That was interesting.
I think it was Faldo or IBF that was asked whether they practiced shots from the drop zone. He said no.
I can only think that is a "no bad thoughts" kind of thing. Not wanting to think about having to go to the drop zone.
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I think it was Faldo or IBF that was asked whether they practiced shots from the drop zone. He said no.
I can only think that is a "no bad thoughts" kind of thing. Not wanting to think about having to go to the drop zone.
Nope. Took his drop from yellow staked hazard keeping hole in line with where he entered water.
I can't criticize him for not going to the drop zone. He gave himself the shot he was most comfortable with. He'll kick himself for not executing.....twice in a row. That's what he'll be thinking about. I doubt the drop zone has or will cross his mind.
Not criticizing. If that was his more comfortable shot then that's the shot.
I just found it weird that (we'll say Faldo) said he(Faldo) never practiced hitting from the drop zone.
No, I didn't say anyone was criticizing him as I don't think anyone was. I was just saying I won't. Probably should have worded it better. I'm not a Spieth fan, so could care less honestly. lol.
At least Jordon did not act like Cam Newton during his interview. 22 years of age.
Great call. I was wrong. I didn't see it Live but he definitely knew he screwed up. He was dumb for trying to go for that flag on the tee shot.....SO....he choked ! I thought he just didn't execute. But like so many trying to win a championship, he flat choked.
He made $20+ million in winnings last year alone. Think he will be ok. That said, I would probably puke on the green if I lost that much on one putt.
Meh. No thanks.
The areas I would be playing out of would be too matted down from all of the spectators.
Spieth catching heat on Twitter for not being so "cheery" in the Butler Cabin. I'm not even a Spieth fan, but he's twice the man of Dustin Johnson.....the guy that didn't stick around after coming in 2nd at the US Open. His chair was empty at the closing ceremony.
When Spieth plunked it in the water the first time he had been talking to his caddy and you could hear the conversation. He was worried about hitting it long.
No bargain on the chip shot in the drop area, 65 yards and you cannot spin the ball. The 80 yard shot was one he could at least put bit of spin but risk hitting 2-3 yards long and going into bunker. I think he made the right call. Only chance to spin had to be 75-80 yard shot, 1 hop and stop by hole about 4-5 feet from hole.
He chunked an 80 yard chip shot in the water, I mean that was municipal golf guy doing that, he hit it fat. That may be the worst shot by a pro in 5 years, a fat chunk. You had to get the ball on green an make your 4 or 5.
Number 12 is a bear, it is the greatest short hole in the world.
Bottom line is his ball striking was not good all week, his putting kept him around, the ball striking was going to catch up to him at some point. You can't keep missing tee shots and always make the 10 footer coming back.
He chunked an 80 yard chip shot in the water, I mean that was municipal golf guy doing that, he hit it fat. That may be the worst shot by a pro in 5 years, a fat chunk. You had to get the ball on green an make your 4 or 5.
Number 12 is a bear, it is the greatest short hole in the world.
Bottom line is his ball striking was not good all week, his putting kept him around, the ball striking was going to catch up to him at some point. You can't keep missing tee shots and always make the 10 footer coming back.
I know EXACTLY what you mean!
By the way, I'm not betting against Jordan in the Open. He'll be near the top of the leader board, I suspect.
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$200K???? :joy: He couldn't care less about that once he knew he had lost. Do you think a guy making what he makes, cares more about losing or the money?
Willett was my pick to win and I like him, but he is going to be a royal pain in the neck in Ryder Cups.
Agreed. I said the same thing to @BBdK earlier. Going to step right in Westwood's spot. Snarky limey bastard. Has sick game though.
-Actually like how Spieth responded the last few. He was pressing and made it interesting. The kids biggest strength is his maturity and mind. He'll be ok. All the big boys have similar experiences.
-DJ needs an old experienced caddy on the bag. He's so talented but so dumb.
Golf is so damn deep right now.
-DJ needs an old experienced caddy on the bag. He's so talented but so dumb.
Golf is so damn deep right now.
Not like Spieth doesn't know a thing or two about bailing out . . . quitting his team at the University of Texas in mid season to selfishly turn professional, not even waiting for the end of the season or school-year . . . a drop-out, a quitter . . . had his team, his University and a good number of fans expecting back-to-back National Championships but instead he left them for his own selfish purposes. Golf is no different than other college sports. Like if Anthony Davis had returned for the 2013 season and then quit the month before post season play. That is Jordan Spieth. Yet everybody looks at him as this young professional of impeccable virtue. That is not to say I do not fully support our basketball players in their pursuits of legitimate ambitions. However, I will not tolerate them quitting in the middle of a season's obligation, and should they, whatever shame the media lumps on them I hope follows them wherever they go.
[a quitter)
Nonsense, bro. Nonsense.
"Jordan Spieth is a remarkable young man," Longhorns men's golf coach John Fields said in the release. "Though he is leaving early, he has left a positive, indelible mark on The University of Texas and our program. Jordan is first class -- first class as a student, first class as a teammate. We will certainly miss him, but our future remains bright, and like him, this is a new beginning for all of us."
First of all Spieth is only 22 with a ton of talent, but it seems the yips are getting to him and he's playing slower and slower rethinking every shot, backing off, getting the towel, etc.. Almost like Furyk. He had one bad hole, but it was super bad and cost him the tournament.
oh, good grief . . . what else was he going to say? The condition is the condition. Spend the rest of you life allowing you feelings and ideas to be based on how other people appear gratified if you like - a repulsive human approach, honestly. If Tyler quit in the middle of sophomore season to pursue NBA free-agency (an available option, mind you) he too would be a quitter, Calipari would manage to frame the process with virtue and dignity, yet the media would shame our program for it, Tyler too, our fans would be superbly outraged and the conditions would be absolutely no different than what Jordan Spieth did.
Not sure where you got your info about a basketball player leaving in the middle of the year for free agency in the NBA but that is the most incorrect statement I have ever heard. Overseas yes but not the NBA. You have to go through the draft process and if not drafted you become a free agent. If you can show me something different I'll apologize.
Dude, if you think Jordan Spieth is a bad human being, your issues run so deep that you can't be fixed. UnBELIEVABLE.
I'm never surprised at what the back nine on Sunday at Augusta can do. Norman, Perry, now Spieth and a few more. It takes away and gives. Larry Mize? There are spirits over those grounds that inflict their wills. Well, that's a little dramatic but things happen.
Yep, fire at the middle of the green and take your 3 or at worst a 4. Especially since he was blocking those irons all week. Then trying to make the hero shot on the drop rather than taking his medicine. Told BBdk/ABH I didn't think he'd win Saturday night. His game just hasn't been on point, except the 1st rd, most of the season. I bet Matsuyama and Langer... took Willett in two individual bets but not to win the tourney.
I have concluded that Dustin Johnson will never win a Major. He simply is not mentally strong enough in Majors with the putter in his hand. It is just amazing watching him miss so many makable putts when he is in contention. Its well known he is not very smart to begin with. Unfortunately, his lack of mental toughness always rears its ugly head on the greens in Majors.