Paddock Golf Thread part ###

[cole854]

Yes, it will grow the game. Especially in other countries.

http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/05/24/priority-grow-the-game.html

Approximately 3.6 billion people watched at least one minute of the coverage.

None of them saw a single golf shot.

When you look at it from golf’s perspective of wanting to grow the game, those numbers lead you to one conclusion: Lost opportunity.

A study commissioned by golf’s entities found that 85 countries that invest government money in sports only invest if that sport is on the Olympic program -- in other words, if that sport is a podium sport. Those were 85 countries in which golf was getting no help from the government.

It was an eye-opening report.

Nothing more than political b.s. from Finchem , which is what he is supposed to do.

2015 had 24 countries represented in the top 100 of the world golf rankings. Other countries had representation in years prior.

There are more than a dozen tours spanning the globe.

Global golf is fine....4 days in Rio might be of benefit for the Congo if some headhunter wins a medal, but for "growing the game".....not hardly.

 

[cawoodsct]

Nothing more than political b.s. from Finchem , which is what he is supposed to do.

2015 had 24 countries represented in the top 100 of the world golf rankings. Other countries had representation in years prior.

There are more than a dozen tours spanning the globe.

Global golf is fine....4 days in Rio might be of benefit for the Congo if some headhunter wins a medal, but for "growing the game".....not hardly.

Once again you're clueless. Par for the course, no pun intended.

 

[BBdK]

Lol. Of course UKO is suggesting having Golf on such a worldwide stage will do nothing to help the game.

[laughing]

It's uncanny how predictable and terrible he is.

 

[cole854]

The Masters...probably the most famous and popular golf tournament played "EVERY" year, is broadcast in over 200 countries. It also includes the world's best players "EVERY" year.

Take your once every 4 years global olympic golf and stick it up your ***. Oh...and enjoy god knows who that will be playing.

Dumbass.

 

[cawoodsct]

It warms my heart to see UKO so upset we have Olympic golf[cheers]
Typical

 

[cawoodsct]

JR Smith asking Dustin if he can do a between the legs dunk.

 

[TruBluCatFan]

JR Smith asking Dustin if he can do a between the legs dunk.

Wonder what the answer was? LOL.

I wouldn't bet against DJ being able to throw down a couple good dunks, especially if he's all wound up.

 

[kafka0117]

What's so hard to comprehend here? If the Games were held anywhere else in the free world, they'd all be there, but not in the middle of Brazil's dumpster fire with Zika-carrying mosquitos all over the place. If someone gave you tickets and plane fare to Rio, would you go watch for two weeks? I don't blame any of them for opting out. I don't think paying them would make any difference.

 

[cawoodsct]

What's so hard to comprehend here? If the Games were held anywhere else in the free world, they'd all be there, but not in the middle of Brazil's dumpster fire with Zika-carrying mosquitos all over the place. If someone gave you tickets and plane fare to Rio, would you go watch for two weeks? I don't blame any of them for opting out. I don't think paying them would make any difference.

True story. 8 of the top 11 in the world rankings, as it stands at this very moment, are still in as well.

 

[AthensCatFan]

Where exactly is the game going to grow because of golf in the Olympics? I'm sure it'll help some, but it's not going cause the game to have explosive growth anywhere.

 

[cawoodsct]

Growing the game and an explosion are far different matters. No, it's not going to be 5 people and no it's not going to be millions. But, it certainly will grow the game.

 

[cole854]

Growing the game and an explosion are far different matters. No, it's not going to be 5 people and no it's not going to be millions. But, it certainly will grow the game.

You keep using "grow the game" when you don't have a damn clue what you are talking about. That is about as ambiguous as it can be. You are just on an Olympic bandwagon, nothing more.

I have already listed facts and stats earlier which you conveniently ignore. Please explain this growth and how it will trump the Masters, which is televised in over 200 countries each year.

Adam Scott had some choice comments which hit the nail on the head. Outside of the virus causing issues, this format is worse than 4 rounds at High Point.

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/adam-scott-weak-olympic-golf-format-isnt-helping-rio-cause

 

[cawoodsct]

Some seem scared and offended the Olympics will grow the game of golf.

It's real odd but there is no denying that Olympic golf will indeed grow the game.

 

[cole854]

Some seem scared and offended the Olympics will grow the game of golf.

It's real odd but there is no denying that Olympic golf will indeed grow the game.

More golf courses have closed than opened for 8 years running. I am glad the Olympics is going to save this.

