2012 Northern Trust Open Discussion Thread

[mvmac]

Thanks for sharing Ben!  Looks like you had a great time.

I might be in the minority but I always enjoy seeing Phil play well.  I know he kind of struggled today and it's amazing the highs and lows he can put himself through in one round.

[Jmdmbike]

So much fun to watch Phil. He tries so many shots - really goes for it. His "I am such an idiot" line was one of the most honest things I've heard from any athlete. Love to see him go on a tear and pile up the wins this year, including the US Open.

[Tdot48]

Originally Posted by Clambake

Jerry West is the Executive Director of the Northern Trust.    As General Manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, maybe he developed an aversion to Canadians since the team he inherited had just moved from Vancouver.

Doubt Jerry West is anti Canadian ;)   but this is interesting.....

Meanwhile, the PGA Tour, which has two commissioner’s foreign exemptions at its disposal, gave them to Japanese players Ryo Ishikawa and Yuta Ikeda. Given that Weir is Canadian, he falls into the category of player eligible for a foreign exemption.

A source close to the events that transpired around Weir but who did not want to be identified speculated that Asian television could be a priority with Northern Trust, a Chicago-based financial services company that has Asia-Pacific operations. Bone did not respond by deadline Wednesday to a question about whether this influenced the exemptions given. Riviera is owned by Japanese interests.

To be honest I have no problems with the Japanese players geting in. I guess the only thing that rubs me the wrong way is that Jason Gore was selected because he initiated a furious twitter campagn and it seemed to pay off. Something Mike would never do. He probably figured being a two time past champ, former Masters winner and top 30 all time money leader were enough credentials to get in. Guess he better fire up his twitter account :P

[WWBDD]

Ironically, in demeaner and attitude, Mickelson reminds me of a buddy I worked with in the UAE, one of the shittiest golfers I ever played with.

Great to see him playing well ...

... Phil that is.

[mtsalmela80]

Love this leaderboard, Phil, Dustin, Pat Perez, even Ryan Moore has a shot.

[Zwick]

Originally Posted by Ben

Pics and Vids as promised. Enjoy...

Phil, hole 2

Haha, at first it looked like he hit his ball only 10 yards (but I guess that only happens to me...)

[Shindig]

I'll admit, I've grown rather fond of Keegan Bradley in the past few months. Can't wait for today's round. Another one of those days that makes the cable bill worth it - I'll see almost their whole round.

[darkhunter139]

I hope Phil wins it today.  Should be a good finish.

[Tdot48]

Anyone else notice the similarities between Jack and Arnie and Tiger and Phil?

Jack was regarded as the best, but Arnie was truly loved by the fans...

[darkhunter139]

Originally Posted by Tdot48

Anyone else notice the similarities between Jack and Arnie and Tiger and Phil?

Jack was regarded as the best, but Arnie was truly loved by the fans...

I don't know, Tiger and Phil both seem to have their share of haters.

[Shorty]

Originally Posted by mvmac

I might be in the minority but I always enjoy seeing Phil play well.

I would doubt that you are in the minority.

Mickelson is probably the most popular and loved golfer on the planet, dspite the fact that some people like to bag him for various reasons.

The average golf fan wouldn't even know that there is usually a campaign somewhere o the internet to discredit him for being "phony" or whatever.

Not all golf fans hang around golf forums on the internet.

And most sports fans in general love him.

[sean_miller]

Surge-io.

[mtsalmela80]

If Phil manages to save par here, he wins the tournament....

[jamo]

Surge-io.

Typical Sergio sunday. Just far enough out of it that he didn't have any pressure, he shoots a low number and comes up just short.

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by jamo

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean_miller

Surge-io.

Typical Sergio sunday. Just far enough out of it that he didn't have any pressure, he shoots a low number and comes up just short.

He's the leader in the clubhouse, but yeah, too little too late. He shot the right number (64) but the leaders didn't hold up their end of the bargain this week.

[Jwat381]

DJ's 5i out of the bunker was ridiculous. It almost left orbit.

[HOT IRISH]

Whats with the spitting from Keegan Bradley, how completely disgusting!

[jamo]

Seems like a lot of flubbed chips coming down the stretch here, but not by Haas, Bradley, or Phil.