2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational

[bscinstnct]

Watching the replay. Sure am enjoying the commercials. With a little effort that pesky golf could be eliminated entirely

 

i particularly enjoyed the wilson infomercials....

 

 

Alright. Ill look forward to actually tuning in to the golf on Sat ; )

[grm24]

what ball is phil playing. got some weird stripes on it

 

I think its still the same Callaway, he had it marked like that in Mexico too.

 

what ball is phil playing. got some weird stripes on it

 

I think that comes standard on the new Callaway tour ball.... chrome soft or whatever

 

no way... really?

 

I think it is that new Callaway ERC ball.

 

unless Callaway makes chrome soft with those marks just for him

It's not the ERC. There are 7 versions of the Chrome Soft/Soft X currently on the USGA conforming ball list. Phil and others are playing one of those versions.

[falken19150]

Jacobsen, Sands and Jimmy Roberts.......what a combo. Someone shoot me please.

[Titleist_PT23]

Remember several years ago and when Phil was diagnosed with that arthritis and everyone thought it was the end?

 

Pretty remarkable what he's done.

 

I would be very surprised if he's not in contention come U.S. Open time.

 

Turned out to be a blessing, got him focused on fitness and nutrition. And Amy's illness focused him as well.

Perspective is good for golf.

The question is, what did he suddenly find (obviously, more speed this year)?

 

I'm a fan, but let's not forget he went 4 seasons after the 2013 Open without a win. He had some shots (2014 PGA, 2016 Pebble Beach, 2016 Open), but never got it done until the last year and this year.

 

It's not like he was proving the doubters wrong season after season.

 

I just hope he isn't burnt out by the U.S. Open. I'm hoping the schedule will have him playing less between the Masters and U.S. Open (realistically, he could play 5 tournaments from/including the Masters to U.S. Open).

[Awsi Dooger]

I was out there today and I'm glad I followed Phil's group. Where did that distance come from? I remember feeling sorry for him a few years ago at Doral when he was straining for everything he had but simply no longer a match for the young bombers. It was particularly evident on that Doral par 5 12th. Then today on #4 I'm looking at his ball perhaps 40 yards past Koepka on a par 5, and Koepka's drive looked like a blast from the tee box. Nice high soft cut.

 

Phil basically didn't miss anything on the greens today. That's another change. I kept expecting him to lip out, like on the slider bogey putt on #3 after being forced to chip out from his drive. Nope...it held just inside the low edge.

 

I can't take DeChambeau. Let's just say I would never follow him as feature. Not only mechanical and slow but no warmth to the gallery. He had several opportunities, like when wild right on #5 and forced to play a high lob. Spectators gave him the opportunity but he was mesmerized by his own shot and merely walked forward.

 

Contrast to Phil a couple of holes later. He missed the green slightly right on the par 3 7th and had a short chip out of gnarly rough. When Phil approached a spectator called out to him, "We came for a chip in." But a nearby lady wasn't going to allow that to stand. She yelled out, "We came for a kiss."

 

Phil hesitated for only seconds. He turned to her and motioned to the man alongside her: "Sir, can you take care of that for her?"

 

The gallery erupted in laughter. I always have to laugh at the morons here and elsewhere who try to insist that Phil is a phony.

 

Koepka is really boring to watch. Nice solid game but nothing stands out. He rightfully complained about not getting enough recognition for his two US Open wins but I hope he understands it will continue, virtually no matter what he does.

 

The only standout was his girlfriend or wife. I assume that was her following the group and wearing a tight purple dress. That is a tour wife butt.

 

I have to say this tournament is much more corporate now than when I last attended, during Arnie's final year of 2016. The walk to the shuttle bus from the 18th fairway is now directed through a merchandise building instead of a simple stroll through grass. Etc. and etc. Previously Bay Hill nicely differentiated from Honda but now it looks like desperation to squeeze from every direction and every hole, just like Honda. There are grandstands everywhere, including on the par 3 14th which used to be one of the great locations on the course to circle the green and stand/sit almost alongside the players, hearing everything. Now that is totally gone, in favor of multiple grandstands on the left side. They won't even allow spectators to stand alongside that green any more yet there is no warning about that. I walked down the right side after leaving the 13th green, just like previously. At least 100 other spectators did the same among Phil's group. Not until we were nearly to the green was it obvious that we were cut off and had to retreat and cross the fairway near the tee box. What a joke. It reminds me of some of the spectator rerouting changes made during the final years of Doral.

