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2014 U.S. Open Prediction Contest: Win a TaylorMade JetSpeed Driver!

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BallStriker Great Member

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That was a great pick on his part, but given the emphasis placed on abiding by the rules (for all the prior contests as well), I would think he'd be DQ'd for not having 3 picks.....just saying.

Not a violation worthy of a DQ....instead, Erik assessed a two-stroke penalty....he still won.

Congtats Valley.......very, very nice work!

"Getting paired with you is the equivalent to a two-stroke penalty to your playing competitors"  -- Sean O'Hair to Rory Sabbatini (Zurich Classic, 2011)


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Valleygolfer is so badass, he doesn't need to abide by this rule " Your answer must also include a 2nd and 3rd choice"

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That was a great pick on his part, but given the emphasis placed on abiding by the rules (for all the prior contests as well), I would think he'd be DQ'd for not having 3 picks.....just saying.

The Rules are there to protect people from others gaining an advantage, and to determine the winner.

He only hurt himself by not listing the second and third choices, and gained no advantage.

Just like someone listing "Fowler -4" or something - if there's only one Fowler in the field, we know who he is talking about. Those people are DQed if there are two "Fowler"s because we can't know who they mean, so they have an "advantage" of playing both. That's why the rules state that you should list their full name. It's for identification purposes in case people share last names (or first names, I suppose, if Bubba Watson and Bubba Dickerson both qualify or something…).

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Valleygolfer is so badass, he doesn't need to abide by this rule "Your answer must also include a 2nd and 3rd choice"

It was my Chuck Norris moment... Everybody gets one. It is like your 15 minutes of fame...

Is quid slang for dollars as well? Never heard an American use it in normal conversation, only when trying to fit-in in London.

I have been watching a show called "Wheeler Dealers", and I was just referencing him when I said "quid"... Entertaining show, if you like cars. Plus I get to learn some of the British slang...

"My ball is on top of a rock in the hazard, do I get some sort of relief?"

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Elvisliveson Great Member

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Not a violation worthy of a DQ....instead, Erik assessed a two-stroke penalty....he still won.

Congtats Valley.......very, very nice work!

Actually, if he was assessed a two stroke penalty, I would have won :-) .

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Irons: Cobra AMP 4-GW

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BallStriker Great Member

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Actually, if he was assessed a two stroke penalty, I would have won .

My bad...thought you had Kaymer at -6 and he had -9....could be wrong.

Nice pick for you in any event (I came in 2nd last year when Scott won the Masters....dammit).

"Getting paired with you is the equivalent to a two-stroke penalty to your playing competitors"  -- Sean O'Hair to Rory Sabbatini (Zurich Classic, 2011)


Elvisliveson Great Member

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My bad...thought you had Kaymer at -6 and he had -9....could be wrong.

Nice pick for you in any event (I came in 2nd last year when Scott won the Masters....dammit).

No, you were right. It was my bad. I was thinking as if the penalty would have been assessed on Kaymer. And it's not even cocktail hour yet!

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Woods/Hybrids: Cobra AMP 3W and 3 HY

Irons: Cobra AMP 4-GW

Wedges: Callaway Forged Copper 56* and 60*

Putters: Scotty Cameron  35" (Several of the flow neck blade variety)

Ball: Bridgestone B330-RX and Srixon Z-Star

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Derek02 Well Established Member

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The Rules are there to protect people from others gaining an advantage, and to determine the winner.

He only hurt himself by not listing the second and third choices, and gained no advantage.

Just like someone listing "Fowler -4" or something - if there's only one Fowler in the field, we know who he is talking about. Those people are DQed if there are two "Fowler"s because we can't know who they mean, so they have an "advantage" of playing both. That's why the rules state that you should list their full name. It's for identification purposes in case people share last names (or first names, I suppose, if Bubba Watson and Bubba Dickerson both qualify or something…).

Fair enough.  I'm not salty about it.  I had no chance of winning anyway.  I just thought it was an interesting point that Crim brought up.

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joekelly Great Member

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Duffner's the only one with the 'quid', which of course is the gob of tobacco he sucks on.

And hey, is there no contest or prize for the ladies' US Open?  How about a 4 hybrid or 7 wood?

My picks

Ko at minus 6

Wie at minus 5

Inbee Park at minus 4


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Duffner's the only one with the 'quid', which of course is the gob of tobacco he sucks on.

Dumb question, I've been to the UK a couple times but always brought enough dip with me. Can you buy chew or dip anywhere in the UK?

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Elvisliveson Great Member

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I like the idea of a contest, but your second and third choices are sure to be picked to win by others, thus nullifying them.

Contest or not, following the guidlines for the men's contest, my picks are

Stacey Lewis -6

Jessica Korda -5

Natalie Gulbis-4

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Ball: Bridgestone B330-RX and Srixon Z-Star

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There's no contest for this week's Open, but I'll submit choices just the same, for bragging rights I guess. Michelle Wie, -4 Ai Miyazato, -4 Cheyenne Woods -3

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Valleygolfer Super Member

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Duffner's the only one with the 'quid', which of course is the gob of tobacco he sucks on. And hey, is there no contest or prize for the ladies' US Open?  How about a 4 hybrid or 7 wood? My picks Ko at minus 6 Wie at minus 5 Inbee Park at minus 4

You win a sleeve of used pink precepts...

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Wally Fairway Great Member

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I'm picking team USA - winner at -3

Pressel

Creamer

Gulbis

I almost picked team

Jang

Kang

Yang

adding to the prize sock & golf gloves in matching pink, green & baby blue

Players play, tough players win!

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JP golf Dedicated Member

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I think the winner is the little Lucy Li-  For 11 the girl has been amazing and more impressive has been the way she has handled herself and her outlook on golf.... I think we could all learn something.  Super impressive- very smart, well mannered, and humble...  I'm a fan...  Our goal should always be to have fun

JP

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