In response to Barney Adams article, ideas on what to do with the Us open !!

[pistolhughes01]

Ok guys, what are the ideas to make this tournament more exciting ?

 

We've heard Jack talk about the ball, probably not going to work ...we've heard use old clubs , probably not going to happen ...so what can they do .

 

I propose they have a limited number of clubs ... Maybe 6 clubs.

 

Most bags will consist of something like

 

Putter, 60, 9, 5, 5 wood, Driver

 

I think that way they can still play the same way , but get a little inventive on the approach shots, and we can see their skill some more rather than the robotic distance hitting machines they are

 

Ok your turn , go!!!

[Rangeballz]

What's wrong again with the current state of affairs, besides some courses being too short?

[MarkCPA]

The PGA is broken? I didn't get the memo.

[KYMAR]

So you think A 6 club maximum it's more likely to happen than bringing back the ball?

 

And by "this tournament" what are you referring to? You may say it in the title but I'm on mobile and can't see it all.

[pistolhughes01]

Article came out earlier on golfwrx written by Gary Adams about how to make the Pga championship more interesting . Apparently it's not the most entertaining .

 

 

 

 

[disco111]

Here's a thought.............Instead of spending big bucks to buy land to lengthen golf courses or bring back the balls as JN offers, how about just reduce the size of the hole on the green. I think the current size is something like 4.25 inches. reduce that .25 by half or even eliminate it. Just thinking out of the box, but it would be the cheapest and easiest aspect of the game to change.

[KYMAR]

Make everyone Play opposite handed I'll take ambidextrous "Righty" to win by 20

[pistolhughes01]

http://www.golfwrx.com/365726/the-masters-will-always-be-no-1-unless-the-usga-does-something-bold/

 

That's the link to his article

[pistolhughes01]

Here's a thought.............Instead of spending big bucks to buy land to lengthen golf courses or bring back the balls as JN offers, how about just reduce the size of the hole on the green. I think the current size is something like 4.25 inches. reduce that .25 by half or even eliminate it. Just thinking out of the box, but it would be the cheapest and easiest aspect of the game to change.

 

 

 

That still makes everything the same just a few more missed putts though . I want to see them challenged !!

[Jasonic]

Here's a thought.............Instead of spending big bucks to buy land to lengthen golf courses or bring back the balls as JN offers, how about just reduce the size of the hole on the green. I think the current size is something like 4.25 inches. reduce that .25 by half or even eliminate it. Just thinking out of the box, but it would be the cheapest and easiest aspect of the game to change.

 

You want to eliminate the hole in golf to make it more exciting???

 

lets eliminate the basket in basketball because there's too much scoring while we are at it.

[Mr. Herbert]

Solutions in search of problems.

[fish dude]

Here's a thought.............Instead of spending big bucks to buy land to lengthen golf courses or bring back the balls as JN offers, how about just reduce the size of the hole on the green. I think the current size is something like 4.25 inches. reduce that .25 by half or even eliminate it. Just thinking out of the box, but it would be the cheapest and easiest aspect of the game to change.

 

 

 

That still makes everything the same just a few more missed putts though . I want to see them challenged !!

How about speeding up play, or actually enforce speed of play rules already in place.

[Night train]

I have no desire to see the PGA Championship turned into goofy golf. It's a fine tournament as is..............but, if I were to change anything............I'd pull a page from the Masters playbook. Build a beautiful new parkland style course in the middle of the country somewhere (think Coore & Crenshaw)..............and have it be the permanent location for The PGA Championship. I'd copy a lot of things The Masters does but have an entirely different style of course.

 

Strive to have some of the finest turf, the biggest greens, and the best practice facility in the world. What better way to showcase your championship and organization. We have enough famous clubs hosting the US Open, be different and build a tribute to your organization.

[rafal]

Eliminating the hole is something worth taking a second look at. Ernie Els is ready.

[Rangeballz]

To address slow play, here's my idea:

 

Starting times are based on speed, quicker players tee off first, etc.

 

You are penalized 1 stroke for every 15 minutes over four hours you take. For every 15 minutes under 4 hours, you get 1 stroke deducted.

[Rangeballz]

Doesn't the PGA own Valhalla? Maybe make that their permanent home. It's not a bad track. Build permanent stands, and groom it for the PGA each year.