 

I kept thinking that if Arnie wanted it this way, those changes would have been there during his lifespan.

[imakaveli]

Remember the Cameron Champ hysteria?

 

Calm down man, hes going through swing changes.Winning early gave him that luxury.He has time. Lets not pretend he didnt qualify for the web.com, won on the web.com and then won on tour in a span of 14 months. There was no hysteria but alot of curiosity as to how he would progress. I dont understand the pile on this young man is getting, hes literally done nothing nor said anything wrong

 

I am very calm :D tell that to the media that were writing Grand Slam in January :D

[3whacker]

Is it just me or does it seem like the GC is really going out of their way to make the APINV more of an event than it actually is....no one respects Mr Palmer more than we all do, but where was all this adoration when he was still alive...does The Memorial get this much attention ?I don't think so...every tournament cant be a major...

 

Let the tournament and the play speak for itself..Bay Hill is a nice course but its not inpenetrable, it can be had and guys can go real low on it,especiallly with 4 par fives on the card

[pheenomz4774]

wtf is that grip for ollie shiderjamahama?

 

He looks like he is trying to give a hand job to a baby bird.

[Foreleft]

Daniel Berger continues to be one of the most overrated golfers on tour.

 

That’s not true.

 

Just ask him.

[Hankshank]

I was out there today and I'm glad I followed Phil's group. Where did that distance come from? I remember feeling sorry for him a few years ago at Doral when he was straining for everything he had but simply no longer a match for the young bombers. It was particularly evident on that Doral par 5 12th. Then today on #4 I'm looking at his ball perhaps 40 yards past Koepka on a par 5, and Koepka's drive looked like a blast from the tee box. Nice high soft cut.

 

Phil basically didn't miss anything on the greens today. That's another change. I kept expecting him to lip out, like on the slider bogey putt on #3 after being forced to chip out from his drive. Nope...it held just inside the low edge.

 

I can't take DeChambeau. Let's just say I would never follow him as feature. Not only mechanical and slow but no warmth to the gallery. He had several opportunities, like when wild right on #5 and forced to play a high lob. Spectators gave him the opportunity but he was mesmerized by his own shot and merely walked forward.

 

Contrast to Phil a couple of holes later. He missed the green slightly right on the par 3 7th and had a short chip out of gnarly rough. When Phil approached a spectator called out to him, "We came for a chip in." But a nearby lady wasn't going to allow that to stand. She yelled out, "We came for a kiss."

 

Phil hesitated for only seconds. He turned to her and motioned to the man alongside her: "Sir, can you take care of that for her?"

 

The gallery erupted in laughter. I always have to laugh at the morons here and elsewhere who try to insist that Phil is a phony.

 

Koepka is really boring to watch. Nice solid game but nothing stands out. He rightfully complained about not getting enough recognition for his two US Open wins but I hope he understands it will continue, virtually no matter what he does.

 

The only standout was his girlfriend or wife. I assume that was her following the group and wearing a tight purple dress. That is a tour wife butt.

 

I have to say this tournament is much more corporate now than when I last attended, during Arnie's final year of 2016. The walk to the shuttle bus from the 18th fairway is now directed through a merchandise building instead of a simple stroll through grass. Etc. and etc. Previously Bay Hill nicely differentiated from Honda but now it looks like desperation to squeeze from every direction and every hole, just like Honda. There are grandstands everywhere, including on the par 3 14th which used to be one of the great locations on the course to circle the green and stand/sit almost alongside the players, hearing everything. Now that is totally gone, in favor of multiple grandstands on the left side. They won't even allow spectators to stand alongside that green any more yet there is no warning about that. I walked down the right side after leaving the 13th green, just like previously. At least 100 other spectators did the same among Phil's group. Not until we were nearly to the green was it obvious that we were cut off and had to retreat and cross the fairway near the tee box. What a joke. It reminds me of some of the spectator rerouting changes made during the final years of Doral.

