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Title: What I want from a competitor
Post by: MadMarchHare on February 23, 2006, 08:45:34 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=2340199

GOLF STORY, I know, but this is why I love Tiger.  His opponent makes some snide comment while warming up on the practice tee.  Tiger hears it, and wins the first 9 holes, winning the round after 10 holes.

I especially like his interview after he finishes, terse and to the point.  No one fargs with Tiger.  He's the Chuck Norris of golf.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2006, 08:49:45 AM
can he play linebacker?
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2006, 08:50:51 AM
Trash talking in golf = trash talking in bass fishing. Funny to listen to.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: SunMo on February 23, 2006, 08:51:14 AM
what was the comment that the dude made?
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2006, 08:52:15 AM
He said something about Tiger's drives not being on the mark.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: Rome on February 23, 2006, 08:53:50 AM
Nothing like poking a sleeping Tiger with a stick.

Get it?  Poking a sleeping Tiger?

:-D


I crack myself up.   ::)
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: MadMarchHare on February 23, 2006, 08:53:55 AM
What's even funnier is at the bottom of the article.  Vijay's caddie wore a hat with "Tiger who" printed on the back.  Not only did Tiger beat Vijay in match-play, he refused to concede any putt for the entire round. :-D
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: SunMo on February 23, 2006, 08:54:03 AM
wow....i'm fired up just reading that
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: Diomedes on February 23, 2006, 08:58:56 AM
Quote from: MadMarchHare on February 23, 2006, 08:53:55 AMNot only did Tiger beat Vijay in match-play, he refused to concede any putt for the entire round.

I take it this is some kind of golf etiquette bitchslap that only golfers would understand?
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2006, 08:59:11 AM
bitch ass couldnt beat the flu last week...not impressed
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: Rome on February 23, 2006, 09:02:08 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on February 23, 2006, 08:58:56 AM
Quote from: MadMarchHare on February 23, 2006, 08:53:55 AMNot only did Tiger beat Vijay in match-play, he refused to concede any putt for the entire round.

I take it this is some kind of golf etiquette bitchslap that only golfers would understand?

If your competitor has a two-inch tap-in to halve (meaning "tie") the hole, you concede it.

I love what Tiger brings to the table.  He's a cocky, arrogant motherfarger but his skills and grit are beyond anything the PGA Tour has ever seen.  Remember, there's 127 other guys out there looking to beat him.  They're not looking to win the tournament necessarily.  They're often looking to beat Tiger, yet nearly always, they fail miserably.

You gotta love that.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: rjs246 on February 23, 2006, 09:05:05 AM
Yay Golf!
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2006, 09:05:49 AM
Go John Daly!

A fat, beer swilling lout is always a guy you root for.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: Rome on February 23, 2006, 09:07:33 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2006, 09:05:49 AM
A fat, beer swilling lout is always a guy you root for.

That's not nice.  I've lost a lot of weight since you last saw me, bro.

:'(
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: MadMarchHare on February 23, 2006, 09:08:22 AM
While I'm inclined to agree with you RJS, Tiger's different.
I play golf (poorly), and I know a lot about hitting out of the rough.  They call it a "fairway wood" for a reason - most people wouldn't hit it out of 3-4" high grass.  Tiger does, though, and usually within a short putt for birdie/par.  He's just ridiculous when he's on.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2006, 09:09:34 AM
 :-D

I used to golf. I'd like to start again someday. I could kill the woods but I blew with the irons except for the PW.
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: Rome on February 23, 2006, 09:15:15 AM
My buddy's wife bought him a $400 driver for Christmas.  We were playing last Friday and as he teed off, the farging head came flying right off the end of the shaft.

Meanwhile, my other buddy bought his driver at Target for $39 and just after the other clubhead went sailing down the fairway, he steps up and drills one about 275 right down broadway.

:-D

That's why golf is fun to play.  Sure, it's mind-numbingly boring as a game, but still, watching a guy break a $400 club and then watching another dude rip one off with a $39 Target-special is about as good as it gets in the ball-busting department.

:yay
Title: Re: What I want from a competitor
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2006, 09:18:51 AM
Yeah...when I played I was a kid though so I had to go with the "mixed bag' special. I had like 13 different brand names and I think a few didn't even havenames on the clubs. Just plain.

But it was nice when I went to the range or played a round to see the guys who are all pimped out and watch them get beat by a 13-year old.

Maybe this spring is when I get back on the course....