SteveW86
Head Pro
Hang on, we can discuss how a relaxed dress code would improve the experience
GreiginFife
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I knew I'd forget one of the sacred topics.
Fore Right
Well-known member
My thoughts are that the build out is very impressive indeed.
Having watched 3 episodes before forming my opinion, I think long term people will get bored of watching golfers hit into a screen.
It cant be taken seriously as a golfing competition, especially when shots are not going where they are supposed to.
It was not a good look hearing Tiger say "I cant hit this club that far" after his ball airmailed a green into a water hazard.
Also then Max Homa heard saying "I didnt hook that" as he watched his ball hook into a canyon.
So if its not serious golf then its entertainment.
Its struggling to hold my attention as entertainment for 2 hrs, this should be an hour long show for me.
If there is one thing we could take from this to real golf, it would be the shot clock.
The pace of play is really good because of that.
Having watched 3 episodes before forming my opinion, I think long term people will get bored of watching golfers hit into a screen.
It cant be taken seriously as a golfing competition, especially when shots are not going where they are supposed to.
It was not a good look hearing Tiger say "I cant hit this club that far" after his ball airmailed a green into a water hazard.
Also then Max Homa heard saying "I didnt hook that" as he watched his ball hook into a canyon.
So if its not serious golf then its entertainment.
Its struggling to hold my attention as entertainment for 2 hrs, this should be an hour long show for me.
If there is one thing we could take from this to real golf, it would be the shot clock.
The pace of play is really good because of that.
sunshine
Well-known member
I agree. Do you allow black socks though?
The players look out of place in full gear indoors, especially wearing caps. But in Full Swing we saw players wearing caps in their bedroom. I wonder how much of it is due to requirements in sponsors contracts and how much is covering up bad haircuts.
SteveW86
Head Pro
I'd want to cover up that tan line to be fair
wjemather
Well-known member
It does matter because they are selling/promoting it as a serious competition.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Are they ?
Seems to be it’s more about enjoyment , something different and a bit of fun
wjemather
Well-known member
Yes, they're trying to be everything, and failing to be anything worth watching.
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
I've watched many of the promotions and some of the actual content. And the last word that entered my mind about any of it was 'serious'.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
sunshine
Well-known member
The biggest moment so far was Horschel's chicken dance. Deadly serious.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
It’s not serious in any aspect - clearly trying to make it as fun as possible
wjemather
Well-known member
I've always found it odd that some people think these things are mutually exclusive when it comes to playing golf (or simulator golf).
Maybe someone should tell Justin Rose, Max Homa, etc.
Maybe someone should tell Justin Rose, Max Homa, etc.
Swango1980
Well-known member
One annoying thing about TGL - constantly listening to players like McIlroy shout "Sit, Sit, SIT"
Like playing a 1990's computer game where the characters have basically been given one phrase to say over, and over and over again.
At least this week the match was tight
Like playing a 1990's computer game where the characters have basically been given one phrase to say over, and over and over again.
At least this week the match was tight
C7usk
Active member
Last nights was prob the best one so far...
rksquire
Head Pro
Last nights episode was better - the people playing do make a difference. Some uncomfortable silences, particularly at the start but the commentary is shockingly bad. "A birdie for the ages...", hopefully taking the proverbial but I don't think it was. It needs some of those celebs / sports stars playing. Or Tiger vs Rory every week.
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Guest
I'm watching it now.
Don't think the commentator was taking the mick at all, he's deadly serious about trying to hype up the history-making "first birdie in the history of Jupiter Links Golf Club"
but unfortunately for him nobody else could give a monkey's.The players at least look like they're having a bit of fun, but even with my favourite ever player (Tiger) and another favourite (Rory) playing, there is absolutely nothing in this to get my interest.
I'll stick with my original thought, this won't be on TV this time next year.
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Finally got around to watching some highlights on YT, pretty horrific if I'm totally honest. I'm surprised some people on here like it with all the whooping and hollering going off.
What's with all the duff bunker shots? I must have seen 3 or 4 in the latest video.
What's with all the duff bunker shots? I must have seen 3 or 4 in the latest video.
sjw
Well-known member
I've actually been quite enjoying it but it is very over-the-top Americanised.
My biggest grips are actually to do with the broadcast - the number of times the audio (and even the video this episode!) have dropped out is an absolute joke and the broadcasters (ESPN?) should be embarrassed.
A positive though - this format is absolutely MADE for Tom Kim. What an entertainer!
My biggest grips are actually to do with the broadcast - the number of times the audio (and even the video this episode!) have dropped out is an absolute joke and the broadcasters (ESPN?) should be embarrassed.
A positive though - this format is absolutely MADE for Tom Kim. What an entertainer!
