In OWGR, the distance between 1st and 2nd, is the difference between 2nd and 80th.mavsfan4ever said:
Since tiger. I agree another major this year would seal the deal but this is already the best run since tiger in my opinion (at least in a 5-10 tourney stretch).
Heard in the radio that the difference between his bal striking and #2 is the same difference between #2 and like #30 (don't remember the exact number). That just goes to show how he's head and shoulders above everyone else.
they've got to do something about the OWGR. The fact that Justin Thomas is #30 in the world is laughable. His last 6 starts in majors he has 4 missed cuts with his best finish being tied for 53.. Granted he won the PGA 2 years ago, but still...CyclingAg82 said:In OWGR, the distance between 1st and 2nd, is the difference between 2nd and 80th.mavsfan4ever said:
Since tiger. I agree another major this year would seal the deal but this is already the best run since tiger in my opinion (at least in a 5-10 tourney stretch).
Heard in the radio that the difference between his bal striking and #2 is the same difference between #2 and like #30 (don't remember the exact number). That just goes to show how he's head and shoulders above everyone else.
Pretty unbelievable stuff.
The run Scottie is on is truly historic and up there with some of the game's greats. But I don't think it's inaccurate to say that, for whatever reason, he doesn't inspire people like even Spieth or Rory did, much less Tiger. And I'm guilty of that as well. As incredible as the golf is, I don't get as much out of it watching him dominate as I have watching others on great runs. Couldn't begin to tell you why and, in a lot of ways, wish I didn't feel this way. But I do. Inspiration is a weird thing that has intangible qualities beyond the objective achievements.bowhuntr said:
But, but…he's boring (half this board).
10 wins in 51 starts…took Tiger 59.
Scottie's caddy has made more than Rory this year.
. Fair, I just love the fact that he is so even keeled…sure, not as entertaining, but what you want from a psychological approach. I also like his caddy has played a huge role in this.JCA1 said:The run Scottie is on is truly historic and up there with some of the game's greats. But I don't think it's inaccurate to say that, for whatever reason, he doesn't inspire people like even Spieth or Rory did, much less Tiger. And I'm guilty of that as well. As incredible as the golf is, I don't get as much out of it watching him dominate as I have watching others on great runs. Couldn't begin to tell you why and, in a lot of ways, wish I didn't feel this way. But I do. Inspiration is a weird thing that has intangible qualities beyond the objective achievements.bowhuntr said:
But, but…he's boring (half this board).
10 wins in 51 starts…took Tiger 59.
Scottie's caddy has made more than Rory this year.
And to be clear, I do like the guy. And I'm still watching and in awe of what he's doing. It just doesn't feel like must-see-TV that I think it would feel like if it was someone else doing it. Hard to explain.bowhuntr said:. Fair, I just love the fact that he is so even keeled…sure, not as entertaining, but what you want from a psychological approach. I also like his caddy has played a huge role in this.JCA1 said:The run Scottie is on is truly historic and up there with some of the game's greats. But I don't think it's inaccurate to say that, for whatever reason, he doesn't inspire people like even Spieth or Rory did, much less Tiger. And I'm guilty of that as well. As incredible as the golf is, I don't get as much out of it watching him dominate as I have watching others on great runs. Couldn't begin to tell you why and, in a lot of ways, wish I didn't feel this way. But I do. Inspiration is a weird thing that has intangible qualities beyond the objective achievements.bowhuntr said:
But, but…he's boring (half this board).
10 wins in 51 starts…took Tiger 59.
Scottie's caddy has made more than Rory this year.
AustinCountyAg said:
Scottie is a funny store. Boring for some because he's not constantly yelling, fist pumping, playing the hardass on the course like Tiger did. But interesting for others because he completely dominates while doing it with a carefree, happy to be there type of attitude. I think he's an extremely humble dude and I enjoy seeing someone like that succeed over someone like Tiger back in the day who felt like he had to be a complete ass to everyone he went against.
I agree with all of this. Respect what he's doing but don't find much entertainment in it.JCA1 said:The run Scottie is on is truly historic and up there with some of the game's greats. But I don't think it's inaccurate to say that, for whatever reason, he doesn't inspire people like even Spieth or Rory did, much less Tiger. And I'm guilty of that as well. As incredible as the golf is, I don't get as much out of it watching him dominate as I have watching others on great runs. Couldn't begin to tell you why and, in a lot of ways, wish I didn't feel this way. But I do. Inspiration is a weird thing that has intangible qualities beyond the objective achievements.bowhuntr said:
But, but…he's boring (half this board).
10 wins in 51 starts…took Tiger 59.
Scottie's caddy has made more than Rory this year.
This is what my Dad and I landed on when talking Scottie vs Tiger this weekend. Scottie is dominating so much tee to green that he never has to hit a crazy shot. Tiger was always dominant in distance, but he'd miss a fair amount. What set him apart was his aggressiveness and ability to pull off hero shots. We don't know if Scottie can even do that because the guy is hitting the middle of every fairway and dropping it withing 20 feet every time.The Milkman said:
I don't think watching one of the best players of a generation go on a heater is ever boring, but I think a big chunk of people do because hes playing so well that his game is predictable. Phil at his peak was never "boring" because at any moment he could make an awful decision and put it off a hospitality tent. Same went for Spieth when he was playing well because he made some wild recoveries. Tiger for his own fire on course.
Scottie doesn't make insane decisions or put himself in tricky spots very often.
And throwing in Harbour Town... worth noting those are very different courses and styles. Which makes it all the more impressive._lefraud_ said:
8 of his 10 wins have come on only 4 courses (AGNC, Bay Hill, Sawgrass, Scottsdale)....which is very similar to what Tiger did in his heyday
The Milkman said:
I don't think watching one of the best players of a generation go on a heater is ever boring, but I think a big chunk of people do because hes playing so well that his game is predictable. Phil at his peak was never "boring" because at any moment he could make an awful decision and put it off a hospitality tent. Same went for Spieth when he was playing well because he made some wild recoveries. Tiger for his own fire on course.
Scottie doesn't make insane decisions or put himself in tricky spots very often.
I've been thinking that he was going to fall apart because of that footwork since the first time I watched him play. He has only gotten better so I am going to say at this point that he owns his swing and it will be sustainable for a long time barring injury.Milwaukees Best Light said:
With his crazy footwork, how long can he keep this up? At some point he is going to lose his timing with all the dancing and getting it back will be incredibly difficult. I think some of this is why I like him. Imagine all the well meaning coaches and friends that have tried to make him more conventional over the years and dude said no thanks, I'm doing it my way. I don't know how long it is sustainable, but it is fun to watch now.
For those that want to learn how to hit it like Journeyman Scottie Scheffler thanks to CPGDannyDuberstein said:
That footwork may actually make it easier on his back and other joints - lets things release as his weight transfers.
I have a backfoot slide/drag that is similar although not as exaggerated as SS, but I don't even think about it and hardly realize I'm doing it. I'm guessing it's so ingrained with him that it just happens
