@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
@machpants said in Golf:
The crowds are feral, beyond banter. It's a pretty shit look imo
Shit look for … ?
I think it’s brilliant.
Yesterday the comms were like 'it's late in the day, been a few beers drunk' or something to that effect
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
Yesterday the comms were like 'it's late in the day, been a few beers drunk' or something to that effect
It was really bad in the late afternoon yesterday. Just watched for a little bit this afternoon and the crowd seemed better behaved. I don't mind parochialism. But there is a degree of courtesy you expect in golf
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
@tim yeah I can deal with noise, but typical boorish US fans...USA, USA chants...they even like Bryson today!
I agree with the disrespect in the players backswing but otherwise it is the Ryder Cup so I’m sure the Euros are equally as vocal. No more boorish than hearing the Haka ad nauseam.
@taniwharugby true but they do it everywhere else. It loses it luster, at least for this foreign Kiwi.
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
@broughie oh I agree but I think US fans (at least in golf) have always been louder than other fans, but cheering and stuff is better than the old polite golf clap.
As long as it is respectful but I am old school.
USA gave Europe a smashing to win back the Ryder Cup this morning. Stricker went for youth and form, left out the unpopular Patrick Reed, and came up trumps
The scoreline really went according to world rankings. Europe have 4 in the top 20, Rahm at 1, Hovland 14, McIlroy 15, Hatton 19.
The USA team was 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,13,16,21. So 10 of the 12 players are higher than all but 1 in the opposition.
Give them home advantage and a course that suits their superior power and 19-9 seems about right as a margin of victory.
The scoreline really went according to world rankings. Europe have 4 in the top 20, Rahm at 1, Hovland 14, McIlroy 15, Hatton 19.
The USA team was 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,13,16,21. So 10 of the 12 players are higher than all but 1 in the opposition.
Give them home advantage and a course that suits their superior power and 19-9 seems about right as a margin of victory.
I tried all weekend to get excited about a comeback but after the first morning you could tell it was going to be a runaway victory.
Loooove the emotion McIlroy showed in his interview. Full of tears. It really does appear to mean a lot to the Euros!
The scoreline really went according to world rankings. Europe have 4 in the top 20, Rahm at 1, Hovland 14, McIlroy 15, Hatton 19.
The USA team was 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,13,16,21. So 10 of the 12 players are higher than all but 1 in the opposition.
Give them home advantage and a course that suits their superior power and 19-9 seems about right as a margin of victory.
I tried all weekend to get excited about a comeback but after the first morning you could tell it was going to be a runaway victory.
Loooove the emotion McIlroy showed in his interview. Full of tears. It really does appear to mean a lot to the Euros!
It will really hurt as they have been competitive even when losing in recent times. This result goes back to the bad old days of Ryder Cup when it was USA v UK and the UK stood no chance.
Watched an absolute ton of it - quiet weekend for me battling a small virus (not Covid) and marathon next weekend, so what else was there to do .
Bloody loved it. Was great watching. Justin Thomas aside, all the players came off really well - even Bryson. He had the crowd on his side for the first time in his life, so he let his hair down a bit. Comes across quite well. On one hole he put the driver away for a 3 wood, the crowd got a bit upset at that ... he told them - "calm down folks, I'm still going for the green" to huge cheers.
I loved the raucousness of the crowd. Makes for a completely different atmosphere. You wouldn't see that here, but that doesn't make here right, and there wrong. No mistake, I think I'd rather watch a RC in US than in UK.
A great event, despite the one sidedness of it.
As Kiwi Pie said, it played to rankings. Should be end of the road for Poulter and Westwood. Both won their singles, but lost when it mattered. Rory was way off too, but he's still young enough to justify his spots for years to come. Rahm & Garcia were awesome together, but not great on their own.
And fair play to Dustin, getting the hallowed 5-0-0.
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1 month later
Been watching some of the PNC Championship with Tiger and Charlie Woods, damn that kid is good!
Was one hole where Tiger missed the green on a par 3 and the camera was on Charlie and he rolls his eyes...knock it to 15 FT, holes it!
Great to see Tiger back, even if he aint 100%.
@taniwharugby said in Golf:
Been watching some of the PNC Championship with Tiger and Charlie Woods, damn that kid is good!
Was one hole where Tiger missed the green on a par 3 and the camera was on Charlie and he rolls his eyes...knock it to 15 FT, holes it!
Great to see Tiger back, even if he aint 100%.
I wonder what Charlie's handicap is. He hit some lovely shots and can putt up a storm