2017 Pebble Beach Pro-Am

[numbersguy54]

For me, this is the Schrodinger's cat of tournaments. It is both my favorite event, given the course and the setting, and just seeing those picturesque views while enduring another Cleveland winter, and also my least favorite event (horrendous coverage by CBS, the celeb interviews, the pace). But once again i will continue to watch, because what else am i going to do?

[Roadking2003]

http://www.pgatour.c...ach-pro-am.html

Purse: US$ 7.2 million.

 

Notable players:

• Americans: Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Jimmy Walker, Brandt Snedeker, J.B. Holmes, Kevin Chappell, Scott Piercy, Jim Furyk, Gary Woodland, William McGirt, Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson, James Hahn, Charley Hoffman, Pat Perez, Tony Finau, Chris Kirk, Steve Stricker, Robert Streb, Bryson DeChambeau, Nick Watney, Brendon Todd, Matt Every, Stewart Cink, Hunter Mahan, David Duval...
  
• Canadians: Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes, David Hearn, Nick Taylor, Brad Fritsch, Mike Weir.
  
• Europeans: Justin Rose, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Luke Donald, Andrew Johnston, Martin Laird, Padraig Harrington, Alex Cejka, Jonas Blixt, Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño.
  
• Aus / NZ: Jason Day, Danny Lee, Cameron Smith, Rod Pampling, Matt Jones, John Senden, Geoff Ogilvy, Greg Chalmers, Steven Bowditch, Brett Coletta, Cameron Percy, Stuart Appleby, Steven Alker.
  
• Other notable players: Siwoo Kim, C.T. Pan, K.J. Choi, Sunghoon Kang, Hiroshi Iwata, Seungyul Noh, Tyrone van Aswegen, Rory Sabbatini, Ernie Els
  
• Latin Americans: Julian Etulain, Miguel Ángel Carballo, Sebastián Muñoz.
  
• Celebrities: Bill Murray, Andy Garcia, Justin Timberlake, Mark Wahlberg, Larry the Cable Guy, Kelly Slater, Andy Roddick, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Wayne Gretzky, Bill Belichick...
  

 

The celebrities ruin this tournament. It's a sin, really. Pebble is my second favorite course and they get these idiots out there and ruin the tournament. I hardly ever watch until Sunday.

 

Otherwise, great international field.

[Roadking2003]

 

Anyone else think the AT&T needs a make-over?

 

 

Yes. Eliminate the "celebrities".

[Rangeballz]

Totally agree that Bill M's act is tedious. I couldn't care less where some captain of industry plays his winter and summer golf. And watching Kostis analyze Willie Naylor's golf swing is a waste of time.

 

But it is Pebble, so I'll watch.

[prickle]

Perhaps it is time to dump the 'who is he?' celebrities with 'Lingerie Football League' celebrities aka:

 

The Tour can't go wrong by raising $ for local charities and Peta....

[somedevil]

I was planing on going to the tournament on Sunday...not really sure if I want to slog around in the mud now. I love walking Pebble. I don't believe there is a more beautiful course out there.

[Nessism]

I can't watch Thursday and Friday because of all the celebrity asskissing by the anouncers. The weekend broadcast tends to be better though.

 

I wonder why the broadcast spends so much time with the celebs? Does this get them ratings, or are the broadcasters just bored with the PGA pro's week after week?

[2ball]

I think the weak celebrity field tells us that A listers don't want to be a part of it and these C listers need the publicity.

 

Imagine a list containing the likes of: Bill Clinton, Jack Nicholson, Condoleezza Rice, Michael Douglas, Gary Sinese, Billy Crystal, Sharon Stone. all A listers but all have much better places to play.

[2putttom]

I was planing on going to the tournament on Sunday...not really sure if I want to slog around in the mud now. I love walking Pebble. I don't believe there is a more beautiful course out there.

Bandon

[Arpeggi]

Great courses. Terrible tournament.

[2putttom]

Great courses. Terrible tournament.

great tournament terrible attitude.

[acy274]

I can't watch Thursday and Friday because of all the celebrity asskissing by the anouncers. The weekend broadcast tends to be better though.

 

I wonder why the broadcast spends so much time with the celebs? Does this get them ratings, or are the broadcasters just bored with the PGA pro's week after week?

 

Ratings, growing the game, and the fact that the average (non-WRX) golfer enjoys watching people that struggle at golf as much as they do. It's a lot more relatable than a PGA Tour Pro.

[stinger_gc]

PRO AM should be only thursday/friday I don't wanna watch Ray Romano shoot 120 on saturday.

[2putttom]

I can't watch Thursday and Friday because of all the celebrity asskissing by the anouncers. The weekend broadcast tends to be better though.

 

I wonder why the broadcast spends so much time with the celebs? Does this get them ratings, or are the broadcasters just bored with the PGA pro's week after week?

