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08-12-2018, 07:24 PM
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I want to say that I was really impressed with the golf fans around St. Louis. They made the event even more special for sure.
No doubt Tiger brought out lots of fans all by himself...
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08-12-2018, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Grits
I watched most of the afternoon.
Tiger was amazing!!! I was thrilled beyond measure for him and so was the crowd. The winner will be vaguely remembered, Tiger's second place finish will not be forgotten any time soon.
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With the way Koepka has won back-to-back US Opens along with the PGA today, I doubt that he will only be vaguely remembered. He is only 28, seemingly feerless, hits it a ton, and has a great short game. And what's most impressive is that he hasn't shown any signs of succumbing to the pressures of a major tourney. In fact, he seemed to thrive on it like many of the greatest golfers ever.
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08-12-2018, 08:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grits
I watched most of the afternoon.
Tiger was amazing!!! I was thrilled beyond measure for him and so was the crowd. The winner will be vaguely remembered, Tiger's second place finish will not be forgotten any time soon.
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He really was. If he could have hit a fairway on the front nine he would have run away with it. Good tournament all around.
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08-12-2018, 08:22 PM
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AndyC, that 43 year old great, aka "household name" was right on the heels of 28 year old, "what's his name".
Sure, "what's his name" will get better each year, but, today, his winning was not at all as significant as Tiger's 2nd. The crowd noted this as well. They were going crazy happy!! It was awesome to watch.
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08-12-2018, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Grits
AndyC, that 43 year old great, aka "household name" was right on the heels of 28 year old, "what's his name".
Sure, "what's his name" will get better each year, but, today, his winning was not at all as significant as Tiger's 2nd. The crowd noted this as well. They were going crazy happy!! It was awesome to watch.
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Being a huge Tiger fan, it was great to watch. The greatness of Koepka's play should not be dismissed, however.
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08-12-2018, 08:56 PM
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Tiger surprised me. I've been one of his biggest detractors on this board. I didn't think he could compete at this level again...I give him credit.
Koepka, however, is a FORCE. Cool as a cuke and a shot maker. He seems to intimidate his playing partners the way Tiger did
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08-13-2018, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by PhantomOnTour
Tiger surprised me. I've been one of his biggest detractors on this board. I didn't think he could compete at this level again...I give him credit.
Koepka, however, is a FORCE. Cool as a cuke and a shot maker. He seems to intimidate his playing partners the way Tiger did
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Agreed...Tiger belongs on the outer edge of the elite golfers of todays generation. Especially, on courses over 7500 yards.
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08-14-2018, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by incoming
Tiger belongs on the outer edge of the elite golfers of todays generation. Especially, on courses over 7500 yards.
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That's quite a statement considering Tiger couldn't walk less than 12 months ago. He's come a long way, and I don't think he's done. Ben Hogan anyone? What I noticed most about Sunday was his intensity. Of all the rounds he's played this year, Sunday was the first time I felt Tiger was mentally all-in on every shot. Previously, he sometimes got resigned to missing shots because he knew he didn't have every shot in his repertoire. He seems to expect excellence every time now, just like he did in yesteryear.
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08-19-2018, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tucker6
That's quite a statement considering Tiger couldn't walk less than 12 months ago. He's come a long way, and I don't think he's done. Ben Hogan anyone? What I noticed most about Sunday was his intensity. Of all the rounds he's played this year, Sunday was the first time I felt Tiger was mentally all-in on every shot. Previously, he sometimes got resigned to missing shots because he knew he didn't have every shot in his repertoire. He seems to expect excellence every time now, just like he did in yesteryear.
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100% agree.
We saw the Tiger of old last Sunday with his HEAD.
He freaking hit it sideways on that front side and somehow put it 3 deep by sheer will and determination. He then stuffed some shots on that backside when the heat was really on.
The crowd was electric, and he swallowed it all in, and performed at a high level like he did in the past.
Koepka was simply better.
But to think Tiger is done, is far from a reality at this point in time. That dude has a mind to compete and will himself to do things that other people simply won't allow themselves to do. He is one of those rare people that gets better when the spotlight is the brightest.
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