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For those citing golfers known as ADHD , besides Bubba Watson, another major winner with ADHD was Payne Stewart. Fwiw I believe professional golfers with OCD would be more common than ADHD . Slow play and complicated pre shot routines could have at least occasionally be reflections of OCD. I doubt the correlation is that strong, as there are way less people with the disorder than the number of golfers exhibiting those behaviors.

I doubt there are rules against them, unless they are self propelled. There are times they are inconvenient, caddies bring tour bags very close to the tees and greens. They can be a pain where big side hills are encountered. A few of the players are using mid sized bags with legs instead of traditional tour bags. Really with the improved durability and efficiency of modern bags it is hard to justify traditional tour bags.

I prefer courses / holes where if you are willing to take on risk, bunkers, ob, water your chances of birdie increase. If you choose a conservative play then you are playing for a par. Courses relying on length as a primary defense, more common all the time, are boring. Courses / holes with only one way to play a hole and little strategy or thinking needed are ego trips by the designer and should be blown up. The emphasis on length is ruining golf, pretty soon no one over 50, female, under 14 is going to want to play except that most athletically talented. I recently played a course from the forward tee's that had only one par 3 under 175 yards, no par fours under 380, and no par fives under 500 yards. From my tees the course played almost 6900 yards. The back tees were 7600. OT but I think ball regs should require ball distance to be roughly proportionally. If 80 mph clubhead gives 180 - 185 yards carry then 120 Should give no more than give no more than 270 - 275 etc. Right now a 50 percent increase gives a 60 - 65 percent increase in carry. This is because the regs encourage optimization for higher swing speeds so every one can say they have the longest ball.

For the people who actually attend the tournament it makes a big difference. You have a larger time window for attendance, people are likely to stay longer (more refreshment sales etc). The jam up of people following Tiger and the leaders is reduced with more personal favorites on the course etc. In short except for TV there is little advantage. TV money for non majors is much less, sponsors, pro ams, ticket sales, refreshments and trinkets are just as or more important than TV. Often the sponsor pays for TV rights and production costs for smaller tournaments or they wouldn't be televised at all.

Driver, it's mostly mental though, I hit it fine on the range but tense up on the course.

What this suit proves is that a proud but poorly educated golfer had his feelings hurt. Unfortunately his attorneys wouldn't tell him no or he insisted and they are willing to take his money. The tour might actually settle for a nominal amount just to avoid further publicity.

Bullied? Any other conspiracy theories we are missing out on?

Ok, clear rules violation. I think Tiger because he was angry failed to think clearly. Officials reviewed, found no violation initially, based on post round statements realized 2 shot penalty applied. It really comes down whether this was discussed with Tiger before he signed. If it was then decision was revisited later 2 shots is correct. If there was no discussion and committee response was based on post round comments then it was his responsibility and he should dq himself.

Winning score, due to late post I will hope for bad weather -8, whoever wins. 1. Jason Duffner 2. Louis Oosthaisen 3. Rory Mcllory

You didn't notice I said in a formal debate? A forum is a conversation without the conventions needed for formal debate, including a formal premise. Beyond that inductive reasoning at best could be applied. It never fails some blowhard knno it all responds assuming every one else is an idiot. It was an ironic statement, jeez.

I feel there are two big advantages to the watch, I have a garmin. The convenience, no in and out of bag or pocket. Simplicity, I find my other devices I have had are over kill. If one of the reasons for distance devices is speeding up play the watch beats other devices, it is right there on your wrist all the time.

I want to add a bit. Those that argue that the rules shouldn't change because it has been this way for x years and those who argue that because it wasn't done that way in the past are employing an argument that in formal debate, are call appeals to tradition, a logical fallacy. I just find it amusing that both sides of this conversation employ a logically flawed argument, and neither side recognizes it.:-P

Equipment makers resist any rule which limits their ability to innovate and market their stuff, pros resist any rule which they feel impacts players potential earnings, especially players already on tour. Their claims that they have the best interests on the game in mind is just lipstick on a pig, self serving bs. The justification that it has been to long is equally bs. Correcting an error, even belatedly is the right thing to do. Anchoring the putter is contrary to the basic nature of the game. It never should have been allowed, outlawing it is the proper action.

I do believe the number of courses built as real estate development amenity first, good golf course about priority 12 has resulted in many courses which are designed with length as the primary challenge. Because distances between tees are lengthened, to maximize lots, routing is similarly compromised. The resulting courses are very expensive to build and maintain, take to long to play and are boring. Why would I choose to regularly play a course that is boring, over priced, and takes to long to play. Especially since it gives to much of an advantage to long hitters? I agree with the posters who think women's tees are especially out of whack. I play with a pretty good women golfer occasionally, average drive 175. I average 225. On a hole where I hit drive 5 iron she hits driver 5 wood, if it is into the wind she can't reach it. I see courses all the time where the women's tees on par 5s are 440. The better women can move back to the whites if in need of a challenge.

I think the impact on recreational golfers will be minimal, they don't practice enough to be that consistent with any putter. Some pros and avid amateurs will struggle. I think my putting technique, I set up slightly open with my right elbow firm against my right hip acting as a pivot point remains legal. My hands and the putter grip do not touch my body. Mainly this compensates for the fact my left eye is pretty non functional. I averaged 1.83 putts per gir this year so I don't think Dave Stockton is worried about my method.

