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[hayzooos]

Anyone know why John Huh took a WD today? Played well yesterday, but was blowing up today...hope he isn't hurt too bad.

[deasy55]

Matt Kuchar has given himself the chance to almost double his career wins in the space of 2 weeks (from 3 to 5).

Jason Dufner playing great once again, what a great few months he is having both on and off the course!

[CowtownTexas]

hayzooos, on 18 May 2012 - 04:34 PM, said:

Anyone know why John Huh took a WD today? Played well yesterday, but was blowing up today...hope he isn't hurt too bad.

Still in the field for next week, but I haven't seen anything one way or the other.

[CowtownTexas]

monkeynaut, on 18 May 2012 - 03:23 PM, said:

CowtownTexas, on 18 May 2012 - 10:31 AM, said:

It's not a lack of respect, it's a history lesson.  One I've witnessed first hand.

What's the lesson? Build a player up and then cover your head when he $#!%s on you?
Shame.  When these guys fall on hard times it's these events that they call up wanting sponsors exemptions for.  

The players need to adjust their mentalities.  It's THE FANS that are independent contractors.

The history lesson to which I'm referring is that when an iconic player passes away, the players who used to pay their respects stop doing so.  It happened with Hogan, later with Nelson, and I'm sure in other parts of the country it's happened with others (Bob Hope for instance?).

[pappaf2]

falken19150, on 18 May 2012 - 03:09 PM, said:

Is anyone listening to the coverage today?  McCord, Chamblee, Peter are all on fire.  Its really entertaining.

I agree, they are on point today. Making me lol for sure.

[monkeynaut]

CowtownTexas, on 18 May 2012 - 08:10 PM, said:

monkeynaut, on 18 May 2012 - 03:23 PM, said:

CowtownTexas, on 18 May 2012 - 10:31 AM, said:

It's not a lack of respect, it's a history lesson.  One I've witnessed first hand.

What's the lesson? Build a player up and then cover your head when he $#!%s on you?
Shame.  When these guys fall on hard times it's these events that they call up wanting sponsors exemptions for.  

The players need to adjust their mentalities.  It's THE FANS that are independent contractors.

The history lesson to which I'm referring is that when an iconic player passes away, the players who used to pay their respects stop doing so.  It happened with Hogan, later with Nelson, and I'm sure in other parts of the country it's happened with others (Bob Hope for instance?).

Some of them don't seem to be waiting for death lately.

Side note, does it diminish the legacy when we see a corporate logo in front?  The HP Byron Nelson Championship ... I don't like the look of it.

[bobfoster]

There's a tournament this week?

Know what just occured to me? If the PGA (and sponsors)  really wants to know what tourneys are important? They just need to look at WRX pages.

Every week, there is a "XXXXX discussion, spoiler!".

The majors really do seize attention ... I think the Augusta thread started on around Monday or Tuesday, and we had 9 or 10 pages of comments before the first guy even teed off.

The Players - it was close, but it was only about 3 or 4 pages before play started.

This week? We've now finished the second day, and we're on page 2.

Weird, huh? I'd be vwilling to bet there is a direct correlation between the numbers of pages of comments on WRX, and the relative A, B, or C status of a tourney.

Edited by bobfoster, 18 May 2012 - 10:54 PM.

[Thrillhouse]

monkeynaut, on 18 May 2012 - 10:39 PM, said:

Side note, does it diminish the legacy when we see a corporate logo in front?  The HP Byron Nelson Championship ... I don't like the look of it.

I thought it was funnier that the golf channel used apple computers in their Thursday intro.

[PGArox]

deasy55, on 18 May 2012 - 07:05 PM, said:

Jason Dufner playing great once again, what a great few months he is having both on and off the course!

Looked like some clothing company got a hold of Jason after his win.  He looked a bit more stylish today.  Dude is playing some good golf right now.

[PGArox]

Vinny Nguyen, on 18 May 2012 - 03:07 PM, said:

Phil is just awesome.  Who thinks of a punch slice 125 yard 3 wood? Then he puts it to 15 feed and drains the putt.

