Least Favorite Player

[MSchott]

Originally Posted by jdwillas

Gary Player comes off extremely narcissistic at times, but also comes off generous and congratulatory toward others. Stenson and Blixt sometimes come off as prickish in their interviews, but I think that might just be unfamiliar Swedish mannerisms. Bubba Watson's personality rubs me the wrong way.

However, I wouldn't root against any of the previously mentioned players. The only person on tour who I actively root against is Tiger Woods. The guy's an immature, arrogant phony. I would find it incredibly satisfying if he finished his career with 100+ wins and only 14 majors.

I'm confused. You come here out of nowhere and are generous towards various players who have shown possible personality flaws yet you show zero interest in forgiving Tiger Woods. This just feels hypocritical to me. You and don't know anything about who he really is yet feel that you can judge him harshly as a human being. This is the issue with this entire thread, we make judgements about others without having a real clue as to why.

[Lefty-Golfer]

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Originally Posted by Chris223

As for the person who lost respect for phil because he applauded GREAT shots made by Rose during the Ryder Cup... clearly just doesnt understand the game, its history and what it stands for

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Originally Posted by Ernest Jones

Glad to see I'm not alone in this regard. I've heard lots of people slam Phil for the Ryder Cup match vs Rose and I just don't get the mentality. I thought it was pure class.

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Originally Posted by Shorty

Agreed.

He was acknowledging good play, not "applauding his opposition".

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Originally Posted by Golfingdad

I'm with all of you three.  There was an extensive argument on this topic in the Ryder Cup thread ... if only Shorty was around at the time (I think it was during your hiatus)  ;)

I disagree with all of you, i don't have a problem giving credit to the opponent after the round...that is part of a press conference. i have a problem with acknowledging good play by applauding his shot. to me they are different acts entirely. give him a tip of the hat and walk way - that is an acknowledgement.

I love Phil's game and cheer for him all the time but he was wrong on that one in my opinion. you can damn certain it would not have happened the other way around if Phil had made the putt.

[HomerJay20]

Originally Posted by BallStriker

Steve Stricker......I will keep the underlying reasons to myself, but a complete ass*hole

I'm going to assume that BallStriker is being sarcastic.  He probably had trouble deciding whether to use Steve Stricker or Zach Johnson for the post.

[Blitz28179]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Golfer

I disagree with all of you, i don't have a problem giving credit to the opponent after the round...that is part of a press conference. i have a problem with acknowledging good play by applauding his shot. to me they are different acts entirely. give him a tip of the hat and walk way - that is an acknowledgement.

I love Phil's game and cheer for him all the time but he was wrong on that one in my opinion. you can damn certain it would not have happened the other way around if Phil had made the putt.

But this is phil micklelson we are talking about..You look up good sportmanship in the dictionary its gonna have a picture of Phil tipping his hat lol..I seen nothing wrong with what phil did to justin at the ryder cup.Jordan speith did the same thing to the dude who won this weekend on the PGA tour(forgot his name) after that great shot he hit from under the trees.

[Golfingdad]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Golfer

You can damn certain it would not have happened the other way around if Phil had made the putt.

You can?  How?

And even if you could, what does that prove?  Just because somebody else wouldn't react that way doesn't make it wrong.

[hypocritenutter]

Originally Posted by GHIN0011458

Just seeing the guys you root against on TOUR:

I dislike Ian Poulter and Rory Sabbatini. But we always talk about whose better and favorites..

I agree, Ian Poulter is not very likeable. Seems to think that he rules the tour. He's great in Ryder Cups , but during the season you won't know he's there if it wasn't for his bright Puma feathers.