- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: The Players Championship
Posted on 3/11/26 at 4:01 pm to lsupride87
Posted on 3/11/26 at 4:01 pm to lsupride87
And like 10 of the guys in the Masters have no business being there.
1
Posted on 3/11/26 at 6:22 pm to TheWalrus
For sure. Does the Western Amateur winner still get a spot? Tommy Brennan from New Orleans made the final in that event. Match play and lost the final. This was in the 80s. He played at Bama and is the course record holder at NOCC.
The Masters is my favorite annual sporting event of the year, but too many people play that have no chance of winning.
The Masters is my favorite annual sporting event of the year, but too many people play that have no chance of winning.
Posted on 3/11/26 at 8:53 pm to sBrodie
Posted on 3/11/26 at 9:46 pm to glassman
Tommy Brennan made the finals of the Western Am? I’ve never heard that.
I know for sure he was runner up in the US Mid Amateur in 1994. He’s one of the most accomplished amateurs to ever compete from Louisiana.
I know for sure he was runner up in the US Mid Amateur in 1994. He’s one of the most accomplished amateurs to ever compete from Louisiana.
This post was edited on 3/11/26 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 3/11/26 at 10:11 pm to lsupride87
Higgo has the same amount of PGA wins as Justin Thomas the past 365 days.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 12:11 am to sBrodie
I have been to the Player's Championship at Sawgrass. I have also been to Augusta and have played in US Open Qualifiers. Sawgrass is really different, I would venture to say it is the hardest of all "major style" golf courses.
I am not necessarily a fan of Pete Dye... I think he delighted too much in punishing golfers. At any rate, Sawgrass has very limited landing areas. Water is everywhere. I will at least say it is a perfect spectator's course, even if you are 8 people deep, you can still see.
It is long too. TV does no service to it, just like Augusta, it doesn't show you the true dimensions. I remember getting my first look at 17 and thinking, "Ah, it isn't that hard of a shot". Then I walked up to the green and my opinion changed immediately. But that was nothing like standing on the 18th tee box.... that is even harder to play than 17. And it is really long and narrow.
I would say the severity of that course puts it in a major category... it should be a major, but I think it should be the last tournament of the year. Get rid of the Fed Ex Cup, and make this the 5th and last major of the year. You can still figure out a point system to determine Player of the Year and have this tournament play a big part in determining that.
I am not necessarily a fan of Pete Dye... I think he delighted too much in punishing golfers. At any rate, Sawgrass has very limited landing areas. Water is everywhere. I will at least say it is a perfect spectator's course, even if you are 8 people deep, you can still see.
It is long too. TV does no service to it, just like Augusta, it doesn't show you the true dimensions. I remember getting my first look at 17 and thinking, "Ah, it isn't that hard of a shot". Then I walked up to the green and my opinion changed immediately. But that was nothing like standing on the 18th tee box.... that is even harder to play than 17. And it is really long and narrow.
I would say the severity of that course puts it in a major category... it should be a major, but I think it should be the last tournament of the year. Get rid of the Fed Ex Cup, and make this the 5th and last major of the year. You can still figure out a point system to determine Player of the Year and have this tournament play a big part in determining that.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 4:56 am to sBrodie
quote:
Is this considered a "major" yet?
No.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 7:23 am to igotit
quote:
US Mid Amateur in 1994.
That's it. My bad.
Posted on 3/12/26 at 9:14 am to glassman
I don’t understand this discussion. What is the point of changing it now after 60 years?
Posted on 3/12/26 at 9:36 am to sBrodie
quote:
Is this considered a "major" yet?
That would be the gayest thing ever if they changed it to a major. 
Posted on 3/12/26 at 10:41 am to sBrodie
Seems to be playing tough, guys that started hot are fading
Posted on 3/12/26 at 11:24 am to Earnest_P
quote:46 years
What is the point of changing it now after 60 years?
Why did the Masters become a major after 30 years?
Why was the Western Open a major for decades and then stop?
We are so wrapped up in modern times with main character syndrome we think we are the pinnacle of everything and nothing can change.
It’s not a big deal one way or the other if the Players is called a major or not. It’s a fake title the media controls . If they change it , 30 years later people will call it crazy it wasn’t always a major
This post was edited on 3/12/26 at 11:27 am
Posted on 3/14/26 at 5:32 pm to sBrodie
What an absolute dogshit round by Xander, awful
Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:43 am to lsupride87
The Western Open was never a major.
Posted on 3/15/26 at 9:37 am to lsupride87
No. It’s not the hardest golf tournament to win. That is the U.S. Open.
This post was edited on 3/15/26 at 9:42 am
Posted on 3/15/26 at 1:41 pm to BigNastyTiger417
That 80 yard shot from Thorbjornsen was one of the dumbest decisions ever. Why the hell would you take it over the pin in that placement? fricking stupid.
Posted on 3/15/26 at 2:30 pm to grizzlylongcut
Fitzpatrick looking good
Posted on 3/15/26 at 2:34 pm to grizzlylongcut
This has become the Euro show. Aberg holding steady. Fitzpatrick, Bobby Mac, and Sepp all making moves.
Posted on 3/15/26 at 2:58 pm to Ghost of Colby
Yep. Cam Young the lone American hope. His putter has been impressive this week.
Posted on 3/15/26 at 3:36 pm to PhiTiger1764
Damn Aberg choking like a dog
Page 2 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News