Golf World Golf thread

[AmericanCrow]

Can it be both??

Just from watching little AC hit hell out of the ball with taylormade m3 driver, fairway wood and hybrid I know those clubs are sweet....but anyone that doesn't think he isn't getting some sort of assistance from the pharmacological gods is likely a wee bit naïve.

 

[peternorth]

 

[peternorth]

 

[toxic]

Would buy if it was a bridgestone

USA all day

 

[peternorth]

Would buy if it was a bridgestone

USA all day

traitor. We are descendants of the motherland! That's why we maintain the monarchy and so NO to republic, and keep our flag FOWF!!!!



im going for team Poulter

 

[toxic]

Mason Cox and Toxic

USA all day

 

[toxic]

 

[peternorth]

Mason Cox and Toxic

USA all day

I hope you lose all your balls and break you clubs

 

[Wally Walpamur]

I hope you lose all your balls and break you clubs

I snapped my 4 iron shaft hitting a tree last weekend
.... and left my 6 iron on a green which hasn't been found

 

[toxic]

I snapped my 4 iron shaft hitting a tree last weekend
.... and left my 6 iron on a green which hasn't been found

New set of irons

Its a sign

 

[peternorth]

Ryder Cup stuff on foxtel NOW.

Oh Medinah. What an emotional event. For me personally it happened on the weekend of my daughters birth. I fondly recall watching poulter go nuts and marty Kymers double fist celebration in the hospital. mrs norf told me to shut up. i told her to shut up.

and then Jose breaking down on stage talking about seve.

Im not crying you are.

 

[Nelso]

Wife and daughter have gone away this long weekend.

I will be watching every minute of the Ryder Cup

Looking forward to Poulter getting the "crazy eyes" once again as he fires up

Go Team Europe

 

[Magnum27]

As if they need it , but man they get looked after, no such thing as playing for your country here. Everything comes at a cost.


THIS LONG LIST OF RYDER CUP PERKS FOR PLAYERS, CADDIES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS IS PRETTY AMAZING

Ryder Cup players and their significant others got all done up for Wednesday night’s gala at the Palace of Versailles. As you’d expect, everyone looked fabulous for the lavish affair at one of the world’s most historic and ornate buildings. Of course, it helps to have a sizable fashion budget.

We recently obtained from a player agent a list of US “Team Benefits” from the 2016 Ryder Cup. Mind you, a lot could have changed in two years, but it does provide a basic understanding of how players, significant others, and caddies are accommodated during arguably the biggest golf event on the golf calendar. For instance, according to the 2016 list, players get “$7,500 (US) to cover out-of-pocket expenses, including spouse/partner’s dress and accessories for the Team Welcome Dinner.” Not too shabby, huh? In other words, the lovely ladies of Team USA probably didn’t just pluck something from their closets before heading to Paris.

The players, meanwhile get “tailored clothing” for the dinner and the opening ceremony. Thank goodness. Left to their own devices, you’d probably see a lot of baggy khakis and oversized blue blazers.

Anyway, players and spouses obviously get team uniforms and matching outfits for the event as well. But the perks aren’t limited to wardrobe. In 2016, they were offered to be reimbursed up to $30,000 for travel to and from the event. And each received 20 complimentary weekly tickets.

Then there’s a charity aspect. Team members have the opportunity to donate up to $100,000 to the charity or charities of their choice, plus another $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of America, Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship, and PGA Junior League Golf.

This is in lieu of any direct payment for players participating, which has been an ongoing issue, notably since 1999 when a group of players led by David Duval, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Mark O’Meara complained that they weren’t getting any of the event’s profits to use towards their own charities – a movement that helped lead to the current compensation setup.

And don’t worry, the caddies aren’t forgotten about. Like their bosses, they get all their travel, lodging, and meal expenses for the week covered, six weekly tickets to pass out, as well as a $4,000 payment. Decent pay for a week’s work, although, these guys often make a lot more at a tournament, especially when you consider the calibre of players they caddie for.

In any event, we’re assuming the list of perks for the 2018 Ryder Cup is similar to what the players, caddies and significant others got in 2016. Except, of course, when it comes to sightseeing. No offense to the Mall of America, but the Palace of Versailles is quite an upgrade.

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[Pklz]

The players, meanwhile get “tailored clothing” for the dinner and the opening ceremony. Thank goodness. Left to their own devices, you’d probably see a lot of baggy khakis and oversized blue blazers.

Not Phil.

 

[Nelso]

How huge is that grandstand around the first tee

Holy shit

 

[IKnowtheDog]

Loved the reaction when Reed hit in water

 

[Satan]

So who does Tiger Woods barrack for?

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Rose... WOW!

 

[Nelso]

Finau's shot on the par 3 16th

How much luck can you have?

 

[BackOnOurPerch]

Finau's shot on the par 3 16th

How much luck can you have?

Would never happen to me. My ball would go at right angles straight into the water. Haha.

 

[peternorth]

As if they need it , but man they get looked after, no such thing as playing for your country here. Everything comes at a cost.


THIS LONG LIST OF RYDER CUP PERKS FOR PLAYERS, CADDIES AND SIGNIFICANT OTHERS IS PRETTY AMAZING

Ryder Cup players and their significant others got all done up for Wednesday night’s gala at the Palace of Versailles. As you’d expect, everyone looked fabulous for the lavish affair at one of the world’s most historic and ornate buildings. Of course, it helps to have a sizable fashion budget.

We recently obtained from a player agent a list of US “Team Benefits” from the 2016 Ryder Cup. Mind you, a lot could have changed in two years, but it does provide a basic understanding of how players, significant others, and caddies are accommodated during arguably the biggest golf event on the golf calendar. For instance, according to the 2016 list, players get “$7,500 (US) to cover out-of-pocket expenses, including spouse/partner’s dress and accessories for the Team Welcome Dinner.” Not too shabby, huh? In other words, the lovely ladies of Team USA probably didn’t just pluck something from their closets before heading to Paris.

The players, meanwhile get “tailored clothing” for the dinner and the opening ceremony. Thank goodness. Left to their own devices, you’d probably see a lot of baggy khakis and oversized blue blazers.

Anyway, players and spouses obviously get team uniforms and matching outfits for the event as well. But the perks aren’t limited to wardrobe. In 2016, they were offered to be reimbursed up to $30,000 for travel to and from the event. And each received 20 complimentary weekly tickets.

Then there’s a charity aspect. Team members have the opportunity to donate up to $100,000 to the charity or charities of their choice, plus another $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of America, Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship, and PGA Junior League Golf.

This is in lieu of any direct payment for players participating, which has been an ongoing issue, notably since 1999 when a group of players led by David Duval, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Mark O’Meara complained that they weren’t getting any of the event’s profits to use towards their own charities – a movement that helped lead to the current compensation setup.

And don’t worry, the caddies aren’t forgotten about. Like their bosses, they get all their travel, lodging, and meal expenses for the week covered, six weekly tickets to pass out, as well as a $4,000 payment. Decent pay for a week’s work, although, these guys often make a lot more at a tournament, especially when you consider the calibre of players they caddie for.

In any event, we’re assuming the list of perks for the 2018 Ryder Cup is similar to what the players, caddies and significant others got in 2016. Except, of course, when it comes to sightseeing. No offense to the Mall of America, but the Palace of Versailles is quite an upgrade.

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holy shit. especially hte bit about . 5

 

[peternorth]

I love european golf

 

[AmericanCrow]

Just got into work--forgot to listen on way in....I assume USA winning?

 

[AmericanCrow]

Ohhh I see DJ and Rickie dominating performance

 

[AmericanCrow]

Damnit Reed make the putt