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David [Visitor] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

David [Visitor] — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:54:21 +0000

Norman, Ogilvy is the U.S. Open Champion because he took the least amount of shots. Stop discrediting him - it's pissing me off, especially when you are the the very guy who likes to place undue importance on Michelle Wie missing a PGA Tour cut by 'only a few strokes.'

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

One-Putt [Visitor] — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 10:21:09 +0000

"Comment from: Ford [Visitor]

Can someone please tell me why people like Phil so much? I have never understood his popularity. Is it the man boobs? All the fat slobs out there must like turning on the tv and seeing somebody that looks like them."

And I thought it was the same thing the blue collar crowd appreciated from Big John. The flash of a "Plumbers Crack" when Phil squats over a putt. Now that is something most New Yarkers can relate to.

Ford [Visitor] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

Ford [Visitor] — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:36:29 +0000

Thanks for the response Shanks. I see how people could be taken with his on-course attitude, but I have always heard he was an a--hole when the cameras were off and I can think of no lesser character trait.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

Shanks [Member] — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:44:16 +0000

Ford, there are many reasons Phil is so well-liked. He is probably the best player of this generation after Tiger and plays an exciting style of golf with lots of exceptional shots. But even more than that, Phil makes a connection with his gallery. He looks at them and acts like it's a priviledge to play in front of them. At every tournament he spends literally hours with fans after he is done playing. When he signs an autograph, it is legible - and he'll try speak to that person. As I have personally witnessed both, I can say that in many respects, he is just like Arnold Palmer. And I can think of no higher compliment than that.

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

One-Putt [Visitor] — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 12:07:10 +0000

Comment from: Shanks [Member] · http://www.travelgolf.com/blogs/shanks
Actually, One-Putt, that was more like how Lorena Ochoa played the 72nd hole of the US Open.

And nobody would call Ogilvy a choker. First of all, he's a proven winner. Secondly, the last 11 holes of Winged Foot were tough on everybody. And finally, he made tough pars under the greatest heat despite bad breaks, especially on the 72nd hole. who else in the final groups even parred 18?

You're right Shanks, the best golfer that day placed himself in a position to win the tournament when the others faltered down the stretch. Sometimes you're good and sometimes you're good and lucky.

Ford [Visitor] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

Ford [Visitor] — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 22:22:02 +0000

"...PLEASE, PLEASE do not try to make Geoff Ogilvy into something he is not."

I'm not sure what he's not, but I know what he is and that's a U.S. Open Champion.

Norman I'm suprised that you are so quick to call him lucky and completely discount his performance. Last time I checked the guy that plays 72 holes in the fewest strokes wins. The fact that he was aided by Mickleson's brain fart and Mrs. Doubtfire's obvious choke doesn't matter in the slightest. Give the guy some credit...

Can someone please tell me why people like Phil so much? I have never understood his popularity. Is it the man boobs? All the fat slobs out there must like turning on the tv and seeing somebody that looks like them.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

Shanks [Member] — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:51:59 +0000

Actually, One-Putt, that was more like how Lorena Ochoa played the 72nd hole of the US Open.

And nobody would call Ogilvy a choker. First of all, he's a proven winner. Secondly, the last 11 holes of Winged Foot were tough on everybody. And finally, he made tough pars under the greatest heat despite bad breaks, especially on the 72nd hole. who else in the final groups even parred 18?

One-Putt [Visitor] in response to: Mickelson, Furyk and Montgomerie choke in different ways in US Open

One-Putt [Visitor] — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:22:35 +0000

Geoff just pulled a Full Monty (as in Montgomery) and let the field take themselves out of contention.

It is easy when the leaders are playing like a sixteen year old girl on the last hole of the U.S. Open.