Arnold Palmer Invitational 2021

[TiScape]

8 minutes ago, capking said:

I think Conners will still take it tomorrow 

I’d put a G against that. 

[teude]

Oh Rory Rory Rory...

[bscinstnct]

53 minutes ago, TiScape said:

For the record. I’m a Gen Xer 😉 

 

Me too!

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking of time warps, I come back and LW is in the lead?!

 

 

 

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Edited March 6, 2021 by bscinstnct

[stingerfade]

2 hours ago, teude said:

As in "yeah he drove it long, but didn't make albatross, whats the big deal" "Rory hits as long" and yet Rory was putting only for birdie too.

 

Bryson is entertaining and will definately get more people watching golf, i think its just good for sport.

Thinking Bryson is a tool doesn’t make you a boomer but calling people boomers and “haters”  because they disagree with you is universally lame 

[stingerfade]

1 hour ago, Greg_B said:

When they show the Arnie statue at Bay Hill I always get annoyed because it has AP in a high finish on the shot. Arnie usually ended up with the shaft at shoulder blade height. Did the sculptor never see a picture of his swing finish?

Yes it’s almost like he’s hitting a left handed club. Something just looks off 

[Mr. Grumpy]

Whelp, time to peruse the BST isle's...

 

Cool to see Westwood on top. Rory, Bryson, YJS, Keegan, Little Jesus.. Will be a fun Sunday..

[dolfinack]

Lee Westwood being absolutely shat upon by all media again I see. No mention whatsoever of him on Golf.com... hardly a shot shown on TV.

 

Just disgraceful.

[TiScape]

13 minutes ago, dolfinack said:

Lee Westwood being absolutely shat upon by all media again I see. No mention whatsoever of him on Golf.com... hardly a shot shown on TV.

 

Just disgraceful.

Media definitely focuses on the guys that put the butts in the seats so to speak. I think NBC only showed Conners on 18 bcs everyone else was done! Lol. Sad but true. 

[Avidswampthing66]

17 minutes ago, dolfinack said:

Lee Westwood being absolutely shat upon by all media again I see. No mention whatsoever of him on Golf.com... hardly a shot shown on TV.

 

Just disgraceful.

He was on fire too.  Be nice to see at least  some of the golf he played..and not just the one birdie putt. Tough scene

[third-times-a-charm]

4 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Media definitely focuses on the guys that put the butts in the seats so to speak. I think NBC only showed Conners on 18 bcs everyone else was done! Lol. Sad but true. 

They didn’t show jazzs hole in one either. Surprised me.

[golfortennis]

After watching some this afternoon, it is obvious they are way over the top with the Palmer tributes.  I get it on one hand, but the reality is after the namesake's pass on, the event needs something else to maintain it's special place.  They said Spieth is playing here for the first time to honor Palmer.  Wouldn't it be better to honor someone while they are still alive?

 

 

[miamistomp]

 They showed the Jazz ace in replay

[GolfTurkey]

Good grief Rory's wedge game sucks. Could a 4 handicapper beat him in a game of HORSE from 80 yards?

 

Putting well, driving unbelievably but sling hooks with irons and terrible wedge game is making it way harder for him to than it needs to be.

[TiScape]

6 minutes ago, miamistomp said:

 They showed the Jazz ace in replay

Yes, at least a couple times that I saw. Felt special to see Jordans’ live! 

[tiderider]

2 hours ago, teude said:

Oh Rory Rory Rory...

i hit prolly 5-8 shots today that were from 90-120 yards or so ...  none of them as bad as those two he hit on the back nine ... horrible ... 

[TiScape]

1 minute ago, GolfTurkey said:

Good grief Rory's wedge game sucks. Could a 4 handicapper beat him in a game of HORSE from 80 yards?

Not if they’re hitting into washing machines. 

[tiderider]

2 hours ago, stingerfade said:

Yes it’s almost like he’s hitting a left handed club. Something just looks off 

it's off a  bit, but those things are hard to pull off ... the statue of saban in ttown is almost horrendous ... 

