WGC Mexico

[Hawkeye77]

Anybody get the feeling that during the closing holes that maybe Thomas iced himself? He was sitting in a luxury box or something just watching while Fowler explained PMI to him. It's one thing to take a breather but I expected him to go out and stay warm and keep his head in the game. Maybe he was thinking nobody else would get to -16?

 

So who was the guy they kept showing on the range and then putting up until Phil was done?

[JiuJitsuandGolf]

JT didn't want to make that putt deep down.

[toddnt]

Anyone else miffed the playoff started on a par 3?

[WidespreadPanic]

I haven't been this happy after a golf tournament since Sergio at the Masters. So, so awesome.

 

(I won't scroll all the way back, but Phil was my pick on Wednesday)

[C Bird]

A great weekend of golf made even better without the JS knobslobbing. With Tiger back, Phil playing at a high level, and greats like DJ and JT at the peak of their powers we are in for a highly entertaining season. Just missing Rory. Hopefully watching all of this gives him a kick in the a**.

[WidespreadPanic]

Phil smartly played the 18th tee as he should have keeping the ball in the fairway. That has been my complaint all along about him, when the pressure gets on he makes the bad decision. Today he made a fantastic decision and won the tournament. Maybe he has read some of my posts and the strategy within them.

 

I'm beginning to think that you don't even play golf.

[Hawkeye77]

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game? Come on now, Dan Hicks, golf's history extends back beyond 2018.

 

One of the greatest shots to win at WGC, if he wins - yes it is.

 

And even then, Craig Parry's walk off to win at Doral is probably tops.

 

Well - he won!

 

And Justin simply had a lucky shot.

[jsmith1983]

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game? Come on now, Dan Hicks, golf's history extends back beyond 2018.

 

One of the greatest shots to win at WGC, if he wins - yes it is.

 

And even then, Craig Parry's walk off to win at Doral is probably tops.

 

Well - he won!

 

And Justin simply had a lucky shot.

I don't believe you can say it was a "lucky" shot. Seen here, https://www.pgatour.com/stats/stat.339.html Justin Thomas wedge distance has improved throughout his young career. It had to be more than luck. From that distance, he likely wanted 4 feet or less.

[redfirebird08]

A great weekend of golf made even better without the JS knobslobbing. With Tiger back, Phil playing at a high level, and greats like DJ and JT at the peak of their powers we are in for a highly entertaining season. Just missing Rory. Hopefully watching all of this gives him a kick in the a**.

 

Missing Hideki, Stenson, and Fowler too. If we can get all these guys playing their best (and healthy) over the next month, the hype for Augusta will be insane.

[Night train]

Justin Thomas is the best player in the world right now............Phil is the best senior

[Mikey5e]

Justin Thomas is the best player in the world right now............Phil is the best senior

that's why I say he could make a living playing in the champions tour.

[PGArox]

It's starting now.

 

It sure is, Mikey. :)

[Hawkeye77]

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game? Come on now, Dan Hicks, golf's history extends back beyond 2018.

 

One of the greatest shots to win at WGC, if he wins - yes it is.

 

And even then, Craig Parry's walk off to win at Doral is probably tops.

 

Well - he won!

 

And Justin simply had a lucky shot.

I don't believe you can say it was a "lucky" shot. Seen here, https://www.pgatour.com/stats/stat.339.html Justin Thomas wedge distance has improved throughout his young career. It had to be more than luck. From that distance, he likely wanted 4 feet or less.

 

I believe I already did! ;-)

 

And you claim he was wanting 4 feet or less, not trying to jar it - lucky!

[grm24]

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game? Come on now, Dan Hicks, golf's history extends back beyond 2018.

 

One of the greatest shots to win at WGC, if he wins - yes it is.

 

And even then, Craig Parry's walk off to win at Doral is probably tops.

Jonathan Byrd's hole in a playoff in Las Vegas a few years back is way up there as well. Parry's walk off at Doral wasn't a WGC event.

[Night train]

Don’t forget Isao Aoki beating Jack Renner

[OldBridge]

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game? Come on now, Dan Hicks, golf's history extends back beyond 2018.

 

One of the greatest shots to win at WGC, if he wins - yes it is.

 

And even then, Craig Parry's walk off to win at Doral is probably tops.

Jonathan Byrd's hole in a playoff in Las Vegas a few years back is way up there as well. Parry's walk off at Doral wasn't a WGC event.

 

Oh yeah, I forgot Parry's was at the NEC Invitational and that hole out was to win the "Ford Championship at Doral."

