Phil McGleno Bashes Woods

[Bag Chatter]

By shoe295

<p><img width="84" height="125" align="right" src="http://www.golfwrx.com/BagChatter/wp-content/uploads/mac ogrady(1).jpg" alt="" /><strong>Oh my, Phil McGleno aka Phillip McClelland O'Grady aka Mac O'Grady is making news headlines for the first time in a while.  "When Nicklaus and Palmer played, when (Ben) Hogan played and Sam Snead played, on a scale of zero to 10, they were a nine-plus," he said. "Tiger Woods is not even a one-plus." </strong><strong>
<p>"The reason why (Woods) can hit it on the green is because he has square grooves," he said.</p>
<p>"He doesn't have that, he's dead. He cannot do it -- it's impossible. For him to go after Nicklaus' records is cheating. This is like steroids."</p>
</strong>Single word response; WOW!  How do you like that for brash off the wall nonsense? Mr. McGleno/O'Grady/ O'Grady has obviously has one too many name changes leading him to believe anyone would take him seriously.  To call Tiger Woods a complete hack exemplifies chutzpah enough to make my grandmother respond "Oy vey".  What is this guy thinking?  Oh right, he's not.  My bad.  These three quotes are without doubt the most ridiculous things a non politician has said since my Uncle Norton volunteered to go first in a game of Russian Roulette played with a single shot weapon.</p>
<p>I should just leave this end here but for the sake of argument and a little filler let's examine these statements a bit closer.  To say that Mr. Woods is not even a one plus on a scale of ten without todays equipment is equivalent to saying no golfer can compare to Tom Morris, Old and Young, because that was real golf.  The equiment allowed Nicklaus, Palmer, Player and the rest to play as well as they did; why they even used machines instead of sheep to mow the grass. That's not golf as it was meant to be played.  Mr. McGleno/O'Grady/O'Grady is apparently of the belief that it was only his generation that could play the game properly.  My guess is he's a closet Luddite.</p>
<p>Next is the statement that Mr. Woods can only hit the green because of square grooves.  Hello.  Earth to McGleno/O'Grady/O'Grady, you can't really mean if I gave Mr. Woods a V grooved wedge he'd be unable to hit the green can you?  If this isn't one of the most bitter statements I've never seen a case of "wedge envy" before.  The Eagles wrote a song about this whole thing; <u>Get Over It.</u></p>
<p>To compare the use of modern equipment in golf to the use of steroids in other sports mimics whistling past the graveyard on a dark and stormy night, it'll make you feel better a little bit about your own mortality.   How much have scores improved?  Are there a raft of players scoring the equivalent of hitting 70 home runs.  Is it easier to get the ball in the hole?  Did you watch the US Open by any chance and take note of the winning score? </p>
<p>There's more but you get the idea.  I've not read a more childish set of statements uttered in earnest.  My initial reaction was to offer Mr. McGleno/O'Grady/O'Grady some cheese and crackers to enjoy with his whine.  That was followed by my wondering what's the motivation for these assertions? Does he hope to get his name in the papers?  Well that worked.  It also got him all over the internet because there are a lot of folks like myself .  Maybe I should throw away my 460cc headed driver, cavity back irons,  square grooved wedges, and three piece urethane covered ball because I'm overwelmed with guilt at the prospect of being a cheat and the equivalent of a drug user.  Oh the anguish.  Consternation grips my thoughts; I'm torn by the ethical dilemma the words of Mr. McGleno/O'Grady/O'Grady have created inside my tiny little brain. What to do! What to do!  HA!  The game is too much fun these days,  not easy, but fun so I do believe I shall continue on and leave the whiner to cry in the desert on his own.  I don't believe my soul is in danger, nor do I believe the soul of the game is in any dire need of repair.  </p>

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[Larwood91]

lol I heard about this and I think it's hilarious. I bet you Tiger could play a round w/ wedges that had mud filled grooves and he would still beat Phil Mcgleano or whatever this guy's name is.

[oregongolf]

satire?

 

the inane comments... gosh. it's ludicrous.

[SadTrombone]

What a tool.

 

 

-mini

[DavidR]

How ridiculous. I can't believe anyone would listen to this guy enough to even write it down.

[golfalot333]

who the hell is Mr. McGleno/O'Grady/ O'Grady ?

[trek1500]

What an idiot!

[squarre]

who the hell is Mr. McGleno/O'Grady/ O'Grady ?

He is famous as Mac O'Grady. He played on the PGA Tour in 80s and won a couple of tournaments. He is now an instructor. He is ambidextrous - he can play great golf right or left handed. And as suprising as it might be after seeing this comment he is known to be a little strange.

 

As far as his comments...wow.

[tbowles411]

This doesn't even deserve a real mention. You've got to be kidding!

[pggolf66]

what a load of crap....we had a long drive contest recently where a 70's persimmon wood was used by everyone - guess what?? the best players with sound fundamentals hit it the best....yes the old gear was merciless but apart from his driver Tiger's equipment is definately old school, sq grooves or not it doesn't matter...

[XYB34A]

this guy was a crybaby back in the mid to late 80's when he played on tour. he once had the gall to ask if he could play left handed and right handed in a partners tournament. he is supposed to be scratch from the left side. he did shoot a few low numbers back in the 80's. when they still had balata golf balls. and over half the pro's still played persimmon woods. the PGA told him no very quickly. it was a big article in golf digest in 87 or 88.

[nicfromwash]

IMHO a lot of old-timers (and modern-folk) give newer equipment too much credit. The advantage is ever so slight...Hence being legal by USGA standards.

 

Ben Hogan, Nicklaus, Pennick, etc etc. had no problem occasionally driving their persimmons 300+ yards. It's just a bit easier nowadays...

 

As far as 'square grooves' give me a break!

 

This implies that Tiger's wedge with V grooves would hit the green and roll...and roll...and roll...and roll....

 

What an idiot McPhifo is, or whatever his name.

[smithg1053]

He is a whack job and always has been a lot more than just "off the beaten path." :aggressive:

 

Personally I think he is trying to garner attention so he can replace John Cleese, who portrays the golfer who freaks everytime he sees a Titleist NXT ball in the commercials.