Aus Open

[dhills2]

Who's attending? Who's everyone tipping? Who will the course suit? Etc. I think I'm tipping J Rose but prefer Chalmers at slightly longer odds. However, I'll be cheering for Bowdo if he can move into contention for the weekend!

On a side note, I saw that there were consecutive aces on the 125m 9th in the midweek club comp at the Lakes recently from a 9 and 11 marker or similar. Amazing stuff.

Also found out today that my gf's old man will be playing in the pro-am on Wednesday... I wonder if I'd be allowed to carry his bag :) What's the usual g-o with caddies in pro-ams. Never watched one let alone play in one.

[mike]

What's the usual g-o with caddies in pro-ams. Never watched one let alone play in one.I'm caddying for Bowdo at the Oz PGA Pro am and Zigwah caddied for Scott Laycock a few years back so yeah it does happen.

[markTHEblake]

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[mike]

Last edited by markTHEblake; Today at 12:23 AM. Reason: removed offending imageNo you didn't.

[Captain Nemo]

Ill be going thurs or fri, depending on ticket access.....:wink:

[dhills2]

I'm caddying for Bowdo at the Oz PGA Pro am and Zigwah caddied for Scott Laycock a few years back so yeah it does happen.

Sounds good but I'm looking at caddying for an amateur chopper that is more likely to hit a spectator than a GIR :)

[mackie]

mate you can caddy no problems at all, whoever you are caddying for, just tell them to tell the organisers for it.

Titty, access is fine, ive got one spare for thurs and Fri

[Captain Nemo]

mate you can caddy no problems at all, whoever you are caddying for, just tell them to tell the organisers for it.

Titty, access is fine, ive got one spare for thurs and Fri

Sweet, i'll be in touch, sent you a text....

[pt73]

Went today and watched Adam Scott and Tom Watson play the front nine.

Scott had a new putter, see the post and photos on Golfwrx:

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/758361-adam-scott-at-the-australian-open-with-a-new-putter/

[matty]

I'll be going on Thursday. Want to follow Watson. Probably the last time the legend will play in Oz. my money would be on Scotty or Chalmers.

[dhills2]

Will be interesting to see how he rolls them on Thursday.

[hocko]

Gowie is not off to a great start!

[hocko]

Quality golf from one of WA's young fellas!
http://www.golfaustralia.org.au/default.aspx?s=mao_individual_scores&pid=271659&tid=1134
I reckon he would have been shitting tacks on the first tee.

[backintheswing]

That's unbelievable. Is he a pro or amateur?

[mackie]

sad thing is he made par on the 10th (1st hole), then gone to shit
Nice birdie on 15 though, very tough hole.

[hocko]

That's unbelievable. Is he a pro or amateur?
Just turned Pro earlier this year.
He had a top ten finish in the New Zealand Open last week.

[matty]

Tom hit his drive on the 1st 10m over the drink and got back spin on driver back into it. He asked his caddy twice if it was in the water!

[Funky_Cliff]

Really? Blown his chances after 10 holes?

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/golf/adam-scott-suffers-a-terrible-start-in-the-opening-round-of-the-australian-open/story-fndee39r-1226531084398

[matty]

Yeah. Saw him go for some odd shots. Very aggressive.

[matty]

The 14yo is 3 over after 3 and looks like he has no place playing at Augusta. It will murder him. A lot of encouragement from the crowd though.

[sms316]

The 14yo is 3 over after 3 and looks like he has no place playing at Augusta. It will murder him. A lot of encouragement from the crowd though. They should heckle him.

[dc68]

Jackass!!!

[Peppas]

I got a spare ticket to this as posted in the pay it forward thread if anyone wants it :)

[dhills2]

Watson's tee shot on the 1st just looked like it caught the side of the hill on TV & the mowed down rough didn't help to stop it rolling in. He looks like he is hitting it OK though, hopefully he can get in the red in the tough afternoon conditions.

AS really struggled considering he had the best of the conditions. Not out of it but will need to go low tomorrow to get in contention for the weekend.

