Manassero going pro: smart or foolish decision?

[Cussin hacker]

Smart...He's good enough so why not learn the tour life early and make some $$$$$$$!!!!!! Parental help would be a plus though. Help keep him grounded when he starts making the $$$$$$$$.

[alf174]

Parental help would be a plus though. Help keep him grounded when he starts making the $$$$$$$$.

As a minor its imperative, they'll be making most of the decisions off the course.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Ill take that as a compliment being 15 from scotland which is in europe

Its true. Alot of euro teens are more mature than the 30 yr olds we got over here in the US...

[highcut28]

its been a while since i visited The Sand Trap - nice to be back

Well 2 weeks ago i watched MM play the Sat and Sun of the Malaysian Open.

He really handles himself well - an old head on young shoulders.

A great swing, not v long but v straight. Putts beautifully,

He holed out from the fairwy on the par 5 10th for eagle, birdied the next and there was no way even Mc Ilroy could catch him.

He will win a few majors thats for sure.

And I love that  outfit of white shirt , green pants, ala Seve, that he seems to wear every Sunday :)

[highcut28]

2 wins before 18, clearly not a foolish decision !

[shades9323]

He can handle it.  Besides, his education is already being overshawdowed by his golf with all his traveling.  He is already playing in pro events and doing quite well.  Why not start getting paid for that success?  The ability to go to school will always be there.  My wifes grandmother got her GED when she was 60.  There is no age limit on college.  There is a time limit on ones athletic ability being able to earn them money.  Even in golf.

[walk18]

its been a while since i visited The Sand Trap - nice to be back

Well 2 weeks ago i watched MM play the Sat and Sun of the Malaysian Open.

He really handles himself well - an old head on young shoulders.

A great swing, not v long but v straight. Putts beautifully,

He holed out from the fairwy on the par 5 10th for eagle, birdied the next and there was no way even Mc Ilroy could catch him.

He will win a few majors thats for sure.

And I love that outfit of white shirt , green pants, ala Seve, that he seems to wear every Sunday :)

I have to disagree on the pants. Those are the worst colored pants I've ever seen. Great player though.

[LankyLefty]

Long as he doesn't start bangin washed out pornstars and toothless cocktail waitresses hell be fine. He should also watch out for fire hydrants and angry golf club wielding Swedish supermodels.

In all seriousness though this Kid has major game and Id love to see him go pro. It'll be a little trial by fire for him. I dont think he will see wide sucess outside of the occasional great outing as most "phenom" golfers like this don't hit their stride until their late 20s so maybe by starting early he can buck that trend and be a real competitor in just a few years.

[deasy55]

Originally Posted by LankyLefty

Long as he doesn't start bangin washed out pornstars and toothless cocktail waitresses hell be fine. He should also watch out for fire hydrants and angry golf club wielding Swedish supermodels.

In all seriousness though this Kid has major game and Id love to see him go pro. It'll be a little trial by fire for him. I dont think he will see wide sucess outside of the occasional great outing as most "phenom" golfers like this don't hit their stride until their late 20s so maybe by starting early he can buck that trend and be a real competitor in just a few years.

Did you just come from 2009 in a time machine? He turned pro over a year ago and has won twice since