2021 PGA Championship - Phil!

[Golf10]

14 minutes ago, Pops99 said:

A few years back my friends son was battling brain cancer and he got a wish through the Make-a-Wish foundation. He chose to go to the Masters. When Streelman heard this story he had the kid caddie for him in the Par 3 tournament and hosted the family. I know he’s not the most well known guy out there but I know I’ll always be pulling for him after that and hope he plays well tomorrow. 
(the son is also now doing well, health wise, and Streelman keeps in touch). 

Man, that's what it's all about.  Thanks for sharing.

[bscinstnct]

22 minutes ago, Pops99 said:

A few years back my friends son was battling brain cancer and he got a wish through the Make-a-Wish foundation. He chose to go to the Masters. When Streelman heard this story he had the kid caddie for him in the Par 3 tournament and hosted the family. I know he’s not the most well known guy out there but I know I’ll always be pulling for him after that and hope he plays well tomorrow. 
(the son is also now doing well, health wise, and Streelman keeps in touch). 

I like to think that we all do things like this. I think we do if we can. 

 

We do these things without hesitation and without scrutinizing whether or not the other person is “like” us or thinks the ways we do. 

 

But let’s all try to be this way with each other *besides when there’s so much on the line for our fellow neighbor.

 

Im speaking to myself as much as anyone else. 

 

Thank you for sharing that ; )

Edited May 23, 2021 by bscinstnct

[Hawkeye77]

35 minutes ago, freeze16172002 said:

he has you can watch it on youtube

 

LOL - touche!  Another major!

[MMB1500]

I'd love it if Mickelson arrived on the first tee sporting a goatee tomorrow. Even if it was painted on, that would be fine. 

[Railroading13]

Anybody but Koepka

[CaymanS]

I have listened to Phil for a number of years now talking about how he struggles mentally with the game which is exactly why a golfers game deteriorates in their early 40's.  He said he can't focus, has poor course management, isn't committed to shots, putts poorly, etc.  He has been addressing these issues somehow I've heard and when I see him play now, he hesitates quite a bit I think to try to gain commitment and focus on everything he is doing.  It must be tough.  I bet he was mentally exhausted after today's round.  But kudo's to him to have gotten this far.  I would love to see him win, but would not bet on it.

[jimb]

I am thinking it is going to be either Phil or Brooks.  Louie, as much as I love watching that smooth swing, has one glaring weakness it seems:  the putter.   He has never won on US soil on a regular PGA Tour event, let alone a major here.  He is just too tentative with the flat stick and there are some great putters in this field.  Brooks is typically an aggressive and fearless putter, but today he looked a little tentative.  I don't expect that will be the case tomorrow.  Phil has control of his game and he is great under pressure as well.  Someone may come from the back of the pack if those two stumble, but it will take a round like Conners had on Thursday for someone who is five or six back to win.  I am rooting for Phil.  A 50 year old winning a major on that monster golf course would be great for the game.

Edited May 23, 2021 by jimb

[bladehunter]

1 hour ago, NJBigFish22 said:

The only hesitation I have with Phil winning is all the talk that Tiger can win 5 more majors since he is only 45.  If Brooks would have made any putts, this would all be over.

You apparently didn’t see how many Phil left laying on the lip or running over the lip today.  Flip it around.  If Phil makes those he’s -11 at least right now .    
 

it’s all ifs and butts.  Brooks will need help to win.   If Phil plays like today minus the water ball , Brooks won’t win.  His putter is ice cold.  Phil’s is on the verge of catching flame. Huge difference.  

[TheMoneyShot]

3 minutes ago, bladehunter said:

You apparently didn’t see how many Phil left laying on the lip or running over the lip today.  Flip it around.  If Phil makes those he’s -11 at least right now .    
 

it’s all ifs and butts.  Brooks will need help to win.   If Phil plays like today minus the water ball , Brooks won’t win.  His putter is ice cold.  Phil’s is on the verge of catching flame. Huge difference.  

Well said👍

[PorkChopExpress]

Streelman winning would be awesome. 
He literally walked up to a 2-3 some here on wrx and asked to play wit them 

They were like sure, next thing they know they’re like he can play lol

[paulshack]

20 minutes ago, desaille said:

Streelman winning would be awesome. 
He literally walked up to a 2-3 some here on wrx and asked to play wit them 

They were like sure, next thing they know they’re like he can play lol

Streels winning would be the most boring outcome out of this leaderboard wtf lol

[tacklingdummy]

Mickelson is leading this week because he is hitting the driver in the fairway. Driver accuracy is not the best part of his game, but one of the top players leading in strokes gained off the tee this week. It is going to be a great final round. Overwhelming majority of fans will be rooting for Mickelson. That would be such a big story if he won. 

