The Olympics Men’s Golf 2020/21

[m d g]

1 hour ago, chussey said:

 

Like how tiny is his head that a normal snapback won't fit him. Perhaps when its cinched down that much it looks like s*** and Nike and he aren't cool with that. Sounds like a problem that shouldn't be a problem but that's just me...

I find it hard to believe that Nike couldn't design and manufacture a custom hat knowing about the schedule months in advance.

 

What's the point of paying all those Chinese 'workers' two dollars a day if they can't make it happen?

[egonz]

I'd like to keep golf in the Olympics. Considering that we see these guys go out there every weekend to try and win something for themselves, I think adding a team aspect makes event feel a little more unique (more Ryder Cup like, which is a good thing in this case) and would help with TV ratings to make sure it doesn't go away.

[MattyO1984]

11 minutes ago, m d g said:

I find it hard to believe that Nike couldn't design and manufacture a custom hat knowing about the schedule months in advance.

 

What's the point of paying all those Chinese 'workers' two dollars a day if they can't make it happen?

 
Even if they did, wearing something which is not part of the team kit would have been a no go.

[TiScape]

5 minutes ago, MattyO1984 said:

 
Even if they did, wearing something which is not part of the team kit would have been a no go.

Kinda interesting. Watching some other sports. ie swimming, tennis. The athletes are wearing whatever brand they’re sponsored by. Yeah they’re all team colors, but different brands and designs. 

[MattyO1984]

2 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Kinda interesting. Watching some other sports. ie swimming, tennis. The athletes are wearing whatever brand they’re sponsored by. Yeah they’re all team colors, but different brands and designs. 

 

Seeing how horrendous the Oz kit is for Leishman and Smith, you bet they would wish they were able to wear their own stuff 😂

[StlEER]

Wait, people actually believe that excuse Rory gave? I guess that is easier to swallow than him saying "I don't feel an emotional connection to Ireland (or Europe for Ryder Cup) so I dont want to represent them more than I have to."

 

Also, this event sucks.

[Ghostwedge]

Got to go with the " to bad that ship sailed crowd, " if the pinnacle in your sport is 4 Majors then it's those 4 Majors, not a gold medal. Same with the other major sports, its the World Series trophy, Super Bowl trophy, etc.

If you're on  the Jamaican bobsled team you want that gold medal, I see it.

As for the " well the rest of the world athletes are pro's " so what, they don't get to participate then. The IOC sold out to corporate and it's to bad for amateur sports.

 

 

 

[teude]

Day 2 underway, lets go!

[m d g]

Watching them tee off on number 1...would they move that big screen on the left out of the way for me? Might be in my line of play : )

[manku]

I'm not a big fan of dress codes (I'll wear trainers and tees to golf), but the untucked shirt by the Italian looks terrible...I thought Italians were supposed to by stylish!

[dubbelbogey]

I'm 100% OK with the Italians playing with shirts untucked. More should do it.

 

What I'm not OK with are the horrible shirts Rory and Shane Lowry wore yesterday (Weds). Bland beige (or is that dirty dishwater?) with a neon green emblem on the chest. Tucked in or not, those shirts are awful.

[golfortennis]

4 hours ago, dlygrisse said:

LOL, I guess they all use PED's now huh?  

 

To me the Olympics used to be about the sports you rarely see once every 4 years.  Now it's a lot of the same people in a different place.  

 

Well , greenies were rampant in the 60s in baseball, even though the media would love for us to think things were pure then.  Let's not even talk about how bad gambling was in the early 20th century.  People have always looked for an edge.  Chemical came about around the 50s.  

 

After the Ben Johnson affair in 1988, Canada commissioned what is known as the Dubin inquiry.  A lot of stuff came out from that.  But it was also the only time athletes willingly testified as to what was going on, because it still is today.    

 

And part of the reason you rarely saw those other sports is you didn't have the technology to see them.  Now you can.   Badminton, cycling, swimming, you name it.

[manku]

15 minutes ago, dubbelbogey said:

I'm 100% OK with the Italians playing with shirts untucked. More should do it.

 

What I'm not OK with are the horrible shirts Rory and Shane Lowry wore yesterday (Weds). Bland beige (or is that dirty dishwater?) with a neon green emblem on the chest. Tucked in or not, those shirts are awful.

 

It's not the untucked that bothers me...maybe it's the color combo or the cut, but it just doesn't look good.

 

Better than Cam Smith...looks like a janitor, and dresses like one too!   What was he thinking?

