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Footwedge
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Apr 10, 2010 6:09pm
But his career is far from over. I agree he's had his share of blowing it. Can't remember which one....but a couple years ago he got way too aggressive on 18 at a major, and threw it all away.IggyPride00 wrote:Norman has 2 majors also, but like Phil will always be remembered more for the spectacular misses and ones that got away than the ones he actually won.Footwedge wrote: Michelson hasn't always fallen apart. He's won 3 majors including a green jacket.
But if he wins tommorrow, I'd hardly classify him as a choke artist.
IggyPride00
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Apr 10, 2010 6:12pm
He has 5 runner-ups at the U.S Open alone (most of which were his for the taking), and has squandered more than a few Masters and PGA's he was in position to win.Footwedge wrote:But his career is far from over. I agree he's had his share of blowing it. Can't remember which one....but a couple years ago he got way too aggressive on 18 at a major, and threw it all away.IggyPride00 wrote:Norman has 2 majors also, but like Phil will always be remembered more for the spectacular misses and ones that got away than the ones he actually won.Footwedge wrote: Michelson hasn't always fallen apart. He's won 3 majors including a green jacket.
But if he wins tommorrow, I'd hardly classify him as a choke artist.
Phil is my favorite player, but I think even he might call himself a choke artist, or as he said "I am such an idiot".
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Footwedge
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Apr 10, 2010 6:12pm
Announcers on Choi..."hasn't he played well".
Announcers on Woods "my how he has struggled"
Both golfers...8 under par.
Announcers on Woods "my how he has struggled"
Both golfers...8 under par.
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Footwedge
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Apr 10, 2010 6:14pm
That quote was after the 18th hole that I referenced above. In that tournament, he was an idiot.IggyPride00 wrote:He has 5 runner-ups at the U.S Open alone (most of which were his for the taking), and has squandered more than a few Masters and PGA's he was in position to win.Footwedge wrote:But his career is far from over. I agree he's had his share of blowing it. Can't remember which one....but a couple years ago he got way too aggressive on 18 at a major, and threw it all away.IggyPride00 wrote:Norman has 2 majors also, but like Phil will always be remembered more for the spectacular misses and ones that got away than the ones he actually won.Footwedge wrote: Michelson hasn't always fallen apart. He's won 3 majors including a green jacket.
But if he wins tommorrow, I'd hardly classify him as a choke artist.
Phil is my favorite player, but I think even he might call himself a choke artist, or as he said "I am such an idiot".
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:22pm
this would be a big par save for Phil to remain at -11
Westwood still has to play 17 which has been the toughest
Westwood still has to play 17 which has been the toughest
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:23pm
Mickelson in at -11
he'll be in the final pairing on Sunday
he'll be in the final pairing on Sunday
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:29pm
Westwood stays at -12
I say if he remains there through 17 and 18 he has the right focus level to possibly win. This will be a good little test.
17 is a fast putt and it's tough under pressure
I say if he remains there through 17 and 18 he has the right focus level to possibly win. This will be a good little test.
17 is a fast putt and it's tough under pressure
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:38pm
Couples is already in at -7
so Tiger needs a birdie to get in the second to last pairing
so Tiger needs a birdie to get in the second to last pairing
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Footwedge
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Apr 10, 2010 6:40pm
Looks like Tiger will birdie and play in the second pairing. Nice shot there. Tiger is right where he wants to be.
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:43pm
Tiger and Choi again
four days in a row
four days in a row
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:44pm
nice work by Westwood on 17
he played that very consistent from tee to green
he looks very composed today, whether that changes tomorrow remains to be seen
he played that very consistent from tee to green
he looks very composed today, whether that changes tomorrow remains to be seen
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:47pm
Westwood in the bunker on 18
trying to remain in the outright lead, rather than be tied with Phil and only three ahead of Tiger
so much can happen on Sunday but that could be big for the psyche overnight
trying to remain in the outright lead, rather than be tied with Phil and only three ahead of Tiger
so much can happen on Sunday but that could be big for the psyche overnight
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:54pm
touchy par putt for Westwood to close the third round
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:57pm
very nice
Westwood at -12
the leader after 54 holes
Westwood at -12
the leader after 54 holes
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 6:59pm
Westwood -12
Mickelson -11
Woods -8
Choi -8
Couples -7
Mickelson -11
Woods -8
Choi -8
Couples -7
Non
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Apr 10, 2010 7:05pm
ohiotiger33
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Apr 10, 2010 10:49pm
Gotta be Westwood or Phil tomorrow. I just don't see Tiger making up enough shots. Unless he gets everything to click, which he won't because he hasn't played much at all, he will finish 2-5 shots behind tomorrow.
