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I don't follow some of the names and I did not realize that Zalatoris had finished 6th in a recent US Open and 2nd is three other majors.
Zalatoris is very young and came very close in several majors. I was rooting for him to get his first win after so many close calls. What a great Sunday that was, I still can't believe Straka got wet on the 3rd playoff hole when all he had to do was hit the green with a 9 iron.
I don't follow some of the names and I did not realize that Zalatoris had finished 6th in a recent US Open and 2nd is three other majors.
Rookie of the year last year. Came out with a bang with a 2nd place finish behind Matsuyama in Augusta.
He's better known to be Happy Gilmore's caddies as a teen... ()
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Originally Posted by DaveinMtAiry
Zalatoris is very young and came very close in several majors. I was rooting for him to get his first win after so many close calls. What a great Sunday that was, I still can't believe Straka got wet on the 3rd playoff hole when all he had to do was hit the green with a 9 iron.
I missed the Smith issue, can someone elaborate?
Hit a ball in the hazard. Dropped a ball, but it rolled back towards the hazard and was barely touching the red boundary line. Making it an "illegal" drop as it was not full relief. Thus, 2 shot penalty was assessed at the beginning of the final round. 2 shots back to 4 shots back.
Would it have made a difference? probably not. But that doesn't make it any less of a dumb rule.
On a lighter side of things. As a huge fan of Seinfeld. I couldn't believe this happened a few days ago. I had no idea until a buddy told me this yesterday.
Unfortunately, Costanza was eliminated from advancing into the match play portion. And Newman lost his first match. BUT - Kremer is still alive in the round of 32.
I'll never forget his commentary following his disappointment of losing the 1975 Masters to Jack (for Jack's 5th). ''I will win this tournament one day, and my green jacket will be tailor made.''
19 players from the first 1-2-3 LIV events have been bumped out. If they were banned by the PGA and now essentially banned from LIV not sure what they will do. I guess they could travel and play in any LIV qualifying events. LIV appears to be like a social club invitation only.
What a shame it was that G. Norman would not give John Daly a spot. John didn't want $1 in contract gifts of millions. He only wanted to play and have his son caddie for him. Norman told him he was too old.
I recognize 30 names who are in the LIV field. It's getting to be a competitive field when compared to the PGA tour where I can't name 20 of them, maybe even 15.
I recognize 30 names who are in the LIV field. It's getting to be a competitive field when compared to the PGA tour where I can't name 20 of them, maybe even 15.
I suspect one factor to this is that LIV started by taking familiar veterans from the PGA - particularly those that had success, but is starting to succumb to time/age. e.g. Mickelson, Poulter, Westwood, etc. One can say even DJ may be past his peak. So yes, very familiar names... because they've been around for so long. But how much longer? Cam Smith and Bryson are probably their biggest "future" stars IMO.
That said - one of the top amateurs is turning pro with LIV (and the Rahm rumors). I think this is a trend to keep an eye on.... If USGA Amateur winners start going to LIV...
There seems to be some cream in the LIV field and a handful of 6-8 names may take turns winning.
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RIP Tom Weiskopf
