Nov
29
Lefty's a bum
I don’t understand all this hullabaloo about Phil Mickelson. The guy’s won one major and blown several others. Can we all say it just once: Lefty’s a choker. There, doesn’t that feel better?
I mean, the guy’s a great golfer and a friendly sort, but come on: ONE major? He’s hardly a champion for the ages. Look at what he’s done in the Ryder Cup. He’s a loser.
Ernie Els has had his share of chokes, too. Even though Tiger Woods is a shadow of his former self, he at least lives up to the moment when it’s all on the line, for the most part. I like guys who rise to the occasion, not back down from the pressure. Talent ain’t everything.
| « you lucky carolina fans - watch out, Spurrier's coming | Stern tough but fair » |
1 comment
Comment from: Ron Parish, PGA [Visitor]
Come on Tim MCDonald, look who is jumping on the momentum bus. Lefty shoots a 59 and you use it as an opportunity to bag on him. What is your motive?? The game is too great to have journalism like this. Phil has just entered an elite club and you are knocking him? At this time what is appropriate is accolades and even some reverence. Have you ever had a putt for a 58? 64? 68? Under par?
Do you ever notice that the Guys that have been there, never criticize. The greats like Nicklaus, Watson, Player, Palmer, all openly admit that anyone (including themselves) can choke at any time. Did any of them openly criticize Norman when he choked at the Masters? No, because they know that it can happen to all. It is part of the game and we are all human. How many second places did Jack have? How many seconds for Sam Snead? It is part of the game.
Please Mr. McDonald, no "shock" journalism in golf. Lefty, the game, and those who participate in it deserve and want more. Criticism when due, and accolades when due. Lefty...you've earned this accolade!
Do you ever notice that the Guys that have been there, never criticize. The greats like Nicklaus, Watson, Player, Palmer, all openly admit that anyone (including themselves) can choke at any time. Did any of them openly criticize Norman when he choked at the Masters? No, because they know that it can happen to all. It is part of the game and we are all human. How many second places did Jack have? How many seconds for Sam Snead? It is part of the game.
Please Mr. McDonald, no "shock" journalism in golf. Lefty, the game, and those who participate in it deserve and want more. Criticism when due, and accolades when due. Lefty...you've earned this accolade!
2004-11-30 @ 14:13
Comment feed for this postComments are closed for this post.
The Accidental Golfer:
Kiel Christianson:
Jason Scott Deegan:
View from Europe:
Recent comments