Valero Texas Open 2023

[ivygynonc]

On 3/31/2023 at 1:14 PM, Ex Blade User said:

You should write jay monahan. I’m sure he’ll be enthralled by your insights!

Haha.  Ole jay sure has done a great job running that PGAT he surely doesn't need any insight of the fan that pays the bills.  absolutely.  

[iBanesto]

Anyone know what happened to Thomas Detry in the 3rd round?

 

+11/83 for the day for a very steady golfer.

 

Edited April 2, 2023 by iBanesto

[jimecherry]

36 minutes ago, ivygynonc said:

Haha.  Ole jay sure has done a great job running that PGAT he surely doesn't need any insight of the fan that pays the bills.  absolutely.  

Fans dont pay the bills though sponsors and tv execs do. saying fans have a say in what the pga does is like saying all pga members have a vote that matters its stretching the truth so far it borders on lying.

[Ex Blade User]

1 hour ago, ivygynonc said:

Haha.  Ole jay sure has done a great job running that PGAT he surely doesn't need any insight of the fan that pays the bills.  absolutely.  

Haha that’s good 

[WorkItBothWays]

10 hours ago, iBanesto said:

Anyone know what happened to Thomas Detry in the 3rd round?

 

+11/83 for the day for a very steady golfer.

 

 

He only hit 6 greens in reg and his scrambling was 25% with 3 doubles. A saw little bit of him in the coverage and he was in trouble. Almost all his stats for rounds 3 were bad.

[So_Cal]

Anyone else having issues with NBC sports streaming and their app?  Their website just spins when you click on the tour stream after logging in.  Their app requires location services which drains the battery and radiates you with EMF.  Streaming with the Golf Channel worked great.  Looks like I’m not watching even the small amount of tour coverage like I used to.  Bummer. 

[Chrysalis99]

Got a few guys with possible Masters tee times on top of the leaderboard. Would love to see one of these guys get a late invite. 

[JD3]

I wonder if Kuchar asked the network not to trace his drives so as not to reveal how low his ball speed is 🤔

[jimecherry]

8 minutes ago, JD3 said:

I wonder if Kuchar asked the network not to trace his drives so as not to reveal how low his ball speed is 🤔

I doubt he even has to ask he's been in the game so long that his bros be looking out for him. 

[PZero]

I was really hoping Rodgers would get his first win on tour. That has slipped away here.

[TreyWingbat]

Patrick and Aaron have 1 big win combined between them.

[Ronnie Mundt]

Well that will do it for Patrick Rodgers. He started strong but man he’s played horribly this round. That flare right on the par 5 ain’t going to win you a tournament on Sunday. Bummed for him.

[Ronnie Mundt]

Conners has an incredible golf swing. Such great balance. He’s a boring player but that swing is perfect.

[Ronnie Mundt]

Something is very wrong here: why doesn’t Conners’ wife have two giant glasses of Chardonnay as she stumbles around the course cheering on her man???

[grm24]

1 hour ago, JD3 said:

I wonder if Kuchar asked the network not to trace his drives so as not to reveal how low his ball speed is 🤔

Kuchar's average ball speed off the tee is 165 mph. Probably higher than 98+% of golfers here and elsewhere.

[Ronnie Mundt]

What a round by Sam Stevens!

[TiScape]

Oh dang. Watching multiple sporting events and the the last time I checked in Conners had I believe a 5 stroke lead??? Now 1! 

[Golferpaul]

On 3/31/2023 at 7:10 AM, jimecherry said:

 

odd tidbit i found on Valero Texas Open's website

"

Current PGA TOUR player Sergio Garcia lent his unique perspective in assisting celebrated golfer and renowned golf course architect Greg Norman with the design of the par-72, 7,522-yard The Oaks course at TPC San Antonio; a part of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa."

 

Does this mean the valero texas open will move to a new site in a year or 2 i wonder ;}

Yes. PGAT hates Norman.

[grm24]

On 3/31/2023 at 9:24 AM, jmcm87 said:

I hope so. Not a fan of TPC SA. Move it to HOU. Better weather and back to the week before the masters, IN ITS RIGHTFUL PLACE. 

The Houston Open wasn't always the week before The Masters. Was only the week prior to The Masters for around 10 years.

[grm24]

On 3/31/2023 at 8:10 AM, jimecherry said:

 

odd tidbit i found on Valero Texas Open's website

"

Current PGA TOUR player Sergio Garcia lent his unique perspective in assisting celebrated golfer and renowned golf course architect Greg Norman with the design of the par-72, 7,522-yard The Oaks course at TPC San Antonio; a part of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa."

 

Does this mean the valero texas open will move to a new site in a year or 2 i wonder ;}

Whats so odd about it. It's been known for forever who designed the course. Norman designed courses are used on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, etc. It's not like it was some state secret.

[jimecherry]

19 minutes ago, grm24 said:

Whats so odd about it. It's been known for forever who designed the course. Norman designed courses are used on the PGA Tour, Champions Tour, etc. It's not like it was some state secret.

It hasn't been updated still says Sergio is a pgatour player;} 

[ac6]

1 hour ago, grm24 said:

Kuchar's average ball speed off the tee is 165 mph. Probably higher than 98+% of golfers here and elsewhere.

 

Obviously, but hard to say it's not mediocre for a 6'4" professional 

[scotee]

3 hours ago, JD3 said:

I wonder if Kuchar asked the network not to trace his drives so as not to reveal how low his ball speed is 🤔

 

I'd give my left nut for his sand and scrambling stats. Still a human ATM!

[scotee]

On 3/31/2023 at 2:51 PM, betarhoalphadelta said:

Fowler looks like he's gonna make the cut, but it doesn't look like he's going to be in contention for a tee time at Augusta. 

 

Yes another cut and a top 10. Good for him!

[jimecherry]

4 minutes ago, scotee said:

 

Yes another cut and a top 10. Good for him!

Even if rickie doesn't win this year his FedEx standing and his owgr at the end of this year will get him a 2024 masters invite

Edited April 2, 2023 by jimecherry

[Under2hours]

Third Canadian to win this year.  Made it a little harder on himself then he should have.

 

 

 

 

[black bnr32]

 🇨🇦 

[grm24]

36 minutes ago, ac6 said:

 

Obviously, but hard to say it's not mediocre for a 6'4" professional 

So all tall guys on tour should have a high ball speed? His swing has never been built for hitting it a long way. Chris Kirk is 6'3 and doesn't have a high ball speed. There are other examples as well. Of course we all know that being a tall golfer simply doesn't guarantee hitting it far. 

[grm24]

45 minutes ago, jimecherry said:

It hasn't been updated still says Sergio is a pgatour player;} 

Well technically he is a PGA Tour player. A suspened one. 🤣

[jimecherry]

3 minutes ago, grm24 said:

Well technically he is a PGA Tour player. A suspened one. 🤣

Actually Sergio resigned from the pgatour but not dpworld tour. So he is banned not suspended.