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Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 5:18 pm**

I'll take Goosen coming off his win at The International. I think his Sunday meltdown at Pinehurst was an anomaly.

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:03 pm**

You don't have to have your official picks in until monday morning, remember.

But, I'll take Tiger. When to going gets tough, the Tiger gets swinging.

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:06 pm**

Dinsdale wrote:You don't have to have your official picks in until monday morning, remember.

But, I'll take Tiger. When to going gets tough, the Tiger gets swinging.

Taking a big chance Dins.....picking Woods is risky........

As my unofficial pick, I'll take SERGIO (s'up B?)

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:19 pm**

I've got B down for Serge, as well.

I played pretty well for the first 8 yesterday. It was that last one that killed me (sup 8...on a par 4). I hate that. Missing all the greens, but scrambling like a madman for pars. Bumping it up by the hole, making putts... I was a true stalwart of Hanging In There. Then came #9...

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:26 pm**

We all know this will be the week for Sergio.

Unless it is not.

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:49 pm**

Dinsdale wrote:I played pretty well for the first 8 yesterday. It was that last one that killed me (sup 8...on a par 4). I hate that.

Nothing that pisses me off worse than following up a birdie with a bogey. Last week, I had 5 birdies, 4 bogeys, 1 double, and one of the dreaded "others".

The disconcerting thing is that on all of the birdies, the next hole I either bogeyed, doubled, or othered........

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 6:57 pm**

Going with a bit of a longshot, but he's played pretty well in the majors this year: Bernhard Langer.

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 10:59 pm**

Felix wrote:Nothing that pisses me off worse than following up a birdie with a bogey.

When I was at Heron Lakes the other day, I missed a crazy long eagle putt by inches. Tapped in for bird. Took an 8 on the next hole (par 4).

Neato. Just a warm fuzzy feeling inside.

Bernhard Langer is a dork. But since I'm making fun of him, he'll obviously win to make me look silly(er). He will montross me. That makes no sense to you guys I realize. Someday when I'm really bored, I'll explain how "montrossing" came to be.

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:09 pm**

Dinsdale wrote: Someday when I'm really bored, I'll explain how "montrossing" came to be.

I once got "Montrosed"...........

at a Montrose concert--it was not a pretty sight.......

any thing similar to that?

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:23 pm**

What the heck...

In a nutshell --

My good sports watching bud (and absolutely horrible golfer) and I were watching some hoop a few years back. As far as the superior hoop of the ACC goes, he's a big Duke fan, and I pull for the Heels. So we're watching some NBA, when one of the teams throws Eric Montross in off the bench. I say "hey, there's a good Carolina guy." My bud got all pissed that I insisted that Montross was a reasonable journeyman player, if you can sign him cheap. He seemed to think that he brought shame to the Dean's name, and was the worst Heel to ever make the NBA, and had no value as a player whatsoever. At the very moment he finished his rant, Mr. Montross put the ball on the floor from the high post, did a spin move, and finished with a thundering 360 tomahawk jam. Priceless.

Other players who always had a knack for clowning the two of us pretty consistantly -- The young ARod, when we used to watch all thoise A's/M's games out West here. We'd always comment on what a crappy fielding SS he was (it was his earlier years), which was alwauys followed by him making some unbelievable play. During those same games, we couldn't stop laughing at Carlos Guillen's drunken follies at SS on the other side. So naturally, he'd collect his drunken ass together, then prove what idiots we were with a play for the ages. There's been a few more who have done it as well. "Montross."

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 11:50 pm**

From what I've heard about the revamped Baltursol, it's playing a lot longer than the 7400 yards which it's supposed to be..

Which means the big hitters have some advantage over the Fred Funks of the world...

Tiger, Phil or Vijay...

Tiger could, Phil might, Vijay should..

But Goosein's going to.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:04 am**

Otis wrote:From what I've heard about the revamped Baltursol, it's playing a lot longer than the 7400 yards which it's supposed to be..

Which means the big hitters have some advantage over the Fred Funks of the world...

Tiger, Phil or Vijay...

Tiger could, Phil might, Vijay should..

But Goosein's going to.

Lee Janzen won the US Open the last time it was played at Baltustrol. So a shot hitter can win. Nicklaus broke the US Open scoring record both times he won at Baltustrol, so it is certainly possible for guys to go low.

