David Duval

[naval2006]

I usually don’t listen to golf analysts but not only is Duval a pretty articulate speaker, he was one the greatest players fo the past 20\25 years. If you’ve seen the guy play you have to admit he was Tiger great for a few A killing combo for a golf commentator. He unintentionally makes his peers look like amateurs. Save Justin Leonard, who’s almost at David’s level. 

[orr444]

20 hours ago, mizuno player said:

The thing about David is that he is very thoughtful. He does not say things to grab headlines or water cooler talk. He doesn't try and sound smarter than everyone else. He doesn't have an agenda. 

 

He tells what he thinks. What he felt in a similar situations. All honest observations. Just like when he played. His interviews were just honest answers. No bragging 

No big headed BS. 

 

It's refreshing actually. 

Agree, I like him much better than Leonard too, I liked it more when Duvall and frank were both on the panel

[NJBigFish22]

David Duval is outstanding.  Always 1 of my favorites, it’s a shame the vertigo stuff ended his career.  

[Christen_The_Sloop]

On 4/8/2021 at 11:28 PM, Forged4ever said:

Great Guy too! Not a snot nosed elitist self-entitled country club Tour diva. Quiet, soft spoken witty and funny when comfortable, though intense as h*ll, and he really did laugh in Tiger's face when he gave him his "Tiger glare" in mid '99 on the first tee. I told him that that was one of the greatest "F yous" that I'd ever seen on Tour, he laughed and I asked him what was going through his head when, with his O-wrap mirrors on, he just stared back at Woods and then broke into a wide mouth grin. He again grinned and said that he found it hilarious that a "kid" five years his Junior was trying to "glare me down."

 

He then chirped, "who did he think that I was, _ _ _ _ _ _ _  _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?," and he let out an audible laugh, which sorta caught Maddie and I off guard, though I cracked up cuz thinkin of and visualizing the Player that he named, I could picture the scene had it been this Player instead of David at the receiving end of the "Tiger glare," and it was funny, lolol. While I'm not gonna name the Player, and while I don't know if he ever did receive the "glare," he made numerous comments publicly which I found sickening considering that he was supposedly a competitor and a Top-5 Player. Based on his words, and performance when he was in a position to challenge Tiger, he was more the b*tch boy than legitimate competitor. That's why I've always loved David, Vijay and Hal Sutton. 
 

While the vast majority of Tour Boys were ooooing aaaahing cooing and fawning over Tiger, those three carried themselves with dignity, Played with intensity and while they might not have won the war, they all won some serious battles against Tiger at his best, with David and Vijay reaching #1 in the world, stepping over Tiger to get there, and Hal taking Tiger down at the age of 41yo for his 2000 Tour Championship victory with his now legendary "Be the right club today" 6i on 18.

 

David is a breath of fresh air however he marches to his own drummer, as he always has so it also would not surprise me if I read one day that he had stepped out of the commentary game to spend more time with his family or just to smell the roses. He appreciates life, his blessings & good fortune, though he also understand its fragility, whether it be the Love and loss of a Loved One or the ability to place a 6i on a dime. Both are here today........gone tomorrow

 

Oh, and Tiger apparently was drawn to the fact that David was not intimidated by him and they became good "Tour friends(David's phrase)," even teaming together to win the 2000 WGC-World Cup. Also, his fave nickname is "Double D," lol

 

Great Dude🤙
 

Cheers🍻

RP

 

I love your posts, but you are on the clock for overuse of cliches. 

Edited April 13, 2021 by Christen_The_Sloop

[rangersgoalie]

I feel like Duval was at his best to date during Masters week.

 

He’s for me, the best right now of the player/commentators 

[Forged4ever]

7 hours ago, Christen_The_Sloop said:

 

I love your posts, but you are on the clock for overuse of cliches. 

"On the clock for overuse of cliches" ???

 

I destroyed that clock 5-6 years ago😂🤣😂🤙

 

Thanks for responding Sloop👊
 

All the Best🍻

RP

Edited April 13, 2021 by Forged4ever

[Pinky5]

I wish he would replace Brandel. I can't listen to him anymore.

[Christen_The_Sloop]

52 minutes ago, Forged4ever said:

"On the clock for overuse of cliches" ???

 

I destroyed that clock 5-6 years ago😂🤣😂🤙

 

Thanks for responding Sloop👊
 

All the Best🍻

RP

Appreciate the stories, keep'em coming

 

I never appreciated Duval. Wasn't until the British Open. And just like that he was gone. Thought for sure he'd have a Masters or two watching him in his prime. I think he was one of those guys who realized that there was more to life. It can't be easy being in the spotlight week in week out and In your 30's with more money than you can ever spend.

[J-Blade]

Anybody missing the Nobilo vs Chamblee duels? 🙂

 

I agree on Duval. Commentators should add to a broadcast and he does that well.

 

 

[ctmason_98]

I’m just happy that David lost the Oakley raccoon eyes tan. Think it took about five years for that to go away. 

[orr444]

55 minutes ago, J-Blade said:

Anybody missing the Nobilo vs Chamblee duels? 🙂

 

I agree on Duval. Commentators should add to a broadcast and he does that well.

 

 

I do miss both Duval and frank on it not a big fan of leonard

[llewol007]

All different perspectives. I like the approach of each of the commentators including Azinger. Honestly wish they had Lee Trevino on for some of them. Great insite into the thought process. Duval is good and so is Justin. Some are a lot more dry with their humor but we all can’t be like Charles and ShaQ trying to one up each other. 

[mikkav]

Watched Duval hitting 3 irons on the range in Mount Juliet in 2002. He had a mouth full of chewing tobacco and he was hitting missiles.  The noise was like nothing else. 

A GIANT scissors opening and closing.  He is my favourite golfer of all time.  There was also a big bag of hats beside the bag on the range with Mitch Knox . Best day ever

[back2golf]

I still remember half watching a day of broadcast and remarking to my brother how good "this new guy" they had in the booth was. A couple hours in I was finally paying attention when they mentioned his name and it all made sense. He was a hell of a golfer and no surprise he's a great analyst.

 

His chapter is one of my favorites in the Rick Reilly "Who's Your Caddy" book. 

[Landy]

Maybe they should just have a match play and see who wins, DD vs Chamblee.

We all know the outcome 😎!

[Duct Tape]

On 4/11/2021 at 9:22 AM, freeze16172002 said:

Even

Even duct tape would pick Duval over Chamblee

Agree.  Mrs Duct Tape also concurs. 

[Ferguson]

On 4/13/2021 at 9:10 AM, Christen_The_Sloop said:

Appreciate the stories, keep'em coming

 

I never appreciated Duval. Wasn't until the British Open. And just like that he was gone. Thought for sure he'd have a Masters or two watching him in his prime. I think he was one of those guys who realized that there was more to life. It can't be easy being in the spotlight week in week out and In your 30's with more money than you can ever spend.

 

He was fun to watch - intense and accurate.   Certain guys have a knack for playing the British Open.  And when you like something, you perform well.  

 

[JDCON]

I had a penguin head cover for 20 years because of Duval. Loved watching him swing.

[dcfas]

Knowing what he has accomplished whenever I find DD in the booth I listen to what he has to say. I also like Leonard, mostly because he seems to have developed a self-effacing, humorous tone that I appreciate. 
 

I’m also okay with both Azinger and Chamblee. But then again, I think Johnny Miller was the best and miss him.