PGA Championship

It was another sport, but Pete Sampras' quote always rang true to me:

"Nobody remembers who wins in Philadelphia and Memphis. They remember the Grand Slam winners."

 

I think we've gone too far in the other direction now, that wins other than majors don't matter at all. They aren't just exhibitions.

 

Who do think is responsible for that mentality?

Love Tiger, but he's the king of wanting it both ways on this.

 

Sure, but he doesn't set the rules. Tiger may not consider his other wins important. But that doesn't mean we can't, either.

 

Tiger did spent a lot of time letting us know that majors are the only ones that count. But that doesn't mean that has to be the way we measure success or determine Players of the Year. It's certainly an option, though.

 

And that's fair. But it also seems to be the case in other sports. Unless you win the big one(s), you're thought of as less of a player. Certain exceptions are made, of course, but that's the general thinking of some.

 

I agree. If someone wins TWO majors, I'll give him player of the year ahead of Tiger. But if no one wins more than one major, I'll go with Tiger's year-long body of work, unless someone just goes lights out during the Fed Ex Cup playoffs.

 

I'm surprised at how low the scores are early. Currently 25 players under par. I figured the winning score for the week would be around 8-under. Might be lower than that.

 

Love the fact that hole #14 is a driveable par 4.

 

Adam Scott blistering the course -- 5 under through eight.

 

With Tiger's former caddie and former swing. #irony