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smittysbar · 05-11-2008, 11:49 AM

Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts.

Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again.

I am ready to see some water balls!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-17-2011, 10:50 AM

Any chance Clarke gets the shanks and puts up a 9 on the last hole?

tk13 · 07-17-2011, 10:51 AM

You think of Clarke as a good golfer, and he is... amazing thing is Clarke hasn't finished top 10 in a major in ten years. Hasn't finished in the top 40 in five. And here he is.

Also, how about Tom Watson... right now he'd finish in a tie for 22nd. Not bad for 60+ years old. He just won't give it up. Actually finished ahead of Rory McIlroy.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-17-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tk13

You think of Clarke as a good golfer, and he is... amazing thing is Clarke hasn't finished top 10 in a major in ten years. Hasn't finished in the top 40 in five. And here he is.

Also, how about Tom Watson... right now he'd finish in a tie for 22nd. Not bad for 60+ years old. He just won't give it up. Actually finished ahead of Rory McIlroy.

Clarke's not good. He was really good this week, got the breaks he needed, and took advantage of those breaks.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-17-2011, 11:06 AM

Phil is the only golfer I know that can shoot the round of the day and melt down simultaneously.

Ultimately, that's the difference between he and Tiger. It's not physical talent or shotmaking ability, it's that drive to not wilt.

Phil just let himself die after that putt on 11.

KC_Connection · 07-17-2011, 06:10 PM

Yeah, today was a perfect microcosm of Mickelson's career in majors. He'll never change, I guess. I'm happy for Clarke, though. It's a great story.

KC_Connection · 07-17-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

You think of Clarke as a good golfer, and he is... amazing thing is Clarke hasn't finished top 10 in a major in ten years. Hasn't finished in the top 40 in five. And here he is.

Also, how about Tom Watson... right now he'd finish in a tie for 22nd. Not bad for 60+ years old. He just won't give it up. Actually finished ahead of Rory McIlroy.

McIlroy apparently started complaining about the weather's impact on the tournament after his round. Maybe he should ask Watson for tips on how to plays links golf.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-17-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

McIlroy apparently started complaining about the weather's impact on the tournament after his round. Maybe he should ask Watson for tips on how to plays links golf.

I've played over there in winds 30 mph stronger than what they faced today, with temperatures 15 degrees cooler, and in a persistent downpour.

He has no right to bitch about that weather. None. That is an average day there.

philfree · 07-17-2011, 08:19 PM

I palyed 9 holes today. Shot a 38(+2). It felt like a 50!

The hardest thing from this Open was to watch was Mick just gassing it on the back side. He should of shot a 29 on the front......And ee knewit.... Then he just went fool reerun. I won't say that much about golfers but I will here. I feel sorry for the guy but ..what?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-19-2011, 08:02 PM

I just shot a 39 with two iron shots hit OB. I want to freaking flay myself.

Mr. Plow · 07-20-2011, 08:33 AM

I'm killing myself for saying this, but I think I'm about done with golf. Just don't have the time to get out and play and I really don't want to be a 3-4 time a year golfer. Going out that few times makes them miserable for me. Not that I was very good, but after the last 2 times I played, I just can't handle hitting the ball that horribly.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-20-2011, 03:36 PM

Tiger fires Steve Williams.

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/de...rn=golf-wp3915

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While most everything that involves Tiger Woods is news, this one shouldn't be that much of a shocker.

Team Tiger announced on its website Wednesday that Steve Williams will no longer be working with Woods as a caddie, ending a 12-year relationship that saw the two rack up 13 of Tiger's 14 major championships.

Here is the official statement from Tiger's website:

"I want to express my deepest gratitude to Stevie for all his help, but I think it's time for a change," Woods said. "Stevie is an outstanding caddie and a friend and has been instrumental in many of my accomplishments. I wish him great success in the future."

While it might be a big change, it isn't exactly surprising. Williams has been working with Adam Scott since Tiger has been injured, and the two seem to have a good chemistry together. Along with that, it seems that anything and everything that Woods can change to get him on a different path with his golf game would be a smart move, and although some suggested this back in 2009, it finally came Wednesday.

