Would You Rather…?

[Double Mocha Man]

On 12/10/2021 at 5:52 AM, ChetlovesMer said:

#41 (I actually think this might be #42 or more, some of the numbering got whooper-jawed.) Would You Rather...

At any rate. Let's imagine you are the GOAT. For a moment pretend that you are the best in the world at a given sport. Would you rather....   

Be the best golfer in the world?

OR

Be the best in the world at a different sport? ... If so, which sport and why?

OR

You wouldn't want to be the best in the world at any sport, and why?  

Tom Brady, step aside. No, actually I wouldn't want to be the best in any sport where there is a high probability of injury. So therefore golf or lawn darts.  Oh wait a minute, don't people get impaled playing lawn darts?

[iacas]

On 12/10/2021 at 5:52 AM, ChetlovesMer said:

#41 (I actually think this might be #42 or more, some of the numbering got whooper-jawed.) Would You Rather...

At any rate. Let's imagine you are the GOAT. For a moment pretend that you are the best in the world at a given sport. Would you rather....   

Be the best golfer in the world?

OR

Be the best in the world at a different sport? ... If so, which sport and why?

OR

You wouldn't want to be the best in the world at any sport, and why?  

Golf, because you can still likely be anonymous almost anywhere, and you have a better chance at being the best for a long time. You should have enough money to make the rest of your life comfortable, though not as much as you'd earn if you were best in another sport… but still enough.

[ChetlovesMer]

2 hours ago, iacas said:

Golf, because you can still likely be anonymous almost anywhere, and you have a better chance at being the best for a long time. You should have enough money to make the rest of your life comfortable, though not as much as you'd earn if you were best in another sport… but still enough.

Baseball might be the best right now. Francisco Lindor will earn roughly my annual salary per hour to play baseball. That will depend of course on how many games he plays and if his team makes a play-off run. It will also depend on how well I do (I'm paid on commission.) But if you just count hours played during the regular season it comes out to pretty close to my annual salary per hour of work for Francisco. What makes that amazing is I bet only a small percentage of Americans would recognize Francisco Lindor if they bumped into him on the street. And he might be the most recognizable baseball player currently playing.... maybe? 

[dennyjones]

#41 (I actually think this might be #42 or more, some of the numbering got whooper-jawed.) Would You Rather...

At any rate. Let's imagine you are the GOAT. For a moment pretend that you are the best in the world at a given sport. Would you rather....   

Be the best golfer in the world?

OR

Be the best in the world at a different sport? ... If so, which sport and why?

OR

You wouldn't want to be the best in the world at any sport, and why?  

 

I'd have a agree with the non-contact sports.   The average running back in the NFL (not for long) does not have an extended career.   Baseball while it does pay significantly more than golf doesn't have the appeal for me as it once did.   I like the individuality of golf.    I've played enough team sports to realize they are great but golf since it is the most challenging sport I've played would be my choice.   

The drawback to being the GOAT is the time away from family the practice and playing would require.     If it were possible to strike a balance between family and any sport while being the GOAT, it would definitely be golf.

[Tonydatiger81]

On 10/19/2019 at 10:00 PM, Vinsk said:

Definitely hole out from the fairway twice a year for the rest of my life. An eagle on a par four is -2. A hole in one is -2. Two awesome shots/year would be something to look forward to forever.😃

Hole out for sure. Fairway eagles 😱.  One can dream.  Now to put in the work.  When I'm holing out two eagles a year, then im consistently hitting birdies.  And occasionally pars.  Which  means I'm playing tournaments.  And I'm winning tournaments.  Who knows, the skies the limit gentleman.  Golf is GOLD.  Thanks for having me on this forum.  Golf lover and first year golfer here.  Why didn't I do this 30 years ago?  Wait, it was so dang expensive! Well nowadays, there's so much funding and sponsorships.  Charities.  So much talent out there now too.  That's why those who shine are the best of the best.  But i like to think luck helps on those days too.  A lot of luck.  Just like any sport.  It's your time, you will shine.   

[ChetlovesMer]

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

OR

2) Have the Ryder Cup add a third team. USA vs Europe vs The Rest of The World? 

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[iacas]

1 hour ago, ChetlovesMer said:

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

That, definitely.

I think the Presidents Cup will begin to get more competitive. And may be more so than the Ryder Cup over the next 50 years.

[dennyjones]

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

OR

2) Have the Ryder Cup add a third team. USA vs Europe vs The Rest of The World? 

 

I'd vote to keep the current format.   

[ChetlovesMer]

3 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

OR

2) Have the Ryder Cup add a third team. USA vs Europe vs The Rest of The World? 

I'm voting to add the third team. 

I'd like to see some of the South African players, Australian players, Asian players, Mexico, Canada etc... 

[boogielicious]

4 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

OR

2) Have the Ryder Cup add a third team. USA vs Europe vs The Rest of The World? 

1 definitely.

[WillieT]

5 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

Would have to go with 1 - adding a third team (that is essentially the International President’s Cup Team) would take away from both events.  

[bkuehn1952]

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

OR

2) Have the Ryder Cup add a third team. USA vs Europe vs The Rest of The World? 

#1 - leave it the same with two teams.

In the spirit of inclusion, it might make sense to have the Ryder Cup USA team add Canada and Mexico to make it North America vs Europe.  Same with the President's Cup - move Canada and Mexico from "Rest of the World".

[DaveP043]

On 12/22/2021 at 9:54 AM, ChetlovesMer said:

#43 Would You Rather...

1) Have the Ryder Cup Remain in the format it is today?   

OR

2) Have the Ryder Cup add a third team. USA vs Europe vs The Rest of The World? 

I'd keep the same format.  First, I like the history of the current event, even though there have been changes in the composition of the two teams.  Second, I don't know if there's an appropriate way to format a 3-way match play team event.

[ChetlovesMer]

#44 Would You Rather...

1) Get to play golf on what ever your home course is right now for the rest of your life for free?   

OR

2) Have a chance to play one round with a foursome of your choosing, on the date of your choosing, on any golf course in the world of your choosing, but only one time? 

[dennyjones]

#44 Would You Rather...

1) Get to play golf on what ever your home course is right now for the rest of your life for free?   

OR

2) Have a chance to play one round with a foursome of your choosing, on the date of your choosing, on any golf course in the world of your choosing, but only one time? 

I'd take #1.    It's risk and reward for your life longevity but I'd guess I'd save over $2k / yr.    The other people I'd spend time with don't golf so a beach vacation would be their choice.    I could take the savings and spend time on the beach.

[boogielicious]

7 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

#44 Would You Rather...

1) Get to play golf on what ever your home course is right now for the rest of your life for free?   

OR

2) Have a chance to play one round with a foursome of your choosing, on the date of your choosing, on any golf course in the world of your choosing, but only one time? 

2. Getting to play Augusta with my friends would be priceless.

[iacas]

7 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

#44 Would You Rather...

1) Get to play golf on what ever your home course is right now for the rest of your life for free?   

OR

2) Have a chance to play one round with a foursome of your choosing, on the date of your choosing, on any golf course in the world of your choosing, but only one time? 

I already get to play for free (I do some work on the website, etc.), so I'm going to go with #2. 😄

[Ty_Webb]

7 hours ago, ChetlovesMer said:

#44 Would You Rather...

1) Get to play golf on what ever your home course is right now for the rest of your life for free?   

OR

2) Have a chance to play one round with a foursome of your choosing, on the date of your choosing, on any golf course in the world of your choosing, but only one time? 

Cypress Point here I come baby!