[indianagolf2]

1 hour ago, hoselpalooza said:

 

do you smell burnt toast perchance?

Chubby fingers typos, no college degree, and perhaps a bit of Sean Penn in that movie hes anpot head in school. Joking on pot head...

[Vardon Grip]

Koepka is so mentally strong he will wear an even uglier hat tomorrow and ride it to victory. It's fashion, brah.

[beluga99]

1 hour ago, jimb said:

I am thinking it is going to be either Phil or Brooks.  Louie, as much as I love watching that smooth swing, has one glaring weakness it seems:  the putter.   He has never won on US soil on a regular PGA Tour event, let alone a major here.  He is just too tentative with the flat stick and there are some great putters in this field.  Brooks is typically an aggressive and fearless putter, but today he looked a little tentative.  I don't expect that will be the case tomorrow.  Phil has control of his game and he is great under pressure as well.  Someone may come from the back of the pack if those two stumble, but it will take a round like Conners had on Thursday for someone who is five or six back to win.  I am rooting for Phil.  A 50 year old winning a major on that monster golf course would be great for the game.

Interestingly he's ranked #1 in SG Putting this year on the PGA tour.  He's been rolling it ok.  I think as others have said the Kiawah greens can make even the best a little tentative.

 

[beluga99]

12 minutes ago, Vardon Grip said:

Koepka is so mentally strong he will wear an even uglier hat tomorrow and ride it to victory. It's fashion, brah.

Not sure about his hat, but Nike have issued a limited edition shirt for tomorrow:

[m d g]

2 hours ago, bladehunter said:

Phil’s is on the verge of catching flame. Huge difference.

Phil's on phire...

[Strategery]

1 hour ago, desaille said:

Streelman winning would be awesome. 

 

Anybody but Streelman, ughh. Even Bradley would be better, if you can imagine that.

[ebrasmus21]

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[tee207]

Koepka by 3 book it

[Nard_S]

All in for Phil. Remember Norman & Watson going for this too. Think Phil has more in the tank to get it done. Love the course. Pete Dye rules. BK is a cool anti-hero but Phil dealt with Tiger. So Phil only beats Phil. 

[Medson]

The winner is anyone’s guess. Half of top 10 including top 3 are all major winners. 
 

There are already 2 winners though. 
 

- the golf course. (Man, it is hard)

- CBS (TV rating is gonna be good)

[m d g]

I don't have a dog in this fight, but the course looks reaaaaaaaally difficult.

 

It would be a killer at 6,500 yards where I usually play.

[NJBigFish22]

2 hours ago, bladehunter said:

You apparently didn’t see how many Phil left laying on the lip or running over the lip today.  Flip it around.  If Phil makes those he’s -11 at least right now .    
 

it’s all ifs and butts.  Brooks will need help to win.   If Phil plays like today minus the water ball , Brooks won’t win.  His putter is ice cold.  Phil’s is on the verge of catching flame. Huge difference.  

Watched all of it once the leaders teed off and yes Phil missed some putts, and I always root for him.  However if Brooks was in the lead going into tomorrow, he won’t let it slip, he is stone cold.  How do you figure Brooks will need help to win?  He’s 1 stroke back.  I would say Phil is more likely to hit a few errant shots, history has shown us that.  Plus there have been several instances just this year where Phil has a few good rounds and then has a shaky round.  

[Aviador Naval]

Still no Ferg sightings in this thread.  Perhaps he is at a couples marriage retreat weekend...

Edited May 23, 2021 by Aviador Naval

[Golf10]

Surprising dearth of mallet users on the first page of the leaderboard.  This bucks the trend in recent majors.

[iBanesto]

Hope the South Africans finish off the week well.

 

Bezuidenhout is an underrated talent.

 

Edited May 23, 2021 by iBanesto

[FootWedge16]

32 minutes ago, Nard_S said:

All in for Phil. Remember Norman & Watson going for this too. Think Phil has more in the tank to get it done. Love the course. Pete Dye rules. BK is a cool anti-hero but Phil dealt with Tiger. So Phil only beats Phil. 

Exactly. I don’t think Phil is going to sleep because he has to play with a guy that has won 8 tournaments.

[mukster]

All personal feelings about specific players aside, someone is going to win this by playing the best golf. 
I usually don’t care much for this specific major, but this has been fun. Good course, nice scoreboard. 
Personally, I’m hoping Oostie lights it up tomorrow. 

[Hankshank]

16 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

 

Please lord anyone but them 

BK

 

🤣

 

Hey, Hideki with a smooth 68 and -3 for the tourney

 

Could it be...

 

 

 

 

Brooks won some fans with the ant, but he aint a crowd pleaser