Brooks Koepka - not a lot of American interest?

[Pat_Irish]

[quote name='patrick421' timestamp='1372979644' post='7389712']
[quote name='Pat_Irish' timestamp='1372973470' post='7389330']
[quote name='imakaveli' timestamp='1372971007' post='7389120']
[quote name='MattTheTaff' timestamp='1372964601' post='7388632']
Ok, I agree. I shouldn't have used the retard meme, and for that I apologise. Years ago ago i used to work with both physically and mentally challenged people so i should have known better. my intent was to show that the content of your post was retarded and not actually call you a retard. Once I again I apologise if I have offended anyone on here. I have now changed the meme to something more appropriate (please see the edited post).

But to brutally honest with you I've seen your posts in other threads and they can be quite insulting, arrogant and inflammatory. So if you do keep posting drivel that I disagree with, then I'll have no issue in calling you out (even if you do disguise it as "banter" or "stereotyping")

Happy Independence Day.

Oh, and by the way, regarding Independence Day...... You're Welcome! (Now that's banter!)
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Just like when they use the "racist" card to make you feel bad, it always work!
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Is it just me or does it seem that in general people have actually stopped posting, Matt made an apolgy, seems there should be another apolgy, and as for a certain Avator, many might take offence to that, some here are old enough to have lost direct family in the 2nd War, and I am sure they might not be to concerned who the victor was, but then Hollywood made it seem wonderful, which war is not, This is a golf site and that has no place on it, and the [b]MODS[/b] should have dealt with it
[/quote]

Matt thanks for the apology, disagree with you regarding a lot of things including what you post so it's no surprise you don't like mine.

And as for you pats_irish I lost family in world war 2 as well so because your side came out on the wrong end it's offensive and the mods should delete it? Is that what your saying? It's been my avatar for 24hrs and its a joke its on tshirts, its not like i created it my self. ill be changing it when the day ends just for you. Comparing that to calling people retarded is laughable. I'll stay out of the euro threads so you guys can continue to talk about how good the European tour is and how golf savvy the fans are.
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Once again, you are insulting " myside" came out the wrong end ? and your Avator is a joke ? and its on tee shirts, truthfully its SICK, anyone who thinks that is humour has a problem, This is a golf site ( repeat myself ),,,

[bunter101]

[quote name='Pat_Irish' timestamp='1372980939' post='7389804']
[quote name='patrick421' timestamp='1372979644' post='7389712']
[quote name='Pat_Irish' timestamp='1372973470' post='7389330']
[quote name='imakaveli' timestamp='1372971007' post='7389120']
[quote name='MattTheTaff' timestamp='1372964601' post='7388632']
Ok, I agree. I shouldn't have used the retard meme, and for that I apologise. Years ago ago i used to work with both physically and mentally challenged people so i should have known better. my intent was to show that the content of your post was retarded and not actually call you a retard. Once I again I apologise if I have offended anyone on here. I have now changed the meme to something more appropriate (please see the edited post).

But to brutally honest with you I've seen your posts in other threads and they can be quite insulting, arrogant and inflammatory. So if you do keep posting drivel that I disagree with, then I'll have no issue in calling you out (even if you do disguise it as "banter" or "stereotyping")

Happy Independence Day.

Oh, and by the way, regarding Independence Day...... You're Welcome! (Now that's banter!)
[/quote]

Just like when they use the "racist" card to make you feel bad, it always work!
[/quote]
Is it just me or does it seem that in general people have actually stopped posting, Matt made an apolgy, seems there should be another apolgy, and as for a certain Avator, many might take offence to that, some here are old enough to have lost direct family in the 2nd War, and I am sure they might not be to concerned who the victor was, but then Hollywood made it seem wonderful, which war is not, This is a golf site and that has no place on it, and the [b]MODS[/b] should have dealt with it
[/quote]

Matt thanks for the apology, disagree with you regarding a lot of things including what you post so it's no surprise you don't like mine.

