Cards on the table. How did you really feel on Sunday. Tiger v Rory.

[nututhugame]

I wanted to see Tiger win. I wasn't disappointed though, Rory is fun to watch.

[imtomtomim]

I was amazed at what Tiger did.  I really didn't consider him in contention and all of a sudden, he makes this huge rush.  I did want Rory to finish it up on top, but on a day where most weren't scoring very low, seeing a guy come from nowhere to second place is pretty exciting.  It would have been one of the biggest deficit comeback wins ever.  Very fun to watch.

[k-troop]

Golf won on Sunday, because it was the most interesting finish to a golf tournament since the 09 PGA and the 10 US Open.  I'd throw the 10 Open Championship in there as well, but watching Watson come apart was just heartbreaking.

Anyway, Tiger shoots 62 in his most complete round in 3 years.  Posts the clubhouse lead.  Rory needs to win to get to #1 OWGR, but he has to navigate the bear trap (not to mention the extra large cabbage he ordered greenside on 14).  He just kept getting the ball up and down, over and over again.  You could see the confidence building in him on each shot.  He looked terrified on 14 greenside (kinda reminiscent of the way he looked in the neighborhood to the left of #10 at Augusta 2011).  By the 17th, he looked completely in control--he could play safe shots, and he knew he was going to make pars.

I was hoping for a playoff when Tiger made the eagle putt, but watching Rory turn into a champion on the last five holes was pretty amazing.  I'm starting to believe in this kid.

[Zwick]

Don't forget last year's masters. That sunday back nine was unbelievable.

I agree with the rest of your statement. I wanted Tiger to win, but on the same time did'nt want Rory to lose it.

Originally Posted by k-troop

Golf won on Sunday, because it was the most interesting finish to a golf tournament since the 09 PGA and the 10 US Open.  I'd throw the 10 Open Championship in there as well, but watching Watson come apart was just heartbreaking.

[k-troop]

Originally Posted by Zwick

Don't forget last year's masters. That sunday back nine was unbelievable.

Schwartzel's birdie-birdie-birdie-birdie finish was pretty amazing last year, but the dominant story line for me at that tourney was Rory's collapse.  I think it overshadowed Schwartzel, and that's still what you hear folks talking about.

[Ernest Jones]

Originally Posted by k-troop

Schwartzel's birdie-birdie-birdie-birdie finish was pretty amazing last year, but the dominant story line for me at that tourney was Rory's collapse.  I think it overshadowed Schwartzel, and that's still what you hear folks talking about.

Kinda sucks for Schwartzel, wins a green jacket and ends up as a footnote in the story of Rory's collapse. I would like to see him win another Major soon so he can gain some respect from casual observers who don't even know he is.

[Stretch]

Oh I don't think Charl would trade!

He's a consistently good player (currently 21 consecutive cuts made) and, while it's early days yet in 2012, his stats so far suggest that betting against him this year might not be wise. GIR #1, strokes gained putting #4 (inside 5 feet #1, 5 - 10 feet #1), scoring average #2, sand saves #2.

[Ernest Jones]

Originally Posted by Stretch

Oh I don't think Charl would trade!

He's a consistently good player (currently 21 consecutive cuts made) and, while it's early days yet in 2012, his stats so far suggest that betting against him this year might not be wise. GIR #1, strokes gained putting #4 (inside 5 feet #1, 5 - 10 feet #1), scoring average #2, sand saves #2.

Exactly, the guy is for real but is easily dismissed by the general public for some reason. I hope he does well this year. Maybe he should dress in popsicle orange or refer to himself in the first person all the time!

[Zeph]

Like Oousthuizen, you don't get a whole lot of attention for winning one Major and a couple of tournaments on the European Tour. The media will always pay attention to the top stars. Rory has been more of a star than Charl the last years. He's younger, winning more, from NI etc. Anyone who's paid attention to golf media the last decade should be aware of this.

[Stretch]

I agree with both of you about relative attention paid.

Was just saying I doubt Schwartzel really cares very much about how Rory factors into the story of his green jacket.

Hoping to see both of them plus Tiger up near the top of the board this year on the weekend. Barn burner!

[LuciusWooding]

Charl seems like a real jerk, and has a definite temper. He might be just as bad as Sergio, who I can't stand to watch. He has a good game, but I'm rooting against him whenever I can because he's a drama queen.

[Stretch]

Based on? It's a pretty small little golf world down here in SA and I've heard nothing about prima donna behavior either while coming up as a junior or more recently as a big swinging dick.

[darkhunter139]

I like both players a lot but I really wanted to see Tiger win it.

[LuciusWooding]

Originally Posted by Stretch

Based on? It's a pretty small little golf world down here in SA and I've heard nothing about prima donna behavior either while coming up as a junior or more recently as a big swinging dick.

I've watched him on a few Euro tour events, where he gets lots of coverage, and he loves to thrash bunkers and slam clubs in the rough after a bad shot. He swears loudly, and reacts to every imperfect shot.

Part of it is the type of player he is, and I get that, but I prefer a player to keep his emotions to himself unless it's a big deal. Sergio and Charl are similar in that they seem to have a much bigger ego than most, expecting perfection on every shot. They're both explosive players with a lot of talent, but I'd rather see someone grinding out pars who look like they're making par, not triple bogey.

[jhwmusic]

Originally Posted by LuciusWooding

Charl seems like a real jerk, and has a definite temper. He might be just as bad as Sergio, who I can't stand to watch. He has a good game, but I'm rooting against him whenever I can because he's a drama queen.

You would be a little cranky too if you had to deal with amount of chest hair that Charl deals with...it probably raises his body temp 50 degrees and then goes straight to his head.  He looks like he is wearing a bear skin rug underneath his golf shirt for god sake.  Though you got to get give him credit for rocking it proud!   It's probably what gives him his power off the tee, like Samson. Cuz he is pretty damn long for just a little guy.  He would probably only hit it 200 off the tee if someone broke into his hotel room and filled his body wash bottle with nair.  ha ha!