Daly gets cart at PGA

[Short Pete]

@cxx

No, i don't. But Daly pretends to play a sport for a living, but he doesn't behave like an athlete. And if something does not go his way health-wise, he doesn't opt to better his physical condition. No, he asks for something to make it easier for him. Others work out and practice, he smokes, drinks, is overweight and asks for a cart.

[f5joe]

Why the hate for JD? I guess just many different viewpoints. I've been up close a bunch and he's always "real". Personally, I love that. He's still got game. A natural. I love that.

Go JD!

[Roadking2003]

> @f5joe said:

> Why the hate for JD? I guess just many different viewpoints. I've been up close a bunch and he's always "real". Personally, I love that. He's still got game. A natural. I love that.

> Go JD!

 

I'm not a fan but I recognize that he has been a huge asset to the game of golf.

[new2g0lf]

> @BiggErn said:

> > @new2g0lf said:

> > > @"DFS PFD" said:

> > > > @new2g0lf said:

> > > > > @Joker91 said:

> > > > > Do some of you think that using the cart makes him the favorite to win now or even have a chance at a top 50 finish? A cart isn't going to make the 1836th ranked player in the world a contender.

> > > > Point is he's being given an advantage regardless of where he places. If he finishes 50th, he's stealing money from the guys that finished 51st and after.

> > >

> > > And if he has to walk with an ailment or injury he's at a disadvantage, it's a revolving door issue.

> > Walking is part of the sport, Day and Tiger have bad backs, they aren't asking for a cart.

>

> So when Day is in one of his attention seeking moods from playing poorly and wants to take 10 minutes to get stretched out he should just be DQ’d?

 

You don't see a difference between being stretched out and riding in a cart 4 days while your competitors walk a long hilly course? Have you ever walked the Black course? I have a torn meniscus so I don't doubt his knee may hurt but the fact he now has diabetes and suffers from dizzy spells indicates his overall physical condition has declined to the point where simply walking the course would raise his pulse and breathing rate to a point where he can't swing a club or putt well.

[Ferguson]

Riding in a cart may not lend an advantage on days 1 and 2. But, when Saturday and Sunday roll around- it gives a notable advantage in terms of reducing fatigue and sustaining a player's stamina.

 

Maybe if John worked on his weight and diet, the knee could, at the very least, be more usable.

 

[legitimategolf]

All these "who cares, he's not gonna win, let him do whatever the heck he wants" responses are a bit concerning.

[Ferguson]

> @Joker91 said:

> Do some of you think that using the cart makes him the favorite to win now or even have a chance at a top 50 finish? A cart isn't going to make the 1836th ranked player in the world a contender.

 

Yes.

Why not - what makes you so sure?

[cxx]

A lot of hate for JD. Sure he's a flawed individual but it makes him much more interesting than most pro players (boring).

[bscinstnct]

> @legitimategolf said:

> All these "who cares, he's not gonna win, let him do whatever the heck he wants" responses are a bit concerning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[c7015]

> @Joker91 said:

> > @new2g0lf said:

> > > @Barfolomew said:

> > > I turn on the TV to watch golf!

> > >

> > > How they get to the ball doesn't mean **** to me....they could fly, jump, ride, walk, skip, swim, piggy back ride from Amanda Balionis, Scotty could beam them there, take the blimp.... Just watchin the golf part here

> > It's not really about you or I, it's about JD and the guys he's competing against. I've walked Bethpage Black a few times with a caddie, it's not fun and definitely impacts your golf game. I was physically tired after playing rounds on the Black course, riding on that course is a huge advantage.

> >

>

> Again, an advantage over who?

 

those not riding....keep up

[cxx]

Having a place to sit while waiting on the group ahead might be better than the ride. JD doesn't take long to play.

[Ferguson]

I speculate those who typically ride and currently hold a GHIN of 6 would encounter a dramatic increase in their GHIN if required to walk (and push or walk and carry). Most would be in the 14 range within 10-15 rounds.

 

 

[golfingnut300]

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[Ferguson]

> @Ferguson said:

> > @Joker91 said:

> > Do some of you think that using the cart makes him the favorite to win now or even have a chance at a top 50 finish? A cart isn't going to make the 1836th ranked player in the world a contender.

>

> Yes.

> Why not - what makes you so sure?

 

 

I'll try again.

[new2g0lf]

> @Joker91 said:

> > @c7015 said:

> > > @Joker91 said:

> > > > @new2g0lf said:

> > > > > @Barfolomew said:

> > > > > I turn on the TV to watch golf!

> > > > >

> > > > > How they get to the ball doesn't mean **** to me....they could fly, jump, ride, walk, skip, swim, piggy back ride from Amanda Balionis, Scotty could beam them there, take the blimp.... Just watchin the golf part here

> > > > It's not really about you or I, it's about JD and the guys he's competing against. I've walked Bethpage Black a few times with a caddie, it's not fun and definitely impacts your golf game. I was physically tired after playing rounds on the Black course, riding on that course is a huge advantage.

> > > >

> > >

> > > Again, an advantage over who?

> >

> > those not riding....keep up

>

> So all it takes is a cart to make the 1836th player in the world equal to the top 100ish?

