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    Time will tell. I hope it grows the global game, but the popularity of golf in Australia has never been a mystery to the PGA tour - they just don't care. I hope that changes but I am not optimistic.

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      https://www.espn.com.au/golf/story/_/id/37847691/pga-players-feel-betrayed-leadership-liv-union

      These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?

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      • canefanC canefan

        https://www.espn.com.au/golf/story/_/id/37847691/pga-players-feel-betrayed-leadership-liv-union

        These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?

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        @canefan said in Golf:

        https://www.espn.com.au/golf/story/_/id/37847691/pga-players-feel-betrayed-leadership-liv-union

        These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?

        Fair shout IMHO

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        • canefanC canefan

          https://www.espn.com.au/golf/story/_/id/37847691/pga-players-feel-betrayed-leadership-liv-union

          These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?

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          @canefan said in Golf:

          These golfers are acting pretty damn butthurt over the LIV PGA peace deal. Are they more niave than I gave them credit for? What did they think was going to happen? I hope they didn't assume the PGA had their best interests at heart and that they weren't simply pawns in a power play?

          What did they think was going to happen?

          Well, I suspect when they took a stand against LIV by not signing on for 200mm, I think they thought they would have had the backing of their employers who they were staying loyal to & had both publicly and privately made their intentions clear to stand together.

          Instead, all that happened is that those that didn't stay loyal, banked 200mm, and ended up with all the same rights.

          If I was Rahm or McIlroy, I'd take a look at my bank balance, realise I never had to work again and walk away forever.

          EDIT: In my view, that is the only thing you can do if you want to be stand by your principles. Well, or quit the PGA and become a European tour only.

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            Back on action on the ground ...

            Fox in the clubhouse 6 off the lead at The US Open. Tied 9th currently.

            Still plenty out on the grass though.

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              'I'm gobsmacked': Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier wins British Masters title after stunning final round

              Great to see the young man win his first professional title in his rookie year. Earns himself a spot at The Open Championship.

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                The 151st Open Championship is underway at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
                McIlroy, Scheffler & Jon Rahm among the main favourites.
                Kiwi Ryan Fox out on the course sitting at -1 through 7 and in a tie for 2nd

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                  My fav major, just ahead of the masters.

                  The first tee is pretty tight. Not many finding the fair way. Really interesting course. 5th is a super short par 5, only 480yards

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                  • JKJ JK

                    My fav major, just ahead of the masters.

                    The first tee is pretty tight. Not many finding the fair way. Really interesting course. 5th is a super short par 5, only 480yards

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                    @JK said in Golf:

                    My fav major, just ahead of the masters.

                    The first tee is pretty tight. Not many finding the fair way. Really interesting course. 5th is a super short par 5, only 480yards

                    As always with links courses, you need to take into account the prevailing wind. I played Royal North Devon once when the wind was opposite to the usual and a couple of guys drove a par 5. Normally lucky to get there in three.

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                    • CatograndeC Catogrande

                      @JK said in Golf:

                      My fav major, just ahead of the masters.

                      The first tee is pretty tight. Not many finding the fair way. Really interesting course. 5th is a super short par 5, only 480yards

                      As always with links courses, you need to take into account the prevailing wind. I played Royal North Devon once when the wind was opposite to the usual and a couple of guys drove a par 5. Normally lucky to get there in three.

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                      @Catogrande

                      Yeah mate, I’ve played a bit of golf before and my local track is links.

                      It’s a funny hole the 5th with second shot often longer than the first (I hate holes like that!).

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                        @Catogrande

                        Yeah mate, I’ve played a bit of golf before and my local track is links.

                        It’s a funny hole the 5th with second shot often longer than the first (I hate holes like that!).

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                        @JK

                        Seve did something like that on one of those “being filmed, having a chat, playing a round”.

                        So Seve, short par four, what will you take?

                        Wedge, driver.

                        You mean driver, wedge.

                        No.

                        And yes, he made the green.

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                          Tommy Fleetwood leads the Open - no interview

                          McIlroy scrapes a par - wankfest

                          What gives?

                          In other news, Hoylake a beautiful course and part of the world

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                            Apparently Gulf Harbour golf club is closing. Had a lot of fun playing there circa 2000.

                            https://www.reddit.com/r/auckland/comments/154f8a4/gulf_harbour_country_club_to_close_with_immediate/

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                            • MiketheSnowM MiketheSnow

                              Tommy Fleetwood leads the Open - no interview

                              McIlroy scrapes a par - wankfest

                              What gives?

                              In other news, Hoylake a beautiful course and part of the world

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                              #284

                              @MiketheSnow said in [Golf](/post/858949

                              McIlroy scrapes a par - wankfest

                              They’re are few over-hyped sportsmen in world as McIlroy. I don’t get it.

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                                @MiketheSnow said in [Golf](/post/858949

                                McIlroy scrapes a par - wankfest

                                They’re are few over-hyped sportsmen in world as McIlroy. I don’t get it.

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                                @sparky bloody good golfer, IMO used as the mouthpeice in the PGA/LIV saga.

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                                • TimT Tim

                                  Apparently Gulf Harbour golf club is closing. Had a lot of fun playing there circa 2000.

                                  https://www.reddit.com/r/auckland/comments/154f8a4/gulf_harbour_country_club_to_close_with_immediate/

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                                  @Tim said in Golf:

                                  Apparently Gulf Harbour golf club is closing. Had a lot of fun playing there circa 2000.

                                  https://www.reddit.com/r/auckland/comments/154f8a4/gulf_harbour_country_club_to_close_with_immediate/

                                  It was a lovely golf course to play. I used to enjoy Formosa as well, but that's gone too

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                                  • canefanC canefan

                                    @Tim said in Golf:

                                    Apparently Gulf Harbour golf club is closing. Had a lot of fun playing there circa 2000.

                                    https://www.reddit.com/r/auckland/comments/154f8a4/gulf_harbour_country_club_to_close_with_immediate/

                                    It was a lovely golf course to play. I used to enjoy Formosa as well, but that's gone too

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                                    @canefan good riddance to Formosa.

                                    Played a few times for average round time of over 5 hours.

                                    Oh snd lost around 2 balls an hour ….

                                    Disappointing day for the kiwis at the Open.

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                                      I used to play midweek for supercheep at Formosa. I didn't think it was that bad.... Gulf Harbour was prettier. Auckland clearly can't support resort golf courses

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                                      • MajorPomM MajorPom

                                        @canefan good riddance to Formosa.

                                        Played a few times for average round time of over 5 hours.

                                        Oh snd lost around 2 balls an hour ….

                                        Disappointing day for the kiwis at the Open.

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                                        @MajorPom yep, gonna be tough for them to make the cut.

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                                          Harman with a five shot lead in The Open.

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