 

I kept thinking that if Arnie wanted it this way, those changes would have been there during his lifespan.

Phil is getting old, and when golfers gets older, they get chummier. He was no favourite of mine in the 90's but he is now. Even Monty is said to be decent to crowds nowadays. When DeChateau gets 45 he will be a cozy gentleman with a stomach, beard and still that hat on.

[golfer07840]

Is it just me or does it seem like the GC is really going out of their way to make the APINV more of an event than it actually is....no one respects Mr Palmer more than we all do, but where was all this adoration when he was still alive...does The Memorial get this much attention ?I don't think so...every tournament cant be a major...

 

Let the tournament and the play speak for itself..Bay Hill is a nice course but its not inpenetrable, it can be had and guys can go real low on it,especiallly with 4 par fives on the card

 

I think part of it (and this is just a guess), is that Golf Channel is based in Orlando and it was owned (partially?) by Arnold. So they kind of make it their own event.

[Rangeballz]

I was out there today and I'm glad I followed Phil's group. Where did that distance come from? I remember feeling sorry for him a few years ago at Doral when he was straining for everything he had but simply no longer a match for the young bombers. It was particularly evident on that Doral par 5 12th. Then today on #4 I'm looking at his ball perhaps 40 yards past Koepka on a par 5, and Koepka's drive looked like a blast from the tee box. Nice high soft cut.

 

Phil basically didn't miss anything on the greens today. That's another change. I kept expecting him to lip out, like on the slider bogey putt on #3 after being forced to chip out from his drive. Nope...it held just inside the low edge.

 

I can't take DeChambeau. Let's just say I would never follow him as feature. Not only mechanical and slow but no warmth to the gallery. He had several opportunities, like when wild right on #5 and forced to play a high lob. Spectators gave him the opportunity but he was mesmerized by his own shot and merely walked forward.

 

Contrast to Phil a couple of holes later. He missed the green slightly right on the par 3 7th and had a short chip out of gnarly rough. When Phil approached a spectator called out to him, "We came for a chip in." But a nearby lady wasn't going to allow that to stand. She yelled out, "We came for a kiss."

 

Phil hesitated for only seconds. He turned to her and motioned to the man alongside her: "Sir, can you take care of that for her?"

 

The gallery erupted in laughter. I always have to laugh at the morons here and elsewhere who try to insist that Phil is a phony.

 

Koepka is really boring to watch. Nice solid game but nothing stands out. He rightfully complained about not getting enough recognition for his two US Open wins but I hope he understands it will continue, virtually no matter what he does.

 

The only standout was his girlfriend or wife. I assume that was her following the group and wearing a tight purple dress. That is a tour wife butt.

 

I have to say this tournament is much more corporate now than when I last attended, during Arnie's final year of 2016. The walk to the shuttle bus from the 18th fairway is now directed through a merchandise building instead of a simple stroll through grass. Etc. and etc. Previously Bay Hill nicely differentiated from Honda but now it looks like desperation to squeeze from every direction and every hole, just like Honda. There are grandstands everywhere, including on the par 3 14th which used to be one of the great locations on the course to circle the green and stand/sit almost alongside the players, hearing everything. Now that is totally gone, in favor of multiple grandstands on the left side. They won't even allow spectators to stand alongside that green any more yet there is no warning about that. I walked down the right side after leaving the 13th green, just like previously. At least 100 other spectators did the same among Phil's group. Not until we were nearly to the green was it obvious that we were cut off and had to retreat and cross the fairway near the tee box. What a joke. It reminds me of some of the spectator rerouting changes made during the final years of Doral.

 

I kept thinking that if Arnie wanted it this way, those changes would have been there during his lifespan.

Phil is getting old, and when golfers gets older, they get chummier. He was no favourite of mine in the 90's but he is now. Even Monty is said to be decent to crowds nowadays. When DeChateau gets 45 he will be a cozy gentleman with a stomach, beard and still that hat on.

