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

[BobMorris]

> @golfer07840 said:

> > @BobMorris said:

> > > @wildcatden said:

> > > > @"Ronnie Mundt" said:

> > > > > @bullie76 said:

> > > > > > @"Ronnie Mundt" said:

> > > > > > Jim Nantz is the worst. Again trying to make everything about him. A Koepka Coronation? Come on you idiot.

> > > > >

> > > > > He has to say something 'special' at that moment on any major. It has become pretty lame.

> > > > Exactly. You can’t manufacture those moments. Nantz is just pissed because Gary Koch’s “Better than Most” is light years more memorable than anything Nantz has ever said. But Koch wasn’t in front of his bathroom mirror the night before saying it to himself for effect. Koch’s was completely off the cuff. Nantz still desperately trying for his Gary Koch moment LOL.

> > >

> > >

> > > Nantz failed at Augusta this year with “return to glory” after Tiger putted in on 18th. “Return of the roar” was an obvious winner.

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> >

> > How 'bout instead that they simply shut up and let the moment speak for itself. Take a lesson from the Vin Scully's of the announcing world. Most announcers must get paid by the word.

>

> Um, Nantz was silent for a solid 5 mins (maybe more) when Tiger won.

 

I wouldn't know.... I didn't watch.

[RobS14526]

> @new2g0lf said:

> Brooks did a great job in his press conference last night, he was honest, insightful and even funny. I think he finally realizes that he can't close himself off completely from the fans and media without making the road to double digit Majors much tougher. It had to hurt a bit after the effort he put in for 3+ days to hear his gallery chanting DJ. Even if you have ice in your veins we have an innate desire to at least be appreciated for our efforts and the fans were not showing much appreciation. I don't expect Brooks to become YJS, but based on the press conference, he does seem wiling to make a little more effort which is good for him, the fans and golf.

I don’t think he’s changed. It’s just that nobody was listening.

 

[new2g0lf]

> @tiderider said:

> > @jmvargas said:

> > a bit off topic but how did Harold Varner III manage to card 6 bogeys and 3 doubles in the last round??

>

> just got overwhelmed by the moment ... birdied the first hole, tho ...

 

Varner was a class act, after his shank that resulted in a lost ball he seemed more concerned with not getting in Koepka's way than playing his own game.

[new2g0lf]

> @RobS14526 said:

> > @new2g0lf said:

> > Brooks did a great job in his press conference last night, he was honest, insightful and even funny. I think he finally realizes that he can't close himself off completely from the fans and media without making the road to double digit Majors much tougher. It had to hurt a bit after the effort he put in for 3+ days to hear his gallery chanting DJ. Even if you have ice in your veins we have an innate desire to at least be appreciated for our efforts and the fans were not showing much appreciation. I don't expect Brooks to become YJS, but based on the press conference, he does seem wiling to make a little more effort which is good for him, the fans and golf.

> I don’t think he’s changed. It’s just that nobody was listening.

>

 

I always watch the press conferences and this time Brooks was a lot more open with the media than he was in the past, but I also agree more people are probably listening now.

[tiderider]

> @new2g0lf said:

> > @tiderider said:

> > > @jmvargas said:

> > > a bit off topic but how did Harold Varner III manage to card 6 bogeys and 3 doubles in the last round??

> >

> > just got overwhelmed by the moment ... birdied the first hole, tho ...

>

> Varner was a class act, after his shank that resulted in a lost ball he seemed more concerned with not getting in Koepka's way than playing his own game.

 

yeah, several of the commentators referred to that ...

 

Luke List, Abraham Ancer and Chez Reavie all qualify for the US Open based on world rankings ... List moved up 18 spots ...

[bscinstnct]

 

[Stanks]

> @Togatown22 said:

> > @Stanks said:

> > No one likes New York fans...Garbage. Horrid.

> > Class act by Koepka though. No shade thrown during his little ceremony. No BS said. Lots of love to DJ. Brooks is looking too good. Can't wait to see what he does the rest of this season.

>

> Yeah. Boston fans are super classy...

 

Well. We were baseball choke artists for years and years. Our football game wasn’t strong till Brady. Celtics and bruins were always hit / miss.

