2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills

[ztejas 43,411]

Rory just cut that fairway over a bunker like he's playing golden tee. 

[ztejas 43,411]

And then sort of saves... birdie? to get to 6 under.

Spieth burns the edge on a 6 footer after a great approach. Could have used a bird there. 

[LTtxfan 49,141]

Spieth can be such a fuckin' head case sometimes.  Right now he can't buy a putt and it's primarily due to shit circling around in his head... 

[LTtxfan 49,141]

At times, Tiger looks like he is pain when he's walking today.

 

[ztejas 43,411]

Holy fuck that was bad Jordan. 

Aaaand that was worse.

Edited May 19, 2022 by ztejas

[ConferenceRoom 6,141]

[LTtxfan 49,141]

15 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Spieth can be such a fuckin' head case sometimes.  Right now he can't buy a putt and it's primarily due to shit circling around in his head... 

And another bogey -- just not right mentally today on the greens.  Has no confidence putting right now, and spending way too much time grinding over a 4ft putt with Greller.

Painful to watch on the greens today...

[ConferenceRoom 6,141]

Do people really not know what the word "fore" means?

[LTtxfan 49,141]

4 minutes ago, ConferenceRoom said:

Do people really not know what the word "fore" means?

 

Two theories on "fore"

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So "fore" has been part of golf for a long time.

Theory 1: 'Fore!' Evolved from 'Forecaddie'

Historians at the British Golf Museum (and many others) have surmised that the term "fore," as a warning in golf, evolved from "forecaddie."

A forecaddie is a person who accompanies a grouping of golfers around the golf course, going forward on each hole to be in a position to pinpoint the locations of the group members' shots. If a member of the group hits an errant shot, the forecaddie tracks down the ball and lets the golfer know its location.

In the early days of golf, golf balls were handmade, always custom-ordered and, therefore, expensive. Losing a golf ball was a real hit to the pocketbook well into the 1800s. So the forecaddie's role in olden times was even more important to golfers.

The most plausible theory about the evolution of "fore" as a golf term is that it is a shortening of "forecaddie." A golfer who hit an errant shot, the theory goes, yelled to the forecaddie to make sure they were watching and tracking. Perhaps they originally yelled out "forecaddie," but, ultimately, the shortened version "fore" is what caught on.

Theory 2: 'Fore!' Has a Military Origin

Another popular theory, one cited by the USGA Museum, is that the term has a military origin. In warfare of the 17th and 18th century (a time period when golf was really taking hold in Britain), infantry advanced in formation while artillery batteries fired from behind, over the heads of the infantrymen. An artilleryman about to fire would yell "beware before," alerting nearby infantrymen to drop to the ground to avoid the shells screaming overhead.

So when golfers misfired and sent their missiles - golf balls - screaming off target, "beware before" was shortened to "fore."

Those are the two theories most commonly cited, but, as noted, nobody knows with certainty how fore became a golf term.

What can be said with certainty, however, is that the term does originate in the fact that "fore" means "ahead" or "before," and, used by a golfer, is a warning to those ahead that a golf ball is coming their way.

 

[ztejas 43,411]

Finally a nice putt from Spieth.

[Goodman 3,273]

Quick update: espn is awful at golf.

[Goodman 3,273]

33 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Spieth can be such a fuckin' head case sometimes.  Right now he can't buy a putt and it's primarily due to shit circling around in his head... 

Sometimes?

 

That's what's made him fun to follow.

[MirrOlure 14,750]

So ESPN has actually managed to absolutely and unequivocally fuck up the simple task of televising a Golf Major. Unfuckingbelievable.

[Texas St. Armadillos 1,381]

1 minute ago, MirrOlure said:

So ESPN has actually managed to absolutely and unequivocally fuck up the simple task of televising a Golf Major. Unfuckingbelievable.

How so?

[LTtxfan 49,141]

Rory driving and putting well and even catching a few breaks today.  Tomorrow afternoon noon round will be interesting to watch...

[dcar00 14,144]

1 hour ago, ztejas said:

Oh I'm sure they're all friends. Jordan is probably just less chatty. 

Jordan is chatty, its just easier when he's chatting with himself.

[ztejas 43,411]

Damn. Huge close from Rory.

[LTtxfan 49,141]

Tiger goes over green on #9 approach.

WTH... Then Jordan goes over #9 green from 135yrs out in middle of fairway -- can't believe Spieth & Greller screwed that approach shot club selection that badly.  

[dcar00 14,144]

Jordan finishes +2.  7 back.  will have to go pretty low tomorrow.

[4th&Five 41,506]

 

[markstanco 12,570]

1 minute ago, dcar00 said:

Jordan finishes +2.  7 back.  will have to go pretty low tomorrow.

In 19 mph wind. 

[dcar00 14,144]

2 minutes ago, markstanco said:

In 19 mph wind. 

ha. he'll probably shoot 64 if all his putts are downwind.

[MirrOlure 14,750]

How so?

I guess that was the pre-main broadcast abortion with the yuck it up idiots blabbing away constantly while they showed the play.

[LTtxfan 49,141]

15 minutes ago, dcar00 said:

Jordan finishes +2.  7 back.  will have to go pretty low tomorrow.

Hoping afternoon scores are high today to keep both Jordan and Tiger in the mix -- make the cut and maybe a big weekend puts them in contention late on Sunday.  

[StruggleBus 3,922]

Scottie with a fucking bomb off of 1 tee

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

Because I fucked up and posted in the formula 1 thread.  Alas  

Taking a break now.  Lots of pics to post later.   Here’s a post round Jordan on the range:

 

 

[4th&Five 41,506]

Eagle for Scottie on 5!

