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re: Does anyone have a higher view of their self worth than YouTube golfers?
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:30 pm to lsufball19
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:30 pm to lsufball19
Nobody seems to take into account that they're playing alone, as friends, with local caddies that have walked this course thousands of times. There's no pressure of an actual tournament, maintaining pace of play, who they'd actually be paired with, crowds, etc.
It's like when my brother showed up to the course the other day and told me he shot 77 at Valhalla on his simulator. I'm like "Okay, well I'm about to shoot 84 over the next 3 hours on this course we've been playing for 15 years, and it's going to be dicey whether or not you beat me today."
It's like when my brother showed up to the course the other day and told me he shot 77 at Valhalla on his simulator. I'm like "Okay, well I'm about to shoot 84 over the next 3 hours on this course we've been playing for 15 years, and it's going to be dicey whether or not you beat me today."
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Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:31 pm to Lg
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I guess you can call them liars as well, if that's your take. George says it's five days and Grant reiterates that it's the closest, timeframe wise, that they've filmed one to the actual competition.
In Grants video they say we are here 5 days before the pros are onsite. Meaning 5 days before Monday practice rounds. Still close though.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:31 pm to Lg
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I mean he plays golf pretty much every day, and at most places, no one like myself will ever get to play. I would be content with that.
And that’s his choice, but he made it seem like he isn’t playing because he isn’t allowed to bring his own film crew to a PGA event and kind of blames the PGA for that.
He should have been grateful for the opportunity and politely turned it down to focus on his YouTube channel, which he is very successful at, which boggles my mind because while he is nice, he doesn’t have much if any personality.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:33 pm to RedHawk
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He should have been grateful for the opportunity and politely turned it down to focus on his YouTube channel,
Isn't that what he did?
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:41 pm to Lg
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Isn't that what he did?
While taking a shot at the PGA for not allowing something that no other professional sports league with big TV contracts would allow.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:47 pm to RedHawk
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While taking a shot at the PGA
I don't think he took a shot. I think he was explaining to his viewers that, because of PGA rules and regulations, they couldn't film and provide content to his viewership. And his viewership is the most important thing to him in his golfing career. So he declined on that basis.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:54 pm to Lg
Here's where Grant talks to Scottie Scheffler about it right after getting the invite. Grant says his reservation was taking a spot from someone else, alluding to the idea he didn't feel like he deserved it. Scottie basically tells him those sponsors exemptions for smaller tournaments are to get the tournament exposure and he's earned that. He doesn't talk about wanting to film it at all but rather wanting to know how he stands against professional golfers in a tournament. That video was released in early May. Scottie tells him point blank he wouldn't hesitate to play if he were Grant.
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Posted on 7/16/25 at 2:57 pm to lsufball19
I think it’s Occam’s razor he is listening to Phil and the like over Scottie or even what he himself wants to do
Posted on 7/16/25 at 3:02 pm to lsufball19
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He doesn't talk about wanting to film it at all but rather wanting to know how he stands against professional golfers in a tournament. That video was released in early May. Scottie tells him point blank he wouldn't hesitate to play if he were Grant.
Of course he wants to play in a PGA tour event. His whole schtick is him cosplaying as a tour pro. Can I beat so and so, Can I make the cut at so and so major?
I think he know deep down it will be embarrassing and he's not ready so he's using the filming as a scapegoat.
Here's his video excerpt from the Myrtle Beach Qualifier:
"In Today's video we review my full round of my first PGA Tour qualifier. It was an unbelievable experience having the opportunity to possibly play in a PGA Tour Event"
Where he shot +7.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 3:03 pm to Lg
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I don't think he took a shot. I think he was explaining to his viewers that, because of PGA rules and regulations, they couldn't film and provide content to his viewership. And his viewership is the most important thing to him in his golfing career. So he declined on that basis.
If he never tweets his reasoning, would anyone even know he was ever invited and then declined? I doubt it.
Posted on 7/16/25 at 3:07 pm to RedHawk
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If he never tweets his reasoning, would anyone even know he was ever invited and then declined? I doubt it.
