Koepka defends title; shows charisma with fist pump; glfwrx goes wild

[iteachgolf]

I wouldn’t call them “flatish” there are flat spots on them but they also have a decent amount of slope with some being quite a bit

[tiderider]

[golf channel: homa wins long drive contest](https://www.golfchannel.com/news/watch-homa-wins-2019-pga-championship-long-drive-contest-paddy-goes-happy-gilmore "https://golfchannel.com/news/watch-homa-wins-2019-pga-championship-long-drive-contest-paddy-goes-happy-gilmore")

[tiderider]

very cool seeing the practice green knowing i've putted on it before ... and can putt on it anytime i want ...

[Hawkeye77]

> @legitimategolf said:

> > @grm24 said:

> > > @jtitleist12 said:

> > > I'm sorry if I have missed it, but how is Rich Beem able to play in this tournament?

> > Same way as John Daly is. Past PGA Champion.

> >

> > Good story on Beem.

> > https://golfweek.com/2019/05/12/19th-hole-rich-beem-playing-pga-championship-doesnt-care/

>

> Having these distinguished past champions in the field testifies to the overall prestige and dignity of this championship. In fact I question the worth of any championship that does _not_ allow its past champions to play for as long as they feel like.

 

Charles Coody is a member here?

[bladehunter]

It’s going to happen again. Isn’t it ?....

 

 

[flushem]

I am betting on TW not making it.

[flushem]

T Woods Win PGA Champ?

Yes +800

No -1400

 

T Woods Make the Cut?

Yes -900

No +600

 

T Woods Finish in Top 5?

Yes +275

No -350

 

T Woods Finish in Top 10?

Yes +130

No -150

 

T Woods Finish in Top 20?

Yes -180

No +150

 

T Woods Opening Tee Shot

End in Fairway?

Yes -125

No +105

 

T Woods Lowest Round:

Over 67.5 -110

Under 67.5 -110

 

T Woods Lead after Rd 1?

Yes +2000

No -10000

 

T Woods Lead after Rd 2?

Yes +1600

No -6000

 

T Woods Lead after Rd 3?

Yes +1200

No -3000

[Oldboy]

> @MIgolfer20 said:

> Who thinks Rory is gonna make it happen?

 

> @MIgolfer20 said:

> Who thinks Rory is gonna make it happen?

 

> @MIgolfer20 said:

> Who thinks Rory is gonna make it happen?

 

> @MIgolfer20 said:

> Who thinks Rory is gonna make it happen?

 

 

[Oldboy]

> @MIgolfer20 said:

> Who thinks Rory is gonna make it happen?

 

Long soft course and flat greens.. if he putts half decent and it’s a big if cos he’s not a good putter he’s gotta be in the mix on sunday

[BearQ]

> @"Josh L." said:

> Is anyone else more excited about the PGA this year because of the scheduling change? Seems like a bigger tournament now.

 

I’m far more excited. Can’t wait till Thursday

 

Bethpage is a monster!

 

 

[OldTomMorris]

> @BearQ said:

> > @"Josh L." said:

> > Is anyone else more excited about the PGA this year because of the scheduling change? Seems like a bigger tournament now.

>

> I’m far more excited. Can’t wait till Thursday

>

> Bethpage is a monster!

>

>

Very low key build up probably because the events are so condensed and this has snuck up quickly but I'm really looking forward to it.

 

Also could be interesting to see the events played in different weather.

[MattyO1984]

> @OldTomMorris said:

> > @BearQ said:

> > > @"Josh L." said:

> > > Is anyone else more excited about the PGA this year because of the scheduling change? Seems like a bigger tournament now.

> >

> > I’m far more excited. Can’t wait till Thursday

> >

> > Bethpage is a monster!

> >

> >

> Very low key build up probably because the events are so condensed and this has snuck up quickly but I'm really looking forward to it.

>

> Also could be interesting to see the events played in different weather.

 

My friends and I were saying that very same thing last night. Feels like it is here before we even knew it. For want of a better word, the 'excitement' levels for it compared to a US Open coming around are low. I thought that move to May was a great idea and I am sure that it still is but it does seem to have fairly changed the dynamic of the whole thing.

[Hankshank]

> @BearQ said:

> > @"Josh L." said:

> > Is anyone else more excited about the PGA this year because of the scheduling change? Seems like a bigger tournament now.

>

> I’m far more excited. Can’t wait till Thursday

>

> Bethpage is a monster!

>

>

My memories from when Glover won on Bethpage a decade ago are getting a little hazy. Does the monsteriness really show on TV? I rembeber it as just another PGA course. But as I said, it was a while ago.

 

[BearQ]

> @Hankshank said:

> > @BearQ said:

> > > @"Josh L." said:

> > > Is anyone else more excited about the PGA this year because of the scheduling change? Seems like a bigger tournament now.

> >

> > I’m far more excited. Can’t wait till Thursday

> >

> > Bethpage is a monster!

> >

> >

> My memories from when Glover won on Bethpage a decade ago are getting a little hazy. Does the monsteriness really show on TV? I rembeber it as just another PGA course. But as I said, it was a while ago.