I can tell you who won't win.

Fred Couples
Davis Love III
Darren Clarke
Padrig Harrington
Phil Mickelson

None of those guys have a chance.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:58 am**

7400 yards at par 70. FWIW.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 3:00 am**

BSmack wrote:
Otis wrote:From what I've heard about the revamped Baltursol, it's playing a lot longer than the 7400 yards which it's supposed to be..

Which means the big hitters have some advantage over the Fred Funks of the world...

Tiger, Phil or Vijay...

Tiger could, Phil might, Vijay should..

But Goosein's going to.
Lee Janzen won the US Open the last time it was played at Baltustrol. So a shot hitter can win. Nicklaus broke the US Open scoring record both times he won at Baltustrol, so it is certainly possible for guys to go low.

I can tell you who won't win.

Fred Couples
Davis Love III
Darren Clarke
Padrig Harrington
Phil Mickelson

None of those guys have a chance.

Maybe so but since then, they've changed the turf mixture, the areas from the edge of the fairways to where the gallery ropes will be — about 35 acres in all — were sodded with a thick stand of 80 percent Kentucky bluegrass and 20 percent perennial ryegrass, a mix touted for its general hardiness. A watering system was added, as well.

That project also included narrowing the fairways to the PGA’s preferred width of 25 yards in the landing areas, 260 yards to 330 yards off the tee. Some fairways were recontoured.
More than two months ago the new rough was at a lush 3 inches and formidable. For the tournament, it’ll be maintained at about 5 inches.

Add in the additional length which it's playing and Baltsurol today, isn't even close to the course tha hosted the Open in 93.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 2:58 pm**

Otis wrote:
BSmack wrote:
Otis wrote:From what I've heard about the revamped Baltursol, it's playing a lot longer than the 7400 yards which it's supposed to be..

Which means the big hitters have some advantage over the Fred Funks of the world...

Tiger, Phil or Vijay...

Tiger could, Phil might, Vijay should..

But Goosein's going to.
Lee Janzen won the US Open the last time it was played at Baltustrol. So a shot hitter can win. Nicklaus broke the US Open scoring record both times he won at Baltustrol, so it is certainly possible for guys to go low.

I can tell you who won't win.

Fred Couples
Davis Love III
Darren Clarke
Padrig Harrington
Phil Mickelson

None of those guys have a chance.
Maybe so but since then, they've changed the turf mixture, the areas from the edge of the fairways to where the gallery ropes will be — about 35 acres in all — were sodded with a thick stand of 80 percent Kentucky bluegrass and 20 percent perennial ryegrass, a mix touted for its general hardiness. A watering system was added, as well.

That project also included narrowing the fairways to the PGA’s preferred width of 25 yards in the landing areas, 260 yards to 330 yards off the tee. Some fairways were recontoured.
More than two months ago the new rough was at a lush 3 inches and formidable. For the tournament, it’ll be maintained at about 5 inches.

Add in the additional length which it's playing and Baltsurol today, isn't even close to the course tha hosted the Open in 93.

The pics I've seen of the rough at Baltusrol are a dead ringer for the rough I saw at Oak Hill in 03. If they don't cut this rough down at all, I wouldn't be surprised to see a winning score of 4 to 6 under. And that could go higher if the course plays longer.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 4:37 pm**

I think I'll change my pick to Ben Crane.

He'll win it all, when he finishes up at 3AM monday. I think I got grouped up with dude's dad or something last weekend. Well, dude had the same problem distinguishing the difference between the range and the fairway, anyhow. I think dude was from Beaverton, so who knows? Maybe slow play is hereditary?

Anyone who scores worse than me should play faster than me.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:00 pm**

Mickelson

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:29 pm**

Padraig Harrington

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 9:39 pm**

Vijay

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 11:25 pm**

Sean O'Hair.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 12:57 am**

I know the guy's game hasn't been exactly hot lately but either someone at the PGA has a sense of humour or they were trying to send Mike Weir a wake up call...

His playing partners for the 1st round,

David Duval
Ben Curtis

Ouch...

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 1:40 am**

Otis wrote:I know the guy's game hasn't been exactly hot lately but either someone at the PGA has a sense of humour or they were trying to send Mike Weir a wake up call...

His playing partners for the 1st round,

David Duval
Ben Curtis

Ouch...