[me05501]

17 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

After watching some this afternoon, it is obvious they are way over the top with the Palmer tributes.  I get it on one hand, but the reality is after the namesake's pass on, the event needs something else to maintain it's special place.  They said Spieth is playing here for the first time to honor Palmer.  Wouldn't it be better to honor someone while they are still alive?

 

 

Agree that the lionizing gets way out of hand.  
 

Kobe Bryant may be the worst example.
 

During his lifetime he was recognized as an incredible player, but one who certainly had his issues. Difficult teammate, prima donna, and of course the off-court accusations. 
 

Since he died so tragically, you only ever hear over-the-top positive accolades. No perspective on him as a complex human being. Just “great player, great teammate, great father,” etc. as if those of us who were alive during his entire career should just forget anything negative. 

[me05501]

4 minutes ago, tiderider said:

it's off a  bit, but those things are hard to pull off ... the statue of saban in ttown is almost horrendous ... 

 

There’s gotta be at least one living artist who is great at it. Easy enough to hire that person. It’s not like there’s tremendous demand for bronze statues. They’ll fit you in!

[TiScape]

5 minutes ago, tiderider said:

it's off a  bit, but those things are hard to pull off ... the statue of saban in ttown is almost horrendous ... 

Maybe the same guy that did this Cristiano Ronaldo bust. 

[capking]

12 hours ago, me05501 said:

Agree that the lionizing gets way out of hand.  
 

Kobe Bryant may be the worst example.
 

During his lifetime he was recognized as an incredible player, but one who certainly had his issues. Difficult teammate, prima donna, and of course the off-court accusations. 
 

Since he died so tragically, you only ever hear over-the-top positive accolades. No perspective on him as a complex human being. Just “great player, great teammate, great father,” etc. as if those of us who were alive during his entire career should just forget anything negative. 

Very true

Edited March 7, 2021 by capking
Rambling

[Hawkeye77]

28 minutes ago, golfortennis said:

After watching some this afternoon, it is obvious they are way over the top with the Palmer tributes.  I get it on one hand, but the reality is after the namesake's pass on, the event needs something else to maintain it's special place.  They said Spieth is playing here for the first time to honor Palmer.  Wouldn't it be better to honor someone while they are still alive?

 

 

Complaint is way over the top if you watched the coverage, lol, but "some" I guess --- it's Arnie's event they didn't overdo it, but they can talk about him all they want and should.  Spieth also made it pretty clear the new slot actually fits his schedule better, it didn't before.

[me05501]

Some perspective here from his oldest daughter. Sounds like they had a troubled relationship, but maybe for some good reasons. 

 

https://golf.com/news/the-other-arnold-palmers-daughter-reflects-on-the-chasm-between-the-brand-and-the-man/
 

[TiScape]

7 minutes ago, me05501 said:

Agree that the lionizing gets way out of hand.  
 

Kobe Bryant may be the worst example.
 

During his lifetime he was recognized as an incredible player, but one who certainly had his issues. Difficult teammate, prima donna, and of course the off-court accusations. 
 

Since he died so tragically, you only ever hear over-the-top positive accolades. No perspective on him as a complex human being. Just “great player, great teammate, great father,” etc. as if those of us who were alive during his entire career should just forget anything negative. 

When someone dies (especially tragically) and leaves behind a family/young kids, typically rape allegations or what a dick the person could be aren’t brought up. Out of simple respect and decency if nothing else. 

[Arn]

I’m hoping Westwood pulls it off, dudes been around forever.

[TiScape]

Just now, Arn said:

I’m hoping Westwood pulls it off, dudes been around forever.

And back to the golf... haha 

[KRAMER1997]

1 minute ago, Arn said:

I’m hoping Westwood pulls it off, dudes been around forever.

Would love to see him win this and get that first major next week!

[Hawkeye77]

And back to the event . . .

 

Bryson and Lee for some reason fascinates me as a pairing, really looking forward to that.

 

Love Fleetwood but will that sort of take a little of the edge off Jordan? 

 

Rory gets to be anonymous - 66 or 70?

[Arn]

Fans make golf so much better, love when it gets loud around great shots.

[Arn]

2 minutes ago, Hawkeye77 said:

Rory gets to be anonymous - 66 or 70?

Classic Rory, 37 on the front, 29 on the back and a T5 paycheck.