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Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
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Rather subdued celebration.
Hammer
We'll be back.
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
I think you would have seen more if he had made that putt.
I think you would have seen more if he had made that putt.
hockeyplayer1015
Capt
I think there will be a bit more when all the matches finish up, too.
Moore isn't exactly an intense, emotional player, either.
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
The presentation party will be epic and the post game party will be even better (between teams).
DJ closes out Wood 1up and Kaymer should make the final 17-11 (or 17.5 - 10.5)
The presentation party will be epic and the post game party will be even better (between teams).
DJ closes out Wood 1up and Kaymer should make the final 17-11 (or 17.5 - 10.5)
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
It was a spectacular experience. It's actually a bad experience if you want to watch the matches. We ended up moving back and forth between seats behind #5 green, seats behind #8 green and standing halfway down #16 fairway. But other than watching play on the jumbotron or following it on your phone, it's pretty tough to tell what exactly is going on elsewhere on the course.
But if you want to feel electricity in 40-50,000 people at a sporting event, there is nothing like it.
Obviously, having a crowd cheer shots that go into the water or sand or over the green isn't the norm at a golf tournament, but this isn't a normal golf event. From my limited observation points (see above), what I saw was mostly enthusiastic and good-natured.
I would definitely go. Even if you don't get tickets from the lottery system, (which if the experience of me, my friends and family is any indication, you won't), buy them on the secondary market. I bought mine about two weeks before the event from PrimeSport, the official re-sale vendor, and got them for just a few bucks over face value.
It was a spectacular experience. It's actually a bad experience if you want to watch the matches. We ended up moving back and forth between seats behind #5 green, seats behind #8 green and standing halfway down #16 fairway. But other than watching play on the jumbotron or following it on your phone, it's pretty tough to tell what exactly is going on elsewhere on the course.
But if you want to feel electricity in 40-50,000 people at a sporting event, there is nothing like it.
I was a little surprised to hear about crowd problems. The closest I saw to anyone getting out of line was when a fan yelled "noonan" as a player was removing his mark from behind his ball on #5. The rest of the crowd booed the fan.
Obviously, having a crowd cheer shots that go into the water or sand or over the green isn't the norm at a golf tournament, but this isn't a normal golf event. From my limited observation points (see above), what I saw was mostly enthusiastic and good-natured.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
That Reed/Rory match as awesome. One of the best things I've seen in years.
Complaints about the fans are BS. Its the Ryder Cup, this is the way it is supposed to be. And its the same whether it is here or in Europe. That is part of what makes this tournament so different and so much fun.
That Reed/Rory match as awesome. One of the best things I've seen in years.
Complaints about the fans are BS. Its the Ryder Cup, this is the way it is supposed to be. And its the same whether it is here or in Europe. That is part of what makes this tournament so different and so much fun.
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Gurtholfin
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Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
Went to the PGA last year at W.S. and I understand what you mean. We camped on a couple different holes and just watched the groups come through and as you say, had no idea what was going on elsewhere.
Was cool to see all the guys go through and I think the only notable we missed last year was Spieth as he went through in the morning.
We've already been strategizing on how we can maximize our viewing... start on 4 and watch them go through and then skin it to 10 and then 16.
Hoping that the terraced landscape at W.S. allows for more viewing, but I actually think it limited viewing coz some spots weren't usable.
Like you say though, I'd be going more for the energy and experience coz if I actually wanted to watch it, I'd be better off at home.
What day did you go?
We'll only go to one and it will be tough to decide as I like the group play, but Sunday seemed pretty electric.
Went to the PGA last year at W.S. and I understand what you mean. We camped on a couple different holes and just watched the groups come through and as you say, had no idea what was going on elsewhere.
Was cool to see all the guys go through and I think the only notable we missed last year was Spieth as he went through in the morning.
We've already been strategizing on how we can maximize our viewing... start on 4 and watch them go through and then skin it to 10 and then 16.
Hoping that the terraced landscape at W.S. allows for more viewing, but I actually think it limited viewing coz some spots weren't usable.
Like you say though, I'd be going more for the energy and experience coz if I actually wanted to watch it, I'd be better off at home.
What day did you go?
We'll only go to one and it will be tough to decide as I like the group play, but Sunday seemed pretty electric.
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bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
Also, Beef in the Arby's commercials....****ing amazing.
Also, Beef in the Arby's commercials....****ing amazing.
