May 24, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Sawbonz said: Are they going to let him use a cart? as long as he's not driving it
May 24, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, dcar00 said: its pretty eerie how Arnie and Jack mirror Tiger and Phil younger guy surpasses older guy younger guy is thought of as revolutionary older guy kind of becomes the "everyman/well liked/fan favorite" similar major record one won the Grand Slam - the other is/was one major short This win really jumped Phil up. Only collegiate player to win a pga tournament- right? Only senior to ever win a major. Phil’s 30 year career where he was relevant the entire time is probably the only thing he can claim against the other all time greats.
May 24, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, dcar00 said: its pretty eerie how Arnie and Jack mirror Tiger and Phil younger guy surpasses older guy younger guy is thought of as revolutionary older guy kind of becomes the "everyman/well liked/fan favorite" similar major record one won the Grand Slam - the other is/was one major short This win really jumped Phil up. If Phil is going to ever get the US Open, this is the year. Torrey Pines, which he’s probably played hundreds of times and he gets to sleep in his own bed at night.
May 24, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said: Only collegiate player to win a pga tournament- right? Only senior to ever win a major. Phil’s 30 year career where he was relevant the entire time is probably the only thing he can claim against the other all time greats. another is Mickelson has 11 2nd place finishes and Arnie had 10. #2 and #3. both of them we're kings of "missed it by that much". the thing that makes me take Jack over Tiger is that incredibly Jack had 19 second place finishes in majors. 37 times out of lets say 112 majors(22-50yrs old) he was either first or second. that is 33% of the time over an entire career.
May 24, 20214 yr 41 minutes ago, ztejas said: I'm still puzzled why Surly isn't in love with this guy, though. There are so many examples of him acting like a bitch but he also tries to act like he doesn’t care and he’s this robot that just expects to win majors. Like when he said the person that made the US open commercial a couple years ago should get fired because he wasn’t in one of what was probably a dozen versions after he had won twice. He’s one of those people that just seem like a douche bag. Like there are those people that you can have one short conversation with or see them interact with someone for a minute or two and you just know they are a douche bag to most of the people they come into contact with. He seems like that.
May 24, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said: Only collegiate player to win a pga tournament- right? Only senior to ever win a major. Phil’s 30 year career where he was relevant the entire time is probably the only thing he can claim against the other all time greats. Scott Verplank won the 1985 Western Open while at Oklahoma State, defeating Jim Thorpe in a playoff.
May 24, 20214 yr 3 minutes ago, dcar00 said: its pretty eerie how Arnie and Jack mirror Tiger and Phil younger guy surpasses older guy younger guy is thought of as revolutionary older guy kind of becomes the "everyman/well liked/fan favorite" similar major record one won the Grand Slam - the other is/was one major short This win really jumped Phil up. 5 minutes ago, dcar00 said: its pretty eerie how Arnie and Jack mirror Tiger and Phil younger guy surpasses older guy younger guy is thought of as revolutionary older guy kind of becomes the "everyman/well liked/fan favorite" similar major record one won the Grand Slam - the other is/was one major short This win really jumped Phil up. Arnie was golf when Jack hit the scene and pretty much every golf fan hated Jack when he started kicking Arnie's ass, it took years for Jack to be a fan favorite. Phil hadn't won much of anything when Tiger started kicking his ass and Tiger was hugely popular from day one. Maybe career stats sort of look similar but not the way they got there.
May 24, 20214 yr 16 minutes ago, dcar00 said: now we have to talk about Koepka, his reaction, and the crowd... You can’t make me talk about Koeoka for more than a couple words. fuck him. He’s a prick. Happy? 😀
May 24, 20214 yr 4 minutes ago, ScottS said: Scott Verplank won the 1985 Western Open while at Oklahoma State, defeating Jim Thorpe in a playoff. The more you know... thanks.
May 24, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, hookem48 said: Arnie was golf when Jack hit the scene and pretty much every golf fan hated Jack when he started kicking Arnie's ass, it took years for Jack to be a fan favorite. Phil hadn't won much of anything when Tiger started kicking his ass and Tiger was hugely popular from day one. Maybe career stats sort of look similar but not the way they got there. I agree that Arnie was much bigger than Phil when Jack showed up. some folks didn't like the way Tiger was changing the game with his length and somewhat cocky attitude(similar to Jack) but he was certainly very popular. I'd say its similar. not trying to start an argument.
May 24, 20214 yr 13 minutes ago, hookem48 said: I can't get over Phil fasting for 36 hours once a week I'm sure he still eats FIGJAM edit: he's probably doing nutrition shakes and no solids. Edited May 24, 20214 yr by dcar00
May 24, 20214 yr 40 minutes ago, Sawbonz said: Are they going to let him use a cart? they should force him to use a Rascal instead of a normal golf cart.
