TheNewBrad
10-27-2008, 06:53 AM
Okay sorry to do it to everyone but I think I have one rant left in me. Let me start off by saying that this has nothing to do with nationalities and is not a comment about one tour being stronger than the other. Whew!!! Here goes....
Although most would prefer golf to played in the sunshine with the birds chirping, mother nature doesn't always work that way. I really like that in the British Open, they play in rain, wind & shine. The players turn out in their top quality gear including the best outerwear; their caddies hold an umbrella over them when they're not hitting. They're really looked after as much as possible in the conditions.
It really is a test of golf in the wild weather & adds something to the occasion. It can be gripping stuff. Who could forget Padraig Harrington's 5 wood from the fairway on the 17th hole on day 4? Simply heart in the mouth stuff. A howling wind, danger left, danger right, danger at the back & he nailed it.
I saw a recent PGA event when play was suspended because it started to rain. Now, I'm not talking about a thunderstorm because I acknowledge that lightning is dangerous & play should be suspended. However, in this instance this was a simple delay because of rain.
I really got the feeling they were like 'pampered pooches'. I couldn't for the life of me understand why organisers didn't have play continue in the rain. It eventually stopped but that meant part of the 3rd round was played on the 4th day, so golfers were backing up for 1+ rounds on that day. Perhaps I'm missing something?
[rant over]
Although most would prefer golf to played in the sunshine with the birds chirping, mother nature doesn't always work that way. I really like that in the British Open, they play in rain, wind & shine. The players turn out in their top quality gear including the best outerwear; their caddies hold an umbrella over them when they're not hitting. They're really looked after as much as possible in the conditions.
It really is a test of golf in the wild weather & adds something to the occasion. It can be gripping stuff. Who could forget Padraig Harrington's 5 wood from the fairway on the 17th hole on day 4? Simply heart in the mouth stuff. A howling wind, danger left, danger right, danger at the back & he nailed it.
I saw a recent PGA event when play was suspended because it started to rain. Now, I'm not talking about a thunderstorm because I acknowledge that lightning is dangerous & play should be suspended. However, in this instance this was a simple delay because of rain.
I really got the feeling they were like 'pampered pooches'. I couldn't for the life of me understand why organisers didn't have play continue in the rain. It eventually stopped but that meant part of the 3rd round was played on the 4th day, so golfers were backing up for 1+ rounds on that day. Perhaps I'm missing something?
[rant over]