j1b Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Best golf tournament I've ever watched. Rocco has been unbelievable and is worthy of the trophy. Tiger has both amazed me and freaked me out. But that back (front) nine on friday . . . magical. Saturday - amazing. Today - I saw it all slipping away. Then a ringer on 18 and once again he puts himself in position. He's the best competitor I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing. And a blast to watch. I feel a little sick tonight . . cough cough . . . and may have to call in tomorrow J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Best golf tournament I've ever watched. It was good... lot of lessons to be learned there... Don't forget the agony of Mickelson's "Tin Cup" moment yesterday... How many times have you stepped up to a stage and thought "Yeah... I could do that" (thinking about some crazy assed "if the planets all aligned and you turned in a 100% performance on your best possible day" type of stage performance)??? Bingo... Rocco has been unbelievable and is worthy of the trophy. Tiger has both amazed me and freaked me out. But that back (front) nine on friday . . . magical. Saturday - amazing. I'm rootin' for Rocco... just cause I like the underdog Today - I saw it all slipping away. Then a ringer on 18 and once again he puts himself in position. He's the best competitor I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing. And a blast to watch. Except, of course, we had to see the "throwing of the club (twice)"... he could lose that crap and I'd never miss it... If it weren't for throwing a double on the easiest par 4 on the course, he'd have won the thing - he asked for the playoff on the very first hole today... Man, they've changed that course a ton since I played it a few years back. They were starting the work on the greens for this weekend then (what was that, '01 or '02?, something like that....). I was able to play with there being 6 temporary greens, cause it was affordable (people who don't live in San Diego county have to pay something like $180 to play... people who live in San Diego county pay $25 ). They ruined the view on 3, in my opinion. Horrible Used to be Torrey Pines behind the green, and the view from the tee box was just amazing.... Now, its just... barren.... I feel a little sick tonight . . cough cough . . . and may have to call in tomorrow I work from home... The mute button is magical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Best golf tournament I've ever watched. It was good... lot of lessons to be learned there... Don't forget the agony of Mickelson's "Tin Cup" moment yesterday... How many times have you stepped up to a stage and thought "Yeah... I could do that" (thinking about some crazy assed "if the planets all aligned and you turned in a 100% performance on your best possible day" type of stage performance)??? Bingo... Rocco has been unbelievable and is worthy of the trophy. Tiger has both amazed me and freaked me out. But that back (front) nine on friday . . . magical. Saturday - amazing. I'm rootin' for Rocco... just cause I like the underdog Today - I saw it all slipping away. Then a ringer on 18 and once again he puts himself in position. He's the best competitor I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing. And a blast to watch. Except, of course, we had to see the "throwing of the club (twice)"... he could lose that crap and I'd never miss it... If it weren't for throwing a double on the easiest par 4 on the course, he'd have won the thing - he asked for the playoff on the very first hole today... Man, they've changed that course a ton since I played it a few years back. They were starting the work on the greens for this weekend then (what was that, '01 or '02?, something like that....). I was able to play with there being 6 temporary greens, cause it was affordable (people who don't live in San Diego county have to pay something like $180 to play... people who live in San Diego county pay $25 ). They ruined the view on 3, in my opinion. Horrible Used to be Torrey Pines behind the green, and the view from the tee box was just amazing.... Now, its just... barren.... I feel a little sick tonight . . cough cough . . . and may have to call in tomorrow I work from home... The mute button is magical... I'm "ok" if Rocco wins. Ultimately I'll rout for Tiger. I have no issue with passion. If you want fist pumps and howling at a made putt then there are consequences. I don't like the club throwing but it is a dynamic of the personality we saw (oh - and felt) on 18. I'm routing for Tiger, even though I'm a Rocco fan. I'm a HUGE Tiger fan. Tiger is the best. His will alone . . . amazing. The knee is an issue and he's tied for the lead at the U.S. Open. I don't care who you are, that's freakin' amazing. J Edited June 16, 2008 by j1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holliday89 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Lets go Rocco, Local Pittsburgh boy. Come on Roc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I'm rooting for Rocco, but I have a feeling he will end up being Tiger chow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Kinda hard to know who the underdog is -- no one has ever beaten tiger when he was ahead after 54 holes but -- no one has ever won a Major just 5 weeks after knee surgery, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1b Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 [quote name='bgary' date='Jun 15 2008, 07:53 PM' post='774401' -- no one has ever won a Major just 5 weeks after knee surgery, either Noone has ever contended either though . . . and that's already been broke . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M118LR Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I have been watching it the past two days. Just when you think Tiger is out of it, he comes right back. He is the BEST in the world, but sometimes it is good when someome else wins. Rocco, needs to win, but taken on Tiger is a big order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I have no issue with passion. If you want fist pumps and howling at a made putt then there are consequences. I don't like the club throwing but it is a dynamic of the personality we saw (oh - and felt) on 18. I don't have an issue with passion. I do have an issue with acting out in violence. And, of course, there are plenty of examples of people who display plenty of positive passion w/o going into the club throwing or whatever. I don't mind a scowl, or even a verbal outburst... but when it crosses into throwing stuff around, I think it becomes disrespectful and low class, regardless of the sport or the player. Don't take it personally, Jack You know I'm a fan of Tiger's I could just do without that stuff... 