Tiger
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Because Day is a solid each way bet based on his form at Augusta hence the short odds
Because Day is a solid each way bet based on his form at Augusta hence the short odds
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Just watched a bit of the kids things on there - some serious parents there with one winners date going a bit OTT
Great that the kids are playing but wonder how many have a pushy parent behind them
Great that the kids are playing but wonder how many have a pushy parent behind them
HomerJSimpson
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Not just in this though. Lots of pushy parents in US sport but seen it here too in junior football and golf
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They have a program just to show the tee times being announced ?!? Dear god they are milking it good and proper and come the end it will be saturated
Thank god the BBC have it Sat and Sunday to watch
Thank god the BBC have it Sat and Sunday to watch
HomerJSimpson
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No one forcing you to watch it though
JohnnyDee
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I'll watch Sky Thurs & Fri but come Saturday it'll be Auntie all the way. Old habits die hard for me and Peter Alliss & Ken just do every time.
Not to mention the torture of the ads on Sky. I don't think Sky's coverage is bad, far from it really, it's simply the adverts that just get to me.
Not to mention the torture of the ads on Sky. I don't think Sky's coverage is bad, far from it really, it's simply the adverts that just get to me.
pokerjoke
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Kids are so soft these days mate sitting there on their Tablets and phones.
How do you think all these Asian women are getting on the ladies tour.
Young people in these countries are pushed hard very hard.
I don't see anyone slating Michelle Wie or Lydio Ko parents.
As you are aware you get nowhere in life without drive and ambition.
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Oh they certainly need encouraging etc just think there is a fine line between being encouraging and being pushy to the point of them hating the game
Wabinez
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I quite like the fact that the kids have this sort of opportunity. I don't know if they are pushed or what, but, it is a competition...so the competitive types are going to come to the front.
If it drives up youngsters taking up the game, then I'm all for it
If it drives up youngsters taking up the game, then I'm all for it
HomerJSimpson
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I think the point pokerjoke makes is valid and you can certainly add Earl Woods to the list (the epitomy of a pushy parent?). However LP is also right and there's a fine line between being pushy and getting the kid to make the most of a talent and trying to live their own dreams through their offspring when that kid really doesn't want to be there
Tiger man
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I think a lot more pushy parents have a negative affect over positive in the long run. Obviously there will always be success stories but in general surely enjoyment is the main aim with kids?
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Slab
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^^^
A good read
Separate question:
Who wants rain?
Not delays or threat of lightning etc but just good honest rain to mix things up a bit
A good read
Separate question:
Who wants rain?
Not delays or threat of lightning etc but just good honest rain to mix things up a bit
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Its soft conditions there at the moment anyway
But nah dont want rain - nice sunny conditions to promote the best golf from the guys
Woods is confident
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/golf/32198931
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Yeah just read that piece too
I doubt he could say much else but I hope he backs it up with some solid play
Could do with seeing a really positive tournament this weekend with no controversy or side shows
I doubt he could say much else but I hope he backs it up with some solid play
Could do with seeing a really positive tournament this weekend with no controversy or side shows
pokerjoke
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Yes I read the link.
He sounds like hes ready to compete,has no sign of the chipping problems.
I for one hope hes in contention on the Sunday just adds to the excitement.
He sounds like hes ready to compete,has no sign of the chipping problems.
I for one hope hes in contention on the Sunday just adds to the excitement.
Svenska
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But as I said, Day's form at Augusta isn't as good as Adam Scott's who was nearly double the odds until he announced he was going back to the broomhandle and now he's been cut from 25/1 to 20/1.
dufferman
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If you want to see pushy parents in golf, watch "The Short Game" on Netflix. American documentary about kids competing in Golf across the US. Very good (the kids are fantastic) but there are a few parents who sort of make you cringe...!
Wabinez
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More talking points. Tiger wore his TW '11 shoes yesterday during his practice round, and Nike Golf said that he made the decision due to some 'swing changes' he has made recently, which has required a rethink of his footwear...
https://instagram.com/p/1J7kjWMJ74/?taken-by=golfchannel
https://instagram.com/p/1J7kjWMJ74/?taken-by=golfchannel
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Slab
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I've drawn Johnson, Fowler & McDowell in the sweep, should I be worried on quietly happy
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