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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore
It's such an easy course, 8 of the top 12 in the world...decided it wasn't even worth hanging around for the weekend.  |
Sometimes there are external factors that cause players to play poorly. Dustin Johnson just became a father for the second time. He might not have put in the time that usually would for a major.
Jason Day's mother is dying of cancer. He withdrew from one tournament and didn't make the cut in the Masters. I'm sure that his mind is not on his golf.
Bubba has been playing poorly all year. Adam Scott has been inconsistent at best. Rory is just coming back from an injury and is going through an equipment change.
The OWGR does not, IMHO, account enough for recent play. Players don't play for months and retain their position.
Even the greats don't play their best every week.
What I like to see in the majors is the cream rising to the top. What this course is liable to produce is another one hit wonder.
I like to see the best players in the world have to hit it on the fairway in order to make par. I also like to see them have to hit crisp irons to firm greens and have to putt on difficult surfaces in order to win a national championship.
Watching this is not much different than watching any other weekly PGA Tour tournament.