Bit harsh on the young Chinese fella saying he has no place at Augusta considering he has qualified like anyone else. It will murder him but it tends to murder half the field year in year out :)

Rose looking good for the win.

[Eldrick]

Really? Blown his chances after 10 holes?

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/golf/adam-scott-suffers-a-terrible-start-in-the-opening-round-of-the-australian-open/story-fndee39r-1226531084398

looks like Paul Kent is as big a hack golf reporter as he is a league journo

[dhills2]

I enjoy reading Ben Everill's articles as a sports journo. Also very glad that IBF is commentating on 7.

[matty]

Watson 6 over after 9. The kid 7 over. Wind is really up on some holes.

[solarman]

Just noticed Peter Lonard in the field. Been a while since he's been around.
Richard Green too.

[matty]

Was just talking to Lonards caddie. He said don't be surprised to see him around on Sunday. He hit 16/18 greens but felt they were slow for how firm they are. Couldn't get the speed right. He just did a fair session on the practice green. Said he has struggled through the season with his chipping but feels its come good and is feeling confident. Not that u need to chip that much when you're hitting 16 greens.

[Daves]

So Golf Australia got around to getting an iPhone app for this, but not an Android one!!??. Says it all really about why golf is going backward in this country, bunch of ******* amateurs.

[matty]

Lonards also back to using the short putter.

[matty]

Says it all really about why golf is going backward in this country, bunch of ******* amateurs.
Yep. Have to say I haven't been to impressed with the set up here. No equipment tents, no promotion. Compared to Melbourne it's embarrassing.

[KristianJ]

Yep. Have to say I haven't been to impressed with the set up here. No equipment tents, no promotion. Compared to Melbourne it's embarrassing. I read somewhere that TM were doing a big promo thing over the week with part of the range and putting green open to the public. Set of Rocketbladez up for grabs or something like that...

[Yossarian]

Just saw RA miss a 3 footer. Gold.

[sms316]

Quality golf from one of WA's young fellas!
http://www.golfaustralia.org.au/default.aspx?s=mao_individual_scores&pid=271659&tid=1134
I reckon he would have been shitting tacks on the first tee.
Better than this guy.

http://i46.tinypic.com/xfx9y.jpg

[matty]

I read somewhere that TM were doing a big promo thing over the week with part of the range and putting green open to the public. Set of Rocketbladez up for grabs or something like that...

Yes. TM have a selection of putters to try. That's it. Other than that it's a few gimmicky chip and long drive stuff on monitors.

[Monsta]

Better than this guy.

http://i46.tinypic.com/xfx9y.jpg

Looks like my scorecard from yesterday...... Maybe Im playing at the wrong lakes..........:lol:

[Steve57]

Just saw RA miss a 3 footer. Gold.

Nothing new about that!!

[sms316]

Looks like my scorecard from yesterday...... Maybe Im playing at the wrong lakes..........:lol:
Don't all of you tosspots at Gungahlin refer to it as "The Lakes" anyway?

[Monsta]

Don't all of you tosspots at Gungahlin refer to it as "The Lakes" anyway?

Yep easier to say "Lakes" than "Gungahlin Lakes" with a skin full......

[muldude]

So Golf Australia got around to getting an iPhone app for this, but not an Android one!!??. Says it all really about why golf is going backward in this country, bunch of ******* amateurs.

Daves, there is a basic one. I got it off golf aus page20999

[LeftyHoges]

Daves, there is a basic one. I got it off golf aus page20999

Not good for our Bowdo with that screenshot. :-(

[BGH]

I know how much we all love Robert Allenby, I can see this getting quite a bit of airplay on the various golf forums

Allenby on TV after his 3rd at 11. "U can put this course on the top of the list as the worst course I've played".

[Daves]

Daves, there is a basic one. I got it off golf aus page20999

Thanks, do you have a link? I have crawled all over the GA site and haven't found it yet?

