Big Break IV Discussion

[NCGolfer]

  iacas said:

Plus, and maybe the tees are different in Europe, but why were they playing from the WHITE tees? I saw red tees in one shot and then there they were, playing from the white tees. Did TGC want more birdies? The pros probably play a course 1000 yards longer than they played. 479-yard par 5s???

I was thinking the same thing. A few of the time they were hitting irons (remember the infamous shanking) off the tee on a par four. I know (some of) these guys can hit it a long way, but a short par 4? A 479 par 5?

I don't know about that.

[iacas]

  NCGolfer said:

I was thinking the same thing. A few of the time they were hitting irons (remember the infamous shanking) off the tee on a par four. I know (some of) these guys can hit it a long way, but a short par 4? A 479 par 5?

It was just weak. Hey Dave, you're up here in PA now right? I hope the women play from the right tees. They do have a long drive qualifier on the show.

[NCGolfer]

  iacas said:

I hope the women play from the right ttees. They do have a long drive qualifier on the show.

They have some hotties...and looks like they will be promoting them that way.

Now I don't care what tees they play from.

[kklick]

This should answer the previous question about frank nobilo.

http://www.nobilo.com/video.php

[Maverick]

  kklick said:

This should answer the previous question about frank nobilo.

Now I know..thanks, too bad for his back..he seemed like he had so much going for him..not that he doesn't now..but as a competitive professional.

[Baynative]

I hate to be the cloud on the nice day, here. But I just can't stand anymore reality tv in any format. The golf channel is becoming the Big Break channel ... there must be a million other ways to entertain us. I like the idea of just a Ryder Cup for two teams of nobodys.

Will they start having wardrobe makeovers and queer eye haircuts next?

[iacas]

  Baynative said:

I hate to be the cloud on the nice day, here. But I just can't stand anymore reality tv in any format. The golf channel is becoming the Big Break channel ... there must be a million other ways to entertain us. I like the idea of just a Ryder Cup for two teams of nobodys.

They already have wardrobe makeovers. It's a part of the Natural Golf Makeover Challenge or whatever they call it...

[AtlantaGolfer]

They did not play the back tees at Carnoustie. Also remember that a lot of the challenges were not on the Championship Course but rather the Budon course - which is shorter. They played one up from the back tees (professional/championship tees used in the Open). White is as far back as it goes for the rest of us there.

[NM Golf]

I think the problem with the whole concept of BB IV is after watching these guys for 5 minutes how could anyone think the winner deserved to get an exemption onto a tour as competetive as the European tour. Maybe an exemption into our club championship might have been more realistic and deserved. Having Paul take a spot away from a more accomplished European tour player is almost as bad as Michelle Wie taking away a spot this week at the Sony.

[Baynative]

I think Michelle is a different case. More than taking a spot from someone she is drawing crowds which pumps up the charitable efforts and that's what the PGA is about as much as it is glory and competition. If she makes the cut the plot will thicken fast. Even when she missed it last time, she out scored several seasoned tour vets. She exhibits considerably more talent than BB stars and starlets.

I probably shouldn't even comment on the Big Break stuff, because I can't bring myself to watch it. But, I do see promos and have gathered enough to know that the women in Hawaii thing seems to be just a step or two away from a swim suit edition. But, if they're attracting viewers at least it will keep the Golf Channel alive.