Golf Thread 2.0 - Zach Johnson hates you and your family

What’s the word on those Snell balls? Anybody play them? Says it’s the guy that patented ProV1 and Taylormade balls and he’s worked for a ton of golf ball R&D. Might pick some up

 

I’ve played the left dash a bit this summer. I like it for sure, but I think I still prefer the OG mainly due to feel.

 

I’ve played snells for two years and they are very durable. I hit a lot of trees and cart paths so take it from me.

 

I’ve played the mtb black ball a little this summer and liked the ball. Availability obviously seems to be an issue.

 

My cheap ass finally started playing the Snell’s after graduating from Kirklands (yay on only losing a sleeve-ish a round….) and they’re tremendous golf balls.

 

mal630 did you have some Biloxi golf thoughts?

 

We had a Bama vs. MS/LA ryder cup the past couple years and played Grand Bear and Preserve. I absolutely love the Preserve. Grand Bear was fine but not really noteworthy. Heard awesome things about Fallen Oak but haven't played.

 

Fallen oak is amazing. Nicest course I've ever played. They only have a few tee times a day go through there and the course shows it. Haven't gotten a chance to play the preserve because I can usually get on fallen oak and the grand bear for free.

 

Did the same thing. Preserve was better than Grand Bear for sure. Our group was also in bad shape for the Sunday round at GB

 

Have a golf trip in October with our crew. Shell Landing Friday (18), The Preserve Saturday (36), Grand Bear Sunday (18)

 

Played shell landing and wasn't a big fan. That's the course locals play and it was picked on a Friday mid morning. Cheap though.

 

Which struggling star figures it out for the FedEx Cup cash grab

Rory
DJ
Bryson

 

Not Bryson

 

I got BryGuy in my OaD so him.

or he misses the cut by 5

 

Bryson is more likely to kill a fan by not yelling fire than he is to win the FedEx cup playoffs.

 

Northern Trust really chose wisely to ditch Riviera and sign up for a tournament in early August

 

you can't yell fire in a crowded movie theater.

 

Did they have any say in the decision? Riviera is now Tiger's tournament and an elevated event

 

Sunday at Riviera cost some good people a bunch of money this year.

 

I'm not sure, I have to imagine it went something like the tour has a new sponsor willing to pony up big money and I'm sure they wanted a west coast event being a Korean car company. Barclays was on the way out and Pointe Vedra probably sold NT on taking over a playoff event. Being in financial services NYC/Boston is a good location for NT too.

This is their last year sponsoring an event too. I just wish they switched events with the BMW (used to be the Western Open) and held the event in Chicago.

 

Bryson made 1 more birdie than Rahm, and is 8 shots behind.

 

The media are so fucking weird.

 

“I know you didn’t really go grab it from your car, but if you had to, how long do you think it would take?”

He should have shamed that person and told him he’s not allowed to ask anything else, lol.

 

Holy hell. Hideki just hit a tee shot that bounced a couple times on the path and went up a guy’s shorts. Somehow the guy was smart enough to stand still until an official got there so they could go through the motions for the drop

 

Any golf recs in Phoenix? I’ll be there for thanksgiving and may try and play with some family members. Probably nothing too difficult or expensive would be ideal

 

There’s plenty of really good spots but that is getting into prime season so what are you thinking as expensive? Talking Stick is good and should be on the cheaper side, under $100 I’d think. We-Ko-Pa is always highly touted but I’ve never been there and their website says it’s around $185 then. Troon North is great but likely around the same price point as We-Ko-Pa

 

Yeah around $100 is what I figured. Was looking at Lookout Mountain and Aguila

 

Troon IYAM IMO

 

I’m no help on those but I think we have one or two Phoenix guys in here, maybe The B1G Kucktis? I thought he helped me out a while back

 

Talking Stick, Papago, Lookout Mountain, Raven, Whirlwind, and the Biltmore would be places I’d try. Troon, We Ko Pa and the Phoenician will be crazy expensive come Thanksgiving. I’d also try Grand Canyon’s course, it’s quite nice given the location.

 

What a dork.

 

Shot an 82 and lost one (1) golf ball. Wife is mad it took so long but you can’t touch me today. Cloud 9.

 

Gaddam Cam Smith shot a 60 today

 

Front 9? Or back?

 

Looks like everyone is going low today

 

They won't play tomorrow

 

correct, they're scheduled to finish Monday. can't believe they scheduled a tournament in Jersey City during the middle of hurricane season but here we are.

 

lol. How often does a hurricane hit Jersey?

 

I was joking because it's not exactly a hurricane hotspot, but according to wikipedia 84 times in recorded history (I searched New York because they are just outside NYC.)

 

Been 20 something years

 

Sandy was that long ago?

 

no I was thinking boston/NE when it was on that path earlier this week

 

Same for me this morning from our back tees while walking. I treated myself to double hasbrowns with bacon, cheese, and onions topped with a fried egg. Added Heinz 57 sauce too.

And holy shit do I have the worst ever heart burn.