Presidents Cup 2011 Discussion Thread (merged)

[iBanesto]

[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321769732' post='3825755']
[quote name='iBanesto' timestamp='1321769448' post='3825745']Norman had some kind words with Stricker about his injury and recommending a doctor who has helped him.[/quote]Unless Stricker wants to learn how to buckle like a belt in majors, he should take Normans "wisdom" with a grain of salt.
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Can't you read?

It was advice on how to treat his injury as Greg has gone through some surgery in the past.

[PedronNiall]

[quote name='TheMackDaddy' timestamp='1321766261' post='3825561']
This made me laugh almost as hard as this: [url="http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/bfs/2689287979.html"]http://seattle.craig...2689287979.html[/url]
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No Hammer, no care. That set needs more cowbell.

[candess]

[quote name='boriqua'72' timestamp='1321766642' post='3825581']
when Tiger wins number 19 this place is going to self-destruct....
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I know and I can't wait to watch the meltdowns.

[toddnt]

One of the few times I wish it was okay to tell someone to hush(being polite) here![quote name='BCAme' timestamp='1321772763' post='3825865']
[quote name='PGArox' timestamp='1321771715' post='3825843']
And, once again, it really looks like Tiger is finding the groove. He's not guessing any longer. He's not searching. He's got it. He'll have a very good 2012, no doubt.
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He lost 7 & 6 WITH Stricker. What show were you watching? He missed everything. Couldn't putt.

Then he finally plays OK, makes some putts - and puts together ONE good round. That's it. Any pro can do that, you see? Can he do it for 4 rounds? That's the question. Probably not. Not from what we saw over these 4 days. And he definitely showed he can't play with anybody any more. Nor does he care. He's a selfish loner. And we all know it.

He doesn't have it. He's not the same. Thank goodness.


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[puttingmatt]

Congrats to TEAM USA !!!! Nice Weekend !!!

[jaskanski]

So........

Freddies picks vindicated? Woods fared better than Haas.... Certainly a better choice than Allenby for the Internationals

[ron lefthanded holmes]

[quote name='candess' timestamp='1321775884' post='3825939']
[quote name='boriqua'72' timestamp='1321766642' post='3825581']
when Tiger wins number 19 this place is going to self-destruct....
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[b]I know and I can't wait to watch the meltdowns.[/b]
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by how the mighty has fallen,he wins a singles match yes 1 singles match and its tiger is back got to love it got to,but well done to the USA winning

[OldTomMorris]

[quote name='candess' timestamp='1321775884' post='3825939']
[quote name='boriqua'72' timestamp='1321766642' post='3825581']
when Tiger wins number 19 this place is going to self-destruct....
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I know and I can't wait to watch the meltdowns.
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i enjoy seeing history made in sports but making statements that assume he breaks the record make you look silly

[OldTomMorris]

[quote name='jaskanski' timestamp='1321779642' post='3825987']
So........

Freddies picks vindicated? Woods fared better than Haas.... Certainly a better choice than Allenby for the Internationals
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Agree bit time on Allenby, he was an awful pick. Oosthuizen must feel a bit unlucky not to have gotten picked.

[TCreighton1973]

[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321771002' post='3825813']
[quote name='TCreighton1973' timestamp='1321770812' post='3825799']
[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321770481' post='3825783']
I like how you picked a tournament in which the ratings could possibly compete with this. Nowhere did you mention Rorys victory at Congressional.

This show you are learning who the king of golf is.
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WTH are you talking about?

You claim this singles win was the Golf story of the year, and I am disagreeing with you by stating that Charl's amazing finish at Augusta trumps this noise all to hell.

....and then you reply with such indecipherable crap that I don't even know where to start.
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You are in a state of being where you can't Tiger bash, and you don't know what to do with yourself. Frusturating, I realize.
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I state this with all honesty....and a bit of concern: Have you ever taken an IQ test?

[Snufles]

[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321769335' post='3825741']
[quote name='TCreighton1973' timestamp='1321769012' post='3825721']
[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321768673' post='3825707']
Is Tigers domination of Baddeley the greatest golf moment of 2011? All seems right I'm the golf world now
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Careful, or you'll suck the life right out of him.
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Just saying...I dont think any of the "nobodys" who won majors this year caused more excitement than this....agree?

Waiting for ratings from Nielsen to come out. That will prove it.

I think after this, we can all agree the Keegans and Rorys are a thing of the past.
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I thought W Simpson played a hell of a good weekend. He just got matched up with the International Furyk, nothing you can do when the guy is filling it from everywhere.