[muldude]

http://www.golfaustralia.org.au/default.aspx?s=mao_live_scores&tid=1134

Daves I just used this link and it is on the right with black background

[mrbluu]

I wished I saved the article but type shit journalism from the daily telegraph, they wrote Adam Scott off after 9 holes as he was 1 over par....does anyone know how he finished?

[Daves]

Daves I just used this link and it is on the right with black background

Thanks, that sounds like the link to the iPhone app. I am on that page and I can't see anything for an Android App though??

[Jarro]

I wished I saved the article but type shit journalism from the daily telegraph, they wrote Adam Scott off after 9 holes as he was 1 over par....does anyone know how he finished?

Paul Kent wrote the piece.

He's well known as a golf hater.... so don't read too much into it.

[Daves]

I wished I saved the article but type shit journalism from the daily telegraph, they wrote Adam Scott off after 9 holes as he was 1 over par....does anyone know how he finished?

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/golf/adam-scott-suffers-a-terrible-start-in-the-opening-round-of-the-australian-open/story-fndee39r-1226531084398

Scott finished with an even par 72.

[mrbluu]

Paul Kent wrote the piece.

He's well known as a golf hater.... so don't read too much into it.

OIC. I only like half the stuff that he writes. Better that the other idjit they got, that Slothfield!!!

[Daves]

Paul Kent wrote the piece.

He's well known as a golf hater.... so don't read too much into it.

Plus it was the Daily Telegraph, I mean seriously, not even good enough for the Cocky Cage.

[mrbluu]

Plus it was the Daily Telegraph, I mean seriously, not even good enough for the Cocky Cage.

Agreed. I'm already at the point were I don't read any of the "articles" "written" by Slothfield, might have to just give the whole paper the brush!!!

[Jarro]

Daves .... The Golf Channel has an up to date leaderboard on their app.

[sms316]

Daves .... The Golf Channel has an up to date leaderboard on their app.
Any good pics of Holly Sonders on there?

[Daves]

Daves .... The Golf Channel has an up to date leaderboard on their app.

Ta Jarro, hadn't thought to look there. Already have it on my S2.8)

[Jarro]

Any good pics of Holly Sonders on there?

I haven't looked.

There could very well be.

[sms316]

I haven't looked.

There could very well be.
There is usually some half decent video from Morning Drive on there with her. Tidy piece. Looks like she would be strong in the doggy.

[sol381]

yeah saw that as well.. what a sook..just because the ball wouldnt land soft on the green and rolled into the bunker...try hitting it straight and the you wont be hitting from the fairway bunker.



I know how much we all love Robert Allenby, I can see this getting quite a bit of airplay on the various golf forums

Allenby on TV after his 3rd at 11. "U can put this course on the top of the list as the worst course I've played".

[hocko]

yeah saw that as well.. what a sook..just because the ball wouldnt land soft on the green and rolled into the bunker...try hitting it straight and the you wont be hitting from the fairway bunker.
Landing soft from a fairway bunker!!!
How good is he?

[sol381]

greens are pretty hard but you can normally get a hell of a lot of spin from a bunker, but dont carry on and say its the worst course ever just because youre having a bad day. also he knew the mic was close and he would be heard too. "how good is he?" ..not very at the moment it seems.

[sms316]

He's entitled to say it is a dog track if that is what he thinks. The occasional non-PC thought doesn't go astray once in a while.

[Flavzz]

Really? Blown his chances after 10 holes?

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/golf/adam-scott-suffers-a-terrible-start-in-the-opening-round-of-the-australian-open/story-fndee39r-1226531084398

Classic. What a rod. So if theoretically I birdie 8 holes and bogey 9 holes(+1 score), I must have played terribly because I made 9 bogeys?

[rubin]

Classic. What a rod. So if theoretically I birdie 8 holes and bogey 9 holes(+1 score), I must have played terribly because I made 9 bogeys?

No.

You would still be playing as h have only played 17 holes

[Flavzz]

Nice, but remember I walked off on 17 because I was playing so terribly..