[bladehunter]

I don't believe you can say it was a "lucky" shot. Seen here, https://www.pgatour....s/stat.339.html Justin Thomas wedge distance has improved throughout his young career. It had to be more than luck. From that distance, he likely wanted 4 feet or less.

 

 

 

if all the Spieth haters can call his walkoff holeout bunker shots "Lucky" then this one certainly was luckier...

[bscinstnct]

Phils drive is going right, across the path and into the trees

But never fret, cause this is phil, you never know the shots that he sees

 

He was born with wedge in hand, for him no situation is ever doomsday

He'll flip the wedge, then make the shot

And do it his way ; )

 

 

http://youtu.be/ljrFQyE1hAg

[drbonesvt]

A great weekend of golf made even better without the JS knobslobbing. With Tiger back, Phil playing at a high level, and greats like DJ and JT at the peak of their powers we are in for a highly entertaining season. Just missing Rory. Hopefully watching all of this gives him a kick in the a**.

 

Rory was busy at the NFL combine per Rich Lerner

[Hardluckster]

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game? Come on now, Dan Hicks, golf's history extends back beyond 2018.

 

One of the greatest shots to win at WGC, if he wins - yes it is.

 

And even then, Craig Parry's walk off to win at Doral is probably tops.

 

Well - he won!

 

And Justin simply had a lucky shot.

I don't believe you can say it was a "lucky" shot. Seen here, https://www.pgatour....s/stat.339.html Justin Thomas wedge distance has improved throughout his young career. It had to be more than luck. From that distance, he likely wanted 4 feet or less.

 

I believe I already did! ;-)

 

And you claim he was wanting 4 feet or less, not trying to jar it - lucky!

 

I have a friend who has made about 5 aces on par 3's over the past twenty years. He says that hitting it close is skill, holing it is luck. I think I agree with that logic.

[lowheel]

Anyone else miffed the playoff started on a par 3?

 

Nope. Its the 2 holes with the largest grandstands and right next to each other facilitating fans moving. This was always going to be 17-18

[ebrasmus21]

Phils drive is going right, across the path and into the trees

But never fret, cause this is phil, you never know the shots that he sees

 

He was born with wedge in hand, for him no situation is ever doomsday

He'll flip the wedge, then make the shot

And do it his way ; )

 

 

http://youtu.be/ljrFQyE1hAg

 

Beautiful lyrics.

[lowheel]

Phils drive is going right, across the path and into the trees

But never fret, cause this is phil, you never know the shots that he sees

 

He was born with wedge in hand, for him no situation is ever doomsday

He'll flip the wedge, then make the shot

And do it his way ; )

 

 

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Hes very respectful of the young guns but he also had some of this going today and telling them loud and clear...

 

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[PZero]

Getting sick of seeing that lame commercial with Common in it.

[ebrasmus21]

Phils drive is going right, across the path and into the trees

But never fret, cause this is phil, you never know the shots that he sees

 

He was born with wedge in hand, for him no situation is ever doomsday

He'll flip the wedge, then make the shot

And do it his way ; )

 

 

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Hes very respectful of the young guns but he also had some of this going today and telling them loud and clear...

 

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Just a thought here but now that Basic has put Phil and Frank side by side I think this opens the door for Ferguson to speak of Mickelson/Sinatra ties to organized crime and general nefarious activity.

[lowheel]

Don’t forget Isao Aoki beating Jack Renner

 

heres a few more.Greg Norman would have had 2 more majors and 6 more tour wins if some guys didnt constantly dunk on him

 

 

[lowheel]

this was made before Spieth hole out last year which i imagine would be included

 

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[lowheel]

Getting sick of seeing that lame commercial with Common in it.

 

Amen.

[golfer07840]

These interviews..........

 

Where does he summon the strength to compete at this level? Have you ever seen anything so triumphant?

 

The answer is simple.

 

His bookie.

[golfer07840]

First let me dab the tears from my eyes, folks. :)

 

What a great weekend of golf! Couldn't be happier for the great Phil Mickelson. And what a challenge from JT. He's a stud.

 

Chapultepec is a great tournament course. It's tight enough to present danger on nearly every hole, but plays short enough for many great scoring opportunities. That combination is sure to produce drama, and this event has been one of the top tournaments the last two years.

 

The return of Tiger and the reemergence of Phil has really ignited this TOUR season, and we're just getting warmed up, folks. :)

 

I wonder if Jack feels this course is obsolete because of the ball? ?