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re: Steph Curry has entered his first professional golf tournament
Posted on 8/3/17 at 11:59 am to Dr RC
Posted on 8/3/17 at 11:59 am to Dr RC
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Tony Romo is pretty good too. Is that embarrassing for the game as well?
Dude. Everyone out there is pretty fricking good at golf. This is the web.com, not a State AM. For some 2 handicapper to just come out and threaten to make the cut? Yes. That would be embarrassing.
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Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:02 pm to PhiTiger1764
Romo is a 0 handicap. He's much better than the average shmoe at the country club and that's w/a royally jacked up back.
Again, maybe, just maybe, Curry is actually a really good golfer. Why is that so hard to believe? It's well known that he plays all the time. He even gets out there quite often during the NBA season.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 12:06 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:06 pm to Dr RC
I don't really understand what your point is. Tony Romo and Steph Curry would be the worst players on the web.com tour if they were given immediate status today.
I don't care how Curry does. If he does well, and threatens to make the cut, I will be embarrassed for golf. If he does poorly, I will feel like things went as expected.
I am interested, I know that much. But I'm not actively rooting against him so that I can feel validated.
ETA: I understand that Romo and Curry are exceptional golfers.
I don't care how Curry does. If he does well, and threatens to make the cut, I will be embarrassed for golf. If he does poorly, I will feel like things went as expected.
I am interested, I know that much. But I'm not actively rooting against him so that I can feel validated.
ETA: I understand that Romo and Curry are exceptional golfers.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:12 pm to PhiTiger1764
What does it matter if they would possibly be the worst on the tour? The worst guys can still make the cut in tourneys.
Again, why is embarrassing if Curry can make the cut? It's known that he's an excellent player, it's known that he plays a ton keeping him in practice, he's a 6'3 world class athlete which should equate to excellent drives...
Why is it so impossible for him to happen to be an amazing basketball player and also good enough at golf to threaten to make the cut in a minor tourney?
I'm not even saying he will but I just don't see why it would be an embarrassment if he's actually good enough to do it.
Again, why is embarrassing if Curry can make the cut? It's known that he's an excellent player, it's known that he plays a ton keeping him in practice, he's a 6'3 world class athlete which should equate to excellent drives...
Why is it so impossible for him to happen to be an amazing basketball player and also good enough at golf to threaten to make the cut in a minor tourney?
I'm not even saying he will but I just don't see why it would be an embarrassment if he's actually good enough to do it.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:17 pm to Dr RC
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Why is it so impossible for him to happen to be an amazing basketball player and also good enough at golf to threaten to make the cut in a minor tourney?
Because then he might end up being legitimately multitalented. Then where would this world be? Huh?
Didn't think about that, didja?
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:24 pm to Dr RC
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What does it matter if they would possibly be the worst on the tour?
It doesn't.
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Again, why is embarrassing if Curry can make the cut?
Because it's his second sport and many of these guys are fringe PGA level players who do this for a living.
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Why is it so impossible for him to happen to be an amazing basketball player and also good enough at golf to threaten to make the cut in a minor tourney?
I just think it's impossible. I've never seen it happen. Golf is a different game. You don't just be good enough to make web.com cuts on the side.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:28 pm to PhiTiger1764
quote:Straight up, yo.
You don't just be good enough to make web.com cuts on the side.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:30 pm to PhiTiger1764
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I just think it's impossible.
Welp, shut 'er down, folks. PhiTiger1764 has spoken.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:31 pm to StrongBackWeakMind
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Straight up, yo.
Meant to be read this way:
You don't just.. "be good enough to make web.com cuts.." on the side.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:32 pm to PhiTiger1764
I'm picking up what you're putting down, homie.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:34 pm to PhiTiger1764
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Because it's his second sport and many of these guys are fringe PGA level players who do this for a living.
Do you feel the same way about players who are dual sports athletes? Like Deon Sanders, Bo Jackson who played both MLB and NFL.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:36 pm to Kracka
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Do you feel the same way about players who are dual sports athletes? Like Deon Sanders, Bo Jackson who played both MLB and NFL.
I don't. As I stated, I think golf is different.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:36 pm to Kracka
Curry is +2 thru 4 holes.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:45 pm to PhiTiger1764
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As I stated, I think golf is different.
He is really good at golf. Almost on a pro level. I am sure if he spent time practicing he could possibly get his card. Who knows. But let's say he is the worst player on the web.com tour. If he's taking one spot away from someone who might deserve to be there, then that guy he's replacing needs to spend more time on the range, get a new swing coach and nut up. He's got bigger problems if a part time scratch golfer who doubles as a 2 time NBA MVP is better than him.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:51 pm to PhiTiger1764
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Because it's his second sport and many of these guys are fringe PGA level players who do this for a living
You over estimate the pros. They're really, really good, but it's not like they're some Gods. Spieth lost to Brandt Snedeker's caddy last year straight up. No shots given or anything. Is it likely he would do it again? No, but it can happen. The reason the pros are so good is because they don't have bad days or blowup holes. You're average scratch golfer could go out there and compete if he played good that day. The problem is he may not play that well whereas it's almost 100% chance the pro is.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:53 pm to Kracka
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I missed that, why is it different.
Well, it's an opinion. I think it's the most difficult sport in the world.
I think a lot of you responding to me really want me to be that guy who hates Curry and wants to see him do poorly so I can come back and say I told you so. I'm not. I'm glad he is playing and am very interested in keeping up with it and how he does.
If he makes the cut as a 2 handicapper, I will still be embarrassed for golf.
ETA: I was under the impression that he carries a handicap, if he is truly scratch then that would change my perception, but I would still expect him to finish last.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:54 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
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You over estimate the pros. They're really, really good, but it's not like they're some Gods.
The web.com tour is littered with current and former PGA players. The average weekend warrior couldn't come within 20 strokes of a pro on a championship level course over a tournament.
If Curry makes the cut, it would be something close to a miracle.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 12:57 pm to The Pirate King
Just birdied the Par 5 15th.
+2 on the day
+2 on the day
Posted on 8/3/17 at 1:00 pm to The Pirate King
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The web.com tour is littered with current and former PGA players. The average weekend warrior couldn't come within 20 strokes of a pro on a championship level course over a tournament.
If Curry makes the cut, it would be something close to a miracle.
That's just incorrect. Pros play ameteurs all the time and lose more than you think. Phil Mickelson lost to a 17 year old kid a couple of years ago. That kid is a pro now, but wasn't then. The big thing to overcome for ams is the tournament atmosphere. They can play with those guys on any given day, but the pressure gets to the guys that aren't used to it.
Posted on 8/3/17 at 1:03 pm to Kracka
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. Almost on a pro level. I am sure if he spent time practicing he could possibly get his card.
This post was edited on 8/3/17 at 1:05 pm
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