[dhills2]

It doesn't surprise me that they haven't organised the event well. My gf's old man played in the pro-am and he said they didn't even set up enough tables for all of the participants in the clubhouse for the lunch and presentation. He said that his group didn't even hear the presentation because they had to be seated outside on the balcony. Oh well, at least I got half a dozen leftover Pentas out of it :)

[matty]

A mate of a mate won a spot in the pro-am and was partnered with Lonard. He was warming up on the range with plenty of gaps and hears someone walk up behind him and say 'Move' in a very loud and aggressive tone. No prizes for guessing who (non-player.).

[matty]

21003

The 14yo old Asian kid next to Leishman. Gives you an idea of how small he is.

[matty]

21004

The man himself Tom Watson, meeting Jake Higginbottom and Chalmers on the 1st.

[matty]

21005

View down the 1st

[Captain Nemo]

Matty, did you have Oakley gear on today, I thought I may have seen you?
Anyway, I was out there from 8-5pm
Mate of mine had members passes, his mil was scoring for the Appleby group so we followed them for a while.
They played well (Ohern) but left a few putts put there.
Then got on the cans about 11
Clubhouse lunch and a couple more cans
Grabbed a few more each after lunch and followed Bowdo from holes 1-12
Caught up with him from the walk from the 1st to the 2nd he'd a brief chat
He seemed in good spirits after a near birdie miss on the first.
I thought he hit it very well the holes I watched, if he could have made some putts ......
Heard a lot of pros complaining of the greens speed wise?
Great days viewing, pretty pissed when I got hime:wink:

[matty]

21009
This will be hanging in the pool room as of tomorrow.

[matty]

I did have the Oakley on. Good on you for saying hello, not!
I started on the Canadian Clubs about 11 too but stopped after realising it was still a long day ahead.
Were they saying the greens were too slow?
Can't believe the muppets who can't find the silent button on their phones. Must of heard 8 or 10 go off during the day.

[Courty]

21009
This will be hanging in the pool room as of tomorrow.

Would've looked better on an OZgolf bucket hat. ;)

[matty]

What about future re-sale value?

[Captain Nemo]

Matty, saw you across a tee box, didn't want to yell out!:wink:
Wind def got up on a few holes, sorted a few guys right out.
I couldn't believe how many short putts guys where missing.....

[damoocow]

I enjoy reading Ben Everill's articles as a sports journo. Also very glad that IBF is commentating on 7.

Listening to Baker Finch's grating voice and self serving comments makes me want to reach into the TV and punch him in the face - he is almost as bad as Ian Healy as a commentator.

[hocko]

Listening to Baker Finch's grating voice and self serving comments makes me want to reach into the TV and punch him in the face - he is almost as bad as Ian Healy as a commentator.

I disagree.

[mackie]

IBF is the best commentator going round

interesting about green speed comments, i think they were a little concerned being day one not to have them too fast.

The problem is they look really fast, they are in 100% better condition this year then last year.

Im sure Sat/Sun they will be running 11.5 - 12

[Captain Nemo]

J, like the day we played, they looked super but you really had to give them a whack to get them to the hole.
Bowdo said they where ok, but he's been struggling with his putting, which was evident the last round of Q School
Also due to the warm windy weather, I suppose they didn't want to cut and roll them to short so they didn't have another "fiasco" like that tourney wherever it was a few years ago......;)

[matty]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/caddies-word-war-gets-nasty-20121206-2aybx.html



Caddy punch up yesterday. Spewing I missed it!

[sms316]

IBF is a shocking commentator who constantly dumbs his comments down and talks up play rather than be critical. He is far better suited to his role with CBS as single hole commentator.

Australian coverage is always directed at novices for some reason which is odd since the only people who watch golf on tv are golfers.

[razaar]

IBF is a shocking commentator who constantly dumbs his comments down and talks up play rather than be critical. He is far better suited to his role with CBS as single hole commentator.