Williams posted an update on his website, saying, "After 13 years of loyal service needless to say this came as a shock. Given the circumstances of the past 18 months working through Tiger's scandal, a new coach and with it a major swing change and Tiger battling through injuries I am very disappointed to end our very successful partnership at this time. I have had the opportunity to work of late for Australian Adam Scott and will now caddy for him on a permanent basis."

The caddie-player relationship has always been an interesting one. If you think about it, most PGA Tour players spend more time with their caddie than they do with their family, and while there are some relationships like Phil Mickelson and Jim Mackay that look like they'll never end, players change caddies all the time (just ask any LPGA player you know).

No replacement has been announced for Tiger yet, and since there is nothing else to say, we might as well remember two moments that defined the relationship between Williams and Woods.

The first came at the 2006 British Open, Tiger's first major win since the passing of his father, Earl. Woods rolled in the winning putt, and collapsed in Williams' arms on the green, not letting go as he sobbed on the looper's shoulder. The second came at the 2009 Bay Hill Invitational, when Tiger's birdie putt disappeared and his return from injury was complete. They both celebrated like it was their first win, and the competitive nature of both player and athlete shined through.

Most regard Williams as one of the best caddies ever, and while it looks like his relationship with Scott will continue, the waiting game will be just who is the next to carry the bag of Mr. Woods.

smittysbar · 07-20-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Tiger fires Steve Williams.

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/de...rn=golf-wp3915

HOLY SHIT!!!!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 07-20-2011, 04:16 PM

Awesome. The dude was the Ty Cobb of caddies. Just a completely loathsome one who sucks the penis in every way, shape, and form. Here's hoping he snaps both his ankles in his next rally race.

WilliamTheIrish · 07-20-2011, 05:43 PM

Hi folks!

Looking for some advice. In e last six weeks I have reluctantly moved from the "baseball" grip to the conventional interlocked finger grip. During this time I've struggled with leaving the club face open. When I do make good contact, I'm striking the ball well and hitting it further than ever. I use a 3 wood off the tee, as I've always had trouble hitting a driver. I usually hit the ball 215 - 220. Playing with this grip I get may hands working together and have been hitting the ball in the 240-250 range, with a long drive of 275 on a 470 yard par 4.
I'm really struggling maintaining my swing throughout the round. I think I begin to go over the top and hitting huge slices off the tee or even with an iron.
Example: I played Saturday and started off hitting great shots going par, bogey, par, par, par, par.
I'm on the 7th hole at +1 (and thinking great thoughts) When it all comes apart. Slice off the tee on a 380 yard par 4, hit approach fat and drop it in the water. Follow that with a drop and blade my wedge into the high rough for another lost ball penalty, and three putt for a +4.
Hole 8 175 yd par 3. Pull my tee shot 15 yards wide of the green, because I'm afraid of leaving th club face open and slicing the ball into the woods, but make a nice pitch over sand and drop the ball within 3 feet. Miss the ****ing putt for a +2.

Hole 9 : yank tee shot again overcompensating for fear of the slice hit a tree and it kicks around in there like pinball until it kicks out in the fairway about 85yards in front of the tee. Hit approach, club face open and it goes nearly into the woods 30 yards left of the fairway. Hit wedge onto green and 3 putt on a steeply graded green.

So in the end I was + 9 or 10 after being +1 after 6.

I need advice on what I can do to help work through this problem of open club face.

kstater · 07-20-2011, 05:50 PM

My biggest problem is alignment with my top hand. Have to consciously make sure it's over far enough.

