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Backache said:
TV commentators call the best golfers in the world good shock.
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It's not that they're calling him good, or even the best, it's the pretense that he never hits bad shots or make mistakes (their exact words) when we can all see that he does - and quite frequently at that - and often gets away with it, either by sheer luck or great recovery; but not always. It's simply inane commentary, and it's no surprise that Laura Davies and Andrew Coltart are among the most guilty.
 
wjemather said:
It's not that they're calling him good, or even the best, it's the pretense that he never hits bad shots or make mistakes (their exact words) when we can all see that he does - and quite frequently at that - and often gets away with it, either by sheer luck or great recovery; but not always. It's simply inane commentary, and it's no surprise that Laura Davies and Andrew Coltart are among the most guilty.
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Yes he’s had a fairly frequent left pull with the driver for at least a couple of weeks.
I’ve noticed it especially as it means that, at last, my game and Scottie’s game have something in common 🤣
 
I saw some golf-media headlines yesterday about Eddie Peperell’s comments on Justin Rose and his supposed ‘superficiality’….think it was from the Chipping Forecast

But then in the paragraphs below, Peperell couldn’t elaborate —- just the usual absence of specifics

I find that quite pathetic to say that…If you’re going to label someone, something, then be a man and be consistent to stand by that by giving context to your audience and to back up your pejorative remarks. Nothing wrong with not liking someone, esp if you know them personally. But it just smacks of gossipy spite otherwise

What’s the story with them?
 
evemccc said:
I saw some golf-media headlines yesterday about Eddie Peperell’s comments on Justin Rose and his supposed ‘superficiality’….think it was from the Chipping Forecast

But then in the paragraphs below, Peperell couldn’t elaborate —- just the usual absence of specifics

I find that quite pathetic to say that…If you’re going to label someone, something, then be a man and be consistent to stand by that by giving context to your audience and to back up your pejorative remarks. Nothing wrong with not liking someone, esp if you know them personally. But it just smacks of gossipy spite otherwise

What’s the story with them?
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I'm not sure why people seem to like Pepperell. To me he always comes across as a bit of misplaced arrogance and a chip on his shoulder. I tried that podcast a few times but he put me off it.

Maybe he's still bitter about this
www.theguardian.com

Justin Rose salvages a half against Pepperell and sets up decider with Woodland

Three birdies in the last four holes helped Justin Rose battle back, and the world No 2 expressed sympathy for opponent Eddie Pepperell afterwards
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
 
wjemather said:
It's not that they're calling him good, or even the best, it's the pretense that he never hits bad shots or make mistakes (their exact words) when we can all see that he does - and quite frequently at that - and often gets away with it, either by sheer luck or great recovery; but not always. It's simply inane commentary, and it's no surprise that Laura Davies and Andrew Coltart are among the most guilty.
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I agree. They need to give that narrative a rest.
 
evemccc said:
I saw some golf-media headlines yesterday about Eddie Peperell’s comments on Justin Rose and his supposed ‘superficiality’….think it was from the Chipping Forecast

But then in the paragraphs below, Peperell couldn’t elaborate —- just the usual absence of specifics

I find that quite pathetic to say that…If you’re going to label someone, something, then be a man and be consistent to stand by that by giving context to your audience and to back up your pejorative remarks. Nothing wrong with not liking someone, esp if you know them personally. But it just smacks of gossipy spite otherwise

What’s the story with them?
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I listened to the latest ‘Chipping Forecast’ where they discussed Rose’s victory at length.
I can’t recall Pepperell saying anything that could be construed as negative about Rose, in fact just the opposite he was extremely complementary about him as a golfer and particularly about his mentality.
 
evemccc said:
I saw some golf-media headlines yesterday about Eddie Peperell’s comments on Justin Rose and his supposed ‘superficiality’….think it was from the Chipping Forecast

But then in the paragraphs below, Peperell couldn’t elaborate —- just the usual absence of specifics

I find that quite pathetic to say that…If you’re going to label someone, something, then be a man and be consistent to stand by that by giving context to your audience and to back up your pejorative remarks. Nothing wrong with not liking someone, esp if you know them personally. But it just smacks of gossipy spite otherwise

What’s the story with them?
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www.nationalclubgolfer.com

Eddie Pepperell on Justin Rose: How much is superficial or real?

Eddie Pepperell revealed some fascinating thoughts about major champion and PGA Tour star Justin Rose when speaking on the NCG Golf Podcast.
www.nationalclubgolfer.com www.nationalclubgolfer.com
 
wjemather said:
It's not that they're calling him good, or even the best, it's the pretense that he never hits bad shots or make mistakes (their exact words) when we can all see that he does - and quite frequently at that - and often gets away with it, either by sheer luck or great recovery; but not always. It's simply inane commentary, and it's no surprise that Laura Davies and Andrew Coltart are among the most guilty.
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Haven't heard the particular comments but in full coverage of golf there are often inane comments as there is a lot of time to cover so I'm not surprised. But nor am I surprised that they are calling Scottie a good golfer . I would agree with them that he is.
 
Niemann absolutely smashing it yet again. Yeah I get he hasnt done it in the majors yet but think it's an exciting decade ahead with him and Scottie vying for top dog
 
mrpar said:
Better than what? Bryson is probably recognised as in the top 3 or 4 and he's massively outperformed him?
If you don't like Liv fair play I'm just a golf fan 👍
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Could argue the difference is Bryson has has 2 Majors.

I do think Niemann, Rahm and Bryson are absolutely wasted as a Talent on Liv compared to the ranking points they can get and better competition level on regular tour. But can’t blame them for going and earning some absolute coin.
 
Lucifer MorningStar said:
Could argue the difference is Bryson has has 2 Majors.

I do think Niemann, Rahm and Bryson are absolutely wasted as a Talent on Liv compared to the ranking points they can get and better competition level on regular tour. But can’t blame them for going and earning some absolute coin.
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So he's outperformed a 2 time major champion all year? Can personally see him winning 3 or 4 majors.
As I say that he's just duck hooked one into the agua 🤣
 
mrpar said:
So he's outperformed a 2 time major champion all year? Can personally see him winning 3 or 4 majors.
As I say that he's just duck hooked one into the agua 🤣
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He maybe a very good player but right now in the majors he hasn’t been good

There are lots of talented players that have done well on various tours but just haven’t done it in a major
 
mrpar said:
So he's outperformed a 2 time major champion all year? Can personally see him winning 3 or 4 majors.
As I say that he's just duck hooked one into the agua 🤣
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Not the best argument history is littered with great players that led money lists, world no1s and out performed people during normal events but when it comes to majors and being able to perform under the real pressure that’s different.

Monty dominated Europe for a decade never won a major yet in that time Europeans won bucketfulls of them. Westwood and Donald achieved World No1 ranking outperforming everyone and not a single major! That’s just 3 examples!
 
Arthur Wedge said:
He maybe a very good player but right now in the majors he hasn’t been good

There are lots of talented players that have done well on various tours but just haven’t done it in a major
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I get that he hasn't done well yet but it dosnt mean he won't.
Liv is by far the second strongest tour and his win percentage is phenomenal.
Let's see what happens next year 👍
 
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