Australian coverage is always directed at novices for some reason which is odd since the only people who watch golf on tv are golfers.
Couldn't agree more Shaun. I usually turn the volume down whenever I hear his voice.

[Steve57]

Looks like Bowdo will be spending the weekend surfing.
3 over after 10 today to go with his 5 over yesterday.

[Flavzz]

IBF is a reasonable commentator but he talks too much. Just make one point and leave it at that. I think he tries to cram every piece of his knowledge down your throat before they cut him off to go to the next shot.

[PushDraw]

Nice to see Watson post a good number, should be enough to see him around for the weekend.

[Rodent]

Tom Watson posts the low round of the day....what a legend.

[dhills2]

I admit that IBF is much better as a single hole commentator. He has too much freedom and responsibility on an inexperienced commentary team. However, I have no issue with Ch 7 commentators guiding the commentary toward a novice audience as it encourages more people to watch the golf. Us golfers would watch the coverage regardless of who is commentating so it really doesn't make much difference.

[matty]

Wind making it interesting today.

[razaar]

Changed my mind about Finchy after getting Cam Smith's home course, Wantima, correct. Cam shot 69 including 8 birdies and 5 bogies, the rest pars. He always plays well when his swing coach is on the bag.

[TR66]

Just noticed on the leaderboard that Nitties and Leishman are on the same number at the moment, although Leishman still has 4 to play.

It would make for aa interesting pairnig for the last round.

[BayBum]

Whoever threw down the coin on Senior is in a good spot !

Sendo's putter won't turn up tomorrow so take yer pick lads.

[Webster]

How did Allenby go?

[Dotty]

How did Allenby go?
Wah! Wah! Wah!

Followed by 'I'm not appreciated by Australian fans.' and 'Can I exchange this for a Friday night flight?'

[Webster]

He's just misunderstood Dotty.

[Eag's]

Whoever threw down the coin on Senior is in a good spot !

Sendo's putter won't turn up tomorrow so take yer pick lads.
Bummer, I was one week to early backing Senior :(

[sms316]

Could be another good week for the asterisk.

[LeftyHoges]

Gave a mate 10/1 odds on Scotty winning this arvo, he whacked a lobster on it. Feeling just a little nervous. :-(

[Puji]

Could be another good week for the asterisk.

Like!

[dhills2]

Just about to leave the house to attend the final day :)

[dan]

The problem with finchy is he dumbs down the conversation. I think he forgets that viewers are golfers.

[CobraSS]

The problem with finchy is he dumbs down the conversation. I think he forgets that viewers are golfers.

Already said twice on this page, perhaps you forgetting the posters on this forum are golfers? :-P

[Peter]

Sounds like a nice afternoon ahead for the spectators. Wonder if they will have to play tomorrow.

[Captain Nemo]

Mate just texted me saying play suspended....soft!

[Captain Nemo]

Careful Dicky, someone might get ansy and post "wrong thread" all the like.....

[Peter]

I'll be really disappointed if Senior wins with that cheatstick.

[Sydney Hacker]

Go the anchor!

[sms316]

Could be another good week for the asterisk. Yep. Couldn't agree with me more.

[WBennett]

Go Canberra's Brendan Jones! Champion bloke from my drink with him at Canberra Races many years ago.

[Broomstick]

Bit of luck we might have a Quinella.

[sms316]

Go Canberra's Brendan Jones! Champion bloke from my drink with him at Canberra Races many years ago. Great fella. I might be having a game with him on Saturday week.

[Sydney Hacker]

Some nerveless putting going on by senior so far...

[davepuppies]

So given that sevens telecast has ended is there anywhere else I can watch the finish?

[Daves]

I am watching it on 7 Two.

[Peter]

Where are you? 7Two still showing it in Sydney.

[mudrat]

It's on seven 2

[Sydney Hacker]

Yep 7 two in Sydney

[WBennett]

Great fella. I might be having a game with him on Saturday week.

Is that why we are on the Sunday :)

[sms316]

Is that why we are on the Sunday :) No mate. He's on Saturday because you are Sunday.

