2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills

[iacas]

I’m not sure about these posts. You don’t post like a normal person.

[Osbourne]

18 minutes ago, iacas said:

I’m not sure about these posts. You don’t post like a normal person.

Are you referring to 'Osbourne's' posts?

[iacas]

9 minutes ago, Osbourne said:

Are you referring to 'Osbourne's' posts?

Case in point.

[Club Rat]

What's up with this craziness???
 

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The tee box on the seventh hole could be home to long waits. And players dodging incoming missiles from the sixth tee. The sixth green and seventh tee box are so close that one could literally putt a ball off the sixth green to the seventh tee box without making a shoulder turn.

“It’ll be interesting with a back left pin on 6, in case somebody just tugs it,” said four-time major winner and two-time PGA champion Brooks Koepka. “We’re right in the firing zone. It is what it is. I can’t do anything about it.

“It’s the way the golf course is set up.”

https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2022/05/18/pga-championship-unique-corner-southern-hills-country-club-could-slow-pace-of-play/?env=

 

[colin007]

This is only streaming online on ESPN+?? That's some bullshit

[Zeph]

Don’t know if they have done this before, but pgatour.com is giving updates hole-by-hole on Tiger:

Updates on Tiger Woods from Thursday at the PGA Championship

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Tiger Woods defied reasonable expectations once again by competing 72 holes at last...

 

[pganapathy]

2 hours ago, Osbourne said:

Sorry, I was not clear in my post.

US PGA :

Bryson DeChambeau - withdrawn (struggling with his Left wrist).

Brooks Koepka - 33/1

British Open - St Andrews :

Bryson DeChambeau - 22/1

Brooks Koepka - 16/1

However, trusting Bryson's left wrist is recovered, I'm backing Bryson to win at St Andrews.  His game is made for St Andrews.  With the Driver, he is as close a replica to Jack Nicklaus as any current professional.  Jack Nicklaus overpowered St Andrews twice - 1970 and 1978.  Bryson DeChambeau is probably better with the driver, than even 'The Bear.'

Also, John Daly over powered St Andrews to win in 1995.

A fit Bryson DeChambeau should win at St Andrews 2022.  

That makes more sense.

In fact, John Daly is currently leading the tournament at 2 under, with birdies on 1 and 5 and pars on the other holes, having played 6.  Admittedly very early in the day with many not even having teed off, but should make for an interesting round.  I don't think Daly can sustain this play over 72 holes, but who knows.

[Troy Ocker]

Daly at -2 after 6 holes. He still has a lot of speed in him, started the day by splitting the fairway at #1 with a 344 yard-drive.

Can't see how he can keep this up, but impressive start still. 

[nevets88]

If you are in any of these countries, it looks like you can stream it free. I wonder that it's officially stated like this is a wink wink to the more tech minded.

Spoiler

I set my VPN's location to India and am able to stream, the announcers are not ESPN+. If you search ESPN and PGA on Twitter, the comments are generally negative.

International YouTube Streaming

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[Osbourne]

4 hours ago, Troy Ocker said:

Daly at -2 after 6 holes. He still has a lot of speed in him, started the day by splitting the fairway at #1 with a 344 yard-drive.

Can't see how he can keep this up, but impressive start still. 

PGA 1st round early finishers :

Leader - Mcllroy - 65 for -5.

John Daly - 72 for +2.  3 birdies, 10 pars, 5 bogies.

Spieth - 72 for +2.

Woods - 74 for +4.

 

John Daly, 7 off the lead!  Hopefully he gets through the cut line tomorrow.

Looking forward to seeing John Daly at St Andrews.

[Zeph]

I wouldn’t mind seeing Rory win a major again. It’s been eight years since his last.

[Osbourne]

13 minutes ago, Zeph said:

I wouldn’t mind seeing Rory win a major again. It’s been eight years since his last.

Yes, Rory fancies his chances at 'The British - St Andrews.'  He will have the US PGA as well, thank you very much!  Great round today.  Of course it is just the Masters he needs for the 'Grand Slam.'  He will win at Augusta at some point.  Did well there in 2022.  Very powerful chap with probably the best swing currently on the USPGA Tour.

[nevets88]

Anyone know how much practice round tickets cost this year? Just curious. The cheapest no frills ticket.

[Beastie]

14 hours ago, Osbourne said:

Pity about Bryson withdrawing.  Hopefully he will be ready for US Open 16 - 19 June and British Open 14 - 17 July.  St Andrews will be a good fit for his game.  The English golf fans are keen to see Bryson.  22/1 with British bookmakers to win the St Andrews Open. 

Brooks Koepka, playing with Lowry and Scott, is 33/1 in UK to win the US PGA.  Could he do well?

St Andrew’s ain’t in England pal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

[boogielicious]

14 minutes ago, Beastie said:

St Andrew’s ain’t in England pal 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 

[iacas]

4 hours ago, Osbourne said:

Looking forward to seeing John Daly at St Andrews.

You and nobody else.

4 hours ago, Osbourne said:

… at 'The British - St Andrews.'

Nobody talks like this.

4 hours ago, Osbourne said:

Of course it is just the Masters he needs for the 'Grand Slam.'

Or that.

4 hours ago, Osbourne said:

Very powerful chap with probably the best swing currently on the USPGA Tour.

Or that.

Just talk like a normal person, unless you're a bot or something, please.

[pganapathy]

The first time in a long time that Rory has gotten off to a good start in a major.  7 birdies and 2 bogeys to lead a major.  He has mostly done well on days 3 and 4 when he has been far behind.  His mindset seems to have improved and consistency is there in all facets of the game.  Looking forward to him increasing his major count

[Zippo]

Lots of announcer speak about the type of sand in the bunkers and how the pros were "struggling" with it. That sand looked good to me but then I'm used to sand, this year, that's so wet it's more like clay.

Sorry that Tiger's in pain but I guess I'm not too surprised. I think he's damn lucky to be on a course at all.