Running 2024 golf thread

The difference IMHO between the Ryder Cup and this travesty is that whereas the US team is playing for the country they all share, and whereas the Euros are also playing for a (somewhat) common area, the "International" team share what exactly? What is Corey Connors sharing with Min Woo Lee or Tom Kim?

Yes a team, but a team that they've been drafted into.

Couple that weak thread with the lack of history and its far from being a compelling event.

Even with that, I watched a little just to see Sam Burns make Tom Kim putt out every 2 footer.

 

Anti-doping articles taken offline after Wada official’s Masters freebie

"Reuters said in a statement: 'A journalist who no longer works for Reuters has acknowledged that they helped a representative of Wada obtain a Reuters press credential for the 2024 Masters tournament, a violation of our journalistic standards.'"

 

Do not care that I shot 113 today at the Straits Course at Whistling Straits. Definitely the most visually stunning golf course I've ever played. My caddie was awesome. And the woman in my group made a fucking hole in one on No. 12, the tiny little par-3 green that basically juts into Lake Michigan. One hop and in. No one else in our group even hit the green. Was a blast to watch. Off the top of my head, the Canyon Course at Forest Highlands in Flagstaff is the only thing that competes for me as far as playing experiences. The finishing hole at Straits is as much of a bear as you think it is watching on TV, and we were playing way up. Couldn't imagine playing that from 520 yards like the pros do.

 

Trying to decide now for next year either Wis or Hawaii for our golf buddy trip. (Scottsdale for us next week with AirBNB with 10 Bd rooms and a bowling alley!)

 

There were a lot of buddy trips out here this week. I'd definitely recommend Kohler. You've got four full golf courses, plus The Baths -- which is akin to the Cradle at Pinehurst and just super fun. Speakers on every hole, just a great low key fun vibe. There are fancy restaurants on property and something casual like The Horse and Plow, where we just ate. Downtown Sheboygan has its own charms and is only 15 minutes away. I didn't expect to have this much fun on this trip, but it's been great. Lots of nice touches, like the leather scorecard holder they give you at Whistling Straits, or the free hot dog or brat that you get at the turn at all courses.

 

That sounds awesome! I’m going to recommend that next week! Thanks

 

Great stuff. I got to play the media day before the 2004 PGA Championship. It’s an absolutely incredible place.

I remember starting on the 7th hole, a par 3. I made par. That didn’t last. I made an 11 on the par 5 11th. Pete Dye called it the Sand Box. I think I hit eight of 11 shots out of sand. And that’s because I had a 1-putt.

I will absolutely get back there again. Pretty sure I can convince a few buddies to make a trip.

 

The Presidents Cup was created at a time when Greg Norman, Nick Price and Ernie Els were becoming or were dominant players and the PGA Tour wanted to capitalize on that. It did seem a void in golf that world No. 1s like Norman didn't have an international match play event in which to play.
And regardless of your claim it has "a lack of history," it's been around since 1994. That's 30 years and it's still getting the sponsorship money to keep afloat. The Tour won't do anything if they can't make some money and if the Presidents Cup is still going after three decades, that should tell you something.