>

 

Depends on what camera action they use to show it now. 10 years broadcasting has changed so it might be different.

 

Like the truly big courses - tv will never do it justice. But if they do full on pan outs lord of the rings style. Then there is no denying the landscape that is the black course. A behemoth.

[bladehunter]

> @flushem said:

> I am betting on TW not making it.

 

Not making it? I think he’s pretty healthy.

[drbonesvt]

Jon Daly with a cart?

[drbonesvt]

With it so wet , will they play the max 7500, I’m always interested in how they adjust for atmospheric/ course conditions

[iteachgolf]

> @drbonesvt said:

> With it so wet , will they play the max 7500, I’m always interested in how they adjust for atmospheric/ course conditions

 

A few holes have 2 potential tee boxes but there aren’t many. 7 will play up at least 2 days I think and 3rd hole will play up one or 2 days. After the cut it will essentially be playing it’s full yardage

[OldTomMorris]

> @flushem said:

> T Woods Opening Tee Shot

> End in Fairway?

> Yes -125

> No +105

 

Decent value as Tiger is known to struggle on the opening tee shot regardless of the event.

 

[Hankshank]

Whats all this plus and minus things?

[Vindog]

> @Hankshank said:

> Whats all this plus and minus things?

 

Those are payouts based on a $100 bet, called a moneyline system.

-125 means you must **put up 125 to win 100**

+105 means you **win 105 on 100**

 

As in point spreads odds, the - is the favorite.

 

[jmvargas]

> @"Long Shot" said:

> > @tiderider said:

> > who all has played the black? ... played it 2 years ago for the only time, thus far, though will play it on a 2-day layover this june before heading to scotland ... played the red on a monday, and got a little too excited that night about being in long island and playing bethpage ... drank way too much wine and had a fairly decent hangover the next day as i got up at 6 to go acquire a tee time ... teed off at 9 and shot a smooth 78 from the whites carrying 11 clubs ... got up/down for par from the fairway on 15/16 and that deep left bunker on 17 ... very proud of that one ...

>

> The red is a great course, unfortunately you didn't get a full taste for the course, two of what I think are the best holes on the front are severely shortened. The first hole; a beast of a par 4 is playing only as a 95 yards par three, and the all up hill par five number 5 is playing as a short (300 yard) par 4. Not sure if they shortened any other holes out. The back nine is a beast from the tips. The red is a fun and yet challenging course to play. Hopefully you will get to play it again, perhaps do a red and black 36 in one day. That is an awesome day of golf (and you can take a cart on the red for the 2nd round).

 

I played it exactly as you described in June of 2002 about 10 days after the USOpen as the hospitality areas were not yet fully cleared...I think we played the member's tees and I shot an 83 with my nephew's clubs.....

we arrived at 6:30AM hoping for a tee time at the Black but when told the earliest we could get was 1:30Pm we decided to play the Red instead..

had a nice time buying merchandise at the pro shop as all remaining items were at huge discounts already!!

I still have the caps, towels, glasses and some shirts I got way back then.

.

 

 

 

[Ferguson]

> @Hawkeye77 said:

> > @legitimategolf said:

> > > @grm24 said:

> > > > @jtitleist12 said:

> > > > I'm sorry if I have missed it, but how is Rich Beem able to play in this tournament?

> > > Same way as John Daly is. Past PGA Champion.

> > >

> > > Good story on Beem.

> > > https://golfweek.com/2019/05/12/19th-hole-rich-beem-playing-pga-championship-doesnt-care/

> >

> > Having these distinguished past champions in the field testifies to the overall prestige and dignity of this championship. In fact I question the worth of any championship that does _not_ allow its past champions to play for as long as they feel like.

>

> Charles Coody is a member here?

 

Hale's wife, Sally Irwin, is a charter member.

[jmvargas]

no other results on the Long Drive contest??..

 

did Tiger join??

 

[tiderider]

> @jmvargas said:

> no other results on the Long Drive contest??..

>

> did Tiger join??

>

 

link in op

[mocokid]

Is there any bookmaker taking over/under on Baba booey thru 4 rounds? Maybe # times during Sat/Sun during televised portion.

[QuigleyDU]

> @iteachgolf said:

> I wouldn’t call them “flatish” there are flat spots on them but they also have a decent amount of slope with some being quite a bit

 

Thanks, I have not been there so I am just repeating what I have heard.

[gvogel]

> @MIgolfer20 said:

> Who thinks Rory is gonna make it happen?

 

Sabbatini?

[bbr16]

I’m really liking the new schedule, especially having the majors back to back. Less of a lull between majors is better for fans for sure.

 

Anyone here going to Bethpage? I’m curious how the traffic will be, and if players will have adjust their schedule to account for traffic.

[Z1ggy16]

> @bbr16 said:

> I’m really liking the new schedule, especially having the majors back to back. Less of a lull between majors is better for fans for sure.

>

> Anyone here going to Bethpage? I’m curious how the traffic will be, and if players will have adjust their schedule to account for traffic.

 

I wouldn't want to drive in unless I was local. I'd figure out a way to take the LIRR if possible... That's how I am getting there.