Phil Mickelson missing US open for HS Graduation

[Wally Fairway]

15 minutes ago, iacas said:

No. We don't have to be.

LOL - theoretically that may be true, but here on message boards (and social media) I think people are more judgmental.

[David in FL]

25 minutes ago, Golfingdad said:

Not sure if it's been posted yet, but apparently the title of this thread MIGHT be inaccurate. ;)

He hasn't officially withdrawn and ...

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-usga-just-gave-phil-mickelson-a-chance-to-still-play-in-the-us-open

This.  Sounds like he's gonna try to get there.  I hope he does!

[jamo]

2 hours ago, Golfingdad said:

Not sure if it's been posted yet, but apparently the title of this thread MIGHT be inaccurate. ;)

He hasn't officially withdrawn and ...

http://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-usga-just-gave-phil-mickelson-a-chance-to-still-play-in-the-us-open

Quote

“Maybe I’ll fly up and be on Golf Channel,” he joked. “I can tell everybody how to finish second.”

Okay, that was a little bit funny. 

[Shorty]

7 hours ago, Zekez said:

Sorry.  I meant those trashing Phil for attending the graduation.

He is not being "trashed" for attending. The discussion is about the relevance of the event (or both events), how people reflect upon its (their) significance, Phil's opportunity (or lack thereof) to fulfil a lifelong goal and a host of other things. Nobody has even come close to criticising him for his desire to attend. It's all about the timing and the unfortunate choice he has been pushed into. BUT....... many will say there was no choice at all or the choice was a simple one. No-one here has stated that their own personal views on the subject should force a change of mind. In any case, it may end up that he plays and gets the brownie points.

Edited June 8, 2017 by Shorty

[NCGolfer]

Phil will do everything he can to play...including doing a rain dance.

I have no problems with his decision...either way.  Initially I was surprised he'd back out of the US Open but I can't fault him.

[ChrisP]

If he does end up playing, it's gonna be a tough task for him. Not a course that suits his game at all. It's extremely long and demands accuracy off the tee or you'll be in the fescue. For a 47-year old man, a 7800 yard golf course is probably not on the top of his wishlists for courses to play. I am defintely pulling for him, but I'm not rushing to the ticket counter to place a bet on him if he plays.

[treebound]

Some people on golf channel tonight said that Phil will try to attend the graduation, listen to the speech she is giving, drive the four miles to an airport near the school, fly 2-1/2 hours to Hartford Wisconsin (just how fast is his plane), then just maybe get a police escort down highway 83 to make his tee time around 2:30 or so. I suspect 83 will be traffic jammed, there are a few other options, but regardless it will be tight timing.

[David in FL]

9 hours ago, treebound said:

Some people on golf channel tonight said that Phil will try to attend the graduation, listen to the speech she is giving, drive the four miles to an airport near the school, fly 2-1/2 hours to Hartford Wisconsin (just how fast is his plane), then just maybe get a police escort down highway 83 to make his tee time around 2:30 or so. I suspect 83 will be traffic jammed, there are a few other options, but regardless it will be tight timing.

They've been talking about that for awhile.

In order for him to make his time, he needs a 4 hour weather delay.  Unfortunately, it looks like Thursday is about the only day where that's not likely to happen...

[StefanUrkel]

Reminds me of the Chris Rock saying. You supposed to take care of your kids. 

Edited June 14, 2017 by StefanUrkel

[70sSanO]

18 hours ago, treebound said:

Some people on golf channel tonight said that Phil will try to attend the graduation, listen to the speech she is giving, drive the four miles to an airport near the school, fly 2-1/2 hours to Hartford Wisconsin (just how fast is his plane), then just maybe get a police escort down highway 83 to make his tee time around 2:30 or so. I suspect 83 will be traffic jammed, there are a few other options, but regardless it will be tight timing.

I think he told his daughter 25 words or less... lol.

John

[boogielicious]

11 hours ago, 70sSanO said:

I think he told his daughter 25 words or less... lol.

John

Any graduation speech longer than that is a waste anyway! 

[David in FL]

Just looked at the weather, he's toast.  

Bones might as well hit the beer tent now and enjoy being a spectator today!

[iacas]

He officially withdrew.

[Wally Fairway]

Phil has withdrawn - his spot is now gone and he isn't listed on the tee times listing.

Have fun at Graduation Lefty & hopefully we can all move on (especially the announcers)

[krupa]

35 minutes ago, Wally Fairway said:

hopefully we can all move on (especially the announcers)

I'm sure they'll only bring it up every chance they can.

[Groucho Valentine]

Anyone think about sending Joe Buck flowers? What a devastating blow. 

[DeadMan]

 

[boogielicious]

2 hours ago, Groucho Valentine said:

Anyone think about sending Joe Buck flowers? What a devastating blow. 

I sent him a box of tissues.