The Golf Thread

[Tricycle Rider]

My main man Spieth is going home early, I can't even remember the last time he has failed to make the cut in a major. Joining him is Sergio Garcia, Zach Johnson, Justin Rose, Bubba Watson, Charl Schwartzel just to mention a few... I'll have to root for Camilo Villegas now because I haven't seen him play in a major in ages. Good for Camilo!

 

[iBanesto]

Aberg's worst finish in a major.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Aberg's worst finish in a major.

Not shabby coming in second among all those old-timer pros, not shabby at all. Definitely one too look for in the majors in the future.

 

[iBanesto]

Scheffler wins back to back at the RBC Heritage.

Pogacar-esque dominance.

 

[tobydawq]

Scheffler wins back to back at the RBC Heritage.

Pogacar-esque dominance.

Being put in jail didn't help him last weekend.

 

[jmdirt]

I thought that Schef as being a rich douch or something, but maybe not!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTpLZxcRYUU

 

[iBanesto]

Being put in jail didn't help him last weekend.

Putting Pogacar in jail might be a way to beat him...

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I thought that Schef as being a rich douch or something, but maybe not!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTpLZxcRYUU

Such a bizarre story, it puts the Louisville PD in a very questionable light. Scheffler is fully cooperating with the investigation though, with his income I'm sure he can afford the best of lawyers.

A sad story this weekend from the world of golf - I'm not familiar with Grayson Murray, but he died this week at the age of 30. Investigation is underway but, the Colonial had, understandably, a somber tone this weekend.

Davis Riley leads Scottie Scheffler by 4 at somber Colonial after the news of player's death

Davis Riley has a four-shot lead over hometown favorite and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler going into the final round at Colonial.

apnews.com

 

[jmdirt]

Such a bizarre story, it puts the Louisville PD in a very questionable light. Scheffler is fully cooperating with the investigation though, with his income I'm sure he can afford the best of lawyers.

A sad story this weekend from the world of golf - I'm not familiar with Grayson Murray, but he died this week at the age of 30. Investigation is underway but, the Colonial had, understandably, a somber tone this weekend.

Davis Riley leads Scottie Scheffler by 4 at somber Colonial after the news of player's death

Davis Riley has a four-shot lead over hometown favorite and Masters champion Scottie Scheffler going into the final round at Colonial.

apnews.com

Family says PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide, his family said Sunday. "Life wasn't always easy for Grayson," his parents said. "We know he rests peacefully now."

www.espn.com

sad...

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Family says PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide

PGA Tour golfer Grayson Murray died by suicide, his family said Sunday. "Life wasn't always easy for Grayson," his parents said. "We know he rests peacefully now."

www.espn.com

sad...

Geeeez, so sad considering it sounded like he was getting his life back together and in order, just really sad.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I completely flaked out on the US Open last month, but here we are at the Open...

From a sunny Tour in France to a windy and rainy Scotland, love it when the golf players get more of a challenge on a links course!

Hope Justin Rose does well, he hasn't won a major in many years.

 

[iBanesto]

I completely flaked out on the US Open last month, but here we are at the Open...

From a sunny Tour in France to a windy and rainy Scotland, love it when the golf players get more of a challenge on a links course!

Hope Justin Rose does well, he hasn't won a major in many years.

Tough day 3.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Tough day 3.

Looks like it's another windy day on the coast... I like how when the weather is bad at the Open the players throw on whatever warm clothes they can find, it's like a fashion show in reverse. Speaking of fashion show...

I know golf is supposed to be all prim and proper, but didn't know wearing a hat backward was frowned upon and at some private clubs it's outright forbidden. (Hats worn backward usually remind me of privileged and obnoxious frat boys, but when the weather is bad like it's been at the Open it only makes sense to do so and all players are free and welcome to it.)

Billy Horschel leading Open with hat maneuver he was 'blasted' for

In 2016, Billy Horschel was criticized for wearing his hat backward at Royal Troon. Now? He and his hat have come full circle.

golf.com

 

[iBanesto]

Schauffele what a win! 2nd major win.

Pogacar-esque.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Classless crowd and egotistical players...never before have I wanted the US to lose the Ryder Cup, but that changed this week.

Rory spoke the perfect words today. GO EUROPEAN TEAM!!! CRUSH THEM!!!

 

[iBanesto]

Classless crowd and egotistical players...never before have I wanted the US to lose the Ryder Cup, but that changed this week.

Rory spoke the perfect words today. GO EUROPEAN TEAM!!! CRUSH THEM!!!

Azinger is so dumb. No wonder he lost his lead analyst job.

Try getting verbally abused for 2 days and wife gets beer thrown at her... and act like nothing happened.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Azinger is so dumb. No wonder he lost his lead analyst job.

Try getting verbally abused for 2 days and wife gets beer thrown at her... and act like nothing happened.

It was embarrassing to watch the crowd, and Azinger thinking dropping f-bombs is anywhere near the abuse he and his wife received, is cluelessness beyond belief. I though Rory just saying "shut the F up" was more restrained than he should have been.

Unfortunately, this is the state of my country now.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

After leading by 6 through 36 holes, the largest ever lead after Friday in the Masters, Rory finds himself behind a good way through the third round, crazy stuff.

 

[Rob5091]

Is the plug being pulled on LIV golf?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...ork-fuels-speculation-over-rebel-tours-future

The future of LIV Golf is in doubt, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund preparing to cut funding for the $5bn rebel tour.

LIV executives were late arriving at the tour event in Mexico City this week after being called up to a meeting in New York, with uncertainty over the immediate future first emerging at the Masters in Augusta last weekend. Rumours that LIV could even be shut down had begun to circulate on social media on Tuesday evening, with officials from the tour declining to respond

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Is the plug being pulled on LIV golf?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...ork-fuels-speculation-over-rebel-tours-future

It's not looking good for LIV golf - not that I care, I never watched a single LIV tournament, my interest in it was just about zero. Seemed like a gimmick for those who have way too much money on their hands but now they no longer want to pay out...

Here's a rather succinct opinion piece on the current LIV situation:

Good riddance LIV Golf, this is another reason McIlroy will go down in history

When Jon Rahm eventually walks back to the PGA Tour with his tail between his legs, Rory McIlroy ought to have a smug grin on his face. Because when books get written and documentaries get made abo…

talksport.com

 

[Potomac]

It's not looking good for LIV golf - not that I care, I never watched a single LIV tournament, my interest in it was just about zero. Seemed like a gimmick for those who have way too much money on their hands but now they no longer want to pay out...

Here's a rather succinct opinion piece on the current LIV situation:

Good riddance LIV Golf, this is another reason McIlroy will go down in history

When Jon Rahm eventually walks back to the PGA Tour with his tail between his legs, Rory McIlroy ought to have a smug grin on his face. Because when books get written and documentaries get made abo…

talksport.com

What a horrible article. If it had focused on the failures of LIV golf it would have been fine. But instead it tries to sanctify McIlroy and demonize Rahm and does both in a idiotic way.