Dan2501
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Rich Beem making the very bold prediction that Hovland will be on the Ryder Cup team next year. That would be a hell of a rise if that happened. Very unlikely, for the next one anyway, future RC player for sure though.
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USER1999
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I have lost a fortune over the years on Woodland. If he gets it done today, I will be gutted.
fundy
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backed him at Augusta and USPGA, left alone here
Dan2501
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Francesco has started beautifully. Too far back to make a real charge but can secure me some tidy Fantasy points with a solid finish today. Come on Frankie!
williamalex1
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Is he wearing one of those black sticky physio strap things on his neck/shoulder ?, i thought i glimpsed something yesterday .
Is it not outdated that amateurs don't get prize money if they do well in a tournament? They have earned their place and it seems odd that people below them will take cheques but they will not.
I know it's the system but tennis and cricket both moved past the amateur/ professional system, should golf not too?
I know it's the system but tennis and cricket both moved past the amateur/ professional system, should golf not too?
USER1999
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They have only qualified through the amateur system. Not through general qualifying. So no, they shouldn't.
I think he does all of the time now. His demeanour looks out of sorts today. He isn't moving badly but you suspect the back is not right in some way.
Dan2501
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Possibly, but hard to tell as he's got one of those stupid mock turtleneck shirts on. Something clearly not right, think he has struggled to get the body going this morning, quite a few guys saying he looked stiff on the range before teeing off.
Back to back birdies for Tiger to get back to +2, maybe he's warmed up a bit, much more like it. CBD must be kicking in.
They’ve qualified through easier or at least different criteria. In theory they’d not be there if they were simply emerging pros.
**edit. Just seen Murphs response.
I did think that but it still feels a little outdated. The players aren't complaining, they know the system. Is there an amateur system in any other sport still that is comparable?
anotherdouble
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You can’t just watch him playing well. If you want tiger tv then you have to put up with the drossWhy are we watching Rory warming up on the range when there are all but 15 groups on the golf course? Surely there's some live golf to show other than Tiger hacking it round?
A birdie for TW, the turn around is coming!
What other sport do amateurs compete with pros for such sums whilst taking the place of pros that could be there?
Imurg
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He's got those glutes activated...
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Most sports will have some sort of amateur level - we are all amateurs in golf and most if not all these top amateurs are still in collage on programs so can’t play for money - same with all the college sports in the US.
Not sure how or why it feels “outdated†as such
And there is no other sport where Amatuers play in a competition against professionals
Dan2501
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I don't want Tiger TV. I want good golf TV, if that includes Tiger that's a bonus, but if he's hacking it around then start showing other players.
Hooray, back to the range. This is dire.
Good point ðŸ‘.
fundy
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The amateurs here have made the cut. Everyone who makes the cut at a pro tournament gets paid..................except the amateurs. That feels outdated, we live in a commercial and ability based era where you get paid for success.
In terms of other sports, if you are good you get paid.
Very few of the players who make it to rd 1 of the FA cup will be truly amateur. They may not be full time pros but they will all be getting some payment per match. Money in football goes a long way down the pyramid.
Snooker and darts I don't know about. Thanks for posting thoseðŸ‘. Interesting to hear golf is not alone with this system.
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