Exactly. He talked about his invite in multiple youtube videos and not just on his channel the past 2 months...and then turns it down the week of the tournament for something he knew was never going to be possible. I'm sorry, I just don't buy what he's saying. So you build all this up for your viewers who would probably be plugged in to the Golf Channel to watch you play only to say, "well, since i can't have my camera crew there, I'm not playing." Please dude
I think he was worried about hurting his brand by playing bad. I'll at least give Micah some props for what he did. I thought it was cringe worthy him announcing he was "turning pro", but he at least put himself out there and shot a massive number on the Canadian Tour on a sponsors exemption. Also entered a bunch of KF monday qualifiers. Grant does nothing but play hit and giggles with pros and content creators but, at the same time, talks about wanting to compete with the best. He really doesn't want to compete
This post was edited on 7/16/25 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 7/16/25 at 3:12 pm to lsufball19
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Exactly. He talked about his invite in multiple youtube videos and not just on his channel the past 2 months...and then turns it down the week of the tournament for something he knew was never going to be possible. I'm sorry, I just don't buy what he's saying. So you build all this up for your viewers who would probably be plugged in to the Golf Channel to watch you play only to say, "well, since i can't have my camera crew there, I'm not playing." Please dude I think he was worried about hurting his brand by playing bad. I'll at least give Micah some props for what he did. I thought it was cringe worthy him announcing he was "turning pro", but he at least put himself out there and shot a massive number on the Canadian Tour on a sponsors exemption. Also entered a bunch of KF monday qualifiers. Grant does nothing but play hit and giggles with pros and content creators but, at the same time, talks about wanting to compete with the best. He really doesn't want to compete
Bingo
Posted on 7/16/25 at 3:25 pm to MrSpock
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"In Today's video we review my full round of my first PGA Tour qualifier. It was an unbelievable experience having the opportunity to possibly play in a PGA Tour Event"
Where he shot +7.
let's pretend he won that qualifier and got a spot in the Myrtle Beach event. Do you think he doesn't play because he can't film it? I'm leaning towards he plays
This post was edited on 7/16/25 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 7/16/25 at 4:12 pm to DarkDrifter
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Essentially he’d be working for free for a week.
Presumably, every one of us would gladly take a week off from our day jobs if we got invited to play in a PGA Event. And all of us probably make a hell of a lot less money than this dude, so he can probably stomach the lost work week.
This guys life revolves around golf, and probably grew up dreaming of playing on the PGA Tour. So It’s very odd to me that he would pass on this opportunity and blame it on not being able to make content out of it.
Just take the week off work bro. Enjoy the totally unearned once in a lifetime experience.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 10:11 am to lsufball19
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Maybe he’s not as aware as you think
If that’s true then you’d be correct
Posted on 7/17/25 at 10:37 am to wutangfinancial
Wesley was on some youtube podcast in the last couple days and spoke on the issue. It sort of explains and confirms what many ITT have been thinking. He said Grant doesn't like competitive tournament golf and playing in front of a bunch of people. (Grant has said this before when talking about playing in high school/college, that he clams up in tournaments) He just likes filming content with his friends and golf icons. The only reason he considered playing in the Barracuda was to make content, and, when he wasn't allowed to do that, he didn't want to subject himself that he doesn't enjoy in the first place. I think it's still a cop out because he knew he wouldn't be able to film before he asked. I think he may have simply felt scared to say "no thanks" without an excuse/reason that wasn't "i don't like tournament golf"
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:36 pm to lsufball19
All that makes sense.
He's probably a people pleaser, as many people are. He doesn't really want to play in the tournament, but he would probably feel like an a-hole if the sponsor offers him a spot and he says no thanks.
He's probably a people pleaser, as many people are. He doesn't really want to play in the tournament, but he would probably feel like an a-hole if the sponsor offers him a spot and he says no thanks.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 1:47 pm to JohnnyKilroy
And that’s why the “self worth” thread title is perfect
He thought his “content” was so good and so precious that his explanation of “he couldn’t film” would make sense to a rational human
He thought his “content” was so good and so precious that his explanation of “he couldn’t film” would make sense to a rational human
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:00 pm to lsupride87
I doubt it’s that deep
Posted on 7/17/25 at 2:22 pm to lsupride87
quote:I mean, it does.
He thought his “content” was so good and so precious that his explanation of “he couldn’t film” would make sense to a rational human
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