Official 2022 PGA Tour thread

[Blarg]

Every ball in the rough was a fight to get out but they still used driver off the tee box and ran through the fairways rather than take the 20 to 30 yard loss of distance and stay on the short stuff. The negative to dropping down to a 3 wood was the greens were hard as rock so approach shots had to come in at a high elevation with spin to hold and even still few did. That extra 30 yards is a club or two less loft and US players are not as familiar with playing bump and run. So many approaches just ran off the collars all day and the recovery shots did the same.

[Lou]

Hi @Adam

[Tank]

gary woodland eagled 16 to take a one shot lead, then double bogeyed 17 and gave it all back. agony and the ecstasy.

[Tank]

the players championship is this week, one of my favorite tournaments to watch.

[Tank]

TPC Sawgrass, 16, 17, and 18. What are you shooting on these three holes?

If I could make it through in +4, I'd feel like I was having an incredible day.

 

Edited March 8, 2022 by Tank

[Blarg]

When I played Tour 18 in Houston they had a replica of Sawgrass 17th hole. I just barely missed the putt for birdie.

Right now my left elbow is so messed up I wouldn't be able to hit the green from the white tees. April 8th I go under the knife to repair two torn tendons and release the ulnar nerve. 

[Tank]

i've played PGA West twice, and #17 is an island green, very similar to Sawgrass. I parred it the first time and bogeyed it the second time. the second time, my tee shot hit the rocks and bounced over the water to the drop area. from there, i hit on the green and two-putted.

it's such a fun hole to play. Lee Trevino aced this hole during one of the skins games back in the 80s, and there's a plaque on the tee to remind you, just in case you're not already intimidated enough.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ayoUaWfaflE/UM-4pW5qqvI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/IavUI4Yxjxo/s1600/PGA+West+17.jpg

[Blarg]

Read the Tour 18 hole description for giggles. 

[Tank]

3 hours ago, Blarg said:

Read the Tour 18 hole description for giggles. 

"the easiest par 5 on the course." brilliant.

[Tank]

tiger woods, along with three other people, was inducted into the world golf hall of fame tonight. his daughter gave a speech introducing him that was supposedly amazing, but i missed it. i saw his speech and it was pretty good.

the replay is on the golf channel right now for anyone who's interested.

[Tank]

play has been suspended at the players' for the time being due to weather. they're hoping to resume play later today.

the lead is at -4 by zalatoris, varner III, and fleetwood.

[fan_since79]

Weather finally cooperated and they got some good time in before being called due to darkness.

Tommy Fleetwood and the inimitable Tom Hoge have finished, and are tied for the lead at -6. 

[Tank]

varner got to the 17th tee at -7 and a one shot lead. he left the 17th green at -4 and in second place.

[fan_since79]

They got a few hours in this morning before play was suspended. Strong line of thunderstorms, heavy rain and winds all day long.

Tomorrow morning, the same. Saturday afternoon rain might taper off but strong winds will remain, 20 to 30mph gusts.

Sunday, Monday no rain but still windy.

Tuesday, another round of thunderstorms.

They have to finish by Monday to get this done.

[Tank]

i'd have been perfectly happy if they had left this tournament in may so that weather wasn't an issue.

[fan_since79]

There are 41 golfers who have yet to complete Round 1, ranging from the 11th to the 18th hole.

I imagine they'll try to get that finished tomorrow afternoon if the rain lets up. I have no idea what they'll do after that.

There's also the question of how much damage the course sustains and how long it takes to get rid of all that water.

[Tank]

They’re going to work desperately to finish on Monday.

[fan_since79]

I thought The Players was going to be on the third weekend of March, not the second. That surprised me. The weather forecast for next weekend is lovely. Dry, sunny, and mild temps.

Oh well, too late now. And a Monday finish is paramount, as thunderstorms will roll in again Tuesday morning. Is there a chance they might stop at 54 holes? 

[fan_since79]

There's a Tornado Watch this morning in the area. 

 

[St1ck]

This is a mess. They may not finish until Tuesday.

[Blarg]

Splash after splash on 17. You would think 138 yards would be a simple wedge for these guys but the wind has them all on 8 irons and uncomfortable on every swing.

Now 20 balls in the water through 44 golfers today. 

[Tank]

Shane Lowry just aced 17.

[Blarg]

Lowry just aced the 17th hole. Hit the ball over the flag by about 8 feet and spun it back into the hole. 

[Tank]

Van Rooyen from South Africa is rocking a pretty amazing mustache.

[PattyD22]

Just now, Blarg said:

Lowry just aced the 17th hole. Hit the ball over the flag by about 15 feet and spun it back into the hole. 

Then proceeded to have one of the best and longest celebrations at TPC Sawgrass.  Lowry seems like a really great guy, and what a reaction.  Awesome