Senden Keeps Both Trends Going
Hello. Congrats to John Senden for winning the John Deere Classic. He made a wonderful bunker shot on the 72nd hole to ensure a victory.
Senden becomes another first-time winner, following a long line of players this year. He also becomes the 7th Australian to win on the PGA Tour this year (and that doesn't include past winners like Adam Scott or Robert Allenby).
Senden also receives a trip to the British Open, because he was the highest player who had not already qualified. Will he have a chance to do well? If my theory is correct, he will because he's a non-American. Playing on a strange course will help all the newcomers.
What a week, huh? A great time to play well. For John Senden, the John Deere will always have some meaning.
For most of the golf public however, the John Deere will be remembered for Michelle Wie not only missing another cut, but for also not finishing. And it will be remembered for Jeff Gove saying Wie doesn't walk fast enough to play on the PGA Tour.
First, Hawaii, believe it or not, never has weather like Wie faced at the John Deere. She's not used to high humidity, or temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (35 Celcius). Really are any of us? It doesn't surprise me that she would be affected. It's part of the learning curve. I'm only surprised more players weren't dropping.
Second, Mr Gove points out something most TV fans aren't aware of - PGA Tour players walk fast so they can have more time to study their shots. Since this is Wie's 5th tournament, she's just getting used to pace of play. Again, part of the learning curve.
Will Wie succeed now that she's heading to the Evian Masters and the Women's British Open? Let's hope so. And let's also hope she's well.
Regards,
Steve
Senden becomes another first-time winner, following a long line of players this year. He also becomes the 7th Australian to win on the PGA Tour this year (and that doesn't include past winners like Adam Scott or Robert Allenby).
Senden also receives a trip to the British Open, because he was the highest player who had not already qualified. Will he have a chance to do well? If my theory is correct, he will because he's a non-American. Playing on a strange course will help all the newcomers.
What a week, huh? A great time to play well. For John Senden, the John Deere will always have some meaning.
For most of the golf public however, the John Deere will be remembered for Michelle Wie not only missing another cut, but for also not finishing. And it will be remembered for Jeff Gove saying Wie doesn't walk fast enough to play on the PGA Tour.
First, Hawaii, believe it or not, never has weather like Wie faced at the John Deere. She's not used to high humidity, or temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (35 Celcius). Really are any of us? It doesn't surprise me that she would be affected. It's part of the learning curve. I'm only surprised more players weren't dropping.
Second, Mr Gove points out something most TV fans aren't aware of - PGA Tour players walk fast so they can have more time to study their shots. Since this is Wie's 5th tournament, she's just getting used to pace of play. Again, part of the learning curve.
Will Wie succeed now that she's heading to the Evian Masters and the Women's British Open? Let's hope so. And let's also hope she's well.
Regards,
Steve
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