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Allen Doyle was right: USGA pulling for Tom Watson to win U.S. Senior Open

Monday July 10, 2006 | 15:18:21 179 words, 3399 views
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Allen Doyle made a little joke about how the USGA wouldn’t be particularly overjoyed at seeing him win the U.S. Seniors Open, which prompted a USGA flak to get on the air and get all teary-eyed about how much it loves Allen Doyle. Talk about a preemptive strike.

He was right, though. The USGA would much rather have seen Tom Watson win. Watson represents what the august golf bodies believe golfers should look and act like: a true gentleman of the sport. Doyle is the antithesis of that – a big, raw-boned palooka, a former hockey player, with a swing straight out of your weekend muni. Which is why I was pulling for him, of course. I get tired of all these gentlemen.

Doyle cusses. Hell, he cussed in his post-round interview. He’s ornery, in a way that lets you know he won’t take any guff. Early in his career, he refused to change his swing because the pretty boys told him he’d never amount to much. Now look at him. I think I’ll start watching more senior golf.


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Comment from: Kiel Christianson [Member] Email · http://www.travelgolf.com/departments/authorarchives/christianson.htm
Senior golf is GREAT for us duffers to watch! The varied and exotic swings teach us that no matter what your swing looks like, if you strike the ball with a square clubface and can repeat it no matter what, you'll shoot well. I personally love Jim Thorpe's mighty hack.
Permalink 07/11/06 @ 11:59
Comment from: paul armstrong [Visitor]
Re Allen Doyle, you described him to a "tee",but dont you think models are a must in our society even on the senior circuit. Tiger dressed up what was becoming a bunch of ill fit slopply dressed mediocre golfers. Some have actually improved both ways, but the international players offer that including style. Its nice to watch and they're winning as well. Sprucing up in all areas is good.
Permalink 07/13/06 @ 09:43

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