zero time practicing from 3 feet and in.

Which is the secret. When you know the outcome in your mind, why practice it? Doing so would actually be a sign of weakness.

If you told me when I was 19 that I'd miss a crucial 3-footer, I'd have laughed at you. If you told me today, I'd ask you if it was for 4 or 5, and did I make the come backer.