bobmac
Major Champion
If you're in charge of something, I would've thought it would help if you knew something about it.
Golf sixes - Centurion GC
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If you're in charge of something, I would've thought it would help if you knew something about it.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Sometimes the direct opposite can help. Fresh eyes, no politics.
Dan2501
Tour Winner
Is it? I thought the Mauritius Open was still scheduled - to be played at Heritage at the end of November?
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
I understand he listens to the golfers that's the difference.
The other word is determination and he also seems to have a passion,albeit sometimes he comes across and little enthusiastic at times at least he is trying to improve the ET.
With big sponsers behind the ET like Rolex they can improve the game back here,there biggest hurdle is the weather.
Everytime I hear an interview in a warm country they all mention the reason they like it at that venue is the weather.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Some much needed attention and money for Centurion.
Hosel Fade
Tour Rookie
Might well be, I honestly just checked what was on that date last year (Trophee Hassan) which is now before Shenzen and China Open in last years Mauritius slot and didn't see Mauritius in that area of the schedule this year. Never scrolled down to November.
Edit: Just looked, its not on the ET schedule, only the seniors event in Dec scheduled on the main tours
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I think if they put a shot clock on each shot, especially the putts it could add an extra angle but I don't think they'll go too far too soon
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/38951040
The comments at the end of the article don't show a very positive feeling towards it
The questions asked were IMO quite good
1. Does golf need a short format ? Is it attempting to dumbing down the sport to appeal to people with short interest spans and if so how will that ultimately grow the game
2. Trying to show the game of golf can be inclusive to all by hosting the event at a course that doesn't accept green fees and membership fee that most can't justify or even afford
3. It's all still being shown on a media outlet that is subscriber only so how will it bring in "new golfers"
I wonder if they have ever thought the great way to help the game is to stop selling it soul to Sky , stop taking events to countries where no one goes to watch the players and maybe get the big prize money that is seen in the US
The comments at the end of the article don't show a very positive feeling towards it
The questions asked were IMO quite good
1. Does golf need a short format ? Is it attempting to dumbing down the sport to appeal to people with short interest spans and if so how will that ultimately grow the game
2. Trying to show the game of golf can be inclusive to all by hosting the event at a course that doesn't accept green fees and membership fee that most can't justify or even afford
3. It's all still being shown on a media outlet that is subscriber only so how will it bring in "new golfers"
I wonder if they have ever thought the great way to help the game is to stop selling it soul to Sky , stop taking events to countries where no one goes to watch the players and maybe get the big prize money that is seen in the US
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Deleted member 1418
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Mauritius or St Albans? Ummmm, tough choice.............!!!
And yes Rick would've been in his element God bless him!
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Deleted member 16999
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Great to see them trying to raise it's profile, too many moaning about the weather and the lack of big names and the wrong choice of club, blah blah blah
They'll never win whatever they do with some people, to the general public Golf still has a stuffy image played by snobs on very expensive courses so the venue is irrelevant to some.
Better to aim for the stars and fail than not try at all.
They'll never win whatever they do with some people, to the general public Golf still has a stuffy image played by snobs on very expensive courses so the venue is irrelevant to some.
Better to aim for the stars and fail than not try at all.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
What choice is there. The BBC have no interest in golf and no other channel has shown any interest either. Sky have invested time and money into golf and whether you like it or not that's where its going to stay for the foreseeable future. Is it any different to the BMW at Wentworth with its ultra high green fees?
The publicity won't just be on Sky but will be in the press and social media so will reach a big audience
Robobum
Money List Winner
The BBC PR dept is back again. 😴😴
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
I never thought that I would look forward to May as much as I do this year it will be heaven.
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
This argument or similar is often touted - but l wonder about its relevance? After all, how many folk can just rock up & book a game at Wembley, Lords, or Twickenham?
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Steve Bamford
Head Pro
Another European Tour event in the United Kingdom can only be applauded.
With a pair of whiter than white trews and yes that grin.
Gawd I miss him
He would have been in his element, he was also like a big kid when he told me and swore me to secrecy about Paige Spirinac joining as an attached professional and making the Centurion her base for whenever she was in Europe and representing the club when she competed in any comps with the club’s crest prominent on her bag.
I think he would have made sure he got involved as he did with many things at the club and took it by the scruff of it's neck to help it work.
Garush34
Journeyman Pro
It will be great for the kids who can get to it. I like that they are trying to grow the game in anyway possible, but for me it wont hold much interest. I will likely watch it as I watch most golf that is on the TV, but I think they need to introduce more full length match play comps instead of trying to adjust normal 72 hole formats with an element of match play like they are this week in Perth.
I'm all for growing the game but there comes a point when you are just doing things for the sake of trying to be different. They want the big players to come over from America and to keep our rising stars but to me, a weekend of 6 hole matches isn't going to get the likes of Rickie, Jordan and Tiger over. Things like the Rolex series will, get these tournaments better advertised and spaced out around the schedule and you'll get the big names coming.
I'm all for growing the game but there comes a point when you are just doing things for the sake of trying to be different. They want the big players to come over from America and to keep our rising stars but to me, a weekend of 6 hole matches isn't going to get the likes of Rickie, Jordan and Tiger over. Things like the Rolex series will, get these tournaments better advertised and spaced out around the schedule and you'll get the big names coming.
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
Didn't we used to have "quick and easy " golf courses, minimal clubs or equipment needed?........oh yes it was called pitch and putt. I know of plenty when they were around that had your non golfer play and enjoy it.
Khamelion
Tour Winner
Looking forward to this:-
What's not to like about this? Yes we all love getting out and playing 18 holes, or watching the pro's on the TV, but an European Tour Event or PGA event are quite quiet bar the hushed musings of the on course commentators. So getting a fresh new look on the game, I think will appeal to a lot of people, both golfers and non golfers alike.
- Stands around the tees and greens
- Caddies and players Mic'd up
- POV cameras
- Fireworks
- Music
- Fireworks
- Interviews mid round
- Additional social and digital media content
- Team play
What's not to like about this? Yes we all love getting out and playing 18 holes, or watching the pro's on the TV, but an European Tour Event or PGA event are quite quiet bar the hushed musings of the on course commentators. So getting a fresh new look on the game, I think will appeal to a lot of people, both golfers and non golfers alike.
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