That was an incredible sequence from Phil.  One of the greatest recoveries I've ever seen from him, and that's really saying something.

Phil really put himself in a good position until he took that double on his final hole.  Boy, does he do that a lot...it's maddening.

But Phil looked great out there.  He looks fit and trim, and appeared to be enjoying himself.

[CowtownTexas]

monkeynaut, on 18 May 2012 - 10:39 PM, said:

Some of them don't seem to be waiting for death lately.

Side note, does it diminish the legacy when we see a corporate logo in front?  The HP Byron Nelson Championship ... I don't like the look of it.

I agree, though I guess it's a necessary evil in today's big bucks PGA Tour.  It still the Colonial National Invitational to me, even though it's been about 20 years since it was last called that.

I used to argue that if you want to see better fields in DFW, start cheering for the guys that live in DFW.  That doesn't even work anymore as KJ Choi lives less than 25 minutes from both venues but is skipping both for the 2nd year in a row.  Jason Day called Colonial home until he moved to Columbus but is no where to be seen on the committment list for next week.  Mahan lives 15 minutes from the Nelson, but is no where to be seen for the 2nd year in a row.  I could go on, but you get the point.

I've gotten so indifferent about golf that unless someone who I actually know and like is in contention, I barely watch or even pay attention.

Edited by CowtownTexas, 19 May 2012 - 01:02 AM.

[monkeynaut]

PGArox, on 19 May 2012 - 12:57 AM, said:

Vinny Nguyen, on 18 May 2012 - 03:07 PM, said:

Phil is just awesome.  Who thinks of a punch slice 125 yard 3 wood? Then he puts it to 15 feed and drains the putt.

That was an incredible sequence from Phil.  One of the greatest recoveries I've ever seen from him, and that's really saying something.

Phil really put himself in a good position until he took that double on his final hole.  Boy, does he do that a lot...it's maddening.

But Phil looked great out there.  He looks fit and trim, and appeared to be enjoying himself.

It's actually one of my stock shots.  Seriously.  It's not so much a bragging point as it is indicative of how often I have to play myself out of trouble.

[gwlee7]

PGArox, on 19 May 2012 - 12:44 AM, said:

deasy55, on 18 May 2012 - 07:05 PM, said:

Jason Dufner playing great once again, what a great few months he is having both on and off the course!

Looked like some clothing company got a hold of Jason after his win.  He looked a bit more stylish today.  Dude is playing some good golf right now.

Whoever called him "the honey badger" would have been better off calling him "the Brinks Truck".

[PGArox]

I enjoy watching many of the guys on TOUR, but Keegan Bradley is one of my favorites.  Great to see him gunning for a "W" this week.

[PGArox]

Vijay...could it possibly be?

[PGArox]

CowtownTexas, on 17 May 2012 - 04:18 PM, said:

Pay attention to current leader Ryan Palmer.  You probably won't recall, but Ryan lost in a playoff to Bradley last year in this event.  

The course doesn't suit Palmer's eye at all, so his caddy James Edmondson called every shot last year while Ryan read the putts.  He literally let James pull every club.

Ryan talked about "redemption" coming into this week, and he's playing well again.  For a guy who learned the game in this area, he really doesn't have the greatest career record in this event.  Must be the course.

We really have a nice leaderboard taking shape, and these gusty breezes are making the guys work hard.  Very fun to watch.

Phil really could've been in this thing big time, but too many loose swings have bitten him.  And he's also suddenly struggling with the putter.

[CowtownTexas]

PGArox, on 19 May 2012 - 03:13 PM, said:

CowtownTexas, on 17 May 2012 - 04:18 PM, said:

Pay attention to current leader Ryan Palmer.  You probably won't recall, but Ryan lost in a playoff to Bradley last year in this event.  

The course doesn't suit Palmer's eye at all, so his caddy James Edmondson called every shot last year while Ryan read the putts.  He literally let James pull every club.

Ryan talked about "redemption" coming into this week, and he's playing well again.  For a guy who learned the game in this area, he really doesn't have the greatest career record in this event.  Must be the course.

We really have a nice leaderboard taking shape, and these gusty breezes are making the guys work hard.  Very fun to watch.

