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What kind of golfer would you rather be?

NCGolfer

By NCGolfer
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Type of golfer you would rather be  

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  1. 1. If you had to choose, would you rather be...

    • Consistent and slightly boring (Zach)
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    • Wild and somewhat creative (Phil)
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NCGolfer Great Member

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Inspired by a comment that @mchepp had in a different thread, it made me think of the type of golfer I would rather be.  He said he'd rather be consistent and boring like Zach Johnson rather than a bit wild and unpredictable like Phil.

Answer the poll given that the score/results would be the same.  Let's say that Zach and Phil have had the same amount of wins and majors and scoring average.  How would you rather achieve that?  Consistent and boring (Zach) or a bit wild and perhaps creative to get out of some situations (Phil)?

I'll post my own thought later in this thread.  I don't want to bias anyone and want you to think and respond how you feel.

Fairways and Greens.

Dave
 

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GolfLug Incredible Member

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Zach... gets the most out of his limited stature and limited distance game. And of course is more disciplined in playing within himself. All qualities I strive for. Also, personality wise Phil enjoys the attention has a knack for handling it. Not that I am shy but I wouldn't fit the bill. 

Having said that, I root for Phil much more than ZJ.

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Vishal S.

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dennyjones Incredible Member

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I initially thought one of my options was going to be "good".    

 

alas...

From the land of perpetual cloudiness.   I'm Denny

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Wally Fairway Great Member

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2 hours ago, dennyjones said:

I initially thought one of my options was going to be "good".    

 

alas...

before opening the thread my answer was a better one

Players play, tough players win!

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sirsteveo55 Well Established Member

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I picked Phil just because, golf is an entertainment sport. I don't tune into golf to watch the same old consistent golf. I wanna see something crazy and creative and entertaining. The shots Phil hits sometimes are like beyond my imagination (because of my skill level). I enjoy watching him so I would want to be him to give other people the enjoyment he gives me. 


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Zach.  Hands down.

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Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
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Club Rat Super Member

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Many of my friends say my game is boring, but I feel the need to thrill (mainly to myself) that I have the skills to play with better players at their level on occasions and sometimes it scares the hell out of them. :-D

Johnny Rocket - Let's Rock and Roll and play some golf !!!

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MarvChamp Great Member

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Passionate. Phil once tried a risky shot that ALMOST made it but went into the water. He was asked why he didn't lay up. He said something like, "If I can't have fun in this game, I'll quit!"  Passionate. For the enjoyment of the game. -Marv

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Patch Incredible Member

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Both. More complete game.

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A whole bunch of Tour Edge golf stuff...... :beer:

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Zach - all i want to do is hit greens and 2 putt.

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Mostly David Simms with Tin Cup appearing occasionally.

Steve

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NCGolfer Great Member

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6 minutes ago, nevets88 said:

Mostly David Simms with Tin Cup appearing occasionally.

So you mostly want to be a jackass?  :-)

My vote was for Zach.  I have a fascination with repetition and consistency.  While I enjoy the Phil show from time to time I have a lot of respect for the great, consistent ball strikers on tour.  I think one of the best compliments you can receive on the course is, "Doesn't it get boring playing like that?"

Fairways and Greens.

Dave
 

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5 minutes ago, NCGolfer said:

So you mostly want to be a jackass?  :-)

My vote was for Zach.  I have a fascination with repetition and consistency.  While I enjoy the Phil show from time to time I have a lot of respect for the great, consistent ball strikers on tour.  I think one of the best compliments you can receive on the course is, "Doesn't it get boring playing like that?"

Sometimes you just gotta say WTF. :-D

Steve

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CarlSpackler Incredible Member

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Phil. I'm assuming that wild and creative has more distance off the tee, so I'm going with that one. Chicks dig the long ball.

- Shane

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When I'm playing well, I'm a lot like Zack...not too long, reasonably straight, simple and boring.  I'd like to be that guy more often.  

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