I may have missed it but I can't see any mention from you golf tragics of Mickelson becoming the oldest ever major winner - one months shy of his 51st birthday?
Pretty crazy and from 115th in the world rankings so not fancied in any way - his 6th major and almost 8 years since the last one (and over 17 years since his 1st).
Shades of Jack winning the Masters
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
never been a fan of Phil, but anytime dudes older than me win stuff, its great!!
Indeed, I'm quitting my job and going pro now!
It was an odd final round, neither Brooks nor Louis really fired a shot, and Mickelson could afford to play within himself down the stretch.
As such there wasn't really a 'moment'. It was just solid play from Phil while his challengers kept making mistakes.
FFS he’s hardly geriatric at 50.
Barely any physical disadvantage and experience wise he wins.
The only non injury reason other older guys stop winning is because they get comfortable, rich and lazy
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
@kiwipie it did, the last one that people went off on, I wasnt bothered by it.
And in other news (I suspect this is mostly American fans, there are some right nutters on the PGA pages hate for de Chambeau, hate for Koepka, for Reed, for the PGA after they pulled an event from Trumps course)
Is he allowed to move dead foliage, or is courting trouble by fiddling so close to the ball?
FFS he’s hardly geriatric at 50.
Barely any physical disadvantage and experience wise he wins.
The only non injury reason other older guys stop winning is because they get comfortable, rich and lazy
Yeah, it was telling when Phil had the longest drive of the day. Does age mean anything in golf?
@barbarian said in Golf:
It was an odd final round, neither Brooks nor Louis really fired a shot, and Mickelson could afford to play within himself down the stretch.
As such there wasn't really a 'moment'. It was just solid play from Phil while his challengers kept making mistakes.
Yeah, it was rather odd. Koepka made so many mistakes, it's amazing he ended up even close.
@majorrage said in Golf:
Does age mean anything in golf?
Not as much as other sports. Phil might be a little slimmer these days, but he hardly looks like he works out. He is fit and well, unlike Tiger with his bad back (pre-accident Tiger I mean). A lot of it is mental, he seems to really enjoy competing
@taniwharugby No idea what he said. I take it those guys don't have much time for each other!
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
@tim did you hear what Bryson was saying?
Was odd it sounded like he had metal spikes on, I thought everyone was all soft spikes?
Bit amusing really as I think plenty think he is a bit of a douche too!
Could well be bullshit but ...
@catogrande said in Golf:
@majorrage If true that's a dick comment, especially from the guy who came 38th...
It's pretty funny if they're chummy, a dick move if not! Judging by the reaction, I'd say they're not..
@catogrande said in Golf:
@majorrage If true that's a dick comment, especially from the guy who came 38th...
It's pretty funny if they're chummy, a dick move if not! Judging by the reaction, I'd say they're not..
I fucking can’t stand Bryson. He’s just a fucking tool.
Hatiest.
Am wondering if this is all a bit scripted.
They'd be a great pairing for the Ryder Cup though
8 days later
Devastating for John Rahm. Way out in front and even a hole in one, but has to withdraw after testing positive for Covid.
@act-crusader said in Golf:
Devastating for John Rahm. Way out in front and even a hole in one, but has to withdraw after testing positive for Covid.
Gutted for him.
Loving the Keopka v De Chambeau spat.
1 month later
Ok fellas, I need help. I have been a very occasional golfer at times, just hack around a few holes at times with mates. Never got close to 100 for 18 holes (probably only tried a couple of times, and nowhere near 50 on 9 holes. I have a set of Cleveland HB3 irons, about 15 years old.
So now I retired and getting older and slower I decided I might try a bit of golf, joined a local club (Eltham) just a small country club. They have a 9 hole haggle on mid week which suits me at this stage etc. Thing is I tempted to get some new clubs, the ones I got now don't quite feel right, ( they almost look like hybrids) and while in gold warehouse salesman reckoned a set of GWX Platinum men series would do me nicely. thay seem pretty flexible graphite shafts, but becuase they had a few trying clubs I didn't get a chance to try them. Anyon got any advice etc, I don't want to spend a fortune and at 67 , I not going to play forever, and swing speed certainly not going to increase.
@dan54 well you certainly need to try them, ideally on a course rather than just the range.
I just googled those clubs, and yeah they arent 'standard' irons by the look (personally never been a fan of most Cleveland stuff which tended to be a bit different)
But at your age, there are certainly plenty of clubs that can assist you, so ideally try a few different ones, there are alot of variables to golf clubs, but ultimately, you will know if it feels right.
1 month later
I know this dude is pretty divisive, on tour with players and fans, but I like watching him hit the ball (hate his putting set up)
Saw a post earlier showing him playbthe 18th, the amount of people ripping him for only making par and shooting 60 was ridiculous.
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
I know this dude is pretty divisive, on tour with players and fans, but I like watching him hit the ball (hate his putting set up)
Saw a post earlier showing him playbthe 18th, the amount of people ripping him for only making par and shooting 60 was ridiculous.
Hatiest!! Was glad he didn't join the club.
Just a massive bellend.
26 days later
Anyone watching the Ryder Cup?
Some vocal crowds...even some booing, singing, chanting while players hitting shots
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
Some vocal crowds...even some booing, singing, chanting while players hitting shots
That's really shitty. 
I reckon they should have at least 1 tournament where shouting and booing is encouraged, even during a shot. Call it the Happy Gilmore Open or something. Would be great fun to see them cut loose and rark the crowd up, give each other some shit even.
@taniwharugby that's insane
The US in total command according to the scoreboard. Stricker's decision to opt for in form youth and to leave Reed out seems to be paying off
