2012 AT&T National at Congressional Country Club Discussion Thread

[dsc123]

Originally Posted by RonTheSavage

KJ Choi 13 over

That's really unfortunate.  I really like Choi and was hoping to see him there Sunday.

[Timothy Voyles]

Originally Posted by dsc123

That's really unfortunate.  I really like Choi and was hoping to see him there Sunday.

yeah same... not sure why i root for him but when he's in contention i like to see him do well

[RonTheSavage]

Originally Posted by dsc123

That's really unfortunate.  I really like Choi and was hoping to see him there Sunday.

He seems like a good guy. His group walked past us at Olympic and he was one of the few guys that acknowledged the crowd. It was just a smile and a tip of the hat but it was cool of him to do that

[Shorty]

yeah same... not sure why i root for him but when he's in contention i like to see him do well

He is quite clearly one of nicest, most genuine players out there. On the 18 th yesterday, he acknowledged the crowd in exactly the same way he would have if he'd had a great round. You wouldn't know if he had shot 6 over or 6 under. He should be one of everyone's favorites. You will never see him scowl or misbehave.

[dsc123]

QuotNote:

Originally Posted by RonTheSavage

He seems like a good guy. His group walked past us at Olympic and he was one of the few guys that acknowledged the crowd. It was just a smile and a tip of the hat but it was cool of him to do that

Not sure why?  Here are some reasons:

• He is known as "The Tank"

• His favorite movie is First Blood.

• He was a power lifter who could squat 350 pounds as a 95-pound 13-year old. No longer lifts heavy weights.He says of his biggest swing flaw: "I bend too much at the top, a bad habit from doing so many squats as a weightlifter."
• His favorite american food is a t-bone steak.

And of course, as Shorty mentioned, he does seem like a genuinely nice guy.  He loved when those guys wore Chois Bois shirts, here is a quick note on that:

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Prior to finishing the third round Sunday morning, Choi went over to the group, introduced himself and ask them to "stick around" and meet him behind No. 18 after the round for a picture.

"So, you are the guys!" said Choi.  "I’m very thankful for the support."

Page said Choi’s eyes lit up when he saw the T-shirts and he told the group he wanted to put the picture on his website.

Choi’s manager Michael Yim admitted that it was a very special moment for his client.

"When he noticed them during the practice rounds, he asked ‘Who are these guys? I want to meet them.’   Normally, you see the Korean fans follow K.J. in the crowds," Yim said. "For a group of Americans from Nashville to fly all the way over to Sawgrass to follow K.J. every year is unbelievable. When K.J. met them today, he found them to be very down to earth fellows.

http://tourreport.pgatour.com/2011/05/15/chois-bois-cheer-on-their-favorite-pro/

[mvmac]

You don't see this too often, Kevin Stadler lost his cool

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On the par-5 sixth hole – his 15th of the day – Stadler  was 45 yards short of the green after three shots. Ignoring his playing partners, Stadler walked up to the ball for his fourth shot, pulled out a putter and struck the shot – from 45 yards away from the hole.

With blinders on, Stadler proceeded to walk up to the green and rushed a 15-foot par bid to the hole. He left it a foot short, tapped in for bogey and walked to the tee at the par-3 seventh before his playing partners could even approach the green to putt.

It wasn't a statement about slow play, or his playing partners, but rather a rush to complete the round, according to the Washington Post, who spoke with Stadler afterward.

His rendition of speed golf did not accelerate the trunk-slamming finish for Stadler. He not only waited for his partners to finish, but then the group had to wait an additional five minutes on the next tee.

Stadler shot 4-over 75 on Friday, which was a shot better than his first-round effort. At 9 over, however, it was best to get out of the heat instead of stay heated.

[bplewis24]

Originally Posted by Shorty

He is quite clearly one of nicest, most genuine players out there. On the 18 th yesterday, he acknowledged the crowd in exactly the same way he would have if he'd had a great round. You wouldn't know if he had shot 6 over or 6 under.

He should be one of everyone's favorites. You will never see him scowl or misbehave.

He is one of my favorites, although I don't think it has anything to do with his countenance.

Originally Posted by mvmac

You don't see this too often, Kevin Stadler lost his cool

That is weird, although the description is still a bit vague.  Did he do it to escape the heat?  To get home quickly after a rough round?  Or was he pissed about something that he refuses to speak about so as to avoid controversy?  That isn't normal.

[Deryck Griffith]

Nice round from Tiger today and it's also nice to see Hunter Mahan working his way up the leaderboard.  Hopefully he finishes strong.

[RonTheSavage]

Originally Posted by dsc123

Not sure why?  Here are some reasons:

He is known as "The Tank"

His favorite movie is First Blood.

He was a power lifter who could squat 350 pounds as a 95-pound 13-year old. No longer lifts heavy weights.He says of his biggest swing flaw: "I bend too much at the top, a bad habit from doing so many squats as a weightlifter."

His favorite american food is a t-bone steak.

And of course, as Shorty mentioned, he does seem like a genuinely nice guy.  He loved when those guys wore Chois Bois shirts, here is a quick note on that:

Thats Awesome!

[Zeph]

You don't see this too often, Kevin Stadler lost his cool

Hard not too when you're a big fella playing in 105ºF. :banana:

[darkhunter139]

Originally Posted by Zeph

Hard not too when you're a big fella playing in 105ºF.

I am going to be there tomorrow and Sunday! Going to be a hot weekend haha.

[Beachcomber]

I can't believe how hot it is at this tournament.  That has to be miserable - especially when you're playing such a beastly setup.

[turtleback]

Originally Posted by Beachcomber

I can't believe how hot it is at this tournament.  That has to be miserable - especially when you're playing such a beastly setup.

This is the kind of situation that almost killed Ken Venturi when he won his US Open at Congressional back in 1964.

[bplewis24]

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/story/19451411/play-suspended-at-congressional-after-storm-downs-trees

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BETHESDA, Maryland -- A massive storm overnight has suspended the third round of the AT&T; National because of several trees on the ground at Congressional. Officials say even if the course is readied, fans will not be allowed on Saturday.

"Winds in the range of 70-80 mph were reported," according to a statement issued by the U.S. PGA Tour. "No confirmation has been made on a tornado. There are trees and tents down all over the course and roads leading to the course. Clean-up has begun. Electricity is out at the course."

"At this time, it's unknown if competition will take place today," according to Saturday's statement. "Competition will definitely resume on Sunday."

[Zeph]

Well that sucks. Will they shorten it down to three days if they can't play today?

[jamo]

This is the kind of situation that almost killed Ken Venturi when he won his US Open at Congressional back in 1964.

You have to think hydration and medicine today is a bit better than in the '60s though.

[Zeph]

[QUOTE]Round 3 to start at 1 p.m. ET The latest: Course being cleaned after overnight storm; course closed to fans, volunteers for their safety; Saturday tickets honored for Sunday. [URL=http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/r471/tee-times.html]Updated tee times: Leaders off at 3:10 p.m. ET[/URL][/QUOTE]

[bplewis24]

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Originally Posted by Zeph

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Round 3 to start at 1 p.m. ET
The latest: Course being cleaned after overnight storm; course closed to fans, volunteers for their safety; Saturday tickets honored for Sunday.
Updated tee times: Leaders off at 3:10 p.m. ET

Thanks Zeph.  I was contemplating playing in a late scramble, but I'd rather watch the tourney if they're still having it today.