Unpopular opinions

[MendieGK]

what opinions do you have about all things golf related that are generally viewed as unpopular? Just a bit of fun nothing serious

I’ll start with a couple of mine 😬

A) the majority of prizes at golf club events should be gross based.
B) Jordan Spieth is hugely overrated
C) Which side of the draw you are on plays way too much of a part in decicdkng the winner of the Open

 

[Dan2501]

How is Spieth hugely over-rated? I don't think people give him enough credit for how good he is I don't think, he has 14 professional wins, including 3 majors at the age of 25. He's playing poorly this season, but when he was at his best in 2015 he was ranked 2nd in SG overall, and was top 15 in every category. Since WWII he has the 2nd most wins on Tour before turning 24 - behind only Tiger Woods.

 

[MendieGK]

How is Spieth hugely over-rated? I don't think people give him enough credit for how good he is I don't think, he has 14 professional wins, including 3 majors at the age of 25. He's playing poorly this season, but when he was at his best in 2015 he was ranked 2nd in SG overall, and was top 15 in every category. Since WWII he has the 2nd most wins on Tour before turning 24 - behind only Tiger Woods.

Great start. 1 reply questioning my opinions 🙄

 

[Dan2501]

Great start. 1 reply questioning my opinions 🙄

Surely you expected that? And the thread is pointless without discussion?

 

[MendieGK]

Surely you expected that? And the thread is pointless without discussion?

You’ve gone back to 4 years ago. He has not been the same player since.

But hey, good work spoiling a bit of fun after 1 post

 

[MendieGK]

You’ve gone back to 4 years ago. He has not been the same player since.

But hey, good work spoiling a bit of fun after 1 post

Also, he was awful last year too, so that’s effectively 18 months now

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

what opinions do you have about all things golf related that are generally viewed as unpopular? Just a bit of fun nothing serious

I’ll start with a couple of mine 😬

A) the majority of prizes at golf club events should be gross based.
B) Jordan Spieth is hugely overrated
C) Which side of the draw you are on plays way too much of a part in decicdkng the winner of the Open

A) Not if it is a handicap competition
B) I agree
C) It's pot luck but there is always a certain amount of luck involved in any golf competition

Some of mine......

1) I love the Old course!
2) Loudmouth clothing should be banned
3) Slow players should be FORCED to play at the back of the field

All in the name of fun obviously

 

[Deleted member 16999]

There should be no dress codes on a Golf Course.

The Majority of Clubs in England should close every winter for 6-8 weeks to protect the course

 

[MendieGK]

A) Not if it is a handicap competition
B) I agree
C) It's pot luck but there is always a certain amount of luck involved in any golf competition

Some of mine......

1) I love the Old course!
2) Loudmouth clothing should be banned
3) Slow players should be FORCED to play at the back of the field

All in the name of fun obviously

No2. Is brilliant 😂

 

[Dan2501]

You’ve gone back to 4 years ago. He has not been the same player since.

Really? He ranked #1 on SG overall, 2nd in SG tee-to-green and 1st in SG Approaching the green in 2017 - winning 3 times in the process including a major.

But hey, good work spoiling a bit of fun after 1 post

Anytime. I'm sure a thread where people just posted their own lists and there was no discussion between posters would have been great fun. Sorry for treating a forum like a forum and ruining your fun.

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Here are some of mine :-

1) Links golf is a lot easier than parkland/woodland golf
2) Dress codes should be abolished
3) Every tee time should be available to all members, irrelevant of if there is a comp, race, sex etc and all comps should be mixed
4) There is to many links golf in GM top 100
5) The old course edit is not a great course
6) Mobile phones should be allowed to use
7) You should be able to pick the tee you play off, depending on your play

 

[MendieGK]

Really? He ranked #1 on SG overall, 2nd in SG tee-to-green and 1st in SG Approaching the green in 2017 - winning 3 times in the process including a major.



Anytime. I'm sure a thread where people just posted their own lists and there was no discussion between posters would have been great fun. Sorry for treating a forum like a forum and ruining your fun.

I have no issue with discussion but you’ve just come at me, telling me I am wrong, when it’s quite clearly called an unpopular opinion.

I know I am in the minority

 

[IanM]

Great start. 1 reply questioning my opinions 🙄

I wondered that... the question was about peoples' opinions, not evaluating those expressed! BUT surely that was inevitable!
Mine:
1) Peter Alliss still makes me laugh!
2) Dress codes on the course are fine!
3) If you cant play 18 holes in 4 hours you are taking too long!
4) If you need to make phone calls on the course, you shouldnt be on the course.
5) Why do people need to throw the flag to the floor rather than place it!
6) In the scheme of things, none of the above really matters!

 

[Orikoru]

Well this is just asking for arguments!

My seemingly unpopular opinion is that Dustin Johnson is not all that. He was world number 1 for so long, yet I only ever seem to see him win on quite easy courses where he can just dominate with his stupidly long drives and good wedge play, without having to do much else. He's never looked like the best player in the world to me, I'd rate guys like Rose, Koepka, Fowler etc above him as they seem to have better all-round games for me.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I wondered that... the question was about peoples' opinions, not evaluating those expressed! BUT surely that was inevitable!
Mine:
1) Peter Alliss still makes me laugh!
2) Dress codes on the course are fine!
3) If you cant play 18 holes in 4 hours you are taking too long!
4) If you need to make phone calls on the course, you shouldnt be on the course.
5) Why do people need to throw the flag to the floor rather than place it!
6) In the scheme of things, none of the above really matters!

Is it against the spirit of the thread to agree with all of the above?

 

[Sweep]

Hogan’s 5 Lessons is massively overrated.

 

[garyinderry]

Handicaps should start at 18 and move up as required.

 

[PJ87]

Got a few

1. Flag should be left in for putts longer than 10 feet
2. Once the flag is out it stays out no oh can I have it in. No you can’t.
3. Stableford should be only Type of golf played outside comps.. and once you can’t score pick up.
4. Jeans can be worn in clubhouse at all times
5. Changing shoes in car park is fine
6. In the most honest game around scoring your own card should be allowed

 

[Deleted member 15344]

1. Woods was as successful as he was due to the poor competition at the time

2. The Masters shouldn’t be a major

3. All majors should be on Terrestrial telly only

4. I think Phil Mickelson is not a very nice guy

 

[Fish]

1/ Strip down to your skiddies if you want to in the car park.

2/ Happy hour after every weekend comp.

3/ Men only in the bar, swear as much as you like, especially about women golfers.

4/ Slow golfers should wear yellow stripes down their trousers.