The Official Golf Thread

[Orior]

Rory turning down huge money to play in Saudi Arabia. I didn't think it was possible but he's actually gone up in my estimation.

Trailer, you have also gone up a notch in my book. You're now at 1.

[JimStynes]

What's the point of being a captain in team golf? Apart from selecting the match ups what impact can they have?

[Rois]

Got an unwelcome letter from the golf club today - the annual handicap review has taken two shots off me. I don't get the chance to win a competition or two to compensate. Does anyone know if there's a science to the annual review?

[Boycey]

Good to see Gmac back in the winners circle today....

Very good piece with Rory and Paul Kimmage in the Indo today also

[thewobbler]

What's the point of being a captain in team golf? Apart from selecting the match ups what impact can they have?

It's very much an overstated role, especially in Ryder Cups.

But in saying that, while a wonderful leader has maybe minimal to no influence in the performance of a golfer (at pro level anyhow), a poor leader is likely to affect their performance negatively.

[JimStynes]

Got an unwelcome letter from the golf club today - the annual handicap review has taken two shots off me. I don't get the chance to win a competition or two to compensate. Does anyone know if there's a science to the annual review?

I got cut from 23 to 15 in one go there in October. Playing off the 15 handicap ok though so hopefully get down another shot or 2 in the summer.

[Orior]

Got an unwelcome letter from the golf club today - the annual handicap review has taken two shots off me. I don't get the chance to win a competition or two to compensate. Does anyone know if there's a science to the annual review?

Yes, the club handicap software system reviews scores over the last 12 months and makes recommendations. M&H then review and either accept or reject. If they change the recommendation they explain to GUI why.

So there is a science behind it.

Next year you could have two handicaps. A home one and an away one.

[screenexile]

https://m.independent.ie/sport/golf/rory-revisited-no-question-off-limits-no-subject-out-of-bounds-as-paul-kimmage-meets-golfer-of-the-decade-38918652.html

Enjoyed this!!

[Gabriel_Hurl]

A good read - and just in time before he gets back to #1 in the World rankings this weekend

[JimStynes]

It's not for everyone but I love Kimmage's Q&A style of interviews.

[trailer]

A good read - and just in time before he gets back to #1 in the World rankings this weekend

Rory is just one of Ireland's greatest ever people never-mind sports persons. Great to see him back on top of the rankings. He'll no doubt have another hugely successful year.

[An Watcher]

I'm much happier seeing gmac win than mcilroy

[Saffrongael]

At least Gmac knows what he is

[Milltown Row2]

At least Gmac knows what he is

American?

[Orior]

Rois - look the other way please.








Guys, are women allowed to get the baps out at PGA tournaments? There's a video going round that suggests its okay, lol.