2022 WGC Match Play

[iacas]

 

[Zeph]

The driver twirl on 6. Those were the days.

[Vinsk]

Bizarre Bryson DeChambeau ruling results in officials erasing hazard line

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DeChambeau benefitted from a rare rules decision that saw rules officials alter a hazard line mid-round. Here's...

You guys see this? I don’t really understand why the paint was across the sprinkler head in the first place. Human error I guess. But I was surprised they erased it and gave BDC relief but Pieters was just SOL.

Edited March 25, 2022 by Vinsk

[DaveP043]

58 minutes ago, Vinsk said:

Bizarre Bryson DeChambeau ruling results in officials erasing hazard line

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DeChambeau benefitted from a rare rules decision that saw rules officials alter a hazard line mid-round. Here's...

You guys see this? I don’t really understand why the paint was across the sprinkler head in the first place. Human error I guess. But I was surprised they erased it and gave BDC relief but Pieters was just SOL.

From what I read, the wind blew the pain first time around, so the red paint was further away form the water than intended, too close to the sprinkler.  Pieters ball on the sprinkler head was touching the red paint, so was in the Penalty Area, ergo no relief.  It was the correct ruling based on the painted line.  Apparently word got back to the Committee, and after a review they determined that it was never their intention to have the line marked the way it was, and so corrected it.  When Bryson's ball ended up there, the decision had already been made, and even though the cans of paint hadn't arrived yet, Bryson was given relief.  Understand that this wouldn't have happened in a stroke play event, but since each match is its own competition, they COULD make the adjustment mid-round.  In the end, Pieters won despite getting a bit screwed, and Bryson was able to take relief as was appropriate given the original intentions of the Committee.

[Zippo]

I always forget how much I like watching match play. I do like it. But, they should rename this one to “4 Swings and 6 Commercials “. 
Here’s hoping Dennis “Mr Spit” Johnson whups Brooks “Mr Personality” Koepka. 

[Double Mocha Man]

I know it's for TV ratings, keeping the big names alive, but when you lose you should be out.  No second chances.  Gonzaga in March Madness didn't get a second chance...

[iacas]

1 hour ago, Zippo said:

I always forget how much I like watching match play. I do like it. But, they should rename this one to “4 Swings and 6 Commercials “. 

We already had a topic for this.

[Sandy Divot]

I like the format, but not a big fan of the course. With the overhead wires, and range netting that can be seen on multiple holes, it’s not very attractive.

[colin007]

It has a few very interesting holes I think, definitely 17 and the par 5 that ends with the bridge in the background

[Zippo]

2 hours ago, iacas said:

We already had a topic for this.

Thanks. It's funny how I see that now but didn't when I posted. I blame it on agedness.

[Vinsk]

Match play is a different animal. I can’t imagine not having Kisner on the RC team. Scheffler and Kisner….power team right there.

[jmanbooyaa]

@Vinsk Kisner and Horchel should be on the RC. Both have another gear in match play. In Italy I hope they both are pics or make team. 

[dennyjones]

Someone teach DJ to fix a pitch mark!

[iacas]

6 hours ago, jmanbooyaa said:

@Vinsk Kisner and Horchel should be on the RC. Both have another gear in match play. In Italy I hope they both are pics or make team. 

Both play certain types of courses well. They’re often not like Whistling Straits.

Maybe in Italy though.

[dzjc]

17 hours ago, jmanbooyaa said:

@Vinsk Kisner and Horchel should be on the RC. Both have another gear in match play. In Italy I hope they both are pics or make team. 

Completely agree.  Horschel should have been a captain's pick last year, but the good-ol-boys club kept him out.  I like Kisner, but his lack of (relative) distance negates his strength when the Ryder Cup is played at 7500+ yard courses.

[jmanbooyaa]

Yes but I don’t believe that the Italian course will be set for distance. Euros advantage is not to bomb it everywhere. He could be a solid piece for us. Steady with the putter. Bethpage I would agree no so much. 

[iacas]

1 hour ago, dzjc said:

Horschel should have been a captain's pick last year, but the good-ol-boys club kept him out.

Ummm, or he just wasn't a good fit: play-wise, mentality/personality-wise… etc.

The captain's picks last year were:

• Daniel Berger
• Harris English
• Tony Finau
• Xander Schauffele
• Scottie Scheffler
• Jordan Spieth

Who would you have swapped out for Baton Boy?

The U.S. team won in record fashion. The right team was chosen.

[dzjc]

Either Harris English, or Daniel Berger.  Horschel has proven his mettle in match play, so there's no argument there.