Personally, I am looking forward to the growth of the Pentathlon. There will be Pentathlon events all over the country by September. And don't forget about the javelin....huge event at Shillito Park after the Olympics.

 

[cawoodsct]

More golf courses have closed than opened for 8 years running. I am glad the Olympics is going to save this.

Personally, I am looking forward to the growth of the Pentathlon. There will be Pentathlon events all over the country by September. And don't forget about the javelin....huge event at Shillito Park after the Olympics.

When countries put more money into golf it grows. When there is more exposure and people watch that have never watched it grows. Through time and more Olympic games with golf in it, more money will be put into training, there will be more exposure and it will grow. It will not be a sudden boom, golf will not suddenly be the most popular game in the world, but it most certainly will be a help. This will take time but the opportunity is there.

Im sorry you cannot grasp that it will grow. Will there be more hackers out there like you from it in America? Sure hope not, so really, im on your side.

 

[_Chase_]

Regardless of anything else, the format is definitely garbage. No match play is complete horseshit.

 

[cole854]

When countries put more money into golf it grows. When there is more exposure and people watch that have never watched it grows. Through time and more Olympic games with golf in it, more money will be put into training, there will be more exposure and it will grow. It will not be a sudden boom, golf will not suddenly be the most popular game in the world, but it most certainly will be a help. This will take time but the opportunity is there.

Im sorry you cannot grasp that it will grow. Will there be more hackers out there like you from it in America? Sure hope not, so really, im on your side.

You are dense as they come and completely ignore (or fail to grasp) the common sense aspect of this. Regardless, I will defer to what will actually happen and you can monitor this over the next 8-12 years (2-3 Olympics) and get back with me on the growth.

And fyi...more hackers out there than anyone else....which is what actually "grows" the game. Take your pretentious mid 80's game and stick it.

 

[cawoodsct]

“There’s no doubt in my mind that Olympic golf is the best grow-the-game opportunity we have today,” International Golf Federation (IGF) President Peter Dawson told International Business Times. “I don’t think it’s going to grow the participation in the United States or the U.K. where golf is a mature game. In other countries, where golf is a minor sport, it certainly will grow the game.”

The Olympics will give the sport "unprecedented visibility," Pacheco told IBT in an email. "We expect global growth in golf, including Brazil.”

 

[TruBluCatFan]

You two are a regular comedy act. :joy:

 

[_Chase_]

“There’s no doubt in my mind that Olympic golf is the best grow-the-game opportunity we have today,” International Golf Federation (IGF) President Peter Dawson told International Business Times. “I don’t think it’s going to grow the participation in the United States or the U.K. where golf is a mature game. In other countries, where golf is a minor sport, it certainly will grow the game.”

The Olympics will give the sport "unprecedented visibility," Pacheco told IBT in an email. "We expect global growth in golf, including Brazil.”

"There's absolutely zero chance the game of golf will grow even the slightest bit because of the Olympics, noted Internet Message Board Contrarian UKO explained. "I don't think it's going to grow in the United States, the U.K., or any piddly *** third world countries." The Hairy Chested Gold Chained Critic, who notably can't hit it out of his own shadow, opined that "in most of those filthy little **** holes the citizens won't even have TVs on which to watch the Olympics."

 

[BBdK]

[cheers]

 

[RacerX.ksr]

"There's absolutely zero chance the game of golf will grow even the slightest bit because of the Olympics, noted Internet Message Board Contrarian UKO explained. "I don't think it's going to grow in the United States, the U.K., or any piddly *** third world countries." The Hairy Chested Gold Chained Critic, who notably can't hit it out of his own shadow, opined that "in most of those filthy little **** holes the citizens won't even have TVs on which to watch the Olympics."

[laughing]

 

[cole854]

Grow the game.


http://www.gctelegram.com/mcclatchy...cle_2d996fd6-578e-586f-b2fa-9bdf19611679.html

 

[cole854]

“There’s no doubt in my mind that Olympic golf is the best grow-the-game opportunity we have today,” International Golf Federation (IGF) President Peter Dawson told International Business Times. “I don’t think it’s going to grow the participation in the United States or the U.K. where golf is a mature game. In other countries, where golf is a minor sport, it certainly will grow the game.”

The Olympics will give the sport "unprecedented visibility," Pacheco told IBT in an email. "We expect global growth in golf, including Brazil.”

