Orikoru
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Thought the lawnmowers would turn them over really. Maybe not if it's particularly deep. In that example with AK it didn't look like the deepest rough I've ever seen.
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It's rough, the lawnmowers are barely touching it. If it is thick grass and it's buried, it's staying hidden.
Arthur Wedge
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Maybe it’s just me but I really can’t stand the over hype of The Players , it’s nearly as unbearable as Monty at Augusta
And the course is very much overrated
The event is on the same level as the PGA at Wentworth
And the course is very much overrated
The event is on the same level as the PGA at Wentworth
Orikoru
Tour Winner
I really like the Players, but you're right, the 'fifth major' nonsense has got really out of hand this year. I didn't mind it when people kind of affectionately called it the '5th major' as a nickname. Now you've got media outlets left right and centre asking "should it be the 5th major??" and even asking the golfers in their interviews! Answer is no, shut up.
Swango1980
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As Lord Tyrion said, if the grass in the rough is higher than the ball, then the blades of the mower are not reaching the ball.
I don't imagine they cut the rough to fairway level weeks or months before the event, and then let it grow, whilst allowing nobody to play the course so that no new balls are gobbled up by the new rough.
It's all about 'content' and filling time. Same as football pundits repeating the same stuff.I really like the Players, but you're right, the 'fifth major' nonsense has got really out of hand this year. I didn't mind it when people kind of affectionately called it the '5th major' as a nickname. Now you've got media outlets left right and centre asking "should it be the 5th major??" and even asking the golfers in their interviews! Answer is no, shut up.
timd77
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I’d say the players is the best of the non-majors but it’s not an event I’m counting down the days to during the sparse winter months, that’s reserved for the masters.
However, I do enjoy watching it. Main reasons for that are the time it’s on, it’s a good watch in the evenings and even in bed if I’m struggling! And then it’s the finishing 2-3 holes, so many times there’s still everything to play for going into those holes, which just adds to the drama and suspense. There aren’t many events where the leader can be stood on the last tee with a couple of shots lead, and it’s still not a done deal.
However, I do enjoy watching it. Main reasons for that are the time it’s on, it’s a good watch in the evenings and even in bed if I’m struggling! And then it’s the finishing 2-3 holes, so many times there’s still everything to play for going into those holes, which just adds to the drama and suspense. There aren’t many events where the leader can be stood on the last tee with a couple of shots lead, and it’s still not a done deal.
C7usk
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Love The Players. I think the course is stunning. As you say it's not over till it's over, given the finishing holes. If I was to rank tournaments outwith the Ryder Cup I'd prob go.
1. The Open
2. Masters
3. The Players
4. US Open (occasionally would rank 3 depending on the course)
5. US PGA
C7usk
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I've got £5ew on Morikawa and Aberg.
£2.5ew on Knapp and Bridgeman for a bit of added interest..
£2.5ew on Knapp and Bridgeman for a bit of added interest..
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
The two level thing might be quite interesting. Say players in the A stream have 3 events, and B stream have three events. The bottom x (20 maybe?) from A drop down to B, and top x from B move up to A, for the next n events.
The pundits and media would no doubt love all the faux jeopardy - as it stands yyyy is in the bottom 20, he's just made a birdie and moves up etc.
Imurg
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Oops... Morikawa has done his back in and is going home
C7usk
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Lol.. Doh... That's an impressive start for me..Oops... Morikawa has done his back in and is going home
Good thing with the Players is the time it’s on in the UK 
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Obviously up to you how you interpret 'going up against'.
For me, different timezone, different continent - so it isn't. Watched a bit of one this morning , and can watch a bit if the other this evening. No bother.
Anyhow, it's how you can tell the Players isn't a major
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I also didn't know there was a Liv event this week until that post.
From a marketing perspective, I think that's interesting.
From a marketing perspective, I think that's interesting.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
I'm sure it's coincidental - but this guy raises an interesting point. At a normal golf tournament the players spend a lot of time warming up before heading out on the course, whereas at TGL they probably don't have time to go through the same routine, plus, they are stood around an awful lot waiting to take a shot - which then might be a driver at full hammer.
Anyway, tough blow for Colin - he was playing some good stuff.
Anyway, tough blow for Colin - he was playing some good stuff.
Arthur Wedge
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Think the account itself and the replies to it sum it up
They are professional athletes they warm up before any time they are playing or hitting a ball including practise sessions
And then when having coaching sessions they maybe standing around etc
Even during tournaments they are standing around at times
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Arthur Wedge
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I see it’s pouring in Florida
That’s heartwarming
That’s heartwarming
Swango1980
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In a normal round of golf, it normally takes about 6 hours. There is a lot of standing around and waiting, I suspect much more than in TGL?
At TGL, why would they not have the time to warm up?
Mel Smooth
Hacker
In a normal round of golf you are walking about 5 miles or so. The body is moving, almost continually in some form or other.
I know they do warm up at TGL - but are they going through the same process as they would at a tour event?
