Shumkoolie
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They dethroned the reigning Men's Olympic Gold Medal Champions from canada.
Justin Rose is an excellent player and congratulations to him for winning the gold medal.
I watched a little bit of the golf, but just couldn't really get into it. I'm more enthused about watching events that I don't watch normally, like diving, track & field events, swimming, and volleyball.
Volleyball was nice for me last night, I won a parlay bet on intertops ($25 bet won $34 - and I was bankrolled from a freeroll - I steadfastly refuse to make a deposit for sportsbetting and never will).
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iveyfan
Visionary
Silver Level
I had Reed, Furyk, Fowler and Na on my fantasy team. Pretty good round 1 for me
Figaroo2
Legend
Bronze Level
For me Reed's win wasn't unexpected. I've been waiting for him to step up, he has a fine swing hits beautiful controlled punch shots and seems decent with the putter. Looks like he will again be a thorn in the side of the Europeans at the RC.
Have the US selected their wild cards yet. If not Fowler must have a decent shot at one.
Have the US selected their wild cards yet. If not Fowler must have a decent shot at one.
Figaroo2
Legend
Bronze Level
This years European team and a photo of two years ago.
Form is temporary, class is permanent.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/37217926
No McDowell or Poulter, the Scots and Welsh lads have done so little I can't even remember their names. Dubisson hasn't done anything either. I'll be particularly interested to see how Willett and Fitzpatrick get on.
Westwood was lucky to be picked imo, but they need a few old heads out there.
US actually look stronger to me, I'd expect them to win handsomely at home this time and would put money on it. Johnson, Reed, Walker and maybe Spieth are all in a much better place than two years ago.
I'm also looking forward to seeing a bit more of Koepka who doesn't get any press in the UK but I know he's a strong player.
Form is temporary, class is permanent.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/37217926
No McDowell or Poulter, the Scots and Welsh lads have done so little I can't even remember their names. Dubisson hasn't done anything either. I'll be particularly interested to see how Willett and Fitzpatrick get on.
Westwood was lucky to be picked imo, but they need a few old heads out there.
US actually look stronger to me, I'd expect them to win handsomely at home this time and would put money on it. Johnson, Reed, Walker and maybe Spieth are all in a much better place than two years ago.
I'm also looking forward to seeing a bit more of Koepka who doesn't get any press in the UK but I know he's a strong player.
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iveyfan
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Silver Level
TPC Boston has always been a bit of a birdie fest. I remember when my boy Mike Weir shot 61 a while ago at the Deutsche Bank
grilldoggy
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Silver Level
a Mickelson fan
Yeah, I agree. He might be in the twilight of his career, but he's still relevant. I just hope he doesn't retire early. Probably not though, he seems to have a deep love for the game.
Figaroo2
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Bronze Level
We moved to a golf community in July - I have my first lesson on Friday afternoon!
I have never played before - very excited.
Woot Debs welcome to our world I hope you enjoy learning a game that is every bit as difficult to master as poker.
Lessons from the get go are very important so you are holding the club correctly and standing and swinging in the best way. If you set up correct you are set up to hit good shots.
You can study decent swings on the internet and the pro females often have technically much better swings than a lot of the men as women can't muscle it as much and rely on good mechanics a lot more. You don't have to be big and strong to move the golf ball decent distances it's all in the technique.
Walking a golf course is also a great antidote to the hours sat on our butts playing poker. I know you love your buggies in the US but in the UK probably 90% of us walk the course it's so much better for you.
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iveyfan
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We moved to a golf community in July - I have my first lesson on Friday afternoon!
I have never played before - very excited.
Very cool Debbie. It's definitely a hard game to pick up for most so don't be too discouraged right off the bat. I had the luck of having a dad willing to put me through golf camps every year from the age of 8 until 14, where I played against some very good competition. (In fact, some of my buddies that I met there are now playing for division 1 Universities in the US).
Anyways, my point is it can be frustrating at times and you should try to stick with it as the fun far outweighs anything else for me.
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iveyfan
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McIlroy won it and Scott finished 4th. Won my yahoo pool again this week.
I'll take Rory, Scott and DJ this week. I think Oosty is a very good value pick and Casey is under the radar
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Cdub512
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Tiger is targeting coming back in the Fall at the Safeway Open in 1 month! Hopefully he can work his way back to where he can be in contention almost every week. Him coming back will get bigger crowds, and more viewers on TV.
grilldoggy
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Tiger's return
Yeah, I completely agree. Golf is thriving now, but the return of Tiger could be a real boom to the game.
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iveyfan
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Having another good week. DJ, Casey and Scott are all in contention.
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iveyfan
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I'm not expecting much, but I wouldn't be surprised if he does well.
He's playing the Hero World Challenge as well which I feel is such a dumb tournament. 18 people only and it's considered an official tourney by the OWGR, so everybody gets free world ranking points even if you shoot 80 over par, you finish 18th and get as many points as finishing 18th in fields like the Byron Nelson, the Travelers or the Canadian Open