Journeyman

Radar, no stranger to hyperbole, has since changed his assemsent to "one of the greatest he's ever seen".

I hope this'll be my last post on the subject (as I'm sure many others on here do too.) We've all got a bit distracted (in my opinion) by the did he / didn't he get an appearance fee debate. I know what I believe, but regardless of this, the fact remains that Bubba's overall behavior in France in his first outing on the European Tour was less than ideal. A lot less. He failed to give important media interviews prior to the first round (important because whether he realised or not, his presence was a major 'selling' point for the tournament),he disrespected the tour itself in two post round interviews and also disrespected fellow professional players. I'm willing to overlook his crass and naive statements about France's capital's landmarks - a pity he made them, but forgivable all the same. He also, in my opinion, showed incredible naivety in complaining about too many cameras on him - it's attention of that nature that leads to him being given a half million dollar watch to wear - not because he's simply a nice guy. These complaints came from a guy who has in the past said "I play golf for a living, I'm not special, I'm blessed to do what I do". Bubba and his manager have subsequently acknowledged that mistakes were made, that they got things wrong and that they needed to do better next time. Last week, they did just that. Bubba admitted that he played bad golf in France and that he should probably have just focused on that. He also went out of his way to do the interviews that he's failed to do in France. Time (for me) to move on and let it go. I'll no longer consider him to be the charismatic star that I believed he was prior to to the French Open, but I'm willing to give him a second chance to win me over again. Good luck Bubba - hope to see more of you in Europe in the future.

Inside info - yes. I can't and won't be more specific. I hope you understand. There's plenty more to be 'lapped up' but none of it is supported by articles so will always be dismissed straight away (see my first few posts in this epic thread) Point taken about sponsors fees. My information is that Bubba was being paid an appearance fee by the organisers of the French Open (not necessarily the European Tour btw).

Firstly, I was responding to the assumption that Bubba did not get 'paid' at all which several posters seemed to think must be the case, so hardly 'irrelevant'. Secondly, I'm afraid there is no 'article' for you to read. I, unlike some on here, do not get all my information from articles. Life is not just lived on the interweb.

That's a good point. I still find it a strange decision.

Despite missing the cut and allegedly missing out on an appearance fee - Bubba did get 'paid' for playing that week. In the form of sponsor's bonuses.

Strange decision, especially as its a 'major' he's never won. I always thought Tom was a man of integrity and showed a healthy respect for history and the significance of winning particular championships. I imagine it's to do with his sponsors, but a real shame for the Senior US Open. I bet the USGA are furious.

Second biggest 54 hole lead on the European Tour. Biggest was Goosen at the JWC circa 2003(ish) - 13 shots.

I love how posters on sites like this berate individuals they know nothing about: Why assume we all know nothing about Bubba? Travel there then comment : Believe it or not, many Europeans travel widly and have passports and everything too. The French generally hold total disdane for Americans : I wonder why that could be? Cheese eating surrender monkeys anyone? I'm no kid and have traveled the world quite a bit .: Really? Can you not act like it then? ....The only dumbasses are the dumbasses dumb enough to be concerned about what the arrogant French think about Bubba : You have missed the point (quelle suprise). Bubba's actions in France did not only upset / annoy the French. If I have offended you, good that was my intention : Was your intention also to turn up to a battle of wits unarmed?     Was your intention also to make yourself QWQ

That's what I said. (almost)

He was named Gary. Now, is that you being called in to do your homework I can hear?

His pre tournament interviews were actually very good. Admitted to playing poorly in France and that thats what he should have focused on. So far this week he's been the model professional. Well done Bubba.

Yes he did. Butch is a very funny guy. He also told Dustin that he had to decide between whether he wanted to be a tour professional or a gigolo (after Dustin neglected to turn up on time for a coaching session after a particularly heavy night out.)

Been a while since the "US" won one though eh?

Yet Rory has just tweeted "Northern Ireland, centre of the golfing world" (or words to that effect). Northern Ireland, rightly or wrongly, is part of the UK. Darren plays under the flag of Ulster. Rory didn't take too long to shed the Irish Tricolor he was given shortly after his US Open win. It's a minefield to be sure (no pun intended).