Yes, I was a social worker for many years. I have almost worked in the private sector and owned a food and beverage business. I have degrees in business and social work. It is interesting that you are insinuating I am biased. You might consider that I have education and experience supporting my stance. You are the one who is ignorant and biased. You don't care about the truth. I am done. You can choose to educate yourself if you wish.

Disagreement is different than unsubstantiated assertions. Just because you state that many people feel that way doesn't make it so. Research on societal attitudes does not support your statement. Research shows people have higher expectations of their employyers then in the past concerning what constitutes good treatment. As far as expectations of employment stability, people expect to have to change jobs more often than in the past. Research has shown almost no change in basic attitudes towards employment in the last 35 years. The facts just don't support your statement. In fact the growth of women in the workplace and the number of people working second jobs is the real response to lack of income growth for over 50 percent of Americans. The growth in public sector jobs is not charity, by the way that is federal government only, which some include military in. State and local public sector employment has decreased significantly. In any event 35 years of asking government to do more, often while underfunded is because more and more is expected of government. My experience has been that the services people want cut are always those they don't benefit from.

Your blanket statement that many people think they are entitled to a job, you specified the public sector, is emblematic of an intolerant statement based on prejudice, assumption, resentment, ignorance. This is the classic way code words are used. Any real research would prove that the statement you made has no basis in fact. If anything statements, such as those made by Romney demonstrate, at least for him, a huge sense of entitlment. Capitalism is not a religion. It is basically unstable and is subject to abuse. Like any other institution it should be subject to criticism. Like any institution we should be free to address its weaknesses.

Actually the failure of wealthy people and large business concerns to reinvest after their increased in retained profits, and the reduced infrastructure investment effects on long term growth are 2 of the top 6 causes for the current economic climate. APPLE for example is sitting on over 2 billion, 1/2 in Europe. And of course everyone is entitled to the pursuit of happiness, having a job is part of that opportunity. If you cannot find a job, then you are basically denied full participation in society. It is always the people doing well yelling get a job, or life is not fair. Your attitude towards the public sector is basically bigotry.

The real problem is both parties pursue votes by appealing to their respective prejudices. Facts are distorted or chosen selectively. 1. 47 ‰, this is not a static group. Farmers in a bad year may be in it, but not the next. Students also. This is code for poor or minorities. If you assume that poor choose poverty and not to work at a decent job you need to try it. Yeah a minimum wage job with no medical and you have to pay daycare might not be worth it. Fact real wages after adjustment have not increased since Regan was elected. 2. The Democrats, during the Clinton passed many of the financial deregulation bills and special interest tax loopholes that led to much of our current problems. These tax changes encouraged the lbo's and other business trends which sharp operators, like Romney used to get rich with out any real contribution, they looted pensions, forced wage reductions, but hey they got rich. The Democrats failed to defend the value of contributions from non business people and fight for infrastructure investment. 10+ years of paying for war, could either party really expect that wouldn't harm the economy? Political rhetoric which doesn't really address issues. For example should the quality of your medical care depend on the quality of your employment. Such social Darwinism guarantees class warfare. Voting values and moral positions which have little effect on the country, preventing discussion on issues important to all. Allowing pursuit of campaign funds result in only big organizations and wealthy not average Joes having a political voice. Both parties chase their extremist members, until money and focus on radical elements in both parties is addressed we cannot negotiate responses to modern challenges.

It's difficult to declare either side a clear favorite. A lot has been made of the course being set up with wide fairways and modest rough. The European players play in the USA extensively and there are more American style courses on the European tour than in the past. This is not the 1960's European player. Talent is comparable. Crowd support helps feed momentum but I feel increases the pressure if things aren't going well. It will probably come down to who has the hot putters. It usually does.

I said Rory, because I believe he will play more, and he is still at the point in his career where playing well in regular events matters.

Never more than 45 degrees or they drop your bag. Seriously, assuming that tips are the major part of their income, I would still make a distinction between a professional at a resort and a club with a bunch of high school and college kids. Five hours 50-75 bucks for a kid is out of line, 20 bucks and a couple of soft drinks for a teen is fair, or 30 and they buy their own. . Heck at most locations the attendant who cleans your clubs gets 5 bucks, 10 if he does more. The cart girl gets 2 per purchase. I played in a pro am a few years ago, I started out with 200 cash in my pocket and still used my bank card for some things. I bet celebrities carry 500 - 1000, so they can avoid the cheap tipper tweets.

The number of people who answered one pure shot surprises me. If I hit a perfect tee or approach shot and blow the approach shot or easy putt that is the pitts. I think coming back after a poor shot and salvaging par, making a tough comebacker after a misread putt, these type of situations are what gives me satisfaction. One pure shot can be luck. Hanging tough is something I control, and luck is not a factor.

The majority of golf tournaments are no longer about golf. They are local happenings. 19th holes with live bands at night, fireworks, celebrity spotting etc. This attracts a percentage of exhibitionist, combine with minimal golf knowledge, alcohol, a general lack of awareness or concern that they are acting like idiot, crowd anonymity, all of this encourages spring break behavior. I guess it's the price for a well attended event. I could live with anyone yelling any catch phrase or in possession of a cell phone not set to vibrate being subject to marshals armed with tasers.