And as for you pats_irish I lost family in world war 2 as well so [b]because your side came out on the wrong end it's offensive[/b] and the mods should delete it? Is that what your saying? It's been my avatar for 24hrs and its a joke its on tshirts, its not like i created it my self. ill be changing it when the day ends just for you. Comparing that to calling people retarded is laughable. I'll stay out of the euro threads so you guys can continue to talk about how good the European tour is and how golf savvy the fans are.
[/quote]

Once again, you are insulting " myside" came out the wrong end ? and your Avator is a joke ? and its on tee shirts, truthfully its SICK, anyone who thinks that is humour has a problem, This is a golf site ( repeat myself ),,,
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First off i will apologise for using the term 'window licker'. (Much like the usage in the US of retard, it has become an appellative given to able minded people who say or do extremely stupid things.) Can i use 'idiot' ?

Secondly, are you for real regarding the bold part of what you said..... firstly IRISH is a clue.

Thirdly, Go check how many people died on the Allies side from the various countries in comparison to the US and see why you are an idiot.
[url="http://worldwar2.org.uk/how-many-people-died-in-world-war-2"]http://worldwar2.org.uk/how-many-people-died-in-world-war-2[/url]

[patrick421]

[quote name='bunter101' timestamp='1372983226' post='7389974']
[quote name='Pat_Irish' timestamp='1372980939' post='7389804']
[quote name='patrick421' timestamp='1372979644' post='7389712']
[quote name='Pat_Irish' timestamp='1372973470' post='7389330']
[quote name='imakaveli' timestamp='1372971007' post='7389120']
[quote name='MattTheTaff' timestamp='1372964601' post='7388632']
Ok, I agree. I shouldn't have used the retard meme, and for that I apologise. Years ago ago i used to work with both physically and mentally challenged people so i should have known better. my intent was to show that the content of your post was retarded and not actually call you a retard. Once I again I apologise if I have offended anyone on here. I have now changed the meme to something more appropriate (please see the edited post).

But to brutally honest with you I've seen your posts in other threads and they can be quite insulting, arrogant and inflammatory. So if you do keep posting drivel that I disagree with, then I'll have no issue in calling you out (even if you do disguise it as "banter" or "stereotyping")

Happy Independence Day.

Oh, and by the way, regarding Independence Day...... You're Welcome! (Now that's banter!)
[/quote]

Just like when they use the "racist" card to make you feel bad, it always work!
[/quote]
Is it just me or does it seem that in general people have actually stopped posting, Matt made an apolgy, seems there should be another apolgy, and as for a certain Avator, many might take offence to that, some here are old enough to have lost direct family in the 2nd War, and I am sure they might not be to concerned who the victor was, but then Hollywood made it seem wonderful, which war is not, This is a golf site and that has no place on it, and the [b]MODS[/b] should have dealt with it
[/quote]

Matt thanks for the apology, disagree with you regarding a lot of things including what you post so it's no surprise you don't like mine.

And as for you pats_irish I lost family in world war 2 as well so [b]because your side came out on the wrong end it's offensive[/b] and the mods should delete it? Is that what your saying? It's been my avatar for 24hrs and its a joke its on tshirts, its not like i created it my self. ill be changing it when the day ends just for you. Comparing that to calling people retarded is laughable. I'll stay out of the euro threads so you guys can continue to talk about how good the European tour is and how golf savvy the fans are.
[/quote]

Once again, you are insulting " myside" came out the wrong end ? and your Avator is a joke ? and its on tee shirts, truthfully its SICK, anyone who thinks that is humour has a problem, This is a golf site ( repeat myself ),,,
[/quote]

First off i will apologise for using the term 'window licker'. (Much like the usage in the US of retard, it has become an appellative given to able minded people who say or do extremely stupid things.) Can i use 'idiot' ?

Secondly, are you for real regarding the bold part of what you said..... firstly IRISH is a clue.