 

If he finishes any higher than last then he did so because of the advantage he had using a cart while the others walked.

[new2g0lf]

> @Joker91 said:

> I'm not sure if you guys are playing dumb or are really this stupid

 

I was thinking the same about you, how can you not comprehend riding in a cart on a long hilly course doesn't provide Daly with an advantage.

[disco111]

The thing that I can't wrap my head around is why JD wants to play in the first place. It's not like he's ripping up the seniors, so why go up against the young guys? Do people really think he still has game enough to actually win the PGA on one of the most difficult courses the pros can play.

[new2g0lf]

> @disco111 said:

> The thing that I can't wrap my head around is why JD wants to play in the first place. It's not like he's ripping up the seniors, so why go up against the young guys? Do people really think he still has game enough to actually win the PGA on one of the most difficult courses the pros can play.

 

I'm guessing it's for whatever sponsors he has left. Plus this whole cart thing has given him some press coverage he'd have never had otherwise.

[Ferguson]

 

This question. What makes you so sure?

 

 

[disco111]

> @new2g0lf said:

> > @disco111 said:

> > The thing that I can't wrap my head around is why JD wants to play in the first place. It's not like he's ripping up the seniors, so why go up against the young guys? Do people really think he still has game enough to actually win the PGA on one of the most difficult courses the pros can play.

>

> I'm guessing it's for whatever sponsors he has left. Plus this whole cart thing has given him some press coverage he'd have never had otherwise.

 

Perhaps, but when he possibly shoots 87 and WD's halfway through the 2nd round, the press will not be kind and whatever sponsors he may have will slip into the shadows. I can't see anything remotely good coming from this attempt, unless he's trying to set up a cart to play the British Open, if they would even entertain that and even if he is able to play in it.

[Ferguson]

> @Joker91 said:

> > @Ferguson said:

> >

> >

> > This question. What makes you so sure?

> >

> >

>

> Cause I have some common **** sense

 

That's what I thought. Now, go get your shine box.

[Ferguson]

"I don't ride in carts - too dangerous, brah."

 

 

 

 

 

[c7015]

> @Joker91 said:

> > @c7015 said:

> > > @Joker91 said:

> > > > @new2g0lf said:

> > > > > @Barfolomew said:

> > > > > I turn on the TV to watch golf!

> > > > >

> > > > > How they get to the ball doesn't mean **** to me....they could fly, jump, ride, walk, skip, swim, piggy back ride from Amanda Balionis, Scotty could beam them there, take the blimp.... Just watchin the golf part here

> > > > It's not really about you or I, it's about JD and the guys he's competing against. I've walked Bethpage Black a few times with a caddie, it's not fun and definitely impacts your golf game. I was physically tired after playing rounds on the Black course, riding on that course is a huge advantage.

> > > >

> > >

> > > Again, an advantage over who?

> >

> > those not riding....keep up

>

> So all it takes is a cart to make the 1836th player in the world equal to the top 100ish?

 

I don't think it matters to what degree the advantage simply if there is an advantage vs the rest of the field. Beta blockers may not take you from 100 - the #1 player in the world but they can be a huge advantage down the stretch if you get nervous when the pressure it on and Tiger and his mob of fans all rooting for you to s*** the bed.

[new2g0lf]

> @Joker91 said:

> > @new2g0lf said:

> > > @Joker91 said:

> > > I'm not sure if you guys are playing dumb or are really this stupid

> >

> > I was thinking the same about you, how can you not comprehend riding in a cart on a long hilly course doesn't provide Daly with an advantage.

>

> People have been calling him an old fat slob with diabetes who's not even an athlete all over the place in here. So all it takes is a cart to bring him to the same level as Brooks, Tiger, Rory, DJ, JT, Xander, Phil, etc. You're not just playing dumb.

 

You have a severe reading comprehension issue. I stated that if he finished anything but last he'd have done so due to an advantage of using a cart. Where did I state he'd win or play to their level?

[North Texas]

> @Joker91 said:

> I'm not sure if you guys are playing dumb or are really this stupid

 

Maybe you should consider that neither of those options apply here?

[Anchor44]

Since I'm only 6'1"" tall, I guess I can file suit against the NBA because I can't dunk a ball unless they allow me to add 8" platforms to my shoes, just to make it fair. What a total crock!

[bscinstnct]

I'm goin Thurs, just hope JD has this nice lady ridin shotgun and I can buy some merch off the cart

 

 

[QuigleyDU]

> @Joker91 said:

> > @Ferguson said:

> >

> >

> > This question. What makes you so sure?

> >

> >

>

> Cause I have some common **** sense

 

it really does not matter what is rank is, It could be Joe Blow club pro that is not even ranked. It is not right. I am wondering about Tiger and his stress fracture way back when. I seem to remember him walking... I could be wrong though. Let me know if I am.

[GeorgeHWB]

At least Casey Martin had a medical condition he had no control over. John Daly has a bad knee because he's a fat slob.

[GeorgeHWB]

This is how much respect John Daly has for the PGA Championship. The PGA should pull his exemption.

 

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