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2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits Discussion Thread

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Grantland piece on Day: http://grantland.com/features/jason-day-british-open-2014-golf-pga/

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Right, that's why he finished runner-up in a playoff the last time this tournament was played here.

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Jordan Spieth went to Catholic School and graduated from a prep school and has probably been a wonderkid in golf ever since his talents were recognized as a kid. Richard Sherman is from Compton

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JORDAN SPIETH IS A CLASS ACT. JORDAN SPIETH JUST GAVE A THUMBS UP TO DAY. WHAT GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP. WHAT A GREAT MOMENT IN GOOD PEOPLE. SO GOOD FOR THE GAME. SUCH A CLASS ACT, WHAT A CLASSY GUY. DID I

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Wait can we admit that here?


I will for sure. I cry at every emotional event. Son loses his father, mom sacrifices to give him a better life? Shit. Losing his dad was enough to make cry/near-cry.

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I will for sure. I cry at every emotional event. Son loses his father, mom sacrifices to give him a better life? Shit. Losing his dad was enough to make cry/near-cry.

Same for me ...

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[QUOTE name="isukgolf" url="/t/83371/2015-pga-championship-at-whistling-straits-discussion-thread/774#post_1185720"] Wait can we admit that here?[/QUOTE] I will for sure. I cry at every emotional event. Son loses his father, mom sacrifices to give him a better life? Shit. Losing his dad was enough to make cry/near-cry.

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He did not appear to be in the postgame interview. He just became world number 1. I don't think he's too upset.


I think he knows world golf rankings don't mean shit.Media hype,gives the talking heads something to blabber about.

He'd rather have had the Major.

Well done Jason Day.


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I think he knows world golf rankings don't mean shit.Media hype,gives the talking heads something to blabber about. He'd rather have had the Major. Well done Jason Day.

You're under estimating the importance and weight of the #1 ranking. Imagine: you are the best in your field, one that comprises millions. That's pretty awesome.

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I think he knows world golf rankings don't mean shit.Media hype,gives the talking heads something to blabber about.

He'd rather have had the Major.

Well done Jason Day.

I disagree. Becoming world number 1 is a massive achievement. He also said in the interview becoming world number 1 was a personal goal. Yes he would rather have the major, but I would think the Open Championship was more gut wrenching for Spieth than this one.


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Congrats to Lahiri. Top 5 best ever finish for a player from India. Top 10 for Finau although he faded. Keep it up!

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This. :-$

In tennis, players usually acknowledge a good shot with the combo racquet - hand clap. All the time. You never hear John McEnroe saying what an amazing sport the player is for doing that.

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Spieth already admitted he is ecstatic about becoming world #1 and that his focus had already shifted to that goal once he knew Day had it wrapped up and that he is very happy right now
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Yelling after tee shots is one thing, but ... for the life of me, I don't understand ADULTS who insist on trying to touch famous people. It's weird and it's borderline creepy . Pretty sure if I was a pro golfer I'll deal with the bababooies if I can get rid of the constant roaming hands.

I'll say it is down right creepy. Just don't get it. Congrats to JD. He's been knocking at the door of Majors far too long not to win one.

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In tennis, players usually acknowledge a good shot with the combo racquet - hand clap. All the time. You never hear John McEnroe saying what an amazing sport the player is for doing that.


Haha.

I wonder who else noticed Lalaaana's post.

They should have just given the Wannamaker to Spieth for good sportsmanship.Talk about sour grapes.


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JORDAN SPIETH IS A CLASS ACT. JORDAN SPIETH JUST GAVE A THUMBS UP TO DAY. WHAT GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP. WHAT A GREAT MOMENT IN GOOD PEOPLE. SO GOOD FOR THE GAME. SUCH A CLASS ACT, WHAT A CLASSY GUY. DID I MENTION HOW MUCH CLASS HE HAS? SO SO CLASSY. WHAT SPORTSMANSHIP.

But it's all an act, right?

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JORDAN SPIETH IS A CLASS ACT. JORDAN SPIETH JUST GAVE A THUMBS UP TO DAY. WHAT GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP. WHAT A GREAT MOMENT IN GOOD PEOPLE. SO GOOD FOR THE GAME. SUCH A CLASS ACT, WHAT A CLASSY GUY. DID I MENTION HOW MUCH CLASS HE HAS? SO SO CLASSY. WHAT SPORTSMANSHIP.

Probably called him "Mr. Crenshaw" too.

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But it's all an act, right?

I don't think it's an act. But I do find it hilarious that the smallest act of sportsmanship becomes so big because people want Speith on a pedestal.

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I don't think it's an act. But I do find it hilarious that the smallest act of sportsmanship becomes so big because people want Speith on a pedestal.

The media puts him on a pedestal, he himself doesn't. I don't take what the media says about him out on him personally. Same goes with Tiger and Rory when they went gaga over them.


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The media puts him on a pedestal, he himself doesn't. I don't take what the media says about him out on him personally. Same goes with Tiger and Rory when they went gaga over them.

Totally agree. I put 0 of this on Spieth.

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