[Broomstick]

Great fella. I might be having a game with him on Saturday week.

So , will you walk off and go back to the clubhouse on the first green when he pulls out his long putter.

[sms316]

So , will you walk off and go back to the clubhouse on the first green when he pulls out his long putter. No. Never stopped me sledging him before though. I've a round or two with him (he's stupidly good btw).

[Jarro]

Nice effort from Senior

[sms316]

Nice effort from Senior Do you reckon he would have made the cut if the cheat stick wasn't permitted?

[WBennett]

No mate. He's on Saturday because you are Sunday.

We still have a free spot if he wants to join us ;)

[Hooker]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Broomstick]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Sydney Hacker]

A great show of holding his nerves down the stretch.

[Lagerlover]

How much could you buy Rose's putter for atm?

[Broomstick]

Bit of luck we might have a Quinella.

Got it . Go the broomy.

[Webster]

Just shows why anchoring is cheating and should be banned now. So much easier to put in the wind with the putter jammed against your chest.

[sms316]

Just shows why anchoring is cheating and should be banned now. So much easier to put in the wind with the putter jammed against your chest. Yet the apologists will tell you it is tougher in the wind. Frog shit.

[sms316]

A great show of holding his nerves down the stretch. Not a yip in sight.

[razaar]

Peter Senior - amazing golfer.

[Jarro]

A win for the ages

[Sydney Hacker]

Yet another one for the record books.

[Hooker]

Just shows why anchoring is cheating and should be banned now. So much easier to put in the wind with the putter jammed against your chest.

You are just going around in circles again mate , won fair and square , no asterisks , Australian open champion.

Stick that up your whatever you like and accept it.

[Eag's]

Great to see Senior win, he is a top bloke who just loves to play.

[sms316]

Great to see Senior win, he is a top bloke who just loves to play. He is a top bloke, but unfortunately his career will always be one that can't be taken seriously.

[Webster]

This, and any other win until 2016 will carry a double asterix. Cheating in full knowledge that anchoring has been deemed cheating.Making a mockery of our most prestigeous event. Shameful.

[Eag's]

He is a top bloke, but unfortunately his career will always be one that can't be taken seriously.

Not taken seriously by you, but I don't think he will lose any sleep over it.

[sms316]

Not taken seriously by you, but I don't think he will lose any sleep over it. Fair point. He should though, given the timing of his career has pretty much been where the game has been brought into disrepute because of the long putter.

[dhills2]

Ogilvy was not at all keen to resume play today. Spent more time complaining to everyone on the practice green than warming up during the suspension :) Last time I watched him play he was chucking a tantrum. Is his attitude letting him down these days?

I see what everyone was on about when they posted that the Masters is going to eat that 14 yr old kid alive! I watched him practice his putting today and I swear he missed about 10 short putts in a row... we're talking 3-4ft tops from the same spot.

[BenM]

I was pretty happy to see Senior win, cheat stick or not.

Admittedly I didn't see the whole round but I didn't see him hole too many long putts today. He just kept it in play, and kept on getting up and down, even though he hit some pretty poor approach shots (in tough conditions) almost every chip he hit seemed to finish inside 3 feet. Seems to me that it wasn't the cheat stick that won the day, not today at least.

[hocko]

Everyone else is allowed to anchor for the next 3 years if they want. It's their call if they do or not whilst it is conforming.

[Ashes]

Did the 14 year old use a cheat stick?

A kid that age should be switching straight away.

[fireblade]

brilliant win in those conditions by a brilliant ballstriker.

[dhills2]

Did the 14 year old use a cheat stick?

A kid that age should be switching straight away.

Wasn't using one on the putting green today. Not sure what he used in the tourney.

[mrbluu]

Ogilvy was not at all keen to resume play today. Spent more time complaining to everyone on the practice green than warming up during the suspension :) Last time I watched him play he was chucking a tantrum. Is his attitude letting him down these days?