Yep...those Brazilian kids are going to be sporting Mizuno's in a couple of months. Kids from Ethopia will be chasing tigers w/ their new Taylor Made drivers.

Growth will be off the charts. Never mind golf courses are closing at a record pace, new golfers will be hitting balls in jungles and rain forests everywhere.

 

[cawoodsct]

With you being on so many bandwagons, Yankees, Cowboys, UNC,Tiger, Spieth, how do you find the time?

 

[cole854]

Grow the game.

“To call yourself an Olympian ... it does an injustice to the people who have trained for four years for this event. Golfers are going to go down there for a week, pitch up and enjoy the whole thing. People have had to sell their cars and sell their homes just to afford to train to compete at the Olympics."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ics-rio-golf-jason-day-rory-mcilroy/86532914/

 

[cole854]

Grow the game.

http://golfweek.com/2016/06/29/olympic-golf-missed-amateurs/

 

[cole854]

Grow the game.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/olympi...jackets-not-olympic-gold-062252641--golf.html

 

[cawoodsct]

Mods, please ban

 

[cole854]

Mods, please ban

You had enough? Tired of me kicking your *** all over this board?

TFP.

 

[TruBluCatFan]

"There's absolutely zero chance the game of golf will grow even the slightest bit because of the Olympics, noted Internet Message Board Contrarian UKO explained. "I don't think it's going to grow in the United States, the U.K., or any piddly *** third world countries." The Hairy Chested Gold Chained Critic, who notably can't hit it out of his own shadow, opined that "in most of those filthy little **** holes the citizens won't even have TVs on which to watch the Olympics."

Now that's funny, I don't care who you are. Sorry Mark. I agree with you on this one but that's funny.

 

[RacerX.ksr]

You had enough? Tired of me kicking your *** all over this board?

TFP.

More like you are smearing your *** all over this board.

 

[Catman100]

Not to change the subject,,,,,, actually to change the subject, shot an 85 at Heritage Hills today. What a freaking sweet *** course. First time I have ever played there. Excellent shape and a beautiful course. Challenging but fair. Stupid 20 minute shower took me out my rhythm on the back 9 and I blew up.

Might be the nicest course I have ever played in Kentucky.

 

[wildcatadam6]

Alright guys, was hoping this funk I'm in would pass. But, it really hasn't; and yesterday was the worst example.

So, for the last month or so, my golf game has followed a particular pattern. Without fail, my scores have been in this range:

Front 9: 36-39
Back 9: 41-43

Yesterday, at Champions (in phenomenal shape, btw), I had a 35-44. Front 9 was amazing. 3 birdies, a couple bogeys, and 4 pars. Solid side.

Stop for a beer and a trip to the men's room. Then, double #10, 14, and 16. Fire 44....incredibly frustrating.

I guess my question is if it's all between the ears, or if you have any tips to trick your mind. Without fail, it's always front and back...it's never a 9 hole stretch that falls outside of either 1-9 or 10-18.

 

[RacerX.ksr]

It's not your fault Adam. The greens are different on the front and back. Different guys taking care of them in the morning, different mowers, different sun angle. Maybe there are more trees on one nine or the fairways are narrower.

Hope that helps to reduce your angst and relieve your pain.

 

[wildcatadam6]

That's not it. Almost seems like you're being sarcastic, which honestly I deserve, but this is incredibly frustrating and predictable. Just golf, I guess.

 

[ukalum01]

I would think it's fairly normal for back scores to be worse than front for amateurs. Break in concentration coming out of the turn, starting to get tired, if you're riding and have to wait you stiffen up, maybe have had a few, etc...

 

[RacerX.ksr]

Not sarcastic in a bad way. I'm going through the same thing, unless both sides are bad. It takes me about 4 or 5 holes to get loosened up. It sucks to be 6 over after 5 and shoot a 78. Someone told me it was focus. I think I might focus too hard at times and try to guide the ball instead of just hitting it. When I go out a mess around and just play by myself, I play much better, looser.

To the guys that don't break 80...no, it doesn't suck to shoot 78, it sucks when you play 14 holes of par or better and have a few holes where something stupid happens.

 

[wildcatadam6]

On two occasions, the 9s get reversed...something low 40s on front, and mid to upper 30s on the back. But, that's 2 of maybe the last 15 times out.

 

[Catman100]

I think even riding in a cart you can start to wear down on the back 9. Walking to and looking for your ball, heat, stress can wear you down. I would think a lot of back 9's are harder as well.