 

Hmmm......I see Dechambeau becoming more of a Mac O'Grady, or even a Rainman-esque recluse.....

[Jagpilotohio]

Golf chanel was co-founded by Arnold Palmer in the early 90’s.

 

The evil Comcast Empire bought it in the early 2000’s. Then the Empire expanded its reach and bought NBC from GE in 2011.

 

Golf channel is part of the NBC Sports division now.

 

Guests of the Golf Channel are normally lodged at Bay hill so there is some sort of formal agreement between them.

 

 

Edit....this was supposed to be a response for Golfer07840

[WidespreadPanic]

Rory needs to get it together. I’m going tomorrow and if I don’t get to see Rory launch some drivers I’m going to be an unhappy guy.

[rawdog]

I was out there today and I'm glad I followed Phil's group. Where did that distance come from? I remember feeling sorry for him a few years ago at Doral when he was straining for everything he had but simply no longer a match for the young bombers. It was particularly evident on that Doral par 5 12th. Then today on #4 I'm looking at his ball perhaps 40 yards past Koepka on a par 5, and Koepka's drive looked like a blast from the tee box. Nice high soft cut.

 

Phil basically didn't miss anything on the greens today. That's another change. I kept expecting him to lip out, like on the slider bogey putt on #3 after being forced to chip out from his drive. Nope...it held just inside the low edge.

 

I can't take DeChambeau. Let's just say I would never follow him as feature. Not only mechanical and slow but no warmth to the gallery. He had several opportunities, like when wild right on #5 and forced to play a high lob. Spectators gave him the opportunity but he was mesmerized by his own shot and merely walked forward.

 

Contrast to Phil a couple of holes later. He missed the green slightly right on the par 3 7th and had a short chip out of gnarly rough. When Phil approached a spectator called out to him, "We came for a chip in." But a nearby lady wasn't going to allow that to stand. She yelled out, "We came for a kiss."

 

Phil hesitated for only seconds. He turned to her and motioned to the man alongside her: "Sir, can you take care of that for her?"

 

The gallery erupted in laughter. I always have to laugh at the morons here and elsewhere who try to insist that Phil is a phony.

 

Koepka is really boring to watch. Nice solid game but nothing stands out. He rightfully complained about not getting enough recognition for his two US Open wins but I hope he understands it will continue, virtually no matter what he does.

 

The only standout was his girlfriend or wife. I assume that was her following the group and wearing a tight purple dress. That is a tour wife butt.

 

I have to say this tournament is much more corporate now than when I last attended, during Arnie's final year of 2016. The walk to the shuttle bus from the 18th fairway is now directed through a merchandise building instead of a simple stroll through grass. Etc. and etc. Previously Bay Hill nicely differentiated from Honda but now it looks like desperation to squeeze from every direction and every hole, just like Honda. There are grandstands everywhere, including on the par 3 14th which used to be one of the great locations on the course to circle the green and stand/sit almost alongside the players, hearing everything. Now that is totally gone, in favor of multiple grandstands on the left side. They won't even allow spectators to stand alongside that green any more yet there is no warning about that. I walked down the right side after leaving the 13th green, just like previously. At least 100 other spectators did the same among Phil's group. Not until we were nearly to the green was it obvious that we were cut off and had to retreat and cross the fairway near the tee box. What a joke. It reminds me of some of the spectator rerouting changes made during the final years of Doral.

 

I kept thinking that if Arnie wanted it this way, those changes would have been there during his lifespan.

Phil is getting old, and when golfers gets older, they get chummier. He was no favourite of mine in the 90's but he is now. Even Monty is said to be decent to crowds nowadays. When DeChateau gets 45 he will be a cozy gentleman with a stomach, beard and still that hat on.

 

Hmmm......I see Dechambeau becoming more of a Mac O'Grady, or even a Rainman-esque recluse.....

 

Just kind of odd to judge someone's personality off of one day of watching them do their job.

