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It sure is nice to hear from some athletes in here telling us that shin splints can't stop a round of golf. . . we are forced to look at other possibilities. . . perhaps he sprained a jaw muscle chewing gum . . .

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shortgame85 Great Member

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It sure is nice to hear from some athletes in here telling us that shin splints can't stop a round of golf. . . we are forced to look at other possibilities. . . perhaps he sprained a jaw muscle chewing gum . . .

......or, perhaps, it is a hangnail causing the fuss, or maybe there's a gremlin in his pants pulling his short hairs. Yeah, and the Queen of England and I are having tea, scones and clotted cream, even as I type this! Yeah! That's the ticket.

( with apologies to Jon Lovitz )

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LOL, you are cracking me up Shortgame.

I keep trying to give you some more rep, but I have to "spread it around" before it accepts.

Keep it coming.

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Sorry guy's I did not know you had all the facts about Rory's situation. I guess this was the point I was trying to make that we really don't know and can only speculate at this point. I have made it to about 12 PGA events a year for the past 22 years- not saying this makes me any more knowledgable than you but I do have some insight.
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Sorry guy's I did not know you had all the facts about Rory's situation. I guess this was the point I was trying to make that we really don't know and can only speculate at this point. I have made it to about 12 PGA events a year for the past 22 years- not saying this makes me any more knowledgable than you but I do have some insight.

I'm staying with Fred Couples on this one. He wasn't pulling any punches or making excuses. For another tour player to call someone out, especially someone like Freddy, it has to be bad. They just don't ever do that. I know what you are saying, but have you ever seen that happen before, especially with a class act like Couples?

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I would have to agree. If you can get Couples to take a shot at the guy publicly, then it has to be bad. Freddy is a guy that usually has good things to say about everyone. For it to get to the point where guys are ripping him, they have to be fed up with him.
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I would have to agree. If you can get Couples to take a shot at the guy publicly, then it has to be bad. Freddy is a guy that usually has good things to say about everyone. For it to get to the point where guys are ripping him, they have to be fed up with him.

Well said, as the public comments are definitely against the "Code of Honor", or in this case, dishonor.

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I'm staying with Fred Couples on this one. He wasn't pulling any punches or making excuses. For another tour player to call someone out, especially someone like Freddy, it has to be bad. They just don't ever do that. I know what you are saying, but have you ever seen that happen before, especially with a class act like Couples?

Speaking of not pulling any punches, I heard that Freddy, being one of the most friendly, thoughtful and gracious fellows on tour, offerred, at no charge, to give Rory, upon his return to the states, a prostectamy with his long putter ( does Freddy use a Seemore? ). It was reported that Freddy's reasoning included the idea that without his prostate, Rory might settle down, focus on his game and, as a result, become a more civil and respectful member of the PGA Tour, and cease his yipping at the heels of his demonstrably superior rival and FOF ( Friend of Freddy ), Tiger. It was not clear whether or not Rory accepted Freddy's offer. Stay tuned.

OK, OK, I admit it! I let TourSpoon egg me on! I'm ashamed, I'm sorry and I'll indulge in a bit of selflagelation, but not with a Seemore.

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It sure is nice to hear from some athletes in here telling us that shin splints can't stop a round of golf. . . we are forced to look at other possibilities. . . perhaps he sprained a jaw muscle chewing gum . . .

Shin splits has long been the "go to" excuse for dropping out in sports. There are no observable symptoms and it is unverifiable. Like your wife having a "headache", you just have to take his word for it.

I'll bet he didn't walk with a limp packing his gear and going to the car. SubPar
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I'll bet he didn't walk with a limp packing his gear and going to the car.

I heard someone saw him running for the exit!

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TourSpoon Super Member

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You know there used to be more honor in the game as well, for a lot less money.

I will pose the question again, have you ever heard of a pro of Couples stature call out another of his tour brethren and take him to task in public?

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I think it still comes down to this being an issue over how he left not why he left. If he called Tiger himself and said I cant walk and play well with these evil shinsplints I am sorry but I have to WD, Tiger says O.K. I understand.

Anyone with shinsplints can tell you they are bad news and very very painful
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tiger_who Well Established Member

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ok 1st thing what is shin splits and also when rory said tiger was more beatable then even and then if he went out and beat him every one would have huge respect for rory its amazing how one action can stay with u for ever what rory should do is shut up and focus on playing golf and when he gets better and starts winning then he can yack on lol
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ok 1st thing what is shin splits and also when rory said tiger was more beatable then even and then if he went out and beat him every one would have huge respect for rory its amazing how one action can stay with u for ever what rory should do is shut up and focus on playing golf and when he gets better and starts winning then he can yack on lol

You know- when Rory said that Tiger did not look to be in top form. I mean I don't think his comment was that bad and maybe was the truth?
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jowlar Well Established Member

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Shin splits has long been the "go to" excuse for dropping out in sports. There are no observable symptoms and it is unverifiable. Like your wife having a "headache", you just have to take his word for it.

Wait a minute, the other night my wife claimed shin splints and a headache. hmmmm....

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jowlar Well Established Member

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Perhaps Rory should use the 170K to hire a caddy like Tiger's Stevie. Tiger doesnt have to tick off camera clickers or hecklers, he has Stevie to do it for him.
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shortgame85 Great Member

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Wait a minute, the other night my wife claimed shin splints and a headache. hmmmm....

Don't feel so bad, the other night my wife

gave me shin splints and a headache and then asked for..........

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