05-11-2008, 11:49 AM
smittysbar Right in the Lumberyard Danny Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LaPlata, MO Casino cash: $10004942	*Official Bushwood Country Club Lounge* Okay, here is a place for the Golfers to talk about tournaments, clubs, swing help or thoughts. Today is the Players Championship, which I think ought to be the 5th Major. Largest pot in the PGA. The daunting 17th, which seems to bring excitement every year. At least we will get to see Sergio blow up yet again. I am ready to see some water balls!
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07-17-2011, 10:50 AM	#2596
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7639572	Any chance Clarke gets the shanks and puts up a 9 on the last hole? __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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07-17-2011, 10:51 AM	#2597
tk13 ... Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $-57500	You think of Clarke as a good golfer, and he is... amazing thing is Clarke hasn't finished top 10 in a major in ten years. Hasn't finished in the top 40 in five. And here he is. Also, how about Tom Watson... right now he'd finish in a tie for 22nd. Not bad for 60+ years old. He just won't give it up. Actually finished ahead of Rory McIlroy.
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07-17-2011, 11:06 AM	#2599
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7639572	Phil is the only golfer I know that can shoot the round of the day and melt down simultaneously. Ultimately, that's the difference between he and Tiger. It's not physical talent or shotmaking ability, it's that drive to not wilt. Phil just let himself die after that putt on 11. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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07-17-2011, 06:10 PM	#2600
KC_Connection Perpetual Mediocrity Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $3362783	Yeah, today was a perfect microcosm of Mickelson's career in majors. He'll never change, I guess. I'm happy for Clarke, though. It's a great story.
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07-17-2011, 08:19 PM	#2603
philfree Indian Twitter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Free Agency Casino cash: $-413802	I palyed 9 holes today. Shot a 38(+2). It felt like a 50! The hardest thing from this Open was to watch was Mick just gassing it on the back side. He should of shot a 29 on the front......And ee knewit.... Then he just went fool reerun. I won't say that much about golfers but I will here. I feel sorry for the guy but ..what? __________________ [/SIGPIC]
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07-19-2011, 08:02 PM	#2604
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7639572	I just shot a 39 with two iron shots hit OB. I want to freaking flay myself. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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07-20-2011, 08:33 AM	#2605
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $57391	I'm killing myself for saying this, but I think I'm about done with golf. Just don't have the time to get out and play and I really don't want to be a 3-4 time a year golfer. Going out that few times makes them miserable for me. Not that I was very good, but after the last 2 times I played, I just can't handle hitting the ball that horribly.
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07-20-2011, 04:16 PM	#2608
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7639572	Awesome. The dude was the Ty Cobb of caddies. Just a completely loathsome one who sucks the penis in every way, shape, and form. Here's hoping he snaps both his ankles in his next rally race. __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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07-20-2011, 05:43 PM	#2609
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $4050607	Hi folks! Looking for some advice. In e last six weeks I have reluctantly moved from the "baseball" grip to the conventional interlocked finger grip. During this time I've struggled with leaving the club face open. When I do make good contact, I'm striking the ball well and hitting it further than ever. I use a 3 wood off the tee, as I've always had trouble hitting a driver. I usually hit the ball 215 - 220. Playing with this grip I get may hands working together and have been hitting the ball in the 240-250 range, with a long drive of 275 on a 470 yard par 4. I'm really struggling maintaining my swing throughout the round. I think I begin to go over the top and hitting huge slices off the tee or even with an iron. Example: I played Saturday and started off hitting great shots going par, bogey, par, par, par, par. I'm on the 7th hole at +1 (and thinking great thoughts) When it all comes apart. Slice off the tee on a 380 yard par 4, hit approach fat and drop it in the water. Follow that with a drop and blade my wedge into the high rough for another lost ball penalty, and three putt for a +4. Hole 8 175 yd par 3. Pull my tee shot 15 yards wide of the green, because I'm afraid of leaving th club face open and slicing the ball into the woods, but make a nice pitch over sand and drop the ball within 3 feet. Miss the ****ing putt for a +2. Hole 9 : yank tee shot again overcompensating for fear of the slice hit a tree and it kicks around in there like pinball until it kicks out in the fairway about 85yards in front of the tee. Hit approach, club face open and it goes nearly into the woods 30 yards left of the fairway. Hit wedge onto green and 3 putt on a steeply graded green. So in the end I was + 9 or 10 after being +1 after 6. I need advice on what I can do to help work through this problem of open club face.
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07-20-2011, 05:50 PM	#2610
kstater Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2007 Casino cash: $-123437	My biggest problem is alignment with my top hand. Have to consciously make sure it's over far enough.
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