May 24, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, conVINCEd said: That scene after Phil hit his second shot on 18 was borderline dangerous. It only takes one crazy person. We’re not that far removed, in the grand scheme of things, from a tennis player being stabbed at a tournament. No one is stabbing Phil. Dude shouldn't have grabbed him around the shoulders, but that was one of the greatest sports moments ever.
May 24, 20214 yr 15 minutes ago, pops said: No one is stabbing Phil. Yeah that made me laugh. Phil is one of the most across-the-board beloved athletes in America. Then again, someone shot John Lennon.
May 24, 20214 yr 21 minutes ago, pops said: No one is stabbing Phil. Dude shouldn't have grabbed him around the shoulders, but that was one of the greatest sports moments ever. That was a crazy environment that neither of the players should have been exposed to. When Tiger won in Atlanta they did a much better job of letting the fans follow up the fairway while keeping them at a safe distance. That was a mob scene on 18.
May 24, 20214 yr 19 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said: Looked like the end of the British open. Nah the fans had better teeth but were fatter
May 24, 20214 yr 42 minutes ago, ztejas said: Yeah that made me laugh. Phil is one of the most across-the-board beloved athletes in America. Then again, someone shot John Lennon. He was a dirty brit
May 24, 20214 yr 36 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: That was a crazy environment that neither of the players should have been exposed to. When Tiger won in Atlanta they did a much better job of letting the fans follow up the fairway while keeping them at a safe distance. That was a mob scene on 18. Honestly if I'm a fan I'm not apologizing. I just saw a fucking 50 year old win a major at a brutal championship venue.
May 24, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, conVINCEd said: That was a crazy environment that neither of the players should have been exposed to. When Tiger won in Atlanta they did a much better job of letting the fans follow up the fairway while keeping them at a safe distance. That was a mob scene on 18. Have to disagree. That was so many things coming together in absolute raw emotion and sports joy culminating in what we've missed for the past 15 months. Yeah, it was a bit sketchy but security did their job and we got to witness one of the best moments in sport.
May 24, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, pops said: Have to disagree. That was so many things coming together in absolute raw emotion and sports joy culminating in what we've missed for the past 15 months. Yeah, it was a bit sketchy but security did their job and we got to witness one of the best moments in sport. Security came nowhere close to doing their job, but it was a poignant moment, and I’m glad nothing happened.
May 24, 20214 yr its pretty eerie how Arnie and Jack mirror Tiger and Phil younger guy surpasses older guy younger guy is thought of as revolutionary older guy kind of becomes the "everyman/well liked/fan favorite" similar major record one won the Grand Slam - the other is/was one major short This win really jumped Phil up. Arnie was 11 years older than Jack. Phil is only five years older than Tiger. Arnie was the original pied piper of golf as far as the common man was concerned well before Jack even came upon the scene.
May 24, 20214 yr The one time Phil wins the second major of the year, it ain’t the US Open. He is playing Colonial next, then taking a few weeks to prep for Torrey. He’s gonna feel really confident. Edited May 24, 20214 yr by Jive Turkey
May 24, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, C-Man said: Arnie was 11 years older than Jack. Phil is only five years older than Tiger. Arnie was the original pied piper of golf as far as the common man was concerned well before Jack even came upon the scene. yes but Arnie and Jack were only separated by about 4 years from first Major to first Major 58 to 62. It is true from 57-62 Arnie had created the Arnie's Army. advent of TV had a lot to do with that.
May 24, 20214 yr I like Keopka because he worked his ass off playing tours all over the fucking world trying to make it, I think he has a huge chip on his shoulder because of it though.Keopka is basically Baker Mayfield. Always thinking he is disrespected, as thin skinned an athlete as I’ve ever seen. If you even intimate something negative about him he will put you on blast on social media.It’s a shame to be that good yet you have such a giant chip in your shoulder that you can’t even stay happy because you take everything so personally.
May 24, 20214 yr 37 minutes ago, Mileslong said: Keopka is basically Baker Mayfield. Always thinking he is disrespected, as thin skinned an athlete as I’ve ever seen. If you even intimate something negative about him he will put you on blast on social media. It’s a shame to be that good yet you have such a giant chip in your shoulder that you can’t even stay happy because you take everything so personally. Heard a story on one of the sports ray-dee-oh shows this morning. Koepka was at the Masters as a 9 or 10 year old kid and somehow got access to the player's parking lot. He says everyone agreed to give him an autograph except Phil. Koepka brought it up to Phil at some point (maybe at the Ryder Cup -- can't recall) and told Phil he had stiffed him. Mickelson said "well, you shouldn't been in the parking lot anyway."
