BMW Championship

[Zeph]

did tiger really just the double the first hole. :(

He won't make it to the next tournament, even with a decent swing.

Phil keep on being Phil, trying to hit a pitch shot on the green (when the ball is lying on the green, not the approach) with a high lofted wedge on his eagle attempt. Ended up hitting it way past the hole. I was thinking before he hit it "He'll blade it". Not exactly blade, but definitely not a good shot. First time I've seen someone pitch a shot on the green without having fringe or rough in the way.

[kafka01]

Oh Phil what are you doing??? When you are in the middle of the green and have a straight line to the hole, despite break - dont try to lob it with a wedge and hit it 20 feet by, cuz you chunk it...............

[golfro]

i'm not watching on TV right now but can someone explain the situation as to why Mickelson hit a wedge...? What was he trying to do exactly? How far was the pin?

[markpf189]

I just tuned in to see Tiger miss a par putt to fall to +3...Jeez

[Chilli Dipper]

i'm not watching on TV right now but can someone explain the situation as to why Mickelson hit a wedge...? What was he trying to do exactly? How far was the pin?

He reached the par-5 15th green in two, and had a 40-foot putt over a ridge for eagle. Whereas the rest of the world decides this is the time to make a good lag putt to set up a birdie, Phil decides that he can hit a flop shot from an extremely tight lie closer to the hole (which explains why he never contends at the British Open). Predictably, he drop-kick blades the shot 20 feet past, and two-putts for par.

[ERdiesel]

I didn't even know that it was permissible to even chip on a green!!! I learn something new everyday.

[kafka01]

Whereas the rest of the world decides this is the time to make a good lag putt to set up a birdie, Phil decides that he can hit a flop shot from an extremely tight lie closer to the hole

Hey Greenkeeper, that 3feet divot belongs to the 2nd green, maybe you want to replant it - sorry my flop shot didnt work out as planned - but dont blame me, Phil did it too :)

It is allowed, but you probably get kicked in the nuts by somebody after the round.

[golfro]

He reached the par-5 15th green in two, and had a 40-foot putt over a ridge for eagle. Whereas the rest of the world decides this is the time to make a good lag putt to set up a birdie, Phil decides that he can hit a flop shot from an extremely tight lie closer to the hole (which explains why he never contends at the British Open). Predictably, he drop-kick blades the shot 20 feet past, and two-putts for par.

oh man...silly Phil, did he atleast make the next putt for birdie?

*edit: apparently not since he parred it :)

[Tiger Spuds]

'Should I hit another flop shot on the green here?'

[Kieran123]

Well...one positive...Tiger just f*cking bombed a drive 345 yards......

[markpf189]

Wow..Tiger misses another easy putt and has to settle for a par.

[Kieran123]

Then he tees off on 10th and hits it in the worst spot with a terrible angle of attack at the hole, plays a high cut starting low under a tree and over some other trees and lands 5 feet from the hole.....WTF

[jamo]

Tiger should play every iron shot from the trees if it makes to that more often.

[Kieran123]

http://www.veetle.com/index.php/chan...#4c5c358e0fbce

if anyone needs it, you can watch there

[kafka01]

We are certainly treated to some great recovery shots from all over the place (Micky and Kitty that is) - too bad they cant keep it in the fairway and get themselves easier chances for birdies or certain pars instead of running the risk of a bogey or worse.

[majorchamp]

Tiger's swing looks a bit different this tournament compared to the last. Seems a bit more upright..but I notice when he is playing bad, his follow through is very wild. I notice he tends to really pull the club across his body during the follow through. Not sure if he does that as a compensation or his tempo is just way off. Definitely not swinging the same way as last week.

[jamo]

Tiger's swing looks a bit different this tournament compared to the last. Seems a bit more upright..but I notice when he is playing bad, his follow through is very wild. I notice he tends to really pull the club across his body during the follow through. Not sure if he does that as a compensation or his tempo is just way off. Definitely not swinging the same way as last week.

Probably as a compensation. That's also why you see him let go of the club with his right hand too.

I let of my right hand a lot like that too. It's usually because I can feel the club face closing or because I feel like I am coming over the top.

[breakout89]

I believe Tiger has to finish in the top 5 to advance to the championship and as much as I love Tiger...I don't think that will happen after today's opening round. I hope he proves me wrong.