BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Decent opening rounds from Ancer & Munoz.
Disappointing that D Johnson tweaked his back.
Disappointing that D Johnson tweaked his back.
2023 Professional Golf thread
- Thread starter Imurg
- Start date
- Status
Good stuff too from Ramey, Lebioda and Cook. Stallings in the mix, in count down to Masters mode.
Whydowedoit
Hacker
Wonderful to view Golf from the glorious Pebble Beach area, even though the weather is decidedly murky. Was sunny & a dream yesterday. Have they removed a lot of large trees from Spyglass Hill?
Swango1980
Well-known member
Just seen Bale's partner is top of leaderboard, and they are in Top 10 in team event.
The leaders in Team event are on -25. The pro in that team is E!!!!!!
The leaders in Team event are on -25. The pro in that team is E!!!!!!
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Thank god they brought the players in at pebble. There was a nasty breeze about.
Barking_Mad
Well-known member
Daniel Gavins. What a crazy final round to win. 18th was just 
Matt kuchers bum bag/glove thingy - no, just no
Barking_Mad
Well-known member
This is why I always ignore commentators when they start purring over a player. So many have one or two seasons of brilliance before reverting to their mean (which by any standard is still brilliant).
Makes you realise how good those are who do it year after year..
richart
Major Champion
Can't believe his caddy didn't make him hit three wood/long iron off the 18th tee. Perhaps he should get Liam Harrison (Golfmates) back on the bag ?Daniel Gavins. What a crazy final round to win. 18th was just
HeftyHacker
Well-known member
Can't believe his caddy didn't make him hit three wood/long iron off the 18th tee. Perhaps he should get Liam Harrison (Golfmates) back on the bag ?
Christ, imagine having to listen to "heelllllooooo golfmaaates" and "chicken and rice" for four days solid
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Maybe didn't have the interest of last week's Monday finish, but well done Rosie/Rosey
Last edited:
timd77
Assistant Pro
Wondered whether he’d seen Gavins nearly lose on the last hole, and took appropriate action! Very sensible play, showed his experience. I’ve always liked Rose, wouldn’t mind seeing him as a wildcard in the Ryder cup, bags of experience and character.
Swango1980
Well-known member
Well, if Donald is looking to add any players with plenty of experience, the odds of Rose being selected have certainly increased. Not just by this win, but the fact that several other experienced heads basically ruled themselves out of the running completely in the last year, regardless of how they play.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Guess this is a bit of an historic week, the first 'elevated event' on the PGAT, with the PIP guys virtually mandated to play - helping with a strong field.
Thought this was quite interesting, looking a bit further down the field, and also some thoughts on what next year might look like:
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/...ent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook
A few years back when I realised how many punters go through the gates here it was hard not to be impressed. Although it has seemed a bit of a 'marmite' tournament in the past. Wonder if the tumultuous last 8 months or so has moved any views in either direction
Anyone think they might be looking for friendly pin placements on the stadium par 3?
After the hole in one last year, the crowd behaviour also split the forum...
https://forums.golfmonthly.com/threads/2022-professional-golf-thread.110822/post-2461996
Thought this was quite interesting, looking a bit further down the field, and also some thoughts on what next year might look like:
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/...ent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook
A few years back when I realised how many punters go through the gates here it was hard not to be impressed. Although it has seemed a bit of a 'marmite' tournament in the past. Wonder if the tumultuous last 8 months or so has moved any views in either direction
Anyone think they might be looking for friendly pin placements on the stadium par 3?
After the hole in one last year, the crowd behaviour also split the forum...
https://forums.golfmonthly.com/threads/2022-professional-golf-thread.110822/post-2461996
Whydowedoit
Hacker
Well played Justin. One of my favourite players. Swing looking fabulous. I still think he has a Masters win in him. Interesting that he binned his irons before the tournament & changed to a Cobra set.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Guess this is a bit of an historic week, the first 'elevated event' on the PGAT, with the PIP guys virtually mandated to play - helping with a strong field.
Thought this was quite interesting, looking a bit further down the field, and also some thoughts on what next year might look like:
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/02/06/lynch-pga-tour-field-sizes-wm-phoenix-open/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook
A few years back when I realised how many punters go through the gates here it was hard not to be impressed. Although it has seemed a bit of a 'marmite' tournament in the past. Wonder if the tumultuous last 8 months or so has moved any views in either direction
Anyone think they might be looking for friendly pin placements on the stadium par 3?
After the hole in one last year, the crowd behaviour also split the forum...
https://forums.golfmonthly.com/threads/2022-professional-golf-thread.110822/post-2461996
Looking forward to the weekend and the shenanigans on the 16th hole - was a little unsure what to make of it last year, but in the main, it brings something to golf that no other traditional tour event does - it will be interesting to see if any measures are taken to tone it down, or if the fans will try and make a point of showing how loud and lairy a PGAT event can get (LIV but LOUDER if you will)
Obviously there are some notable players not there - which is a shame, but I don't think this event will suffer too much because of it.
Depreston
Club Champion
Christ, imagine having to listen to "heelllllooooo golfmaaates" and "chicken and rice" for four days solid
Say what you want about Liam but it was fantastic for him to win on the bag what a story
He’s had a great couple of years now Gavins fair play to him hope he can keep kicking on
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
I read another article which went more into how they will try to tone down the 16th a bit, but can't find it now.
This one has some of it ..
https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2023/...16th-hole-2023-waste-management-phoenix-open/
Mel Smooth
Hacker
I was kind of hoping they'd have chain link fencing protecting the players from flying beer, a bit like that scene from The Blues Brothers....
Golfnut1957
Newbie
Despite the fact that I am currently watching it, and will continue to do so, the experience is just confirming that I don't really enjoy the Waste Management.
And, if Coulthard doesn't stop calling it the "people's open" I will have to mute it.
And, watching this is just making me look forward to next week at Riviera even more than I was.
And, if Coulthard doesn't stop calling it the "people's open" I will have to mute it.
And, watching this is just making me look forward to next week at Riviera even more than I was.
- Status
