howbow88
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The last hole is so good, especially for matchplay.
2022 Professional golf thread
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Boomy
Well-known member
Agreed, and hole 17 ??
There's nothing wrong with having those bars up ?.
You are right though, it gives them a free get out.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
And now we're going to find out why TV hates Matchplay events like this....
Only 2 matches on the course all day, there's going to be a lot of time to kill.
No disrespect to Kisner or Conners but, from a TV perspective, at least there's going to be a top player in the final...remember Sutherland v McCarron in 2002?
I doubt many outside of family and friends cared who won..would be similar with a Kisner/Conners final.
At least with either DJ or Scheffler in the final there will be a bit of interest for the TV audience.
And that's why TV hates Matchplay...
Only 2 matches on the course all day, there's going to be a lot of time to kill.
No disrespect to Kisner or Conners but, from a TV perspective, at least there's going to be a top player in the final...remember Sutherland v McCarron in 2002?
I doubt many outside of family and friends cared who won..would be similar with a Kisner/Conners final.
At least with either DJ or Scheffler in the final there will be a bit of interest for the TV audience.
And that's why TV hates Matchplay...
AmandaJR
Money List Winner
Wow DJ...can he do it?!
Which is why they seed on world order. The US broadcasters are desperate for two top names to be in it and when it doesn't happen it is obvious they find it almost a chore to show what they consider two unknowns. They just don't understand that it happens in matchplay. They may be better off going to straight to knockout (64 players) and seed 1-64, 2-63 etc and shortening the event and hope that the rankings pan out. Of course they won't but it may give the broadcasters what they want and two names in the final
Boomy
Well-known member
Kisner is going to need his A-game against Scheffler… unless Scheffler has tired himself out in the morning session… Could be a great match (or a walk in the park like the match against ol’snake hips DJ)
I wonder if they could do playoff matches for the first 8 places ? that way there would be more golf to show.
I wonder if they could do playoff matches for the first 8 places ? that way there would be more golf to show.
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
They used to do that but changed because so many big names went out only having played one match.
It is a gamble and I suppose the round robin gives them three days of seeing the big names. It still doesn't give them the group winners they desire
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
Nobut there’s no way round that. At least how it is now the sponsors have the names they want for 3 days.
The only way to guarantee the top 8 in the quarters is to only invite 8 players ?
Agreed. I guess if you look back to the world matchplay at Wentworth they were never guaranteed their star names would win
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Deleted member 3432
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All this talk about big names, isn't Scheffler going to become World No 1 if he wins.
Don't get much bigger than No 1.....
Don't get much bigger than No 1.....
Cherry13
Head Pro
I know it’s based on overall performance and golf isn’t just about wins, but for someone who’s won the API, and the Phoenix open. Feels a tad premature to be world number 1. He’s had a great first 4 years on tour, and no doubt a huge talent, but doesn’t feel like he’s the best in the world.
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
Been watching this golf all week
Now the tournament is just a bore fest
Now the tournament is just a bore fest
howbow88
Hacker
I like Kisner, but the spitting makes me feel a bit sick. A few years ago it was a nasty habit, but now it seems even worse baring in mind Covid.
Seeing how strict Covid protocol has been, I'm surprised that the PGA Tour haven't tried to sort this out.
Seeing how strict Covid protocol has been, I'm surprised that the PGA Tour haven't tried to sort this out.
rksquire
Head Pro
Who had Scheffler knocking Rahm of top spot!!!??? That is completely out of left field for me, but no doubt he is the form player. I assume Roe & McGinley have declared him winning Majors in the very near future and lots of them - granted that's a long list of players but they're gonna get it right one day (Xander, Fleetwood, Hatton, Hovland, Cantlay, Smith, Finau,.... etc.!)
phillarrow
Well-known member
Agreed. I felt really old / old fashioned yesterday watching him spit repeatedly with barely a comment from anyone about how disgusting and unnecessary it is.
howbow88
Hacker
Same about the feeling old bit! Usually I'm happy just to turn a blind eye to things I don't like, but this wasn't like a footballer or a runner clearing their throat.
Dingy
Active member
Ewen Ferguson wins the Qatar Masters, 8th on the Challenge Tour last year and already already a winner on the DP World Tour. Brilliant.
Swinglowandslow
Well-known member
I undertaken he chews tobacco! Anyone know
personally someone who chews tobacco!?I should think it almost unheard of in this Country.
