The Shark turns down an exemption into the PGA

[PEZGolf]

I think that he made the right move. He is pacing himself. If his season ended right now, his performance in the Open Championship would make the entire season a successful one. He is 53 years old, and cannot play and practice like he used to. Plus, he is a successful businessman and has to "take care of business" first and foremost.

[Cody]

Well he is getting old and it was nice to see him compete, but hes still on the senior tour isn't he. I'm sure he'll want to play at the open again next year

[MrKadash]

I think I read that if he were to play, it would be four consecutive weeks on the road (and many miles traveled) due to him playing in the Senior U.S. Open in Colorado this weekend. Not surprising.

[PEZGolf]

I think I read that if he were to play, it would be four consecutive weeks on the road (and many miles traveled) due to him playing in the Senior U.S. Open in Colorado this weekend. Not surprising.

You are right---four weeks traveling. It is a very understandable decision. Look at what being tired did to Anthony Kim on Sunday, and he is a young guy.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

I'm a bit disappointed as it was a lot of fun seeing him contend again but it's unrealistic to think he'd be able to challenge at the PGA, much less make the cut. I did read something about how that would be his 4th tournament in a row and apparently he already had something scheduled that week. Now, I'll be much more disappointed if he turns down his invitation to Augusta. It would be so cool to see him out there competing in the Masters one more time.

[PEZGolf]

I'm a bit disappointed as it was a lot of fun seeing him contend again but it's unrealistic to think he'd be able to challenge at the PGA, much less make the cut. I did read something about how that would be his 4th tournament in a row and apparently he already had

I have to believe that he will accept the invitation to Augusta. He loves the tournament and the golf course and has played well there, even though he has not won it. Like everyone else, I felt so sorry for him in 1996 when he went into Sunday's round with a 5 shot lead, and lost by 6---Faldo 67; Norman 78-------------BUT he was still in it until the 15th hole. He never gave up. I would love to see him have a chance to win on the back nine on Sunday. Imagine the roars from the "patrons" if he started making birdies then.

[bigfred31]

norman does not need to play the pga and he made a wise decision not to.

[PEZGolf]

norman does not need to play the pga and he made a wise decision not to.

WE agree, once again.

[jrode]

While it would have certainly been a rough four weeks for him with traveling and such, it would have been nice to see him play. He's playing good golf right now, so I would have thought he'd want to give it a go, but I guess not.