[disco111]

You want to eliminate the hole in golf to make it more exciting???

 

lets eliminate the basket in basketball because there's too much scoring while we are at it.

 

​Ah!, some fine extraneous logic at play here..............Assessed 2 penalty strokes for just being........

 

That still makes everything the same just a few more missed putts though . I want to see them challenged !!

 

You don't think that would be more of a challenge? The only other ways to challenge have been offered, longer holes, change the ball, put land mines around the greens..........OK maybe not the land mines, but the only realistic change, that the powers that be would consider is adding length. But, where does this stop?

[williamsnrb]

They will leave the PGA Championship alone. One problem with the PGA Champ. is that it lacks identity. The Masters is known as the beautiful, majestic tournament steeped in tradition and awe. The US Open is known for being the toughest test of golf each year and is open to anyone who can qualify. The British Open is known as the tournament that brings the biggest names in golf back to the game's roots, on some of the world's most recognizable courses and in conditions in which golf was intended to be played. The PGA is known for....well, there's the....of course you have the....hmmm....what is it known for?? That's the problem with the PGA Champ.

 

It's the last major of the year, so it has a chance to cap the season. But there are a lot of people who seem to feel like the majors are over after the British Open and can't wait until Augusta rolls back around. If the PGA Championship could hang its hat on something that captured the golf world, then this conversation is not being had.

[vitaminsteve]

Shorten the course, bring everyone into the mix. U.S. Majors became a bombers chance when they went and Tiger proofed the courses. Which in reality was a big help to Tiger making only 5-10 players in the field able to get around the lengthen courses. Play 7000yd courses and see the shootouts you get.

[bandrz]

But, it's Glory's last shot! what else is needed?

[Ewmcdade]

Here's a thought.............Instead of spending big bucks to buy land to lengthen golf courses or bring back the balls as JN offers, how about just reduce the size of the hole on the green. I think the current size is something like 4.25 inches. reduce that .25 by half or even eliminate it. Just thinking out of the box, but it would be the cheapest and easiest aspect of the game to change.

 

In a game where jumbo 460CC drivers have become the easiest club to hit in the bag, and where courses spend millions lengthening, watering, fertilizing, etc. championship courses, you want to make putting harder?

 

Almost as silly as the anchored stroke ban, and that one is real!

[mrmacwvu1]

Make them drink a beer a hole

 

Daly might add a few more majors

[mrmacwvu1]

Another Idea is only pay the top ten players. I think that you would see more people going for the win then just trying to cash a check.

[Ewmcdade]

I think they should put players on a shot clock, and sound an air horn at 24 seconds. Think of all the great buzzer beaters we'd get.

 

Also like the idea of eliminating the hole. I'd go a step further and eliminate the balls and clubs too.

[KevCarter]

The linked article was written by Barney Adams, and it's about how to improve the US OPEN which is run by the USGA.

[SadTrombone]

Go back to match play. Play it like they play the Amateur - 36 holes of stroke play, then 64 player match play bracket, go 36 holes per match. It'll be grueling, and the winner will have to outplay and outlast his competition.

 

If it's about the US Open, then.... Play it like they (the USGA) play the Amateur - 36 holes of stroke play, then 64 player match play bracket......

[pistolhughes01]

The linked article was written by Barney Adams, and it's about how to improve the US OPEN which is run by the USGA.

 

Ooooops you got me there ... I was too hasty in my response .......sorry about that . I was just wanting to get something down while I had the thought in my head

 

 

 

[Jsjones]

Why not try to make it more difficult than US open? super long, same course every year, build a course wherever the pga is home. Just a thought. I'd love to see the game's best SCRAMBLING to shoot +2 or 3

[hickorysmokes]

Go back to match play. Play it like they play the Amateur - 36 holes of stroke play, then 64 player match play bracket, go 36 holes per match. It'll be grueling, and the winner will have to outplay and outlast his competition.

 

If it's about the US Open, then.... Play it like they (the USGA) play the Amateur - 36 holes of stroke play, then 64 player match play bracket......

 

Couldn't agree more

[pga43]

http://www.golfwrx.c...something-bold/

 

That's the link to his article

 

 

Should't that be Barney Adams???