Toms looked like he could have taken anyone today.

The 2 events in Australia (couldn't have asked for better galleries) have done more for Tiger's game than knee surgery. Glad they matched him with AB to force him to make putts.

Watched a couple holes of the EuroTour and the place was empty looked more like a practice round.

[moonshine]

TW, Phil, Furyk....the vets came through for sure.

[ntogolf]

[quote name='kjo257' timestamp='1321712704' post='3822299']
Who will the fanboys blame if Tiger loses his singles match? Never seen so many people in denial. The guy can't putt. The excuses and putting the blame on everyone else is getting old. Man up!
[/quote]Foot meet mouth.

[jjd975]

I know a lot of guys dont care for the Presidents Cup. If nothing else look at it as practice for the young guys to get ready for the Ryder Cup. Only sad part is that with all the great young talent on the tour half these guys might not make the Ryder Cup.

[lifevicarious]

[quote name='Ozsouthpaw' timestamp='1321774537' post='3825905']
[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321770761' post='3825791']
[quote name='Ozsouthpaw' timestamp='1321770561' post='3825785']
[quote name='triplebogeyblues' timestamp='1321769732' post='3825755']
[quote name='iBanesto' timestamp='1321769448' post='3825745']
Norman had some kind words with Stricker about his injury and recommending a doctor who has helped him.
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Unless Stricker wants to learn how to buckle like a belt in majors, he should take Normans "wisdom" with a grain of salt.
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Probably not but I'm sure he would like to learn how to have 86 professional wins,be number one for 331 weeks and be an astute business man . Perhaps the opposition was not as strong !!
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If you can find one person who has had a positive experience with Greg, is love to hear their story. He is an astute biz man to be able to fill his boat with gas.
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Well to start how about a few thousand kids who got their start in golf at the Greg Norman Junior Golf Foundation
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Just like the thousands of kids who went through Sandusky's charity?

Norman is an idiot who thinks hes better then everyone, especially Tiger. Upset that Tiger has never called him to ask for advice. Why would Tiger ever call someone for advice that he eclipsed LONG ago?

[mikpga]

Well, I will admit that I thought the International team would win this year...

I felt the USA team was a bit weaker...

Great President's Cup for 2011!

It was fun to watch...

Looking forward to watching in person in 2013 at Muirfield!

I thought Adam Scott played really well...

It was great to see Ryo win his Singles Match!

Great to watch Tiger win his Singles Match!

Schwartzel was fun to watch...

What a great and fun golf course!

Hard to watch Phil play the front 9 on his Singles Match...

[rabbit111]

Flew across the country to see this event. First thing I must say was the course, the best I have ever seen! It is all about where you place the ball. The fans were great, going for the internationals but also paying respect when the Americans hit well. Just want to end up seeing a competition where the Ryder meets the presidents and we can truly make a global teams format.

[csiachos]

I for one was glad Tiger is playing well again. Making putts on these green is all relative to position. Huge slopes and 14.5 on the stimpmeter. Webb , Hunter, and Furyk played great.

[candess]

[quote name='OldTomMorris' timestamp='1321781386' post='3826025']
[quote name='candess' timestamp='1321775884' post='3825939']
[quote name='boriqua'72' timestamp='1321766642' post='3825581']
when Tiger wins number 19 this place is going to self-destruct....
[/quote]

I know and I can't wait to watch the meltdowns.
[/quote]

i enjoy seeing history made in sports but making statements that assume he breaks the record make you look silly
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Wishing that he won't break the record makes you look bitter. When he breaks it the only one looking stupid will be you and people with your mindset.

[candess]

[quote name='ron lefthanded holmes' timestamp='1321780556' post='3826001']
[quote name='candess' timestamp='1321775884' post='3825939']
[quote name='boriqua'72' timestamp='1321766642' post='3825581']
when Tiger wins number 19 this place is going to self-destruct....
[/quote]

[b]I know and I can't wait to watch the meltdowns.[/b]
[/quote]

by how the mighty has fallen,he wins a singles match yes 1 singles match and its tiger is back got to love it got to,but well done to the USA winning
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This is a different tone from people who were rejoicing a couple of nights ago. You guys said he was done Thursday night based on how he and mainly DJ was playing. Now I see people praising DJ and even Stricker for their play but, you insult Tiger for winning his singles match?