I see what everyone was on about when they posted that the Masters is going to eat that 14 yr old kid alive! I watched him practice his putting today and I swear he missed about 10 short putts in a row... we're talking 3-4ft tops from the same spot.

Like a lot of the sports ppl Ogilvy hasn't performed well since doing the Swiss Vitamins ads.......

[Daves]

Like a lot of the sports ppl Ogilvy hasn't performed well since doing the Swiss Vitamins ads.......

T'was only thinking the same thing yesterday, as they played that ad for the umpteen time.

[Monsta]

Like a lot of the sports ppl Ogilvy hasn't performed well since doing the Swiss Vitamins ads.......

Im not taking those vitamins then, I play bad enough as it is :lol:

[mrbluu]

Im not taking those vitamins then, I play bad enough as it is :lol:

Well don't start cos you could blow out a couple of more shots!!! :wink:

[razaar]

What a thrill for Bert and Ronda Senior, they have watched their son Peter win important golf tournaments since he was a teenager. They have obviously passed on great golfing genes to all their four sons who have all been great ball strikers. Their annual family Christmas cricket match may see new equipment this year.

[Sydney Hacker]

What a thrill for Bert and Ronda Senior, they have watched their son Peter win important golf tournaments since he was a teenager. They have obviously passed on great golfing genes to all their four sons who have all been great ball strikers. Their annual family Christmas cricket match may see new equipment this year.Broomstick cricket bat? Is anchoring allowed in back yard cricket?

[matty]

Did the 14 year old use a cheat stick?

A kid that age should be switching straight away.

He was using a belly in round 1. If he was using a normal putting on the practice green that might explain some of the misses.

[dhills2]

He was using a belly in round 1. If he was using a normal putting on the practice green that might explain some of the misses.

I was seriously watching him practice from 3-4ft for about 10 minutes and don't recall seeing one drop. It was unbelievable. My mate and I thought he must have been aiming to lip out until he threw his hands in the air in frustration after missing so many in a row. I hope he gets his short putting under control before the Masters... otherwise it could end up being an unpleasant experience for him. He also had three or four guys standing around him all chipping in with advice... I reckon he needs to get rid of the glory hunters & work with one coach.

[Ashes]

I was seriously watching him practice from 3-4ft for about 10 minutes and don't recall seeing one drop. It was unbelievable. My mate and I thought he must have been aiming to lip out until he threw his hands in the air in frustration after missing so many in a row. I hope he gets his short putting under control before the Masters... otherwise it could end up being an unpleasant experience for him. He also had three or four guys standing around him all chipping in with advice... I reckon he needs to get rid of the glory hunters & work with one coach.

For memory this kid got to where he has on the back of a his putting and chipping?

[Webster]

He cheats with a belly putter.

[dhills2]

Ashes - True, but it appears he is trying to make the transition to a normal putter.

[Monsta]

For memory this kid got to where he has on the back of a his putting and chipping?

He is not the biggest hitter, so "Houston, we have a problem"

[idgolfguy]

Ashes - True, but it appears he is trying to make the transition to a normal putter.
There is no proof that an anchored stroke impacts on putting...so I've been told.

[Ashes]

There is no proof that an anchored stroke impacts on putting...so I've been told.

Even if there isn't an advantage to anchoring, there would certainly be a disadvantage to switching from anchored to non-anchored if that's how you've learnt the game!

The rules bodies have done this kid a disservice by taking so long to act. I reckon his coaches have let him down too by pushing him in that direction.

[Marto65]

There is no proof that an anchored stroke impacts on putting...so I've been told.

Seemed to me that the only guys holing anything yesterday was W"Anchorers"

[razaar]

Seemed to me that the only guys holing anything yesterday was W"Anchorers"
The player needs to be well braced to putt with a long putter. Which is something that tends to get overlooked by players using the conventional putter. The wind never seemed to bother Nichlaus, Trevino and Watson because they were well braced in their setup.

[popper81]

Chalk another win up for the RSS..... Stack and Tilt wins the tour school...... Add virge at the champs, and it has been a big year :lol: