Big Break: Greenbrier - Page 6

A question for those of you who have watched past seasons of the show:  Do the contestants always have as much experience as this seasons seem to have?

I pictured the show as being more of an American Idol type thing where the contestants were "nobody's" in need of a "Big Break."  But there seems to be quite a few players this season who have had web.com tour experience, or who have even had professional wins, and one that competed in the US Open a couple of years ago.  Also, based on the few episodes from last season that I saw, most of those girls were pretty inexperienced players, so I assumed it was always like that.

I'm liking watching Sasquatch and Robert (I think that's his name, the guy that works in a pro shop and has no experience) and starting to really pull for both of them lately.  (Still a big fan of Rick and his attitude though)

A question for those of you who have watched past seasons of the show:  Do the contestants always have as much experience as this seasons seem to have?

I pictured the show as being more of an American Idol type thing where the contestants were "nobody's" in need of a "Big Break."  But there seems to be quite a few players this season who have had web.com tour experience, or who have even had professional wins, and one that competed in the US Open a couple of years ago.  Also, based on the few episodes from last season that I saw, most of those girls were pretty inexperienced players, so I assumed it was always like that.

I'm liking watching Sasquatch and Robert (I think that's his name, the guy that works in a pro shop and has no experience) and starting to really pull for both of them lately.  (Still a big fan of Rick and his attitude though)

I have not seen every season, but I have watched about 2/3 of them.  This season seems to have more talented players to me.  In the last few episodes guys were actually beaten by birdies instead of by making their own stupid mistakes. (There were a couple of short missed putts, but those happen).  I don't know specifically if the players have more experience, but the quality of play has been high so far.

Unrelated question:  Why does everyone have a problem with Chan.  I have been working on my computer while watching these, so maybe I missed something?  As far as I can tell he is a little neurotic and nerdy, but other than that I don't get the hate.  Is he just not cool enough for these guys or is there some jerky behavior I missed.

I am surprised Anthony has made it this far.  He has an ugly swing and more than that, it seems yippy.  Anyone else see the same thing?

I have not seen every season, but I have watched about 2/3 of them.  This season seems to have more talented players to me.  In the last few episodes guys were actually beaten by birdies instead of by making their own stupid mistakes. (There were a couple of short missed putts, but those happen).  I don't know specifically if the players have more experience, but the quality of play has been high so far.

Unrelated question:  Why does everyone have a problem with Chan.  I have been working on my computer while watching these, so maybe I missed something?  As far as I can tell he is a little neurotic and nerdy, but other than that I don't get the hate.  Is he just not cool enough for these guys or is there some jerky behavior I missed.

I am surprised Anthony has made it this far.  He has an ugly swing and more than that, it seems yippy.  Anyone else see the same thing?

Put $$$ on James Lepp - only Canadian on this show and possibly the most accomplished player of the group! NCAA Champ, couple of Canadian Tour wins (one as an amateur).

yeah never seen anything like it

I was under the impression a stroke only constituted as legal if the ball was struck. This seems like a scooping motion similar to dragging the putter along the ground towards the ball.

I thought James was legit until I saw him chip. 

I like many of the players this season.   I'm a little surprised that I like so many of these contestants. 

My take on the players after 4 episodes:

Squatch is still one of my favorites.  He seems likeable and I like his demeanor both on and off the course.

James.....another one of my favorites.  I'm rooting for him too. The more I see of him on the show, the more I like what I see.

Rick....how can anyone root against this guy? he seems like a class act.

Anthony.....I like his attitude.  his game is extremely rusty, and he knows it.  he doesn't try to make excuses for bad shots or have emotional breakdowns after one of those bad shots.  How can anyone not like this guy?   The guys who annoy me most are those who act like they're in shock if they miss a shot and try to make excuses or go into a rant how they never miss a shot.  Anthony is definitely not one of these guys, and I'm pulling for him.