[lifevicarious]

[quote name='candess' timestamp='1321798129' post='3826335']
[quote name='ron lefthanded holmes' timestamp='1321780556' post='3826001']
[quote name='candess' timestamp='1321775884' post='3825939']
[quote name='boriqua'72' timestamp='1321766642' post='3825581']
when Tiger wins number 19 this place is going to self-destruct....
[/quote]

[b]I know and I can't wait to watch the meltdowns.[/b]
[/quote]

by how the mighty has fallen,he wins a singles match yes 1 singles match and its tiger is back got to love it got to,but well done to the USA winning
[/quote]

This is a different tone from people who were rejoicing a couple of nights ago. You guys said he was done Thursday night based on how he and mainly DJ was playing. Now I see people praising DJ and even Stricker for their play but, you insult Tiger for winning his singles match?
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Exactly, not to mention it's pretty unanimous DJ played horribly all week. If anyone is praising DJ for his play and blasting TW for his, it's obvious they are totally and completely biased. TW had the round of the day yesterday, doesn't matter who he played.

[Laneo]

There was another post about Tigers putter for his Sunday singles, Method or ol' faithful Scotty?

[RICKYBOBBY]

Some of these replies remind me of discussions about Tim Tebow. People will see what they want to see to fit their likes and dislikes.

Haters: Tebow cant throw!!!!

Lovers: Hes 4-1

Haters: He cant run a traditional offense

Lovers: Hes 4-1.

and it goes on.

The arguments about Tiger are similar. Some people see the record of Tiger in Presidents Cup, and some see that even though he did not have a sparkling record, the shots were there and he is ready to be competitive again. He led in Greens in Reg. this week I believe. Thats a good sign. To the person that said he cant put it together for 4 rounds man he sure was close last week. Closer than he has ever been. 3 rounds in the 60's and honeslty on saturday he did not play that poorly, just a couple of near misses led to his 75.

I think Tiger will win the Masters and have a very good year, maybe 3-4 wins plus the Masters.

Also to the poster that said he didnt get along with his teammates, after he won his singles match it sure seemed like they were "including" him in their group. I think Tiger is one of those people that from the outside looking in he looks like a jerk, but once he trusts you and you get to know him hes a pretty cool guy.

Anyway great Presidents Cup, if nothing else we got golf in primetime in November.

Bring on the Masters!!

[pt_golfer]

[quote name='Laneo' timestamp='1321798782' post='3826365']
There was another post about Tigers putter for his Sunday singles, Method or ol' faithful Scotty?
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Method

[csiachos]

Tiger looked very solid all week. Balky putter first 3 days but striping the ball and leading the field in GIR. Good signs! Plus these greens are slicker and have more slopes than any I've ever seen

[markysparky]

[quote name='TLUBulldogGolf' timestamp='1321764342' post='3825435']
[quote name='Bob57' timestamp='1321764175' post='3825421']
Dogs of the event. Jason Day, Dustin Johnson. Furyk impressive with the rotten year he was having..
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Allenby...

Good to see Tiger playing well
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Regardless of what you think of him, you gotta feel for Allenby. Getting blown out is bad, but its generally just an asterix by your name if you made the team on points. Now both Norman and Allenby look bad.

[Jimbud]

[quote name='kjo257' timestamp='1321712704' post='3822299']
Who will the fanboys blame if Tiger loses his singles match? Never seen so many people in denial. The guy can't putt. The excuses and putting the blame on everyone else is getting old. Man up!
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Please post a photo of yourself on this thread before you head to the hospital to have your foot surgically removed from your mouth.

[pinehurst]

I enjoyed the matches, especially the sportsmanship and graciousness of Greg Norman. The Aussie fans were also outstanding. This is what these matches should be about, bringing people together. With so much turmoil in the world, these type of events remind me how much in common we all have.

[PedronNiall]

[quote name='lifevicarious' timestamp='1321796380' post='3826271']


Just like the thousands of kids who went through Sandusky's charity?

Norman is an idiot who thinks hes better then everyone, especially Tiger. Upset that Tiger has never called him to ask for advice. Why would Tiger ever call someone for advice that he eclipsed LONG ago?
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You're seriously going to compare Norman to a man who physically abused boys over decades? That's just ridiculous.

[KevCarter]

[quote name='pinehurst' timestamp='1321805473' post='3826717']
I enjoyed the matches, especially the sportsmanship and graciousness of Greg Norman. The Aussie fans were also outstanding. This is what these matches should be about, bringing people together. With so much turmoil in the world, these type of events remind me how much in common we all have.
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Excellent post!