Phil really could've been in this thing big time, but too many loose swings have bitten him.  And he's also suddenly struggling with the putter.

He actually grew up in Amarillo, about 6 hours away but now lives maybe 20 minutes from Las Colinas.  For whatever reason, TPC Las Colinas doesn't suit his eye.  However, letting James call the shots got RP into a playoff last year which was in the only time he's ever made the cut there.

He's been playing very good lately, just seems to have one bad round per tournament.

I really like this leaderboard.  Lots of local guys I love to pull for every week.  Palmer, Campbell, and Henry are all very active in our community and some of the best guys you could ever hope to meet.  Assuming this leaderboard holds out, I'll have to go out there and cheer them on tomorrow.  I don't typically like going to the Nelson but may have to make an exception this year.  While I pull for the locals, the non-locals on that leaderboard are good guys as well.  Should turn into a fun Sunday to watch.

Edited by CowtownTexas, 19 May 2012 - 03:56 PM.

[Thrillhouse]

I like watching Dicky Pride play golf. Nice smooth swinger.

[PGArox]

Well, we have 20 guys within five strokes going to the final round.  Bob Estes and Joe Durant proved there are 65's out there, but you really have to avoid the big mistake.

Can the great Vijay Singh pull out his first victory in almost four years?  It would be his 35th TOUR title.

Can Jason Dufner join Hunter Mahan as the only two-time winners on TOUR this year?  His Final Round Scoring Avg. of 72.00 ranks 108th on TOUR.

Or will Jason Day, who is feeling a lot better (back issues) these days, finally win his second TOUR title?

And how about "Kuch?"  Or Keegan Bradley?  They both stumbled a bit on Saturday.  It should be an interesting final round, and that traditional Sunday pin on #17 is sure to create some drama, especially with the forecasted gusty conditions.

Edited by PGArox, 19 May 2012 - 08:44 PM.

[Thrillhouse]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow, there are 4 or 5 guys in the hunt I'd love to see win

[tx_basser]

Took my kids out there yesterday (13 and 15) and they had a blast.  We followed Phil all day and it entertaining to say the least watching some of his recovery shots.  Also....  I've never seen a pro take to kids they way he does, it was special.

[PGArox]

After consecutive birdies at #5 and #6, Phil's got it to -4 and into the top ten.  He's playing the par 5 7th.

Phil could really use a top ten finish this week.  Let's hope he keeps it going today.

[deasy55]

PGArox, on 20 May 2012 - 12:13 PM, said:

After consecutive birdies at #5 and #6, Phil's got it to -4 and into the top ten.  He's playing the par 5 7th.

Phil could really use a top ten finish this week.  Let's hope he keeps it going today.

He's just 3 back now, he might have sights on something better than merely a top 10!

[Golfnutgalen]

Phil drains another from 30-feet, that's four consecutive birdies and only two strokes off the lead!

[PGArox]

Golfnutgalen, on 20 May 2012 - 12:32 PM, said:

Phil drains another from 30-feet, that's four consecutive birdies and only two strokes off the lead!

Could it possibly happen?

GO PHIL!

[CowtownTexas]

Anyone BUT Phoney Phil please.   Thanks.

[PGArox]

Jason, Jason, Jason. (sigh)

[PGArox]

PGArox, on 20 May 2012 - 12:57 PM, said:

Jason, Jason, Jason. (sigh)

I guess I could've said that about either Jason, as Day drives into a hazard on #4.

[CowtownTexas]

Of the guys at the top, I'm pulling for the guy currently at the top:  JJ Henry.  Would be good to see a local guy win!

[CowtownTexas]

PGArox, on 20 May 2012 - 12:59 PM, said:

PGArox, on 20 May 2012 - 12:57 PM, said:

Jason, Jason, Jason. (sigh)

I guess I could've said that about either Jason, as Day drives into a hazard on #4.

Actually 3 Jason's in the Top 8 right now.  Bohn has moved up.

Was hoping Palmer would make a move today and he has, but in the wrong direction.  Putter appears cold as ice for the 2nd straight day.