[Jive Turkey 12,592]

if y'all are looking for anybody to root for, give a good thought to Jessie Mueller.  he is a PGA club pro from the Grand Canyon University Golf Club in Phoenix.  he won the PGA Pro Championship last month in Austin to qualify.  he's 2 under through 8.  seems like a good dude.

https://www.pga.com/story/pga-light-shining-brightly-on-mr-hollywood-the-ppc-champion-jesse-mueller

[markstanco 12,570]

[LTtxfan 49,141]

55 minutes ago, Jive Turkey said:

if y'all are looking for anybody to root for, give a good thought to Jessie Mueller.  he is a PGA club pro from the Grand Canyon University Golf Club in Phoenix.  he won the PGA Pro Championship last month in Austin to qualify.  he's 2 under through 8.  seems like a good dude.

https://www.pga.com/story/pga-light-shining-brightly-on-mr-hollywood-the-ppc-champion-jesse-mueller

Do the PGA Club pro's get to keeping "winnings" in this tournament ??  😕

Sure hope so...

[miguelito 11,250]

2 hours ago, Francisco 2.0 said:

Because I fucked up and posted in the formula 1 thread.  Alas  

Taking a break now.  Lots of pics to post later.   Here’s a post round Jordan on the range:

 

 

I didn't watch the round, but based on the comments on this thread, shouldn't Jordan be on the practice putting green?

[dcar00 14,144]

3 minutes ago, miguelito said:

I didn't watch the round, but based on the comments on this thread, shouldn't Jordan be on the practice putting green?

nobody likes to practice putting.  Its all about hittin' the big dog straight!

[Blotto 23,484]

1 hour ago, markstanco said:

just over a pack of cigs in one round.....solid effort. I'm actually surprised the PGA hasnt banned smoking while in competition. 

[LTtxfan 49,141]

Scottie running hot...  +1 thru 17 holes

And may be in the water on #18 ?? 

 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4,767]

1 minute ago, LTtxfan said:

Scottie running hot...  +1 thru 17 holes

And may be in the water on #18 ?? 

He’s been fighting it after the good start at -2.  Driver has not been his friend down the stretch. 

[ztejas 43,411]

JT with a nice afternoon 67.

[LTtxfan 49,141]

HaHaHaHa 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Oklahoma 70yr old fan in shorts with suspenders walking behind Scottie on #18.

Looks like he shops at Gymboree...

[LTtxfan 49,141]

• Matthew Wolff   +8
• Adam Scott        +7
• Billy Horschel     +6
• Patrick Cantlay   +6
• Brooks Koepka   +5

 

[ztejas 43,411]

10 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

• Brooks Koepka   +5

[TonyTexas 10,504]

2 hours ago, Blotto said:

just over a pack of cigs in one round.....solid effort. I'm actually surprised the PGA hasnt banned smoking while in competition. 

 

[4th&Five 41,506]

my dad is on the same health plan. 

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

Random pics.  I've have around 125 from today, and I'll post them. I'll put them in spoilers so the page will load normally:

 

Spoiler

Looking to the east end of the range

5th fairway and green

 

5th green

 

5th green, again

 

 

 

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

Spoiler

5th green, and 6th tee.  Southern Hills has a number of holes this week where the tee is immediately behind, or in some cases, to the side of a green (players will be teeing off over the green they just played).   The tee for the 6th hole is behind and to the left of the 5th green, and players are hitting it over the 3rd tee.

 

3rd tee, with 2nd hole in the background. I don't know who this is.

 

Wider shot of the 5th green and 3rd tee, with 6th tee to the right out of frame

 

 

6th green, with Stewart Cink, Padrig Harrington and Jason Dufner

 

Cink and Harrington on the 7th tee

 

 

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

Spoiler

 

When Dufner putted out on 6, he tossed his ball to a kid in front of me.  No pic of that, but just wanted to mention it.

 

 

 

 

7th fairway

 

A big ass drone was flying just off the course.  Have no idea if it was for TV, or security, or whatnot

 

Fleet of mowers

 

[Hate 20,106]

Those random pics of the drone and the mowers are the best ones.  I'm pretty sure the drone is TV.  Could you hear it?  Those drones are the death knell of the tower cams and blimps. 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4,767]

Great pix.  However, next time .. may I suggest .. take @kingkoopa6 and @Burt along to capture the “human interest” angle.

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

5 minutes ago, Hate said:

Those random pics of the drone and the mowers are the best ones.  I'm pretty sure the drone is TV.  Could you hear it?  Those drones are the death knell of the tower cams and blimps. 

 

Oh hell yes.  It was very loud; which is the only way I would have noticed it was there.  It was hovering behind the 8th green, maybe 100 feet up.  Much louder than my DJI drone. 

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

1 minute ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

Great pix.  However, next time .. may I suggest .. take @kingkoopa6 and @Burt along to capture the “human interest” angle.

 

I contemplated that, because there was, um, a lot of opportunities.  However, I'm not suave enough and I would have coughed or something while in the act and pointed out by security or some such, so I abstained.

[VirginiaLonghorn 4,767]

2 minutes ago, Francisco 2.0 said:

 

I contemplated that, because there was, um, a lot of opportunities.  However, I'm not suave enough and I would have coughed or something while in the act and pointed out by security or some such, so I abstained.

I get that … which is why I suggested leaving those “opportunities” to the professionals. 

[Francisco 2.0 32,385]

Spoiler

Fairways were so soft they felt like fieldturf.  18th fairway:

 

Looking towards the 18th green.  Lots of elevation change on this hole

 

Tiger on the 18th.  

 

Tiger's 2nd shot on 18