2016 WGC - Cadillac Championship Discussion Thread

[boogielicious]

Thursday Mar 3 - Sunday Mar 6, 2016 at Trump National Doral • Miami, FL

• Purse: $9,500,000 • Winning Share: $1,620,000 • FedExCup Points: 550 • www.cadillacchampionship.com

There were grumblings last year about some holes being too treacherous. Couple that with the course's namesake running for POTUS and we should have an interesting week. Great field. It should be fun.

Course view slide show is below.

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/cadillac-championship/course.html

[rolopolo]

love me some trump 

[Jakester23]

This should be a good one. The big 3 are all in the field.  I hope at least 2 of them are battling it out. Or one of them and DJ.  I've always pulled for DJ. 

[Golfingdad]

2 minutes ago, Jakester23 said:

This should be a good one. The big 3 are all in the field.  I hope at least 2 of them are battling it out. Or one of them and DJ.  I've always pulled for DJ. 

He always seems to do well here too, eh?

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And speaking of TV coverage ... the shot they've had from that crane just to the right of the 18th fairway of all of the tee shots on the last hole is awesome ... why don't they do that for other holes/courses?

Looking forward to it!

[Jakester23]

1 minute ago, Golfingdad said:

He always seems to do well here too, eh?

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And speaking of TV coverage ... the shot they've had from that crane just to the right of the 18th fairway of all of the tee shots on the last hole is awesome ... why don't they do that for other holes/courses?

Looking forward to it!

I honestly don't remember how he has done in the past besides last year of course.  He can just make it look so easy when he's hitting on all cylinders. I hope he can get a major before his career is over. 

[Golfingdad]

35 minutes ago, Jakester23 said:

I honestly don't remember how he has done in the past besides last year of course.  He can just make it look so easy when he's hitting on all cylinders. I hope he can get a major before his career is over. 

I had to look it up because my memory was vague, but he finish 4th the year before last (when Reed won) and also 2nd in 2011.

[Jakester23]

1 hour ago, Golfingdad said:

I had to look it up because my memory was vague, but he finish 4th the year before last (when Reed won) and also 2nd in 2011.

Three top 5's in 5 years.  I'd say your definitely right about his track record in this event. I hope it's a close finish.

[Scotsclaff]

Groups

Mcilroy,Day and Spieth.

Rosie,DJ and Scott.

I fancy Spieth to get it together this weekend. Full tee times here.

 

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/cadillac-championship/tee-times.html

Edited March 2, 2016 by Scotsclaff

[boogielicious]

What do you folks think about the Par 3 9th? The view from the tee looks terrifying unless you go long?

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/cadillac-championship/course.html

HOLE #9
PAR 3, 200 YARDS    
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SCORING
AVG 3.3
 

[Jakester23]

40 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

What do you folks think about the Par 3 9th? The view from the tee looks terrifying unless you go long?

http://www.worldgolfchampionships.com/cadillac-championship/course.html

HOLE #9
PAR 3, 200 YARDS    
—
SCORING
AVG 3.3
 

That looks like it could be a good test. Depending on wind direction that could be a great par.

[boogielicious]

Here is an aerial view from Google Earth. Players on the adjacent tee better pay attention. The bail out direction is long and left.

 

[chilepepper]

Ill most likely watch some Sunday. If only to see what phrase, nickname or new pet word the announcers run into the ground ?

Edited March 2, 2016 by chilepepper

[colin007]

Pulling for DJ, McIlroy, Day in that order. Speith can go chew aluminum foil.

[Scotsclaff]

Best odds on oddschecker.

Mcilroy 10/1

Bubba,DJ,Scott 12/1

Spieth 14/1

http://www.oddschecker.com/golf/wgc-cadillac-championship

 

A good each way bet,Branden Grace at 60/1

Edited March 3, 2016 by Scotsclaff

[DutchGolf]

On 2 maart 2016 at 1:33 PM, boogielicious said:

Here is an aerial view from Google Earth. Players on the adjacent tee better pay attention. The bail out direction is long and left.

 

That is a nice Par 4, wedge it halfway the path, then wedge it close! 

 

Also wondering what the use of the bunker on the left side of the path is.. To prevent left handed shankers from hitting it in the water?

[Wansteadimp]

1 hour ago, DutchGolf said:

That is a nice Par 4, wedge it halfway the path, then wedge it close! 

 

Also wondering what the use of the bunker on the left side of the path is.. To prevent left handed shankers from hitting it in the water?

Might be The Donald's helipad. I seem to remember some such nonsense from last year.

[nevets88]

 

[mvmac]

I don't think this has been posted yet. Rory has changed his putting grip and going cross-handed hand this week.

 

 

"It's a drill that I've been doing for a while because I feel like my left hand controls my putting stroke and that's the lead hand for me. I felt like over the past few weeks, my right hand was becoming a little bit too dominant. I'm going to give it a try this week and see where we go with it." @rorymcilroy

A photo posted by European Tour (@europeantour) on Mar 2, 2016 at 1:23pm PST

 

Put some good work in the last few days, ready for the blue monster this week!

A video posted by Rory McIlroy (@rorymcilroy) on Mar 2, 2016 at 3:46am PST