Monte Qualifies for the 2019 US Senior Open

[jgard320]

Another par on 7. +3 through 16.

[chigolfer1]

Given his lack of tourney experience and playing in such a huge tourney, very impressive to hang in there after that start.

[wmblake2000]

> @PowderedToastMan said:

> > @wmblake2000 said:

> > > @PowderedToastMan said:

> > > > @wmblake2000 said:

> > > > The thing that's got to be hard is Monte plays almost no competitive golf except for the big things - and you have to kinda get used to a bigger stage so that it doesn't feel so big. In my mind, this event for him is almost like practicing to compete on a big stage. Would love for him to come out of it even more optimistic about the next time. It has always seemed to me that learning to play golf has discreet stages and playing in competition that matters to you, whether it's for $5 or US Senior Open, is one of those stages that you have to learn how to encounter.

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> > > So two holes in and you gave up on him? No offense, but this is why Monte is playing in the US Senior Open and you're not.

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> > why is he playing and I'm not? Because he's a whole whole whole lot better than me. I take lessons from him, not the other way around.

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> > Why do you think I am giving up on him? I also believe I understand the degree of challenge he faces. A person has to learn to compete at the next level. Some learn it fast, others not so fast. I don't know how fast he will learn, and of course I hope he learns very quickly. But he will still have to learn. People in general when facing this kind of challenge can interpret what happens in a million ways. I hope he comes out more optimistic about his capacity to compete at this level than at the start. That is not 'giving up' on him.

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> Maybe you're doing it unintentionally, but you're talking about future tournaments two holes into the biggest senior tour event of the year and referring to this tournament as some sort of warm up and experience. He qualified for this event; he's ready now. He's out there hitting golf shots, just like every other player, and he knows how to hit golf shots.

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It’s about the context. I had these data points: his insta said he was nervous, schnee talked about confidence, and I know the context of a big azz deal without much prep in this kind of scenario is powerful. First several holes showed this. It’s not about hitting the shots; it’s about settling into the right mental place to hit the shots.

 

My point is: there is learning involved in performing at a high level under pressure and it often involves stumbling along the way. Some people misinterpret the meaning of those stumbles and that really makes the hill a lot higher.

 

Monte has righted the ship. Kudos to him. That wasn’t a trivial accomplishment. But my point is to suggest to him that he’s in a learning processes. This tournament is a part of a larger process for him, as I understand his goals. I’d love to see him make the cut, get hot, and get in the hunt. But my main hope for him is for him to leave believing he belongs out there and feels more confident in his next big event.

 

[jgard320]

10th par in a row on hole 8. +3 through 17.

[toc]

I’m assuming Monte will be on here shortly after he finishes for his post round presser, but will Schnee be available as well?

[jgard320]

> @toc said:

> I’m assuming Monte will be on here shortly after he finishes for his post round presser, but will Schnee be available as well?

 

Maybe Schnee later tonight, but I’d be willing to bet a nice, long shower and a big dinner are in order for each of them. They ate light around noon and that’s about it.

[Fireballer]

> @jgard320 said:

> 10th par in a row on hole 8. +3 through 17.

 

Hes surpassed @Clubproguy status with the par train.

 

 

[Corona King]

I am looking at the pgatour.com shot-by-shot updates. Are these things accurate? Has he really sunk a handful of 15+ foot putts to save pars? Seems insane...

[MountainGoat]

> @"Corona King" said:

> I am looking at the pgatour.com shot-by-shot updates. Are these things accurate? Has he really sunk a handful of 15+ foot putts to save pars? Seems insane...

 

Yeah, he appears to have made a lot of long putts. His long game was terrible, particularly off the tee. If he does that tomorrow, he’ll shoot 78.

[Krt22]

> @"Corona King" said:

> I am looking at the pgatour.com shot-by-shot updates. Are these things accurate? Has he really sunk a handful of 15+ foot putts to save pars? Seems insane...

 

Their shot link data was all over the place earlier, so who knows

[toc]

> @Fireballer said:

> > @jgard320 said:

> > 10th par in a row on hole 8. +3 through 17.

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> Hes surpassed @Clubproguy status with the par train.

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Call me when he gets to El Chapo’s Taint

[Corona King]

> @Krt22 said:

> > @"Corona King" said:

> > I am looking at the pgatour.com shot-by-shot updates. Are these things accurate? Has he really sunk a handful of 15+ foot putts to save pars? Seems insane...

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> Their shot link data was all over the place earlier, so who knows

 

I am leaning towards this bc otherwise he is peak Tigering which just seems unrealistic.

[DavePelz4]

It's great that he's going to have an early start tomorrow morning. The momentum he's got going for him by playing the last 12 holes in basically 1 under is awesome.

[Moshjean]

2nd in Driving distance, would easily be 1st if he was hitting driver more often.

What a beast! Kudos to Monte, keep that putter rolling and get it done tomorrow.

[vinylbudgie]

nooooooo....

[jgard320]

Ouch, a triple bogey on 9 to end the day at +6. Pretty good run there up until the end. Let’s see what tomorrow brings.

[Oldnavycdr]

Will Smith: "Just gettin' a feel for the old girl."

[Moshjean]

Also wish we could get some coverage, tired of seeing Darren Clarke grab azzing in the woods

[dpb5031]

Oh man, that really sucks; gotta be upsetting after grinding it out for so many holes.

[MountainGoat]

It’s over. He’ll need a 64 tomorrow to make the cut.

[jgard320]

Looks like the cut line is currently around even. If that holds up, he’ll need to avoid the blow up holes and shoot 64 to get back to even. A lot of people are doing it today, and he has shown he can hang over long periods of time. Needs to get locked in and go on a big run.

[jgard320]

Now the scorecard changed again. The par on the first par 3 is now a bogey and his triple on the final hole is now a double.

[games]

Seemed like it was taking way too long to post that last hole score...

[jgard320]

And it changed again. Hole 2 is now a bogey.

[MonteScheinblum]

Mistake just a double?

 

I was just too all over the place emotionally the first few holes. Heart rate must have been 150....lol. Swing got short and rushed transition. Held it together with scotch tape for the next 14 holes and ran out of gas on the last.

 

[deathbymuffin]

Monte, you did a great job of holding it together there after that shaky start. Could have easily gone into a tailspin. Nothing to lose tomorrow. Play loose and make something happen.

[Wesquire]

> @MonteScheinblum said:

> Mistake just a double?

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> I was just too all over the place emotionally the first few holes. Heart rate must have been 150....lol. Swing got short and rushed transition. Held it together with scotch tape for the next 14 holes and ran out of gas on the last.

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Lot of good holes and some great putting under pressure. Keep at it!

[jgard320]

Here is the final scorecard barring any additional changes.

 

 

[jgard320]

> @MonteScheinblum said:

> Mistake just a double?

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> I was just too all over the place emotionally the first few holes. Heart rate must have been 150....lol. Swing got short and rushed transition. Held it together with scotch tape for the next 14 holes and ran out of gas on the last.

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I’m happy to say I could have followed you through such a big event. Looking forward to hopefully getting some coverage tomorrow. Give them hell and you never know what kind of run will happen. Best of luck to you.

[MonteScheinblum]

Shot link was off. Those weren’t 15 footers.

 

After the first 5 holes I didn’t hit it that bad off the tee.