Thirdly, Go check how many people died on the Allies side from the various countries in comparison to the US and see why you are an idiot.
[url="http://worldwar2.org.uk/how-many-people-died-in-world-war-2"]http://worldwar2.org.uk/how-many-people-died-in-world-war-2[/url]
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First off I mixed up the names I was referring to the revolutionary war which was referenced earlier in the thread. So I can see how that looks stupid on my part but that's not what I meant I'll delete that part. Your the idiot though for comparing numbers of deaths in war as no one life is more important then another. Your countries were fighting for the same thing the usa was and we were on the same side so I don't see what the numbers say other then it's horrible obviously that so many people died. This thread should be locked as its pointless at this point and so far from anything that has to do with golf.

[iBanesto]

[url="http://www.europeantour.com/challengetour/players/playerid=38783/video-audio/videoid=198544.html"]http://www.europeant...oid=198544.html[/url]

ET piece on Koepka.

[bunter101]

Patrick, I pointed it out because of your avatar. Of course I know no one life is worth more than another.

Back on topic. I will send him your best wishes if isee him at the Open..

[bunter101]

Just heard an interesting little story....

Someone I know played a friend of his caddie. Seemingly Brooks came with a plan not to go to Q school and said 'I WILL win three tournaments and get straight on the European Tour'

[PuttLeftHitRight]

Not a whole lot of American press beyond Tiger, Phil, Rickie and maybe Kuchar

[JaxBeachNole]

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Not a whole lot of American press beyond Tiger, Phil, Rickie and maybe Kuchar
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What?

[JaxBeachNole]

[quote name='bunter101' timestamp='1373743227' post='7448016']
Just heard an interesting little story....

Someone I know played a friend of his caddie. Seemingly Brooks came with a plan not to go to Q school and said 'I WILL win three tournaments and get straight on the European Tour'
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He will be one the euro tour after his win.

[bscinstnct]

[quote name='iBanesto' timestamp='1373013163' post='7391474']
[url="http://www.europeantour.com/challengetour/players/playerid=38783/video-audio/videoid=198544.html"]http://www.europeant...oid=198544.html[/url]

ET piece on Koepka.
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Great piece, thank you.

Very impressed with him, mature, composed, naturally confident. Swing is smooth but at impact seems to just whale on the ball. Putting stroke looks great.

Some of us here in the US did the european backpacking thing (do kids still do that?) after college to see Europe. I don't remember any of it after Amsterdam but I take my hat off to this very promising athlete. Seeing the world, improving his game, very bright future in store for him I think.

[bunter101]

[quote name='JaxBeachNole' timestamp='1373745101' post='7448144']
[quote name='bunter101' timestamp='1373743227' post='7448016']
Just heard an interesting little story....

Someone I know played a friend of his caddie. Seemingly Brooks came with a plan not to go to Q school and said 'I WILL win three tournaments and get straight on the European Tour'
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He will be one the euro tour after his win.
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He is on the ET now. Has won three times on the Challenge tour this year.

[ShutSteepStuck]

Does anyone know where Brooks needs to finish this week at Dubai to qualify for the Matchplay next week?

I realize the match play field will be the top 64/67 world ranking wise. I imagine there is a fair amount of world ranking points up for grabs with Tiger, Stenson and Rory in the field this week.

[deasy55]

[quote name='mizunopure' timestamp='1391198312' post='8573140']
Does anyone know where Brooks needs to finish this week at Dubai to qualify for the Matchplay next week?

I realize the match play field will be the top 64/67 world ranking wise. I imagine there is a fair amount of world ranking points up for grabs with Tiger, Stenson and Rory in the field this week.
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Solo 3rd and he'd be right on the edge (#65 assuming nobody else lower than that has a good week). To be certain he needs top 2.

[Tim Meitner]

Non-golf fans usually don't realize a player is alive until the media starts riding his sac. Considering that they only spend time fluffing up a scant few tour players, it might be awhile until they get around to Brooks. Unless he plays out of his mind and forces their hand of course.

[Joe85]

This guy has some freaking serious game.


America really has some special talent coming up right now.

[PuttLeftHitRight]

He has game. PGA guys better watch out. This guy has flown under the radar while Uihlein got all the press.

