2012 FedEx St. Jude Classic Discussion Thread

[Shorty]

My viewing experience was ruined.

Telecast started at 5 am. Was looking forward to the next three hours' telecast and quickly checked Golf Channel to see how Allenby was doing and saw the headline.

Pity, because it would have been exciting watching the finish live.

[newtogolf]

I have no idea if DJ uses recreational drugs so it wouldn't be fair for me to suggest he does.

That said and to answer your question I'd think it would be more difficult to come back and win after a long hiatus due to injury where practice might not be possibe versus a suspension where you would have plenty of time to work on your game.

Originally Posted by iacas

Does Dustin winning make it more or less likely that he was "injured" or serving a suspension for recreational drugs?

[iacas]

Originally Posted by newtogolf

That said and to answer your question I'd think it would be more difficult to come back and win after a long hiatus due to injury where practice might not be possible versus a suspension where you would have plenty of time to work on your game.

That's the way I lean as well. Not many people come back from an injury and finish T19, 1 in their first two events.

[turtleback]

Hmmm, this thread has gone 4 whole pages with the Next Big Thing in contention while the Memorial thread went 19 pages despite the Next Big Thing missing the cut.

Who moves the needle????

Just askin'.

[jamo]

Hmmm, this thread has gone 4 whole pages with the Next Big Thing in contention while the Memorial thread went 19 pages despite the Next Big Thing missing the cut. Who moves the needle???? Just askin'.   ;-)

I don't think it comes as a shock to anyone that the only real answer to that question is Tiger Woods.

[clubchamp]

That's the way I lean as well. Not many people come back from an injury and finish T19, 1 in their first two events.

I think that recreational drug suspension is a possibility but I don't think they could have kept it hidden from the media. As for the injury if he actually took his time to get back to 100% I'd think he could comeback and get a win. Plus he got some help from the other guys at the top to get the win.

[preisman]

Originally Posted by preisman

Experts picks had Graham as the favorite? Well, sucks he missed the cut. But, I had him on my fantasy team, so a very unusual finish for him. I also have Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy and Seab O'Hair. Not bad, but not great picks as of now.

I was too busy to watch but after seeing the results, I am quite happy. Congrats to DJ. And it was great to see  Daly doing well. He is having a good year.

[xxsoultonesxx]

Also, consider how athletic Dustin is. A person of his stature and physical ability can recover from an injury, especially with physical therapy in ways most folks can't.

Plus, weed is a great anti-inflammatory...just sayin'...

[Zeph]

What injury did Dustin suffer from?

[iacas]

Originally Posted by clubchamp

I think that recreational drug suspension is a possibility but I don't think they could have kept it hidden from the media. As for the injury if he actually took his time to get back to 100% I'd think he could comeback and get a win. Plus he got some help from the other guys at the top to get the win.

The PGA Tour doesn't publicly comment on fines or suspensions.

[pixel5]

In college I went a year between playing a round and shot my personal best. It happens.

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Zeph

What injury did Dustin suffer from?

Said he pulled a muscle in his back prior to the masters.  Also says he had a knee operation in the off-season.

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by Mr3Wiggle

Said he pulled a muscle in his back prior to the masters.  Also says he had a knee operation in the off-season.

Yep.  They said he was lifting/loading a jet ski onto a trailer and pulled something in his back.  It happens.  I guess 'Burnergate' is a more interesting story, though?  Just glad to see he is back and in form.  He is dangerous if he can move the ball around like he did in Memphis.  He just might be ready for that first Major?

[colin007]

Originally Posted by Zeph

What injury did Dustin suffer from?

glaucoma...

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by colin007

glaucoma...

LOL.

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

Yep.  They said he was lifting/loading a jet ski onto a trailer and pulled something in his back.  It happens.  I guess 'Burnergate' is a more interesting story, though?  Just glad to see he is back and in form.  He is dangerous if he can move the ball around like he did in Memphis.  He just might be ready for that first Major?

The drug suspension may be true, but it's all rumor at this point.  I would be pretty upset if that were me and I had a legit injury and people were saying I'm a pothead.

[Beachcomber]

Originally Posted by Mr3Wiggle

The drug suspension may be true, but it's all rumor at this point.  I would be pretty upset if that were me and I had a legit injury and people were saying I'm a pothead.

Agreed.

DJ seem's like a pretty easy going guy.  Tbh, I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone in the press bring it up during a pre/post round interview.  DJ would probably deny/laugh it off? But would be interesting to hear his response.

Also, if this rumor was about Tiger - I'm sure someone in the press would ask him about it.  Sounds like a perfect question for Kelly Tilgham or Alex Miceli to ask!  It's not like they are worried about their likeability with the tour/fans.

[Mr3Wiggle]

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

Agreed.

DJ seem's like a pretty easy going guy.  Tbh, I'm surprised I haven't heard anyone in the press bring it up during a pre/post round interview.  DJ would probably deny/laugh it off? But would be interesting to hear his response.

Also, if this rumor was about Tiger - I'm sure someone in the press would ask him about it.  Sounds like a perfect question for Kelly Tilgham or Alex Miceli to ask!  It's not like they are worried about their likeability with the tour/fans.

If Alex Miceli wants to make a name for himself, he should start an investigation into pot smokers on tour.  I know one mini tours pot smoking is not uncommon.  Some dudes think getting lightly baked pre round helps them.