 

I had a completely opposite experience follow BAD during a practice round at Firestone. He and Rahm were laughing it up, telling stories and signing anything and everything for the crowd. He was extremely friendly to everyone and I had a nice time chatting with him.

 

Golfers are people, too. He was having a tough round. I doubt he was actively thinking about snubbing the crowd after a high lob. LOL.

[Maximilian]

Am I the only one hoping to see someone top a drive into the hedge on 15?

[third-times-a-charm]

Am I the only one hoping to see someone top a drive into the hedge on 15?

 

I'll gladly video it for you next week as thats my normal shot shape.

[Maximilian]

Am I the only one hoping to see someone top a drive into the hedge on 15?

 

I'll gladly video it for you next week as thats my normal shot shape.

Haha, sounds good!

[OldTomMorris]

Golf chanel was co-founded by Arnold Palmer in the early 90's.

 

The evil Comcast Empire bought it in the early 2000's. Then the Empire expanded its reach and bought NBC from GE in 2011.

 

Golf channel is part of the NBC Sports division now.

 

Guests of the Golf Channel are normally lodged at Bay hill so there is some sort of formal agreement between them.

 

 

Edit....this was supposed to be a response for Golfer07840

 

Comcast now owns Sky Sports, Morning Drive is shown in the UK (not everyday and it appears to be specifically (re)filmed for UK audience). Sky Sports golf analysts are now used as contributors to Golf Channel and Sky Sports (commentators, on-course guys etc.) is now part of ET feed that Golf Channel receives.

[Hawkeye77]

Is it just me or does it seem like the GC is really going out of their way to make the APINV more of an event than it actually is....no one respects Mr Palmer more than we all do, but where was all this adoration when he was still alive...does The Memorial get this much attention ?I don't think so...every tournament cant be a major...

 

Let the tournament and the play speak for itself..Bay Hill is a nice course but its not inpenetrable, it can be had and guys can go real low on it,especiallly with 4 par fives on the card

 

You really don’t know the many and obvious connections to Arnold Palmer? Everybody working there owes him a thank you and so do you.

[Jagpilotohio]

Rory needs to get it together. I’m going tomorrow and if I don’t get to see Rory launch some drivers I’m going to be an unhappy guy.

 

Rory needs to hire a caddie that is an expert greens reader. Never have I seen someone hit so many putts right where they want to and have the read be totally wrong.....perhaps expect for me.

 

I Can’t read anything but I stroke the ball great. It’s pathetic. I’d literally be a +2 if I wasn’t so wretched at reading greens. When I play with a buddy that is the best green reader I’ve ever known and trust the reads He gives me I shave 3-4 strokes off my round.

[imakaveli]

Daniel Berger continues to be one of the most overrated golfers on tour.

 

But he is Presidents Cup hero!

[Jagpilotohio]

Golf chanel was co-founded by Arnold Palmer in the early 90's.

 

The evil Comcast Empire bought it in the early 2000's. Then the Empire expanded its reach and bought NBC from GE in 2011.

 

Golf channel is part of the NBC Sports division now.

 

Guests of the Golf Channel are normally lodged at Bay hill so there is some sort of formal agreement between them.

 

 

Edit....this was supposed to be a response for Golfer07840

 

Comcast now owns Sky Sports, Morning Drive is shown in the UK (not everyday and it appears to be specifically (re)filmed for UK audience). Sky Sports golf analysts are now used as contributors to Golf Channel and Sky Sports (commentators, on-course guys etc.) is now part of ET feed that Golf Channel receives.

 

Yes. The Evil Empire continues to grow. They also own Xfinity and Universal now and a host of other acquisitions. It’s actually terrifying to someone like me that majored in Mass Communications and media. It’s like a giant hungry Amoeba that wont quit eating.

[stanger37]

I was out there today and I'm glad I followed Phil's group. Where did that distance come from? I remember feeling sorry for him a few years ago at Doral when he was straining for everything he had but simply no longer a match for the young bombers. It was particularly evident on that Doral par 5 12th. Then today on #4 I'm looking at his ball perhaps 40 yards past Koepka on a par 5, and Koepka's drive looked like a blast from the tee box. Nice high soft cut.