 

Ratings, growing the game, and the fact that the average (non-WRX) golfer enjoys watching people that struggle at golf as much as they do. It's a lot more relatable than a PGA Tour Pro.

True I get a sense that you have attended the tournament and witnessed the gallery.

[mguhler]

Seeing Berman's chest muff rise out of the unbuttoned placket, while the shirt slowly untucks and his doofus straw hat is removed so the sweaty comb-over gets unveiled on 18 green is enough for me. WMPO is brutal, but this event has to be the worst.

[deadsolid...shank]

I actually like watching the ams. Especially trying to,hit a shot when they really need it. I could do without all the interviews and the fawning all over them. And Murrays antics and the dance moves.

 

This is a prime tournament to watch with the sound muted. I still get the awesome camera shots, get to see both pros and ams hit shots, but don't have to listen to all the extra drivel.

[Rangeballz]

Seeing Berman's chest muff rise out of the unbuttoned placket, while the shirt slowly untucks and his doofus straw hat is removed so the sweaty comb-over gets unveiled on 18 green is enough for me.

 

A perfect description, except you left out pants hanging on for dear life.......

[Puppetmaster]

Seeing Berman's chest muff rise out of the unbuttoned placket, while the shirt slowly untucks and his doofus straw hat is removed so the sweaty comb-over gets unveiled on 18 green is enough for me.

 

A perfect description, except you left out pants hanging on for dear life.......

 

Don't forget the swamp@ss too.

[KrazyTrain18]

I understand this tournament is placed where it is on the schedule for travel and convenience reasons, but Pebble would play so much better later in the year as evidenced when it last hosted the US Open.

[acy274]

I can't watch Thursday and Friday because of all the celebrity asskissing by the anouncers. The weekend broadcast tends to be better though.

 

I wonder why the broadcast spends so much time with the celebs? Does this get them ratings, or are the broadcasters just bored with the PGA pro's week after week?

 

Ratings, growing the game, and the fact that the average (non-WRX) golfer enjoys watching people that struggle at golf as much as they do. It's a lot more relatable than a PGA Tour Pro.

True I get a sense that you have attended the tournament and witnessed the gallery.

 

I have not, but I will be there this Thu-Sun! Looking forward to it, but I hope this weather calms down a little bit lol (link below showing JB Holmes and Tony Finau hitting 5/6 iron into the 105yd #7)

 

http://www.golfdiges...ale-force-winds

[poppyhillsguy]

Sorry to hear Ernie Els has WD due to a neck injury.

 

I was planning on going, but the weather is telling me to stay away. If there's a Monday finish, I may go.

[2putttom]

I can't watch Thursday and Friday because of all the celebrity asskissing by the anouncers. The weekend broadcast tends to be better though.

 

I wonder why the broadcast spends so much time with the celebs? Does this get them ratings, or are the broadcasters just bored with the PGA pro's week after week?

 

Ratings, growing the game, and the fact that the average (non-WRX) golfer enjoys watching people that struggle at golf as much as they do. It's a lot more relatable than a PGA Tour Pro.

True I get a sense that you have attended the tournament and witnessed the gallery.

 

I have not, but I will be there this Thu-Sun! Looking forward to it, but I hope this weather calms down a little bit lol (link below showing JB Holmes and Tony Finau hitting 5/6 iron into the 105yd #7)

 

http://www.golfdiges...ale-force-winds

Sorry to hear Ernie Els has WD due to a neck injury. As am I

 

I was planning on going, but the weather is telling me to stay away. If there's a Monday finish, I may go.

You sir are a champ! I worked this tourney 13 seasons. It took seven to get off the waiting list. Weather I have seen it all. If it's stormin head to Spy Glass (except Sunday) Lots of fun. Smile a lot and say hi to strangers. (they'll think your a celebrity) mind your wallet and take lots of photos (on silent)

[knock it close]

I'm not gonna blame the people that pay to play in this event, I'll blame CBS for making it a circus act

[bandrz]

Well, I think we can all agree that we will never grow tired of Golden Retrievers on the beach.

[PGArox]

Nice starts from Phil, Jordan and Jason. A superstar leaderboard on Sunday would be sweet.

 

Phil always seems inspired at Pebble Beach, and you can't blame him. Is it his week? Does the nearly four year victory drought end this week?

[egr2teup]

I didn't get to see the featured group play #7. Any idea what club they, or any of the other players, were using?

[Sean2]

I may be wrong, but it seems some of those amateur handicaps are a tad inflated.

[ccheezy]

I just don't want to watch some of these wretched celebrity swings in 4K to be completely honest.

[PGArox]

Wild ride for Phil today. Hope he ends under par.

[IH82BOGEY]

I hate the slow motion analysis of these celeb 25 cappers. You cant help them, Kostis. Where's the eye bleach?