The Phil / Sergio match may have eclipsed it as a pure golf match. 58 better ball score, tons of birdies. Phil shoots 63 and they draw.
hockeyplayer1015
Capt
Pretty hard to believe Phil may be playing some of his best golf, at 46. Sure, he didn't get The Open, and you could argue that his half against Sergio wasn't crucial, but those were 2 incredible rounds in pressure cooker situations.
I honestly wasn't too thrilled with Phil's play in the team events Fri/Sat. Figured Sergio would take him to the wood shed.
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
First, it seemed like the Friday crowd was the smallest. Not sure if that was true or not, but it felt that way. Sunday had the benefit of multiple matches spread out over the course, but that meant that realistically you needed to pick a place and just watch the groups come through, then go home. With the event decided on Sunday, it was pretty tough to really follow all the action that decided the Cup.
During the Friday and Saturday rounds, you have the ability to jump around and get a decent seat or vantage point, if you do it right. For instance, we watched the first group go off #1 tee in the morning, from the side of #1 fairway, then made for #5 green ahead of the crowd. After the last group came through #5, we skipped over to #16 to catch the groups as they came through there. After that happened we would head over to #8 to catch the groups coming through on the afternoon round. In each instance we seemed to be about a half hour ahead of the masses and had great seats or vantage points. People who showed up a half hour after us were standing five deep or more.
Another move we made which worked out great is the PGA opened up their merchandise shop on the Friday before the Ryder Cup. It was open to the public that Friday, Saturday and Sunday without a ticket. We made a trip in that Friday which turned out to be a good move. While there were a lot of people there, it wasn't anything like the days of the actual tournament. One member of our group went in during the tournament and it was about a three and a half hour venture.
If you're only picking one day, and if you are huge fan of the event itself, I think I'd go Friday. Based upon my experience this weekend, there are a couple of reasons for this suggestion.
First, it seemed like the Friday crowd was the smallest. Not sure if that was true or not, but it felt that way. Sunday had the benefit of multiple matches spread out over the course, but that meant that realistically you needed to pick a place and just watch the groups come through, then go home. With the event decided on Sunday, it was pretty tough to really follow all the action that decided the Cup.
During the Friday and Saturday rounds, you have the ability to jump around and get a decent seat or vantage point, if you do it right. For instance, we watched the first group go off #1 tee in the morning, from the side of #1 fairway, then made for #5 green ahead of the crowd. After the last group came through #5, we skipped over to #16 to catch the groups as they came through there. After that happened we would head over to #8 to catch the groups coming through on the afternoon round. In each instance we seemed to be about a half hour ahead of the masses and had great seats or vantage points. People who showed up a half hour after us were standing five deep or more.
Another move we made which worked out great is the PGA opened up their merchandise shop on the Friday before the Ryder Cup. It was open to the public that Friday, Saturday and Sunday without a ticket. We made a trip in that Friday which turned out to be a good move. While there were a lot of people there, it wasn't anything like the days of the actual tournament. One member of our group went in during the tournament and it was about a three and a half hour venture.
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Deutsche Gopher Fan
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Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
My dad wanted a specific winter hat and that store was a nightmare. Even at 745am Sunday, hours before tee off. Just a mess. If I'd known it was open a week early I'd have done that.
My only disappointment was not running into bill Murray yesterday.
My dad wanted a specific winter hat and that store was a nightmare. Even at 745am Sunday, hours before tee off. Just a mess. If I'd known it was open a week early I'd have done that.
My only disappointment was not running into bill Murray yesterday.
its open today. 50% off
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
I was at The Country Club in Brookline MA in '99 (on Sunday). Those crowds set the bar for bad behavior (and the behavior of some of the US team was pretty boorish; remember they rushed the 17th green when Leonard rolled in a 45 ft putt from off the green, before Olazabal had a chance to make his putt which would have halved the hole.)
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
You can take the viewpoint expressed by my buddy who was with me (and is 54 years old.) On the way out he said, "when this thing comes back to Hazeltine in 64 years, I'm definitely going again."Really wish I was in town during this event. The pictures of my family (dad, brother, 2 nephews) make me very happy for them but very sad for me.
mookie1995
there's a good buck in that racket.
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
after one rory shot some fool yelled "you hate your father" which was audible over tv. willet obviously also got personal stuff yelled at him because of his silly brother.
after one rory shot some fool yelled "you hate your father" which was audible over tv. willet obviously also got personal stuff yelled at him because of his silly brother.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Golf 2016 - I Phil we'll never hear the Rory of the Tiger again.
Didn't you hear? European fans are saints.
Didn't you hear? European fans are saints.