I didn't know the PGA had a Best Players to have done Jack Shit Since Winning a Major pairing.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 2:11 am**

BSmack wrote:
Otis wrote:I know the guy's game hasn't been exactly hot lately but either someone at the PGA has a sense of humour or they were trying to send Mike Weir a wake up call...

His playing partners for the 1st round,

David Duval
Ben Curtis

Ouch...
I didn't know the PGA had a Best Players to have done Jack Shit Since Winning a Major pairing.

I just heard Weir's response when he was asked about how he felt about his being paired up with his playing partners tomorrow...
Apparently, nobody had bothered to mention who he was playing with to him until the reporter asked...

Weir was shocked at first but you could clearly hear in his voice that he was getting more and more pissed off as it sunk in...

That's good enough for me to put him back in as part of my pool of picks to win it this weekend.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 3:44 pm**

They nicknamed that group the "Do We Really HAVE To Give These Tards Exemptions?" group.

Although I guess I won't hate on DuMelt. Duval and his dad are doing a whole day's worth of free lessons/seminars out here before the Tradition.

Excuse me....the "Jeld-Wen" Tradition. Speaking of which....I'm a pretty darn popular, well-connected mutha around this town. Heck, I might even be weaseling in on a big dinner with a bunch of the big names that Jake is putting on (only because it's at my bud's facility), and I've yet to be offered any free tickets. What's up with THAT? I'm I suddenly old news around here? I'm pretty offended by all of this, actually.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 5:36 pm**

there was a pairing like that at the US Open--like Rich Beem and Shaun Micheel and someone else.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:32 pm**

The Golf Forum wrote:Ben Curtis....BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Regular bunch of comedians, aren't we?

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:35 pm**

BSmack wrote: I can tell you who won't win.

Phil Mickelson

None of those guys have a chance.

B...?

My Ben Crane pick all of a sudden isn't looking so bad now, is it?

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:38 pm**

At least Duval is in a tie with Montgomerie and Jay Haas. Just a couple of shots behind Tiger.

Posted: **Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:42 pm**

Dinsdale wrote:At least Duval is in a tie with Montgomerie and Jay Haas. Just a couple of shots behind Tiger.

Who are still ahead of Wayne Grady, who I'm quite sure if he keeps bogeying, is gonna have to choke a bitch. Better go about 58 tomorrow, or he'll be known as MC Grady.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:58 am**

Eldrick better go low tomorrow or he's gonna be spending the weekend in Orlando.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 1:46 pm**

Pablo wrote:Eldrick better go low tomorrow or he's gonna be spending the weekend in Orlando.

What and have to go home and spend some quality time with..........

Damn, if I was in his position, I'd prolly withdraw right now.......

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:16 pm**

^^^

Point taken.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:59 pm**

Well, I am only looking at espn.com's leaderboard and it says right now that Tiger is 6 over for the tourney through 3 today. With the projected cut at 3, I am going to say he won't make up the ground today. Not a huge call by any means, just a gut feeling he won't pull it together.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:06 pm**

Just when I was thinking how funny it would be if Ben Crane and Rory Sabbatini got paired up again, Ben goes and tosses up a 76. Enjoy your weekend off, bro.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:06 pm**

BSmack wrote: I can tell you who won't win.

Phil Mickelson

None of those guys have a chance.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:06 pm**

Now he's +7 for the tourney after 5 holes.

Unless he starts droping some shots from the fairway he's done.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:14 pm**

Yeah, Tiger needs to pull out an 8I if he can get within 145.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:16 pm**

Dins,

You trying to say the Phil might Montross me?

I hope he does.

Oh, and Tiger might as well bust out the 8I. That is, with a 1/2 swing and an abriviated follow through out of the rough.

Posted: **Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:37 pm**

BSmack wrote:You trying to say the Phil might Montross me?

That's EXACTLY what I'm trying to say. Mantits is going throw down a 360 rimrocker right in your freaking face.

It'll be nice to see someone else as the Montross victim this time.

Posted: **Mon Aug 15, 2005 3:08 pm**

BSmack wrote: I can tell you who won't win.

Fred Couples
Davis Love III
Darren Clarke
Padrig Harrington
Phil Mickelson

None of those guys have a chance.

Ya see the problem with predicting who won't win B?

BTW, I had Mickelson all the way..........

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