Chan..........he's a weird dude, but I like his attitude. My biggest issue with him is slow play.  I don't think he's being different for the cameras....I think he's weird like this every day on or off the cameras.  LOL

Ray............send this bloody fool back to Australia.  Did you see what he did to the tee box after he pushed the 3-wood shot into the hazard?  Is destroying the tee box really necessary?  Golf doesn't need his type....He can get kicked off next for all I care.

Brian..........please act like a man.  You're 40yrs old for Gods sake.   He can go next too..........Brian and Ray are my least favorites. 

Mark.....seems like a class act with a good game.  He doesn't seem to get as much TV time yet so I don't have a good feel for him yet.  Probably because he hit's 1-2 shots an episode and is safe and on to the next week all the time..LOL

P.S.  Without the invention of DVR, I would never be able to sit through this show.  Way too much non-golfing and contrived suspense through commercial breaks, etc.

I want to make 1 other observation, and would appreciate feedback from everyone to see if anyone agrees.   Tom Abbott absolutely annoys the hell out of me and I can't figure out how he ever got the job as host.  Surely the Golf Channel can find somebody more interesting to host the show, right???   He makes me want to pull my hair out..............   In contrast, I absolutely love Stephanie Sparks.  I have a  huge crush on her...LOL

Yes.  There is only one thing that bothers me, but it really bothers me, and that is his unnecessarily hyperbolic reactions to mediocre shots.  "That was an UNBELIEVABLE mistake!"  Not really ... these guys aren't seasoned pros and there is obviously A LOT of pressure on them.  All of these mistakes are VERY believeable.

And, in general, I know you guys that watched last season complained about this with the girls, but now that I'm watching I can agree that the hosts and players sitting on the sidelines need to talk to the balls a lot less ... as in not at all.  And Stephanie Sparks is guilty of this one as well.  All of the extraneous "sits" and "go's" and "get up's and "get down's" are kind of annoying.

I want to make 1 other observation, and would appreciate feedback from everyone to see if anyone agrees.   Tom Abbott absolutely annoys the hell out of me and I can't figure out how he ever got the job as host.  Surely the Golf Channel can find somebody more interesting to host the show, right???   He makes me want to pull my hair out..............   In contrast, I absolutely love Stephanie Sparks.  I have a  huge crush on her...LOL

Yes.  There is only one thing that bothers me, but it really bothers me, and that is his unnecessarily hyperbolic reactions to mediocre shots.  "That was an UNBELIEVABLE mistake!"  Not really ... these guys aren't seasoned pros and there is obviously A LOT of pressure on them.  All of these mistakes are VERY believeable.

And, in general, I know you guys that watched last season complained about this with the girls, but now that I'm watching I can agree that the hosts and players sitting on the sidelines need to talk to the balls a lot less ... as in not at all.  And Stephanie Sparks is guilty of this one as well.  All of the extraneous "sits" and "go's" and "get up's and "get down's" are kind of annoying.

Yes, I saw him 'scoot' the ball.  I'm not saying he can't pull the shot off... But I can tell you Golf is a mental game.  If he tries that shot on tour - in front of millions of fans watching.  He is going to be lit up and laughed at.  And I really believe he will have more and more doubts about his play creep into his brain.  That isn't a positive thing for any golfer... Golf is already hard enough.  And then trying to take that much of an unconventional 'swing' for chipping work on the big stage. Hahahha Seriously, the guy is doomed.

And I'd be willing to bet a big reason why he hasn't made it on tour yet...

Yes, I saw him 'scoot' the ball.  I'm not saying he can't pull the shot off... But I can tell you Golf is a mental game.  If he tries that shot on tour - in front of millions of fans watching.  He is going to be lit up and laughed at.  And I really believe he will have more and more doubts about his play creep into his brain.  That isn't a positive thing for any golfer... Golf is already hard enough.  And then trying to take that much of an unconventional 'swing' for chipping work on the big stage. Hahahha Seriously, the guy is doomed.

And I'd be willing to bet a big reason why he hasn't made it on tour yet...