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Denver Player [Visitor] in response to: Jim Furyk could make it the "Big 6"

Denver Player [Visitor] — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 03:20:06 +0000

Touche'. But Las Vegas usually doesn't draw the competitive fields the majors do.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Jim Furyk could make it the "Big 6"

Shanks [Member] — Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:20:49 +0000

I agree with you that Furyk's high ball flight will likely keep him from winning the Open. However, I totally disagree with the notion that going low is not his strength. Yes, he plays very well on tough courses as evidenced by his US Open, Memorial & Western Open wins. But this man, who is generally considered one of the better putters on Tour, won in Las Vegas THREE times - a birdiefest if there ever was one. In fact, half of the tournaments he's won have been at more than 20 under par.

Denver Player [Visitor] in response to: Jim Furyk could make it the "Big 6"

Denver Player [Visitor] — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 03:59:30 +0000

Shanks,

I like Furyk, alot. I root for him.

But I have to be realistic. He is a "plodder". A grinder. I see him much in the same light as Scott Hoch, minus the c@%&!. Steady game, always in the $$. I just don't see him hitting the ball long enough to compete in the majors other than the US Open. He may just be another Hale Irwin.

Look at what they did in Augusta. Lengthening AGAIN. The PGA is tantamount to a "birdiefest" compared to the other majors. Going low isn't Furyk's strength. I don't think "the Open Championship" is conducive to Furyk's higher ball flight, either.

I see the top golfers vying for the majors. I see Furyk being a contender, but only in the US Open. I see Els, Woods, Goosen and Mickelson being a contender in all 4.

Shanks [Member] in response to: Jim Furyk could make it the "Big 6"

Shanks [Member] — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:25:56 +0000

Based on the last 2 years alone, I agree with you. To be fair, Furyk was injured and/or coming back from injury during that time. Now that he's finally gotten over this 2-year injury delay we shall see if he is able to get to the highest level of the game on a more consistent basis as he started to do in '03. That year Tiger & Vijay both had a better year but not Mickelson, Els & Goosen did not.

Denver Player [Visitor] in response to: Jim Furyk could make it the "Big 6"

Denver Player [Visitor] — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:49:44 +0000

If we are using the past two years as the comparator, I think we stop at the "Big 5".

No disrespect to Garcia or Furyk, but I think the players in the "Big 5" are at another level.

I'd like to see both Els and Garcia focus more/most of their efforts on the PGA Tour to see what they can do. All that int'l travel has to take away from their efforts here in America.

I think there would be a great argument that Tiger is at another level all his own, and I don't think he has been playing at a level equal to '99/'00.

He still has changes to incorporate and solidify in his swing. Once he does, he will be entering perhaps the most productive years of his golfing career. Maybe we see an extended run to meet or exceed '99-'00.

Steven [Visitor] in response to: Jim Furyk could make it the "Big 6"

Steven [Visitor] — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 18:49:31 +0000

I was fortunate enough to be at Sun City for The Nedbank Challenge. Furyk gained an enormous amount of repect in South Africa when he disqualified himself a year ago. A true gentleman and a worthy champion.