May 24, 20214 yr Ran a pool where you pick 7 players (2 from 1-10, 2 from 11-20, and 3 from 21+ in the world golf rankings). Total prize money wins. Needless to say, no one picked Phil. I thought I got squeezed by Louie tying with Brooks, but I won by less than $100K. $400 to me, bitches.
May 24, 20214 yr 14 hours ago, pops said: Have to disagree. That was so many things coming together in absolute raw emotion and sports joy culminating in what we've missed for the past 15 months. Yeah, it was a bit sketchy but security did their job and we got to witness one of the best moments in sport. this. there were a couple of goofballs(especially the dumbass grabbing Phil by the shoulders) but it has happened a dozen or more times over the years. Koepka was probably just pissed everyone ran by him without acknowledging his greatness. Or maybe someone told him to "suck it bitch".
May 24, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, smwhorn said: Heard a story on one of the sports ray-dee-oh shows this morning. Koepka was at the Masters as a 9 or 10 year old kid and somehow got access to the player's parking lot. He says everyone agreed to give him an autograph except Phil. Koepka brought it up to Phil at some point (maybe at the Ryder Cup -- can't recall) and told Phil he had stiffed him. Mickelson said "well, you shouldn't been in the parking lot anyway." No autograph from Phil for Spieth... 😂😂😂
May 24, 20214 yr Popular Post (csb) My daughter was a standard-bearer at the WMO Phoenix Open a few years ago. Her group was finished and she was waiting in the security area for a ride back to the volunteer compound. It was late on a Friday and nobody was around. Phil happens to walk out of the clubhouse and sees her standing by herself. He walks up to her and thanks her for helping out with the tournament. He then asks her if she'd let him autograph her WMO cap. She of course says yes and he signed it and shook her hand. What always impressed me about that was that the only three people in the world to witness that were him, her and me standing about 20 feet away. One of those deals where he didn't have to stop and talk to her and went out of his way to do so for no other reason than to be nice to a 14 year old kid who was standing by herself. Was really happy for him yesterday.
May 24, 20214 yr Yeah that made me laugh. Phil is one of the most across-the-board beloved athletes in America. Then again, someone shot John Lennon. My ears can’t un-hear Yoko vocals. Death penalty-ish.
May 24, 20214 yr 20 hours ago, dcar00 said: some folks didn't like the way Tiger was changing the game with his length and somewhat cocky attitude Elin for one. Although she made out alright.
May 25, 20214 yr I'd leave Watson outside the top 10 (like you did) just because 5 of his majors were at The Open. His resume is impressive and he was a great golfer, but he's kind of like the Rafael Nadal racking up a bunch of wins at one tournament. And he never won the career Grand Slam. I would put Watson in the top 15 though. The rest of your list is pretty solid. I'd probably have Nelson in the top ten because he was a Texan and that goes a long way toward greatness.
May 25, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Hate said: I'd probably have Nelson in the top ten because he was a Texan and that goes a long way toward greatness. Nelson but not Trevino? That seems a little racist.
May 25, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, TonyTexas said: Nelson but not Trevino? That seems a little racist. Lol...That's fair, but far from racist. Sometimes I forget that Trevino won 6 Majors. Growing up, I loved Lee Trevino and always rooted for him. I guess maybe because there isn't a tournament named after him that he gets lost in the shuffle when you talk about the greatest golfers of all time. I think winning majors during Trevino's era may have been the hardest time with so many great golfers at the top. Edited May 25, 20214 yr by Hate
May 25, 20214 yr 13 minutes ago, Don Johnson said: Brooks was acting like a bitch after Sunday’s round but this makes up for it
May 25, 20214 yr I’ve heard two completely different stories about Phil. One says he is the greatest guy ever, and the other is that he’s Don Johnson from Tin Cup. Don’t know which is true.
May 25, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Dbeasy said: I’ve heard two completely different stories about Phil. One says he is the greatest guy ever, and the other is that he’s Don Johnson from Tin Cup. Don’t know which is true. why not both?
May 25, 20214 yr 5 minutes ago, Dr. Beeper said: Did he say something like “you just gotta start it off on the right line” as he was walking by? thats the rumor.
May 25, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, StruggleBus said: Brooks was acting like a bitch after Sunday’s round but this makes up for it Koepka was acting like a bitch and seems kind of dickish but Bryson is just fucking unlikeable with his "If you just knew as much as I do you might be somebody" routine. Wait....what is his Surly handle?
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