[deasy55]

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He has game. PGA guys better watch out. [b]This guy has flown under the radar [/b]while Uihlein got all the press.
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Under your radar maybe

[PuttLeftHitRight]

[quote name='deasy55' timestamp='1391281529' post='8578658']
[quote name='PuttLeftHitRight' timestamp='1391269442' post='8577660']
He has game. PGA guys better watch out. [b]This guy has flown under the radar [/b]while Uihlein got all the press.
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Under your radar maybe
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He is under the radar. Playing on the Euros tour and he was not the star the Uihlein was being the #1 am.

[danielao]

Bump...

Koepka just missed earning special temporary status on the PGA Tour. Needed to finish 32nd or better this weekend, ended up T36.

He's already used up his seven sponsor invites for the season.

[ShutSteepStuck]

Glad to see Keopka playing well over in Europe this week.

On what basis, if any, does he have his PGA Tour Card for 2015-16?

[PinonMagnolia]

This dude should be on our ryder cup team.

[PGArox]

[quote name='ShutSteepStuck' timestamp='1410016817' post='10075035']
Glad to see Keopka playing well over in Europe this week.

On what basis, if any, does he have his PGA Tour Card for 2015-16?
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For 2015-2016? He doesn't. For 2014-2015, he does (Top 125 non-member FedEx Cup points list).

[KrazyTrain18]

Guy has talent and is playing well this year, should've been considered for Ryder Cup.

[PGArox]

[quote name='KrazyTrain18' timestamp='1410021958' post='10075347']
Guy has talent and is playing well this year, should've been considered for Ryder Cup.
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I'm sure he was ... for a second.

[ShutSteepStuck]

[quote name='PGArox' timestamp='1410018209' post='10075133']
[quote name='ShutSteepStuck' timestamp='1410016817' post='10075035']
Glad to see Keopka playing well over in Europe this week.

On what basis, if any, does he have his PGA Tour Card for 2015-16?
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For 2015-2016? He doesn't. For 2014-2015, he does (Top 125 non-member FedEx Cup points list).
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Thx!

[indiangolfer]

[quote name='DiamanaDenno' timestamp='1372697066' post='7363006']
This guy is one of the hottest names in golf right now but i really havent seen any buzz about him stateside?! he has won 3 times on the european challenge tour this year earning him a promotion straight to the european tour! this totals 4 wins in less than a year and a lot of people around the circuit saying he really is the next big thing, likening him to martin kaymer who came through the challenge tour quickly to be a majoy champion and world no. 1!

those same people are saying that Brooks Koepka also has a lot more game!

so why the lack of interest or am i just not seeing it? would really like to see some genuine WITB and swing videos but he is being largely overlooked!

him and peter uilhein really look like they could do big things for american golf in the future, would like to see more of them!
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Don't feel bad, Wie and him "hangout" around the town.

[neilc]

[quote name='iBanesto' timestamp='1372932538' post='7386496']
Some Americans are not aware that golf tours exist outside America.

Koepka qualified 1st from the Europe qualifying for the Open Championship as well.
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Some Americans are not aware the life exists out America either!

[alanmonty10]

I had a chance to meet Brooks at last years PGA. He is a super nice guy and very engaging. I am hue college golf follower so I knew about him. It was funny when I was talking to him a middle aged man came up and wanted his autograph. After he signed his flag the guy looked at the signature and asked "who are you?" He took it in stride and laughed it off.

[xabia]

I'm a huge fan he's got loads of talent and moxie plus an excellent demeanor. He will learn how to win soon he keeps putting himself in position

[ShutSteepStuck]

[quote name='xabia' timestamp='1410099890' post='10079097']
I'm a huge fan he's got loads of talent and moxie plus an excellent demeanor. He will learn how to win soon he keeps putting himself in position
[/quote]

I agree.

I'm one of the guys biggest fans, however, watching him finish today I was reminded of that huge hybrid flair he hit at CordeValle last year or the year before when in the thick of things (maybe even leading) on the back 9 Sunday.

He hit hybrid again today off 18 when he absolutely needed to find the fairway and failed to do so.

Looking forward to seeing him competing stateside in a few weeks. I'm sure he'll have another chance to win on Sunday soon.