[Titleist84]

1 hour ago, Ghostwedge said:

As for the " well the rest of the world athletes are pro's " so what, they don't get to participate then. The IOC sold out to corporate and it's to bad for amateur sports.

 

 

 

I keep seeing people comment they are against professionals in the Olympics but why?  A gold medal would be less prestigious knowing there is someone or multiple people that could beat the gold medal winner.

[smashdn]

Are the taller socks making a comeback?  I saw several wearing socks just below the calf with shorts.  Not a fan of that look.

[m d g]

1 minute ago, Titleist84 said:

I keep seeing people comment they are against professionals in the Olympics but why?  A gold medal would be less prestigious knowing there is someone or multiple people that could beat the gold medal winner.

Do you think the low amateur at the Open or the Masters feels bad about their award because they didn't beat the pros?

[Titleist84]

Just now, m d g said:

Do you think the low amateur at the Open or the Masters feels bad about their award because they didn't beat the pros?

I'm glad you used that example.  I see the Olympics similar to the Masters or US/British Open. Where amateurs and professionals compete and the best score wins.

[capking]

16 minutes ago, smashdn said:

Are the taller socks making a comeback?  I saw several wearing socks just below the calf with shorts.  Not a fan of that look.

I saw an older gentleman at the range last week that wore shorts with black socks to like 2 inches below the knee. 
 

So I have decided yes.

[Ghostwedge]

I want to know if the logo on the Italian cap is of two naked women sitting  back to back to form the letter "m" ?

I see that singular on 18 wheeler mud flaps driving down the turnpike. 

[Ghostwedge]

5 minutes ago, capking said:

I saw an older gentleman at the range last week that wore shorts with black socks to like 2 inches below the knee. 
 

So I have decided yes.

Those might be "granny" socks, help with poor leg circulation.

I.e. my Granny wore them.

[Creedo77]

5 minutes ago, Ghostwedge said:

I want to know if the logo on the Italian cap is of two naked women sitting  back to back to form the letter "m" ?

I see that singular on 18 wheeler mud flaps driving down the turnpike. 

It’s a man and a woman, and the brand is Kappa

The “Omini” logo stands for quality, humanity and authenticity.

Edited July 30, 2021 by Creedo77

[bscinstnct]

23 hours ago, bscinstnct said:

 

I like see AA get

 

4th

 

🤣

 

 

Kidding kidding. But I root for Udayan Mane yo! Win the gold and be on all the Indian morning shows!

 

 

 

 

My man, Udayan be like +5 and in last place but that’s ok because 

 

Hes an Olympian!

 

And you’re not.

 

 

🤣

[Titleist99]

The Golf course looks great, well presented. Views of Tokyo are remarkable seeing as how Godzilla totally destroyed it about fifteen times.......

[m d g]

6 minutes ago, Titleist99 said:

The Golf course looks great, well presented. Views of Tokyo are remarkable seeing as how Godzilla totally destroyed it about fifteen times.......

The Japanese are very good at building things, and any rubble/trash is cleaned up immediately : )

[bscinstnct]

6 minutes ago, Titleist99 said:

The Golf course looks great, well presented. Views of Tokyo are remarkable seeing as how Godzilla totally destroyed it about fifteen times.......

 

Man, they show Godzilla back in the day on like a Sunday afternoon when you a kid and is like Christmas!

 

 

 

[dlygrisse]

1 hour ago, golfortennis said:

 

Well , greenies were rampant in the 60s in baseball, even though the media would love for us to think things were pure then.  Let's not even talk about how bad gambling was in the early 20th century.  People have always looked for an edge.  Chemical came about around the 50s.  

 

After the Ben Johnson affair in 1988, Canada commissioned what is known as the Dubin inquiry.  A lot of stuff came out from that.  But it was also the only time athletes willingly testified as to what was going on, because it still is today.    

 

And part of the reason you rarely saw those other sports is you didn't have the technology to see them.  Now you can.   Badminton, cycling, swimming, you name it.

What’s your point?  People cheat amateur and pro.  My initial point was it’s just less interesting now. Boring for the most part. Bad product. Watch all you want I don’t care. I saw some badminton while eating lunch at a bar today, kinda fun. I just don’t need to see rich entitled whiney pro athletes in the Olympics.  It does nothing to interest for me. 

[miamistomp]

 

[MUNIGRIT]

Greens look like they couldn't be any better. Well whole course looks to be in perfect shape.

[bscinstnct]

🤣
 

Somebody must have told JT he look all mopey yesterday. Just now he smile and do #1 sign when they announce him

 

 

[755]

Over under on how many times they say today that Paul Casey has Popeye forearms?