BaaLocks Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Thought this forum could do with a golf thread - professional and recreational. I'll start with the professional, Arnold Palmer Invitational is warming up nicely. Lee Westwood goes in as the only player to have held a lead at the 54 hole mark in the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. Often the nearly man, no less so than at Augusta, he's in prime position to win this one. Even though he's more Notts than Kenny Burns I do like the bloke, has his girlfriend caddy for him and won the European Tour Race to Dubai when many golfers have already bought the pub and boring locals with their endless stories of nearly. But I fancy Jordan Speith tonight, he's threatened a lot recently and looks to be moving in the right direction. Though I would love it if Lee won - he's a good lad even if he is a bit misguided on his choice of football team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 What about Bryson DeChambreu very nearly driving the green on a par 5? I feel sorry for his playing partner, having to go the long way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Rev said: What about Bryson DeChambreu very nearly driving the green on a par 5? I feel sorry for his playing partner, having to go the long way around. Few players, Rory included, just cutting the corners off dog legs now - I'm not a fan of redesigning courses or equipment to hamper there ability to do so, that's a bit like saying we're going to make the goal smaller coz players are better free kick takers now. There is something not quite likeable about DeChambeau, bit like Mickleson I just keep wishing them to blow up. Rev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 10 hours ago, Rev said: What about Bryson DeChambreu very nearly driving the green on a par 5? I feel sorry for his playing partner, having to go the long way around. Westwood DeChambeau was a fascinating contest. Must say I thought Lee’s matchplay experience might win the day but not to be. I like Bryson though, he’s bonkers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 11 hours ago, kevinhectoring said: Westwood DeChambeau was a fascinating contest. Must say I thought Lee’s matchplay experience might win the day but not to be. I like Bryson though, he’s bonkers Yeah, he is one of those that you can't help but appreciate for taking a completely different angle (often literally) to playing the game. Another one for Lee to add to his ever growing list of 'if I'd holed two more putts'. kevinhectoring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 On 08/03/2021 at 10:59, BaaLocks said: Yeah, he is one of those that you can't help but appreciate for taking a completely different angle (often literally) to playing the game. Another one for Lee to add to his ever growing list of 'if I'd holed two more putts'. Same line up tomorrow! Westwood misreading some puts. Was thinking it might not help that his girlfriend is on his bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 10 hours ago, kevinhectoring said: Same line up tomorrow! Westwood misreading some puts. Was thinking it might not help that his girlfriend is on his bag It just shows the beauty of the game, you couldn't have two more different styles yet they are again in pole position on the final day. It's like that clip of DeChambeau driving the lake last week. What people forgot was that Lee went the long way round and they both ended up with birdie. Did you see the Korean who took an 11 at the 17th on day one? His reaction when he got it on the green on day two was priceless. kevinhectoring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 8 hours ago, BaaLocks said: It just shows the beauty of the game, you couldn't have two more different styles yet they are again in pole position on the final day. It's like that clip of DeChambeau driving the lake last week. What people forgot was that Lee went the long way round and they both ended up with birdie. Did you see the Korean who took an 11 at the 17th on day one? His reaction when he got it on the green on day two was priceless. DeChambeau is making as many tweaks to his golf swing as Rooney makes to his team sheet with the same dismal consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Thomas found his putter at the right time! BaaLocks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Notts Bottler at it again Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, tinman said: Notts Bottler at it again I wish I could bottle it like him - it's not over yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 20 minutes ago, tinman said: Notts Bottler at it again OK - maybe you're right.... Mostyn6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinhectoring Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I’ve had a tenner on Matsuyama for the last 4 majors he’s played in, convinced he’s got one in him. Didn’t do it this time for some reason. Will have very mixed feelings if he wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 13 hours ago, kevinhectoring said: I’ve had a tenner on Matsuyama for the last 4 majors he’s played in, convinced he’s got one in him. Didn’t do it this time for some reason. Will have very mixed feelings if he wins Yeah, he's been a good outside punt for a while. Still wide open, Greg Norman can tell a couple of stories on what can happen to a final round lead in the Masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 14 hours ago, kevinhectoring said: I’ve had a tenner on Matsuyama for the last 4 majors he’s played in, convinced he’s got one in him. Didn’t do it this time for some reason. Will have very mixed feelings if he wins I did that with Garcia. kevinhectoring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo jones Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 22 hours ago, kevinhectoring said: I’ve had a tenner on Matsuyama for the last 4 majors he’s played in, convinced he’s got one in him. Didn’t do it this time for some reason. Will have very mixed feelings if he wins ? kevinhectoring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 17 hours ago, Mostyn6 said: I did that with Garcia. Yeah, but you could have had forty or fifty goes before he got round to it...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 11/04/2021 at 00:00, kevinhectoring said: I’ve had a tenner on Matsuyama for the last 4 majors he’s played in, convinced he’s got one in him. Didn’t do it this time for some reason. Will have very mixed feelings if he wins You're not alone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) Go Phil Mickelson - I think a bit like Lee Westwood earlier in the season he won't carry it over four rounds but what a show. I know he looks quite punchable but Phil does always look like he's having fund, certainly more often than I do at my place of work. Edited May 22, 2021 by BaaLocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammieib Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 3 hours ago, BaaLocks said: Go Phil Mickelson - I think a bit like Lee Westwood earlier in the season he won't carry it over four rounds but what a show. I know he looks quite punchable but Phil does always look like he's having fund, certainly more often than I do at my place of work. It was fun watching it this evening. I agree that I don’t think he will but I’ll be happy if he does pull it out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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