Lol ,howling wind . Many players arent going to finish today, they lucked out.
Justin Thomas is very close with Tiger Woods, he tells of the story of asking Woods the following;
"I'm like, 'Hey, we played a lot at home, but now we played in a tournament, you know, what do you see in what do I need to get better at?' And he just - immediately he's like, 'You don't have near enough shots.' It was like, 'You can work it ... But you don't have enough shots to be, you know, as dominant as I was,' kind of thing."
fuckin kudos to Thomas for asking and taking that advice to heart. JT is putting on a shot-making clinic today in these brutal conditions, adjusting. He's making playing partners Morikawa, McIlroy look like 4-handicappers.
at 17 Thomas hit a knock down 6 iron form 135 onto the island green
at 4 stinger fade driver with the ball teed low. (McIlroy went with his comfortable draw even tho the hole demands a fade)
Rahm gets the luck of the draw, he'll only play 3-5 holes today
Justin Thomas is very close with Tiger Woods, he tells of the story of asking Woods the following;
"I'm like, 'Hey, we played a lot at home, but now we played in a tournament, you know, what do you see in what do I need to get better at?' And he just - immediately he's like, 'You don't have near enough shots.' It was like, 'You can work it ... But you don't have enough shots to be, you know, as dominant as I was,' kind of thing."
fuckin kudos to Thomas for asking and taking that advice to heart. JT is putting on a shot-making clinic today in these brutal conditions, adjusting. He's making playing partners Morikawa, McIlroy look like 4-handicappers.
at 17 Thomas hit a knock down 6 iron form 135 onto the island green
at 4 stinger fade driver with the ball teed low. (McIlroy went with his comfortable draw even tho the hole demands a fade)
Rahm gets the luck of the draw, he'll only play 3-5 holes today
this is a really cool series, production is excellent quality for youtube, 3 episodes ;
3 golfers of different skill levels playing Sawgrass just after last yr's tournament from the tips (crazy for the higher handicapper);
pro/scratch golfer - his goal was to shoot 75 or below
3.1 handicap golfer - hig goal was to break 90
14 handicap golfer- his goal was to break 100
quote from the 14 handicap while at the range before tee-time ; "I hope you enjoy the car crash that is about to happen'
LMFAO
3 golfers of different skill levels playing Sawgrass just after last yr's tournament from the tips (crazy for the higher handicapper);
pro/scratch golfer - his goal was to shoot 75 or below
3.1 handicap golfer - hig goal was to break 90
14 handicap golfer- his goal was to break 100
quote from the 14 handicap while at the range before tee-time ; "I hope you enjoy the car crash that is about to happen'
LMFAO
from the tips, tournament speed greens, 3 inch rough and THIS track? bro, fuckin brutal . Us amateurs are in harm's way ,lol.
The problem is there are many potential blow up holes . And the course is very demanding off the tee. Even the par 5's r taxing : th second shots on 16,8, 11 demand accuracy, let alone the tee shots.. Can cruise for 3 to 4 holes or so then boom a snowman on the card : 17, 18, 15, 7 all easy blow up holes, to name a few . No place to hide here . At 8 lose it left? toast ....look at 4 : short par 4 , but second shot is full carry over water, catch it a bit heavy ? .......Pete Dye was looking for blood when he designed this course.It is fair for length tho ........got in on the bucket list.
the final scores from that vid ;
pro/scratch-- 75
3.1 index golfer (low handicapper)- 102
14 handicap- 148.....he was a good sport, never lost his cool . I dont think he was a 14
morikawa is toast for me. need hatton, hovland, smith, im to hang on. Got a hunch Rahm will be there Monday. B Watson fades , he never does well at this track doesnt have the patience
Lost at least half of my players. Forgot I bet Nieman at 70/1 @Wynn last month. A couple of Longshot with Vegas 250/1 & Power 150/1. Fuckn Vegas is fucking up on 17
agreed.
how about the low handicapper arriving at Sawgrass in pitch dark. Talking to the older security guard;
low handicapper : good morning, we're playing golf even though its pitch black out
security guard: seriously
low handicapper :well,..its going to get lighter
security guard : (leans over) sorry?
LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!......fuckin' crying. That dude likely went on 3 hours sleep , was on the road at 4 am....just in case ............
u follow any golf youtubers? vlogs? instruction?
