Phil Nippleson withdraws from PGA Championship a year after winning it.

[edjr 5,572]

yeah yeah, it was 3 days ago. 3 month hiatus continues. Deshamblow has the balls to play this weel.

He still hunting down Michael Jordan? has he checked every casino?

[dain11279 928]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[posty 2,296]

Okay, thanks...

[Utilit99 4,099]

What's a PGA Championship? Is that like the super bowl of golf or something? 

[edjr 5,572]

1 minute ago, Utilit99 said:

What's a PGA Championship? Is that like the super bowl of golf or something? 

it is the 4th super bowl of golf and the worst of the 4 majors

[Utilit99 4,099]

6 minutes ago, edjr said:

it is the 4th super bowl of golf and the worst of the 4 majors

I seriously did not know that. 

I thought the US Open was the joke of the tour. 

[TimmySmith 2,782]

Someone is totally lying. 

[dain11279 928]

6 minutes ago, Utilit99 said:

I seriously did not know that. 

I thought the US Open was the joke of the tour. 

Ranked:

Masters

US Open 

Open Championship

PGA

 

Ironically, a lot of times the PGA actually produces the best storyline though.

[Utilit99 4,099]

"Incendiary comments". 

Dramatic much? 

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Phil Mickelson withdrew Friday from the PGA Championship, electing to extend his hiatus from golf following his incendiary comments he made about a Saudi-funded rival league he supports and the PGA Tour he accused of greed.

 

[Utilit99 4,099]

1 minute ago, dain11279 said:

Ranked:

Masters

US Open 

Open Championship

PGA

 

Ironically, a lot of times the PGA actually produces the best storyline though.

Why did they change the name of the British Open again? 

[Cruzer 1,992]

1 minute ago, Utilit99 said:

Why did they change the name of the British Open again? 

They didn't, has always been referred to as the Open. 

[WhiteWonder 2,172]

3 minutes ago, Utilit99 said:

Why did they change the name of the British Open again? 

There was a stretch where it was commonly referred to as the British Open, at least by US. Not sure why that stopped but it was also always known as the open championship. 

[Cruzer 1,992]

The PGA is unquestionably the redheaded stepchild of the 4 majors. But not bcoz it's not big - the PGA Championship is often an afterthought bcoz unlike the other 3 majors - there's nothing distinctive about it. Hell, most couldn't even name what the trophy is called (Wanamaker Trophy). To many, the PGA is really nothing more than a glorified regular tour stop. And for sure no kid has ever stood on a practice green trying to make a 6' putt, pretending to win the PGA Championship. 

[WhiteWonder 2,172]

3 minutes ago, Cruzer said:

The PGA is unquestionably the redheaded stepchild of the 4 majors. But not bcoz it's not big - the PGA Championship is often an afterthought bcoz unlike the other 3 majors - there's nothing distinctive about it. Hell, most couldn't even name what the trophy is called (Wanamaker Trophy). To many, the PGA is really nothing more than a glorified regular tour stop. And for sure no kid has ever stood on a practice green trying to make a 6' putt, pretending to win the PGA Championship. 

I’d agree. Personally I often enjoy it more than the US Open which may be odd but it’s definitely the consensus lesser of the 4 majors… and there’s probably more excitement each year for the Players Championship 

 

 But I sure enjoyed it last year

[Utilit99 4,099]

This was from 2017.

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There is a major championship taking place this week at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England and nobody knows what the heck to call it.

Is it the British Open? The Open? The Open Championship? Or something else entirely?

According to the R&A, the governing body that oversees the event, either The Open or The Open Championship is accurate. They have been on a crusade in recent years to stop Americans from calling the tournament the British Open, which is the most common moniker used by golf fans stateside.

Director of of sales and marketing at the R&A, Malcolm Booth, recently said that it’s an ongoing process to try and rid the ‘B’ word from American’s lexicons.

“It’s an education process we’ve embarked on,”

The R&A made calling the tournament exclusively either The Open or The Open Championship on-air a requirement as part of their broadcast rights deal with NBC Sports in 2016 and is now working to encourage written media outlets to follow suit.

