Big Break Mesquite

[shredfit]

What was that roll that Gerry did on his "fairwell" walk? Nice guy, but he's dreaming if he thinks he can make it on the Sr. Tour.

I don't know? Gerry could rock the Sr. Tour. Think about it, Tom Watson grabs a hybrid or wood on a 210 yard par 3, Gerry grabs a 6 or 7 iron... who has the advantage?

One MUST remember a short game CAN be fixed... a long game? Either you have it or you don't.

[Parker0065]

Although Gerry's chipping wasn't all that bad, his Driving, Wedge Play, and Putting are nowhere near Tour Caliber!!! Gee, that would account for about 90% of a players scoring skills, so I think Tom Watson is safe from being blown out by Gerry,,,LOL!!!!!!

[Jeepthrills]

I would take my chances with Watson and his hybrid too, but I understand your point. Gerry is a raw talent. He has obviously come a long way from the ring in the WWE. I would never say never, but the Champions Tour is the hardest of the three major tours to get into. Unless you win on the regular tour, you have to go through a Q school type process just to be able to Monday qualify.

[shredfit]

Although Gerry's chipping wasn't all that bad, his Driving, Wedge Play, and Putting are nowhere near Tour Caliber!!! Gee, that would account for about 90% of a players scoring skills, so I think Tom Watson is safe from being blown out by Gerry,,,LOL!!!!!!

I think you missed my point. Obviously, Tom Watson presently has many advantages over Gerry(experience, Driving accuracy, Putting etc etc etc). However, Gerry, with a lot of hard work and practice, can/could close the skill gaps between himself and Watson. On the other hand, it would be extremely difficult or impossible for Watson to close the distance gap between himself and Gerry.

All I'm saying is Gerry has potential.

[ryanf]

I was happy to see Gerry go. Nice guy, he can hit it a long long way but he wasn't one of the best there. I agree, Brian should be voted off by the viewers. I know a lot happens that we don't see, but we didn't see (nor could I imagine) Gerry being anything but nice to Brian. Brian was a jerk and said stuff that made him look very immature and very much an amatuer.

Hiroshi wabbled a little bit, but a small kick in the pants will only make him focus more. Josh and Hiroshi will be a great finally - they both did great and deserve it (although Hiroshi has paid far more "dues").

[mookie]

I'm not sure how they eliminate the 3rd player, but my bet would be on Hiroshi and Brian being in the final 2. I really like Josh, and Brian is way too cocky, but I think he is probably the better player over the long haul.

[Clubswinger21]

I've been saying Brian was a cocky douche bag since the show began, that said he probably has the most experience competing in tournament golf along with Hiroshi.

Based on play during the show josh and hiroshi definetely deserved to be in the finale. Was a bit disappointed with the way Hiroshi played but at the same time impressed by how Josh was able to come back from a rocky start.

Finale will be good, regardless.

[Quinn07]

I would have proffered to see Josh and Hiroshi go at it in the finale. I feel like they were the two most consistent players through out the entire series. I don't mind Brian, but I would have rather Rosh.

[Jeepthrills]

I didn't like Brian all that much, but he was solid last night. You could really see his tournament experience come into play. He was great off the tee and didn't hit any really bad shots. I was stunned by Hiroshi's inconsistency last night. He seems like he has the most game of all of them, but didn't come through. I still think the fact that he made it so far without being in elimination challenges may have hurt him by not exposing him to as much pressure as the other guys.

I'm pulling for Josh, but if Brian plays like he did yesterday, it will be tough.

[Linkster]

I think Hiroshi was playing injured, something about a strained back. I'm putting my money on Brian, could care less about his personality, (it is TV). I bet he smokes Josh in less than 14 holes in the finale.

[TommyD69]

You may be right about Josh getting smoked. It is almost the classic David and Goliath thang. Josh is definitely the under dog, and deep down I hope he wins, but Brian is gonna be hard to beat... I was suprised about Hiroshi, and they did mention his back was hurting (how does that happen, the day before the BIG break Semi's). I thought Hiroshi had the most "polish", but, I just don't like that long putter. That's the only bad thing I could say about the guy.... The finale will be exciting.......

[Zachwright1]

Brian said Hiroshi hurt his back the morning of. I'm pretty sure that is the root cause of why he lost. He is easily the best golfer on that show, the best thing about him is that he didn't blame his back for losing. I hope Brian loses, he's way too cocky. I think Josh is almost as good when he is playing well, besides Brian was talking about how he goes for every flag he can. That could become a real issue. Who knows though, anything can happen.

[shredfit]

Brian said Hiroshi hurt his back the morning of. I'm pretty sure that is the root cause of why he lost. He is easily the best golfer on that show, the best thing about him is that he didn't blame his back for losing. I hope Brian loses, he's way too cocky. I think Josh is almost as good when he is playing well, besides Brian was talking about how he goes for every flag he can. That could become a real issue. Who knows though, anything can happen.

I agree on every point.

[lynchjo]

Nobody watching this one?

I must admit I'm not a big break fan...I wish the golf channel would show more of the "academy shows".

I love watching Jim Mclean break down the swings of legends like Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino...great stuff!! --John

[naples golf18]

they are both great golfers but i think brians putter is alot better, he also hits EVERY fairway. josh has the skill's but not the experience, boy he has a beautiful swing.

[Rusterson]

I really liked Hiroshi and was suprised how un-clutch he was.
But the long putter?!? C'mon.

[Terrier]

We talked about this on the course today in Myrtle (watching last night's episode was brought up before a tough tee shot).

The main "laughing" point we briefly discussed on the teebox...was their 500+ yard Par 5, from an elevated tee, into a small fairway, at high elevation and thin air, where the rocks will give you a 60 wedge shot in.

None of us had that shot in today. But we shared a moment and wished Hiroshi, Gerry, and Tattoed-Dude from Canada were there to guide us.

LOL

I'm rootin' for the skinny dude from nowhere. The fat Canadian with the shaved head is cocky and thinks he's tough. Golf ain't a game of toughness. Kinda why I wished Gerry (ex-bodybuilder/old guy) would've kicked his freakin' ass.

[MPS67]

I too was surprised on Hiroshi's execution. I guess he didn't get a good enough back massage before the semi final.

I'm rooting for Josh. He seems to have a great attitude, and is a pleasant guy. I agree, Brian is cocky, but he definitely backed his confident attitude with a fantastic mistake free round. His putting game is strong as well, and I think he nailed every fairway off the tee.