The Tour Championship Discussion

[Chas]

I'm finding this year much more exciting than the last two.

I agree, but I'm still 95% interested in the outcome of this particular tournament and 5% in the whassaname Cup.

This one's turning out to be a real doozey. I'll say no more as I don't want to jinx the local boy ........

[tjy355]

Hey Soup stop saying you are from Huntington;You are giving us Huntingtonians a bad name.If I remember correctly I had to call you out on false info from Bethpage so please refrain from the BS.

SOUP - Often wrong, never in doubt.

[Shindig]

Fantastic ending. Once again, the TOUR Championship winner didn't win the cup, but at least he had a (mathematical) chance this year.

On the other hand, someone announced that Phil has more victories with Tiger in the field than anyone else, with 15 (Vijay has 14). He's actually solo second in that category, but I'm splitting hairs here.

[Chas]

Splendid outcome. Well played Phil, esp. with the putter and off the tee (he seemed to play within himself in that department today). Tiger ground it out well and fully deserves the Fedex Cup. I knew I'd remember the name.

Intersting stat Shindig. One thing about Phil: noone is gonna intimidate that fellow, not even HIM.

[Chas]

[Placeholder for our in-house golf psych expert SOUP to comment on the outcome of the Tour Championship, esp. the mental aspects]

"calling Soup ...... calling Soup stat ..... where are you Soupie??"






* takes candy from a baby *

[Golf'nBiker]

Congrats Phil...not bad for a slob!!

[mcfc_nick]

congrats phil, played awesomely! but i cant help but think it would have been different had he been playing with tiger, not because he would have faultered but because i think tiger would have fed off of him playing awesomely and would have bitten back, but we'll never know! at one stage i was getting excited about a fedex cup playoff between strick and tiger and in the end i was a tad dissapointed that it was all done with even when tiger had 3 holes or so left!

[MI Rob]

Phil played great and deserved the win. Still wished Tiger could have taken it though. Great tournament

[Cussin hacker]

Soupie will still have some BS to spread when he show's up. Phil's win had perfect timing!

[tonyy]

Congrats to Phil and Tiger! Who would've thought Phil would light up today? Good stuff.

Where's that fail member Soup now?

[Chilli Dipper]

Snack on this, Soupy.

[flap]

Hey chilli GREAT PICTURE!!! Phill played great today and he finnally got to bring home a trophy to Amy--not to mention 3million for 2nd in cup standing and 1 millon for winning the tourney.All in all With my Giants and Yankees winning also it was a great day.PS not everyone from Huntington is a moron.

[Chilli Dipper]

I imagine Phil will also reclaim the #2 ranking in the world from Steve Stricker when those are released tomorrow.

[Alex B]

On the other hand, someone announced that Phil has more victories with Tiger in the field than anyone else, with 15 (Vijay has 14). He's actually solo second in that category, but I'm splitting hairs here.

Wait ... I'm confused. Who has more victories than Phil with Tiger in the field?

[Chilli Dipper]

Wait ... I'm confused. Who has more victories than Phil with Tiger in the field?

This man.

[tonyy]

This man.

You know he's gonna be eating his cereal tomorrow morning out of that bowl.

[Chas]

I have to say - he's a disaster. I doubt he wins anymore majors. He's quickly coming up on 40, he doesn't take good care of himself (he's a slob) and he's never been able to harness his swing or his game for long periods of time.

Is it OK if I put this in my signature line, along with a bit of commentary, or do you have copyright on this material?

* slaps self hard on the wrist * Soupie, you have given me a great deal of pleasure today and I thank you for that. I deserve it because I had planned to play a round but ended up doing some work from home after watching Phil's brilliant victory. This does not reflect well on me I suppose, I mean we all say things that we later regret and I should be more forgiving. But DAMMIT MAN, you have gone and posted something TO BE REMEMBERED DOWN THE AGES. Your sense of timing, it is ....well....unbelievably, spectacularly bad - Pythonesque even. Excuse me please ........... * doubles up *

[PhilsRHman]

Phil's win today was especially special and emotional for me. He's always been my favorite, and in turn, my grandmother is a huge fan of his (whenever the phone rings on a Sunday afternoon if I'm not by a TV, if it's her calling I know Phil's in contention or winning because she wants to let me know she's watching and thinking of me). She's such a fan that this summer she came to visit so I could take her to a tournament and watch him play, which she called the "highlight" of her life. She might be 75, but that day she was as excited as a teenager who saw her favorite rock star. He even signed an autograph for her after the round and she got to tell him that she prays for Amy every morning, and he thanked her for that.

Fast forward to this weekend. My aunt (my mom's sister) passed away of cancer, which she has battled for two years. It's been a very sad few days, which is to be expected when a young woman in her 40s passes away and leaves two college age kids behind. Needless to say, turning on the TV and seeing Phil atop the leaderboard really brought out the emotions. It was nice to escape reality and watch some golf. I'm not a really religious person, but it's hard to think that someone from above wasn't trying to put a smile on some faces that really needed them today. Since I know that sounds as crazy to read as it feels to write, I'll just send this message -- Phil, unknowingly you became an even bigger part of our family history today. Thanks for all the great memories, the type that bind generations and make golf a game for a lifetime.