Historically speaking, dubbing this event as The Open or The Open Championship makes sense because its first iteration at Prestwick Golf Club in 1860 marked the birth of modern golf.

The first United States Open was not played until 1895.

Still, to many, the nitpicking seems a bit silly.

In the midst of a NBC/Golf Channel teleconference last week, a reporter asked former player and current announcer Johnny Miller if he ever has any issues with saying the correct name for the event.

“I have trouble with it,” Miller conceded. “I screwed up one time last year, if you call it a screw-up, which is pretty good in four days.”

Nick Faldo, who like Miller is one of the most recognizable voices in all of golf, chimed in with a humorous final word on the matter.

“In another five years it will be just called ‘The.’ “

 

[TimmySmith 2,782]

The PGA is a major and gets a great field.  There are probably 3-4 other non-major events during the season that the players look forward to more than the PGA.  Depending on where it is played of course. 

[edjr 5,572]

38 minutes ago, Utilit99 said:

I seriously did not know that. 

I thought the US Open was the joke of the tour. 

Got into an argument with some shmuck on Saturday who was arguing with me, golf has 3 majors and the PGA isn't one. he was lik3 65 and serious.  When i showed him on the phone he said "I trust that sh1t"

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I love the PGA Championship. Part of the reason why is that it's the one major still played in the heartland of the US from time to time. The US Open has basically switched to just alternating the two coasts, but the PGA still comes to places like Tulsa, St. Louis, and the Dallas area in a few years. It has produced some incredible drama over the past 20 years and beyond really. It is also the only major I have ever attended (this week will be my third PGA), so there's that as well. 

[lod001 1,237]

He's gone full blown idiot.

[Utilit99 4,099]

4 minutes ago, lod001 said:

He's gone full blown idiot.

Is Mickelson really a crazy nutcase? I always just thought of him as kinda goofy is all. 

I remember one time after he won, I think it was the Masters, he jumped up in celebration on the 18th green and probably got about 3 inches off the ground. 

But the really funny part was as he was leaving the green, cameras were up in his face and he had this huge wad of spittle below his mouth while he grinned happily. His wife noticed it so she went in for the kiss to save the day. Her tounge came and she lapped it up while she kissed him. Focking hilarious. 

[Cruzer 1,992]

Any leaked word on who (or how much) Phil bet on to win, his Saudi bookie not saying? 

Give me Spieth.....w/sleepers C. Conners and C. Champ to round it out. 

[KSB2424 3,083]

Love of the game versus dirty cash ms what is boils down too.

I don't blame anyone for doing what they want, but I judge harshly. 

[huskyhater75 242]

It'll be interesting to see how this turns out with Phil. Also, how long will tigger wods (I can play name game too) keep hogging spots from players that actually have a chance of winning?

[Utilit99 4,099]

Just now, huskyhater75 said:

It'll be interesting to see how this turns out with Phil. Also, how long will tigger wods (I can play name game too) keep hogging spots from players that actually have a chance of winning?

Do Trump now!!! 

[Utilit99 4,099]

14 minutes ago, huskyhater75 said:

It'll be interesting to see how this turns out with Phil. Also, how long will tigger wods (I can play name game too) keep hogging spots from players that actually have a chance of winning?

Tucker Carlson kicked ass tonight!!!

[huskyhater75 242]

1 hour ago, Utilit99 said:

Tucker Carlson kicked ass tonight!!!

Hey stud, have you been "threatened" by anyone on here lately? Man you sure looked pu$$ified awhile back with your trumpish whining, it was hilarious. "Threats", OMG.

[Utilit99 4,099]

Just now, huskyhater75 said:

Hey stud, have you been "threatened" by anyone on here lately? Man you sure looked pu$$ified awhile back with your trumpish whining, it was hilarious. "Threats", OMG.

Trump!!!! 

Keep it coming rusty!!!!!  

[WhiteWonder 2,172]

5 hours ago, KSB2424 said:

Love of the game versus dirty cash ms what is boils down too.

I don't blame anyone for doing what they want, but I judge harshly. 

 How harshly did you judge Tiger for doing what he wanted?

[edjr 5,572]

I thought nipples was going to rip it up on the senior tour this year.