 

Phil basically didn't miss anything on the greens today. That's another change. I kept expecting him to lip out, like on the slider bogey putt on #3 after being forced to chip out from his drive. Nope...it held just inside the low edge.

 

I can't take DeChambeau. Let's just say I would never follow him as feature. Not only mechanical and slow but no warmth to the gallery. He had several opportunities, like when wild right on #5 and forced to play a high lob. Spectators gave him the opportunity but he was mesmerized by his own shot and merely walked forward.

 

Contrast to Phil a couple of holes later. He missed the green slightly right on the par 3 7th and had a short chip out of gnarly rough. When Phil approached a spectator called out to him, "We came for a chip in." But a nearby lady wasn't going to allow that to stand. She yelled out, "We came for a kiss."

 

Phil hesitated for only seconds. He turned to her and motioned to the man alongside her: "Sir, can you take care of that for her?"

 

The gallery erupted in laughter. I always have to laugh at the morons here and elsewhere who try to insist that Phil is a phony.

 

Koepka is really boring to watch. Nice solid game but nothing stands out. He rightfully complained about not getting enough recognition for his two US Open wins but I hope he understands it will continue, virtually no matter what he does.

 

The only standout was his girlfriend or wife. I assume that was her following the group and wearing a tight purple dress. That is a tour wife butt.

 

I have to say this tournament is much more corporate now than when I last attended, during Arnie's final year of 2016. The walk to the shuttle bus from the 18th fairway is now directed through a merchandise building instead of a simple stroll through grass. Etc. and etc. Previously Bay Hill nicely differentiated from Honda but now it looks like desperation to squeeze from every direction and every hole, just like Honda. There are grandstands everywhere, including on the par 3 14th which used to be one of the great locations on the course to circle the green and stand/sit almost alongside the players, hearing everything. Now that is totally gone, in favor of multiple grandstands on the left side. They won't even allow spectators to stand alongside that green any more yet there is no warning about that. I walked down the right side after leaving the 13th green, just like previously. At least 100 other spectators did the same among Phil's group. Not until we were nearly to the green was it obvious that we were cut off and had to retreat and cross the fairway near the tee box. What a joke. It reminds me of some of the spectator rerouting changes made during the final years of Doral.

 

I kept thinking that if Arnie wanted it this way, those changes would have been there during his lifespan.

Phil is getting old, and when golfers gets older, they get chummier. He was no favourite of mine in the 90's but he is now. Even Monty is said to be decent to crowds nowadays. When DeChateau gets 45 he will be a cozy gentleman with a stomach, beard and still that hat on.

 

I went to the BMW two years ago when it was in Lake Forest, IL. Walked the course with the early groups and picked our spot for when the leaders tee'd off. Spoke with a lot of volunteers during their down time between groups and I think you'd be surprised that a lot of these guys are not all friendly, lets go over to the crowd and talk. I think with social media and interacting with a lot of pros online, them interacting with the public on social media platforms gives people the understanding that they're going to be on the course being just as social.

 

I think we can easily forget that this is their job, this is how they make a living and while the crowd and the fans help that living, it is still their job. Few of the volunteers said who is friendly and who is not. One mentioned that unless you are a kid and the timing is right, Rickie is actually very head down, focused on his game. Which surprised me a little, so while I am not the biggest BAD fan, I am not going to fault him for not wanting to be friendly with a bunch of strangers walking down a course.

 

Tiger, majority of peoples favorite was never that guy, his interviews were very matter of the fact rather than being talky talky.

[hondaloyal]

Holy Cam Champs first 11 holes.

 

Yeah wow. Looks like my scorecard!

[OldTomMorris]

Tommy Fleetwood!

[OldTomMorris]

Phil chewing gum on the course quite a lot lately.

[nosedive32]

Phil chewing gum on the course quite a lot lately.

 

Not working today. Maybe he should try a new flavor.

[imakaveli]

Go Pepperell!

[dropkicked]

alright.... dropped $10 on lefty @ +4000 :)

GO PHIL! Daddy needs a new pair of shoes!

:)