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As fans of golf we are going to discuss pros decisions. That does not mean we would make a better decision or make a better shot. If the fans were not here caring enough to chat about it then where would the Tour be at all?
As human beings we like it when someone “goes for it” whether or not they win. I still love it that Sean O’Hair went for the win at the PGA Championship (I think 2008) when he was a shot behind Phil. Yes, he put it in the drink, but he went for the win and for some reason I like that. I talked about that shot just like I talked about Fowlers shots and numerous other shots.
$240,000, possibly $400,000 richer for making par vs. possible meltdown on 15… could be a factor.
I thought it was a good decision from his own strategy standpoint (Ryan at Waggle Room pointed that out also), plus he did same 3 of the 4 days, so I thought from a percentage standpoint it made sense for him to lay up.
One thing that struck me during Phoenix Open week was that when I attended last year (I go every year to Phx Open) he was still at Okie State (a sophomore), not too many folks following him (I saw him at #9 green on Friday), and he made the cut. He’s come a long way in a year.
Saw your interaction with him when it came across Twitter – wondered why you didn’t ask him what the DBI was for everybody questioning his shot selection on 15?
You know I’m a big fan of the blog, but I have to disagree with this post. I downloaded and paid my $4 for the app – it’s convenient and easy to use, easier than the printed version in that is has the search function and it is well indexed, so it’s quicker and easier to find a rule when you need to do so on the course. I consider $2 more than the printed version fair for the convenience. It also includes the Decisions on the Rules of Golf which, as the comment above points out, the printed version is substantially more expensive than the printed rules book.
Okay Heather, we officially need to see pictures as proof.
Hack and I don’t even play by the rules, so who cares?! Nah, just jokin’. Great points, people. Maybe I was too harsh on this particular app. My P.O.V. is that overall the USGA is trying to get with the times but it is just painful to watch. They have the right idea with some of their new initiatives — digital or otherwise — but often they are awkward about it. I give them credit for trying phone apps, groove rules and even new flexibility in the U.S. Open course set-up. But they seem to mess it up just a little each time, too. Hopefully they will work on their polish.