Basic error to not at least take a look at the forecast. The responsibility lies with the player though to make sure he has everything he needs. Shame though as without the rain Lowry would have won in my opinion
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Basic error to not at least take a look at the forecast. The responsibility lies with the player though to make sure he has everything he needs. Shame though as without the rain Lowry would have won in my opinion
srixon 1
Journeyman Pro
Just been catching up with the professional tournament scores from the weekend. I see that Jimenez had two holes-in-one during the seniors tournament which he went on to win. Each one on a different day.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
The commentary I was watching on Sunday suggested there was no rain forecast - in fact they were teasing the on course commentators who were also caught out by the downpour.
Troymcclure
Medal Winner
Wouldn’t waterproofs be in a tour pro’s bag regardless of forecasts? Can’t add that much to an already heavy bag that someone else is paid to carry anyway.
sunshine
Well-known member
I thought the same. Caddie's responsibility in my opinion.
Sand Trapped
Member
Not sure how much waterproofs would have helped Shane. He had one hole to play (potentially a playoff yes, but they would have sourced waterproofs by then). I'd imagine he was more than happy to sacrifice having wet clothes over an unrestricted swing.
howbow88
Hacker
Surely no one, even pros, bother putting on waterproofs just for the last hole?
I guess it is but if I was a tour pro I'd definitely be checking my own bag before play so there were no surprises (no waterproofs, no snacks etc). Yes it's the caddy's job (as was Wobbly counting Woosnam's clubs all those years back) but I'd want my own piece of mind
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
And just when you might think the PGA Tour couldn't be any more of a joke...
Toodle-PIP
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Toodle-PIP
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Jason.H
Well-known member
I agree. No wonder a lot of players are disgruntled and want an alternative tour.
Golfnut1957
Newbie
PiP = ATAM
Many Americans have in the past mocked ET events for only being able to attract the very best golfs by offering appearance money. They believe it is beneath the PGA Tour (and it is against their rules).
But PIP is just another name for appearance money, a bribe to the already top earners.
My problem with PIP is the rash of nonsense that seemed to constantly spring up last year. Coincidence? I think not.
Many Americans have in the past mocked ET events for only being able to attract the very best golfs by offering appearance money. They believe it is beneath the PGA Tour (and it is against their rules).
But PIP is just another name for appearance money, a bribe to the already top earners.
My problem with PIP is the rash of nonsense that seemed to constantly spring up last year. Coincidence? I think not.
Boomy
Well-known member
Absolutely ridiculous! All of that money that none of them need could have been invested in grass roots golf, qualifying tours or to support players struggling to break through (or something like that which would have generated media interest for the PGA)
Why should the PGA Tour donate to grass roots ? They are a money making machine for their members, who deserve a dividend according to their earning draw. And only one tourney or not, Woods is still box office. The Par-3 will almost be the main event this April in Georgia.
phillarrow
Well-known member
Just these two words alone show that you are coming at this from such different viewpoints that it's surely not even worth a conversation? ?
evemccc
Well-known member
I disagree entirely with this, but it is the way of the modern world - i.e. not what you do but what your name is
IMO the fairest and best use of the PGA Tour’s revenue is to dish it out to those Tour Pros who come 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc etc irrespective of how big a star they are, but on finishing position in their tournaments
The PIP is total $%#¥
Jason.H
Well-known member
I wonder if Tigers caddy is hoping for 10%.
Yes, I see that. It seems to suffer little if any distance penalty compared to titanium drivers.
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That’s pretty good round to start from Rory 65 - 7 under , 3 clear and prob should be a couple more
Hope he does well but nervous he'll put his three good ones together and then the bad one. If he can get the season going and stick four rounds together regularly then it'll be great for his self-belief especially with Augusta so close