Boston fans are notorious for not being classy but boy oh boy will they support you after gettin some Dunks and bringing their own beeah from the packie

[puttingmatt]

Congratulations Brook, you and Tiger will be odds on favorites for the US Open. Great season so far

[cvvorst]

> @pgapromex said:

> > @cvvorst said:

> > Man, if koepka keeps this up it will be a bit boring today and tomorrow. I like the guy, he's a major machine! But in terms of excitement Tiger and to a lesser extent Spieth or Rory are the guys people would like to watch dominate a major. Just my opinion of course, I know plenty of people who would prefer it to be close, or don't like the aforementioned people mentioned.

>

> I don't get the fanboy thing. I want to see whomever is playing the best win. Koepka is beating the **** out of the strongest field in golf on a 7400 yard par 70 monster with a slope rating of 155. If that is boring to you take up badminton or something.

 

When he was ahead by 5 shots I just didn't find it very exciting. It was pretty good at the end when DJ was only back by one shot, but then he stumbled and it seemed there was no way koepka would lose it. I would guess most people on here would agree that a blowout isn't as exciting as a tight match that comes down to the last hole. And like another poster said, a lot of people enjoy watching players that show their emotions a bit more. I like watching koepka and DJ play well, but it's just less exciting to me personally since they're more apathetic about it then others.

 

Regarding the whole badminton / gatekeeping thing I don't know what to tell you. I'm not going to tell someone to take up a different sport because they like a different player, or they aren't that interested in watching players battle it out for a second, but that's just me.

[bladehunter]

> @new2g0lf said:

> > @tiderider said:

> > > @jmvargas said:

> > > a bit off topic but how did Harold Varner III manage to card 6 bogeys and 3 doubles in the last round??

> >

> > just got overwhelmed by the moment ... birdied the first hole, tho ...

>

> Varner was a class act, after his shank that resulted in a lost ball he seemed more concerned with not getting in Koepka's way than playing his own game.

 

Harold is a grade A human being. Salt of the earth

[dolfinack]

We've all heard the "New York fans are rowdy" etc. Having now experienced it first hand I can sum up the ones who shout out their littles lines for fun on every hole. Disgusting scum.

They don't belong anywhere near a golf course. Vile behaviour, words I can't even repeat.

[new2g0lf]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @new2g0lf said:

> > > @tiderider said:

> > > > @jmvargas said:

> > > > a bit off topic but how did Harold Varner III manage to card 6 bogeys and 3 doubles in the last round??

> > >

> > > just got overwhelmed by the moment ... birdied the first hole, tho ...

> >

> > Varner was a class act, after his shank that resulted in a lost ball he seemed more concerned with not getting in Koepka's way than playing his own game.

>

> Harold is a grade A human being. Salt of the earth

 

Agree, I became a fan of his yesterday.

[gioguy21]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @new2g0lf said:

> > > @tiderider said:

> > > > @jmvargas said:

> > > > a bit off topic but how did Harold Varner III manage to card 6 bogeys and 3 doubles in the last round??

> > >

> > > just got overwhelmed by the moment ... birdied the first hole, tho ...

> >

> > Varner was a class act, after his shank that resulted in a lost ball he seemed more concerned with not getting in Koepka's way than playing his own game.

>

> Harold is a grade A human being. Salt of the earth

 

after seeing him and routing him on -- completely agree. guys one of the good eggs out there.

[rukahs]

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxr8qSfnAea/

[jwhite86]

> @new2g0lf said:

> > @bladehunter said:

> > > @new2g0lf said:

> > > > @tiderider said:

> > > > > @jmvargas said:

> > > > > a bit off topic but how did Harold Varner III manage to card 6 bogeys and 3 doubles in the last round??

> > > >

> > > > just got overwhelmed by the moment ... birdied the first hole, tho ...

> > >

> > > Varner was a class act, after his shank that resulted in a lost ball he seemed more concerned with not getting in Koepka's way than playing his own game.

> >

> > Harold is a grade A human being. Salt of the earth

>

> Agree, I became a fan of his yesterday.

 

Tons of respect for him... I think the moment may have been a little too much for him... but he kept up and had a good attitude... I'll pull for him

[BB28403]

> @Golfjack said:

> I have the feeling people wanted to come on here and talk crap about Koepka but couldn't since he won and now are complaining about everything else. Geez. Can't we just be happy we have the next hot streak golfer? Looking at the other guys, who knows how long this streak will last so just enjoy it! It's 3 years already!

 

Buttttt people still don’t really like him...

