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Mickelson a Captain's Pick? President's Cup

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President's Cup - Pick Mickelson or Not  

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  1. 1. Would you pick Phil if you were in Captain Steve Stricker's shoes?

    • Yes. He is a contemporary legend and needs to be included, regardless of his recent play
      12
    • No. He has not earned a spot based on current play
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    • Something else
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David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

It's a Captain's pick. Stricker is the Captain. He has plenty of bearing on the decision. 

Exactly.  Even if he's giving Phil the option, that's an option that only the captain can give. In effect, he's picked Phil, but would be offering him a way to decline with a degree of grace if he wants.

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skydog Great Member

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Rightly or wrongly, with his good showing this weekend, Phil is on the team IMO unless he tells Stricker to not pick him. I like watching Phil play and his presence probably helps elevate interest in the event at the margin, but Hoffman and Harman are definitely more deserving of a spot based on their solid play all year.

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NJpatbee Great Member

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Phil can still play and has plenty of experience so I would pick him.  Next year's Ryder Cup?  He would need to have a better 2018 season.  The President's Cup can be fun to watch but it does not carry much weight in my view.  I guess the only Cup that interests me less in men's golf is the FedEx. 

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20 hours ago, NJpatbee said:

 I guess the only Cup that interests me less in men's golf is the FedEx. 

The Charles Schwab Cup Maybe? :zzz:

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Anywho, why not let Phil play, at least it will be more interesting. I mean who else is Stricker going to pick? Brian Harman :zzz:? Jason Dufner? I mean Dufner hasn't been relevant since his hot wife left him, and Gary Woodland is well...Gary Woodland. Picking anyone else would be passing up Phil to pick someone behind him in the standings. Perhaps Brendan Steele or Bill Haas? Those two would really do a lot to increase ratings...NOT!

 

Danny    In my :ping: Hoofer Tour golf bag on my :clicgear: 8.0 Cart

Driver:   :pxg: 0311 Gen 5  X-Stiff.                        Irons:  :callaway: 4-PW APEX TCB Irons 
3 Wood: :callaway: Mavrik SZ Rogue X-Stiff                            Nippon Pro Modus 130 X-Stiff
3 Hybrid: :callaway: Mavrik Pro KBS Tour Proto X   Wedges: :vokey:  50°, 54°, 60° 
Putter: :odyssey:  2-Ball Ten Arm Lock        Ball: :titleist: ProV 1

 

 

 

 

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shanksalot Great Member

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There are a lot of rookies on the team this year and with Phil's experience he can help them a lot. Plus the fact those who have played in it before don't have great records. Phil has a 23-16-12. While he may not be the same player today I think he could be a very good addition to the team. 

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OK. So which "younger player" would you nominate?

On 9/5/2017 at 6:44 AM, boogielicious said:

It's a Captain's pick. Stricker is the Captain. He has plenty of bearing on the decision. 

I wouldn't pick Phil, although I'm a fan of his. He played better this week, but has be really inconsistent this year. Younger players also need to get experience.

 

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17 hours ago, Buckeyebowman said:

OK. So which "younger player" would you nominate?

 

Exactly my question, who are you going to pick over him? Not to mention the fact you have to go all the way to #23 in the standings to find someone below the age of 30. (Tony Finau 27 yo) So I am not sure which "younger player" he is speaking of? :hmm:

Danny    In my :ping: Hoofer Tour golf bag on my :clicgear: 8.0 Cart

Driver:   :pxg: 0311 Gen 5  X-Stiff.                        Irons:  :callaway: 4-PW APEX TCB Irons 
3 Wood: :callaway: Mavrik SZ Rogue X-Stiff                            Nippon Pro Modus 130 X-Stiff
3 Hybrid: :callaway: Mavrik Pro KBS Tour Proto X   Wedges: :vokey:  50°, 54°, 60° 
Putter: :odyssey:  2-Ball Ten Arm Lock        Ball: :titleist: ProV 1

 

 

 

 

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