I will take Westwood, though Phil is a safe pick too.
I will take Westwood, though Phil is a safe pick too.
Hb31187
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Apr 10, 2010 11:34pm
Lol cant stand phil and his man tits
Non
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Apr 11, 2010 12:51am
You know what to expect from Phil, which is his usual roller coaster type play. The amazing positive spurts but then it will even out with some erratic shots.
Not sure about Westwood. In the past he has been rattled when in contention at majors but he seems a lot different this week. More composed and unflappable than usual, sort of like Immelman was when he won. But that's only through three days. It could be a different story on Sunday.
Tiger struggled a lot Saturday but still shot 70. I have to think he'll be better Sunday than he was Saturday.
Not sure about Westwood. In the past he has been rattled when in contention at majors but he seems a lot different this week. More composed and unflappable than usual, sort of like Immelman was when he won. But that's only through three days. It could be a different story on Sunday.
Tiger struggled a lot Saturday but still shot 70. I have to think he'll be better Sunday than he was Saturday.
SQ_Crazies
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Apr 11, 2010 1:47am
I can't really pick against Tiger in this situation. I mean, if I were to put money on it that is. He's hard to bet against when he's that far up on the board.
I think Westwood will fall apart to be honest. During the interviews after the rounds today Tiger and Phil seemed comfortable and had the just another day at the office swagger. Westwood seemed flustered and uncomfortable heading into tomorrow. We'll see, still pullin' for Tiger.
I think Westwood will fall apart to be honest. During the interviews after the rounds today Tiger and Phil seemed comfortable and had the just another day at the office swagger. Westwood seemed flustered and uncomfortable heading into tomorrow. We'll see, still pullin' for Tiger.
hoops23
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Apr 11, 2010 3:08am
I also find it hard for to pick against Tiger, and I can't see myself taking Westwood... Phil? Eh, maybe.. Like Non said, he can be erratic and spectacular within 5 holes, his consistency just isn't there to always pick him. Skill wise, Phil is right there with Tiger, but the mental aspect, which is HUGE in golf is what separates them.
K.J. Choi is obviously right there as well, tied with Tiger at -8.. I don't think 4 shots is all that daunting, especially when you're trying to catch up to Westood and Lefty.. If you can get it to 1 or 2 shots with a few holes remaining, the pressure will definitely be there. Tiger has done this before.
K.J. Choi is obviously right there as well, tied with Tiger at -8.. I don't think 4 shots is all that daunting, especially when you're trying to catch up to Westood and Lefty.. If you can get it to 1 or 2 shots with a few holes remaining, the pressure will definitely be there. Tiger has done this before.
ohiotiger33
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Apr 11, 2010 9:31am
I sort of disagree with you. I mean, Tiger has NEVER won a major coming from behind, and this is a 4 stroke deficit. True, Augusta is one of the few courses where 4 strokes is pretty much nothing. But I wouldn't bet on him. Westwood is a great, great player and has been bound to win one of these things forever.SQ_Crazies wrote: I can't really pick against Tiger in this situation. I mean, if I were to put money on it that is. He's hard to bet against when he's that far up on the board.
I think Westwood will fall apart to be honest. During the interviews after the rounds today Tiger and Phil seemed comfortable and had the just another day at the office swagger. Westwood seemed flustered and uncomfortable heading into tomorrow. We'll see, still pullin' for Tiger.
I would love to see an epic sunday charge out of Tiger, but it will take a flawless effort. I think the number that wins it is 14-15 under. So Tiger would have to throw up a 66 or 65.
Non
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Apr 11, 2010 10:18am
If Tiger shoots 67 he will be at -13.
I think Westwood could very well be 71 today or worse with the added pressure and that would put him at -13.
Phil will be up and down but should still shoot around 70. That would put him at -13.
I think Tiger will be more like 69 and not quite enough.
I think Westwood could very well be 71 today or worse with the added pressure and that would put him at -13.
Phil will be up and down but should still shoot around 70. That would put him at -13.
I think Tiger will be more like 69 and not quite enough.
Non
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Apr 11, 2010 10:38am
How about a Tiger and Phil playoff?
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I Wear Pants
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Apr 11, 2010 11:23am
The ratings would asplode.Non wrote: How about a Tiger and Phil playoff?