Look at this crowd size ????

 

 

[Ferguson]

Okay, I am going to throw this out there:

 

If Brooks (a.k.a. Bruce) retires with wins 22 majors and 25 regular events, and Tiger retires with 18 majors and 90 wins, is Brooks the GOAT?

 

 

[gioguy21]

> @BB28403 said:

> > @Golfjack said:

> > I have the feeling people wanted to come on here and talk crap about Koepka but couldn't since he won and now are complaining about everything else. Geez. Can't we just be happy we have the next hot streak golfer? Looking at the other guys, who knows how long this streak will last so just enjoy it! It's 3 years already!

>

> Buttttt people still don’t really like him...

> Look at this crowd size ????

>

>

>

 

people were in max exodus leaving the course -- in order to miss traffic.

 

i know, b/c i was one of them. i saw him hit his pitch at 18 (i was over by those stands in the background no more than 2 minutes before that picture) -- and once he was on i bee-lined it outta there.

[kcsf]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @fly787 said:

> > > @bladehunter said:

> > > > @fly787 said:

> > > > Most of you guys can't spell Varner and now you are fans? Guys a hack---

> > >

> > > Lol. He’s a Carolina boy to me.gastonia is just up the road. So.... go fly a kite

> >

> > Lived in Charlotte ... now I don't...you can have that racist place.

>

> Lol. Yea. If YOU look hard enough YOU can find it anywhere.

 

Don't feed them Blade...let them die a slow agonizing death wrapped in their own pestilence.

[BearQ]

> @BB28403 said:

> > @Golfjack said:

> > I have the feeling people wanted to come on here and talk crap about Koepka but couldn't since he won and now are complaining about everything else. Geez. Can't we just be happy we have the next hot streak golfer? Looking at the other guys, who knows how long this streak will last so just enjoy it! It's 3 years already!

>

> Buttttt people still don’t really like him...

> Look at this crowd size ????

>

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>

 

Might be the angle but weak sauce

 

 

[dalehead]

 

> @lowheel said:

> > @"Ronnie Mundt" said:

> > Jim Nantz is the worst. Again trying to make everything about him. A Koepka Coronation? Come on you idiot.

>

> What did you want him to say that would change your mind on him... i doubt anything would sway you. It was a fine comment

 

It's not what he says, it's that he feels compelled to prepare a comment like "A Koepka coronation" in advance. He seems to believe the audience is leaning forward in their chairs with the TV volume turned up to be sure to catch his clever concluding comment. It just smacks of self aggrandizement.

[jwhite86]

Gotta beat traffic...

 

Every major I've attended has always had a mass exodus... it's not fun sitting in your car for 2 hours waiting to get out of the parking lot... but I do it every time

[BB28403]

Is that so?

 

[dalehead]

> @OldTomMorris said:

> Ice water in his veins

>

 

Wow, does she looked PO'ed! Good thing for him he won and she got some good air time from that.

[QuigleyDU]

The weather also sucked so people were less inclined to hang about.

[Ferguson]

> @BB28403 said:

> Is that so?

>

>

 

People stayed at the Masters despite a "potentially deadly" storm.

 

 

[jwhite86]

But we all know The Master's is a completely different animal... if I ever get chosen they'll have to drag me off the property

[Hawkeye77]

> @tiderider said:

> > @"flip flappy" said:

> > Pretty cool that Koepka has won back to back US Open and PGA Championships but I have to agree with the person who stated earlier this was like when Kaymer won the US Open at Pinehurst. Not the most exciting tournament till it got right down to the end. On a non-tournament note, one thing I would like to know is how come the title of this thread changed several times during the last few days?

>

> OP's prerogative ... the daily lead was updated and a bit of humor/wit was thrown in at the end ... please fill out a complaint form and place it in the box ... thanks!

 

HaHa - how dare you!

[BB28403]

> @Ferguson said:

> > @BB28403 said:

> > Is that so?

> >

> >

>

> People stayed at the Masters despite a "potentially deadly" storm.

>

>

Hey, free payday bars at the presser. So there’s that

 

[golfer07840]

> @puttingmatt said:

> Congratulations Brook, you and Tiger will be odds on favorites for the US Open. Great season so far

 

Is Tiger going to play before the U.S. Open? I'd imagine he'd play The Memorial.

 

With that said, not sure I'd made him THE Favorite.