2021 Professional Golf Thread

[USER1999]

Any repeated movement causes wear and tear. He's not out there just to enjoy his round and take in the scenery for God's sake. He's trying to play elite level sport and beat the best athletes in the game. There are zero parallels between him and you.

Not picking on you, but a theory (mine) based on the elite level stuff v amateur. He is playing elite golf, but is also in theory an elite athlete, although a bit older. Mainy on here are far from elite, both golf wise, and physically too. If a 55 year old can play 36 holes medal, carrying a bag, surely an elite level pro can play less shots, whilst not carrying a golf bag? Half of his shots are putts, so in reality, it's 30 to 40 golf shots, some of which are chips.
Mentally tiring, yes, for sure. Physically? 40 shots over 4 and some hours? Far from convinced.

 

[chrisd]

........... and mentally, 14.

Some days when I'm feeling good ?

 

[Orikoru]

Not picking on you, but a theory (mine) based on the elite level stuff v amateur. He is playing elite golf, but is also in theory an elite athlete, although a bit older. Mainy on here are far from elite, both golf wise, and physically too. If a 55 year old can play 36 holes medal, carrying a bag, surely an elite level pro can play less shots, whilst not carrying a golf bag? Half of his shots are putts, so in reality, it's 30 to 40 golf shots, some of which are chips.
Mentally tiring, yes, for sure. Physically? 40 shots over 4 and some hours? Far from convinced.

Again - he wasn't struggling to finish the round. Just struggling to play as well as two 27-year-olds who are at the very top of the sport. If he hits a couple of shots at 95% then they probably won't be good enough. It's not just about whether he can drag his weary carcass around is it.

 

[USER1999]

I think the shots that cost him the win were way worse than 95% and came earlier in the round.
Again though, if you are a pro golfer, playing golf is what you do. Looking at Westwood, and I am being kind here, he could be fitter. He has just chosen not to be.
Fine, and I am sure he knows that, and enjoys his lifestyle. He isn't complaining!

 

[sunshine]

I thought yesterday was tremendously entertaining tv. First time I've been properly excited watching golf since the Masters. JT played outstanding golf to climb to the top of the leaderboard. Westy dragged us through some nail-biting moments. And there was a strong supporting cast.

Great advert for the PGA Tour.

Lots of "if only" moments for Westy. He says he has no regrets, but secretly I'm sure he will be kicking himself for not giving himself a chance to make birdie on 16 and the three putt on 17. It's those moments at the death which really matter. Still, 2 big weeks in contention is a great effort, so fair play. Given he's off at Augusta this week, have a feeling we could see a missed cut at the Honda.

 

[sunshine]

Don't know if anyone saw JT's interview with the Golf Channel straight after he won. The guy had literally just won the tournament, and the interviewer just wanted to ask him questions about Tiger and then deliberately try to get an emotional reaction from the death of his grandfather. So American, so sickening.

Q1: What's it like to try and finish off a players championship?
Q2: What do you think Tiger saw from you today?
Q3: What has Tiger been telling you?
Q4: How much was your recently deceased grandfather with you today?

 

[BubbaP]

Thought he handled the Tiger questions well, and was probably thinking what's he have to do with it, I was hitting the shots.
Sadly the interviewer will probably win some kind of award ?

 

[HeftyHacker]

Don't know if anyone saw JT's interview with the Golf Channel straight after he won. The guy had literally just won the tournament, and the interviewer just wanted to ask him questions about Tiger and then deliberately try to get an emotional reaction from the death of his grandfather. So American, so sickening.

Q1: What's it like to try and finish off a players championship?
Q2: What do you think Tiger saw from you today?
Q3: What has Tiger been telling you?
Q4: How much was your recently deceased grandfather with you today?

I don't think he was particularly happy with the questioning, I can't remember the exact wording but as he left the stage he turned back and said something along the lines of "why are you asking me that?" that was picked up by the mic.

Agree, it was completely uncalled for.

 

[BubbaP]

Regarding Westwood, it may be he doesn't really believe the age comment. He would have had a gazillion interview questions and it's quite convenient to pull out something that's out of his control (number of years since birth).
He must be gutted he couldn't pull either one over the line, but will also reflect that for two weeks in a row only one person could finish one shot ahead of him. And they are both top 10 ranked guys and on their game.

 

[sweaty sock]

Have you seen Westwood in the gym, with his wife who is a fitness instructor? Hes a beast.

 

[USER1999]

Have you seen Westwood in the gym, with his wife who is a fitness instructor? Hes a beast.

A bit porky though?

 

[sweaty sock]

Im pretty sure the fact he's even been inside a gym puts him pretty far ahead of most of the detractors...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

A bit porky though?

In his heyday, yes. Now, I don't think so. He looks pretty lean to me.

 

[davidy233]

A bit porky though?

You'll get fit digging this hole

 

[USER1999]

In his heyday, yes. Now, I don't think so. He looks pretty lean to me.

I know plenty of 50 somethings not carrying anything like the timber Westwood is carrying. His shape is up to him, and I am guessing he likes his fine living, but no one try and tell me he is an athlete, because he isn't. If he is suffering with stamina, losing some of the belly is a good place to start. 47 is not old.

 

[BubbaP]

This may have already posted but I don't recall it - some of Rory's comments on Bryson. Actually none of it new but perhaps from a bigger voice.
Was about his prowess from the rough (having launched one into it ?).
His higher lofted clubs are all one length - so he can generate more club head speed than those using standard length. His one plane upright swing aids a steep angle of attack for accessing the ball.
Wonder how many promising teenagers are already following his lead...

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Anyone know why they aren’t showing the European Tour Golf today ?

 

[NearHull]

Featured groups today,

Sungjae Im, Keith Mitchell, Rickie Fowler

Keegan Bradley, Rhein Gibson, Lee Westwood

 

[Imurg]

Anyone know why they aren’t showing the European Tour Golf today ?

Technical problems mean they can't show any of it today. Should be on tomorrow
Sounds like someone forgot to get a broadcast licence or something...

 

[Imurg]

No coverage tomorrow either....