PJ87
Journeyman Pro
He never said he was too good for the course tho, he said par was 67 for him . If that's his goal then fair enough
He never said he was too good for the course tho, he said par was 67 for him . If that's his goal then fair enough
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Considering he is injured and advised not to play golf ATM and unable to speed train (80% fit) he has done pretty well to score 12 over.
He isn't woods
He has proven his system works elsewhere
rksquire
Head Pro
Given his form I shouldn’t be shocked that Scheffler is cruising, but I’m totally indifferent towards him; if he wins it’ll be a bit ‘meh’ / flat I think - at the same time he’s world no. 1 so there ought to be some excitement in it but I can’t find it. It’s been interesting so far, the Woods circus continues but to be fair that scorecard yesterday was nuts. McIlroy is performing as expected -the only surprise is he didn’t flirt more with the cut line. Even 7 back I don’t think Morikawa is finished. Hideki and Smith well placed. I think Scheffler has such a lead he only needs to be conservative today, it’s a bit unfortunate as if he wasn’t such an outlier the 2 and 3 overs would still be in it setting up a great weekend. Rooting for Lowry!
Whydowedoit
Hacker
There was a moment yesterday, with Andrew Coltart & Butch Harmon commentating, the sun was out, the course looked spectacular, the roars echoing around the place. Sheer magic..!!
srixon 1
Journeyman Pro
From that report I have just read that. It looks like he needs to concentrate more on his balance when standing up.
Foxholer
Blackballed
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Rory looked shocking on the greens yesterday.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Just had an email from one of the online shops - PXG price reductions....
I wonder if it has anything to do with Swafford losing his head yesterday
I wonder if it has anything to do with Swafford losing his head yesterday
Barking_Mad
Well-known member
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Agree. People were oh so quick to view it as arrogance, whereas I think he simply meant that with the distances he's hitting, he needs to view it as a par 67. Just a way of pushing himself into trying to achieve that - he never said it was easy. But it's Bryson, people just love to hate him for some reason.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
It's because he does things differently
People don't like it
He's been doing so much good for golf..got a personality for one.. and growing the game by doing the long drive (finishing high aswell) really boosted the long drive ratings
He is exactly what golf needs with woods on the way out. Not saying he is anywhere near as good but people will tune in to see how he hits around X course or tune in to watch him suffer
Personally if he is fit I think he is going to win the open.
Swango1980
Well-known member
I find him entertaining, and I like that he has a different approach to the game. It is exciting. Nobody wants every golfer to be like Matthew Fitzpatrick.
However, I'll have a laugh when he makes some cocky statements and can't back it up.
Whydowedoit
Hacker
Will be a fascinating watch to see how Scheffler handles the big lead. With three wins already, he might have exhausted his winning appetite but the guy is a fierce competitor with a level head & he's making it look easy so far. Can't understand why you lot don't like him? Reminds me of a young Mark Calcavechia but with a better game
Golfnut1957
Newbie
I don't like him, I find him to be an insufferable tool. Saying that I'm not too keen on Fitzpatrick either, he comes across as a miserable little whiner.
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Have you actually listened to him speak outside of press conferences? He seems very down to earth and not cocky
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Have to admire how Bryson has moved the needle and forced players to consider how they approach the game. His power when fit and he controls it has given him an advantage on some course. However he needs to develop a golfing brain and realise not all courses can be simply smashed into oblivion. I think he will work it out and he will win another major
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
It's a myth he is all power tho. He only developed that recently. Before he was a very skillful player
A very good putter and his iron play is outstanding
People get blinded by distance.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I don't disagree and his short game is often overlooked. However I still think there are times when he sees a hole differently to most and thinks his power will give him an advantage. It may be the case but if the driver isn't working he can get himself into what might be considered unnecessary trouble. I do think he is starting to be more pragmatic. If we get benign conditions at the Open then I can see him doing well at St Andrews
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Watch a shame that Laura Davis has got as bad as McGinley and what Montgomerie used to be like - she was very good when she first joined them
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Happens in all sports with sky comms imo. Mark Butcher as an eg was different class for the first 6 months on cricket comms, totally fresh, decent thoughts and opinions, then became "one of the boys" and now just trots out the same they all do
Far too much of a "sky way to do it" rather than allowing individual styles