11
May/13

Gamesmanship or just bad timing?

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Oh, Sergio!

For better or worse, Sergio Garcia just can’t help himself. Only he could create drama on national television during the weather delay on Saturday at The Players Championship.

His not-so-friendly rivalry with Tiger Woods is well documented (i.e. Tiger’s text to a friend after throttling Sergio at the ’06 Open Championship: “I just bludgeoned Tweety Bird…”).

On the par-5 no. 2 at TPC Sawgrass, Tiger hooked his drive into the trees. Meanwhile, Sergio striped a beautiful shot to the middle of the fairway. As Sergio was about to hit his second shot, Tiger pulled a wood and the crowd reacted excitedly and noisily to see he was going for the green. (Because OMG, TIGER IS HITTING A WOOD!) (continue reading…)

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May/13

Video: Westwood’s whiff…(well, kind of)

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During the third round of The Players Championship, it appeared — at first glance — that Lee Westwood whiffed a shot on the first hole. Which made us, mere mortals, feel much better about ourselves. For about a minute. Then, we saw the slow-mo version, where Westwood’s club hit the tree in his downswing, causing him to completely miss the ball.

So, it wasn’t a *true* whiff, but it still cost him a stroke. Minor details! I’ll just continue lying to myself that he did indeed whiff because it makes me less depressed about my game (or lack thereof).

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May/13

Tiger vs. Sergio (or Sergio vs. Tiger) at The Players third round open thread

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It’s about time. Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods, who are first and second, respectively, at The Players Championship are *finally* about to tee off (2:40pm). This should be interesting. You could say they have some history.

In the 19 rounds they’ve been paired together, Tiger has Sergio’s number (12-3-4, win-loss-tie). Who do you think will post a lower score today? Predictions? — they don’t just have to be scores, I’m open to creative ones, too. Actually, please entertain me.  (continue reading…)

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10
May/13

Game on! Tiger vs. Sergio, et al.

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Tiger and Sergio: Not a love affair

Tiger and Sergio: Not a love affair

36-hole leader Sergio Garcia will tee off with Tiger Woods, who trails by one, in the final group on Saturday afternoon.

As some of you may recall, when Woods beat Garcia, who was wearing all yellow, at Hoylake in the 2006 Open Championship, he reportedly sent a text to a friend that read, “I just bludgeoned Tweety Bird.” (Yes, bludgeoned — he has a way with words, doesn’t he?)

What’s the career tally for Tiger vs. Sergio pairings? Well, since 1999, they’ve played together 19 times. Spoiler: Tiger has the winning record.  (continue reading…)

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May/13

Tiger vs. Sergio: Saturday afternoon’s alright for fighting?

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Boom, baby!

Boom, baby!

Well, this is shaping up to be a great Players Championship (take that, Vijay!), with Sergio Garcia leading and Tiger Woods right behind him. Garcia, who won here in 2008, had a sizzling second nine (teed off no. 10), rolling in five birdies in a row at one point and matching his career low at TPC Sawgrass with a seven-under 65.

Sergio actually played better on his first nine, but he just didn’t score. Imagine if he had!  (continue reading…)

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May/13

John Daly to Vijay: Don’t do it!

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John Daly has some words of wisdom for Vijay Singh, who filed a lawsuit against the PGA Tour on Wednesday. Daly tweeted, “VJ don’t do this horrible advice you got off take it from me not worth it #friendlyadvice.”

Daly would know. In 2007 the two-time major champion filed a lawsuit against a number of parties, including the PGA Tour. That didn’t end so well. (continue reading…)

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May/13

Late notes Thursday at THE PLAYERS: Tiger starts strong with 67, Vijay sprays a few shots

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Tiger Woods Y'all!

Tiger Woods Y’all!

While conditions firmed up and a mild breeze blew through TPC Sawgrass, there were still plenty of low scores in the afternoon wave of The Players Championship, but no one came close to touching Roberto Castro’s nine-under 63 — his lead of three remains safe heading into Friday.

Tiger Woods, who hasn’t traditionally fared well consistently here, opened with a solid five-under 67. With the exception of a fatted chip on the 18th that led to a bogey, Woods’ scrambling was exceptional and he only needed 24 putts. He missed in favorable spots that resulted in good up-and-downs, but strangely, he didn’t make a putt over six feet (because those darn greens were so crusty!). (continue reading…)

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May/13

Early notes Thursday at THE PLAYERS: Castro fires red-hot 63, McIlroy posts best-ever at TPC Sawgrass

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A couple of major champions

A couple of major champions

When Adam Scott stepped up to the tee on Thursday morning at The Players Championship, the starter didn’t announce him as the Masters Champion. “It was the biggest disappointment of the day,” said a smiling Scott, who shot a respectable three-under 69 in his first round since winning the green jacket last month.

Rory McIlroy, who played with Scott and Steve Stricker, poked fun at his past record at TPC Sawgrass, saying he’d be announced as “coming off three missed cuts at The Players.” McIlroy has set himself up well to break that streak.  (continue reading…)

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9
May/13

By the Numbers: 2013 Wells Fargo Championship

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Young and Ernst

Young and Ernst

The Wells Fargo Championship edition of By the Numbers contains a tale of two superstars — and how Derek Ernst beat them both (and everyone else, of course). Rory Mcilroy and Phil Mickelson were a study of opposites from a stats perspective, while Ernst was impressive all around. And now without further ado: this week’s By the Numbers. (continue reading…)

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May/13

Video: Billy Horschel stars in Tour players and wives version of Harlem Shake

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A few months late to the game, but who am I kidding?!? — I love the Harlem Shake!

On Tuesday at the PGA Tour Wives Golf Classic, Billy Horschel, Daniel Summerhays, and a few others joined their wives in the Tour version of the popular dance. Well done!

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