18's a real bitch, if I remember correctly. I think I shot a 9 on that hole?? The rough and trees on the right hand side ate my lunch.... And the course was playing pretty easy at that point (normal summer conditions)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Perhap this should and will get split off, but what about shooters who get pissed at their performance and empty their mag into a target out frustration or anger? I've seen it more than once. Way too often actually. My personal opinion is that should warrant a DQ. Never act out with a firearm. Not on my range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Just the magic of golf. That we all can be invested in it this much, is probably more the magic of sport. I've been watching it and have seen how to capture a lot of the mental aspects of what they do in what we do. I'm rooting for Tiger. Pac-10 guy and just love his drive. That said, Rocco's professionalism and attitude is priceless. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Perhap this should and will get split off, but what about shooters who get pissed at their performance and empty their mag into a target out frustration or anger? I've seen it more than once. Way too often actually. My personal opinion is that should warrant a DQ. Never act out with a firearm. Not on my range. The golf equivalent would be a golfer who puts one in the tank, and then drops a ball and purposefully strikes it into the tank with the first one. Maybe he does that a second time for good measure (eating two strokes per occurrence). In both cases, they are negatively affecting their score without doing anything immediately unsafe. I agree, Steve, that its rather distasteful, and suggests that the shooter/golfer is just a big baby pitching a temper tantrum. However, DQ?? If they don't do anything unsafe (which would warrant a DQ on its own), that might be a little too far...?? Of course, its within the purview of the RO (and the arbitration committee that will likely follow) to make some decisions about what could be grounds for DQ under 10.6, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Best golf tournament I've ever watched.Rocco has been unbelievable and is worthy of the trophy. Tiger has both amazed me and freaked me out. But that back (front) nine on friday . . . magical. Saturday - amazing. Today - I saw it all slipping away. Then a ringer on 18 and once again he puts himself in position. He's the best competitor I've ever seen. Absolutely amazing. And a blast to watch. I feel a little sick tonight . . cough cough . . . and may have to call in tomorrow J The man has lots of skills, but might also be the LUCKIEST golfer in history....gets a drop from line of sight behind the TV tower from 6" grass to 1.5 " grass...hits 1 of 7 fairways on the back Sat and makes an eagle and a chip in birdie... I know what everyone is thinking, but come today when they tee it up, I'm pullin' for Rocco...He has played well enough to deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I recorded the final round and watched it when I came up from the shop at about midnight last night, sat and watched the WHOLE THING!!!!! Best final round of golf I have EVER seen. I am pulling for both of them, both of them are good people to the core. Rocco has a great chance, he played 1 under to get into the playoff and Tiger shot 1 over IIRC, same thing again today and Rocco gets the trophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 i live on a golf course, but dislike the game. was caught up in watching it cause i'd luv to see rocco win...class guy it would appear, and humbled. but i especially dislike the arrogance of woods. i know, it's passion...but that's whats great about this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergie Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 It was a great tournament indeed! The best part of it is that they are both Americans. Whoever wins, we will have an American Champion of our US Open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Shocker...TL goes against Woods. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Shocker...TL goes against Woods.Rich NOT pulling against Woods, just pulling FOR Rocco...Tiger has enough for now, Rocco is deserving IMO...he is at least as deserving as was Lee Janzen who has 2, Andy North who has 2 and some others I could name but won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Couldn't find any listings on the tube. Is the only [live] coverage going to be scoring updates on the net? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidball Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Couldn't find any listings on the tube. Is the only [live] coverage going to be scoring updates on the net? 12:00 - 2:00 (Eastern) on ESPN 2:00 - finish on NBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidball Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Don't count Rocco out . . . he may talk Tiger to death. "How's the baby? Man, your wife is HOT! How are you spending all that money? Would be a real bummer to lose to a guy who had to qualify to be here, huh? What a beautiful golf course! I love this tournament. Got any extra balls in case you snap hook another one on 13?" That's just walking down the first fairway . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Don't count Rocco out . . . he may talk Tiger to death."How's the baby? Man, your wife is HOT! How are you spending all that money? Would be a real bummer to lose to a guy who had to qualify to be here, huh? What a beautiful golf course! I love this tournament. Got any extra balls in case you snap hook another one on 13?" That's just walking down the first fairway . . . As Trevino used to tell them, you don't have to talk...I will talk enough for both of us...Rocco needs to talk a page from Lee Buck and throw a rubber snake on Tiger on the first tee, as Trevino did to Nicklaus (Lee beat Jack BTW for that US Open)...Tiger might make a quick turn on that left knee getting away...then you never know... Edited June 16, 2008 by tightloop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Heh. As someone (his dad?) once said, "nobody is going to be tougher, mentally, than Tiger" At this point, it has very little to do with physical skills... it has to do with mental toughness, and desire. It'll be very interesting to see who wins *that* game. The golf itself is... almost incidental. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Rocco up by one through 4 holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgary Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Yeah... as my grandfather used to say, "the worm may be about to turn". Rocco didn't do himself any favors coming out of that sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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