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I agree Trout. With those stats, it can be argued he's playing the best golf right now. I guess only way to measure up to the big nes will be the test of time and wins in majors
Patrick Reed - Best On Tour Currently?
moosejaa
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Reed has 1 win this season just like the other 3 guys mentioned and less top 10s and I would even say DJ should be mentioned. He has a win and 3 top 10s in just 5 events. I'm not ready to say Reed is better than Rory yet either.
Right now I do think he's the best on Tour. He's winning on all different types of courses and he's winning regularly.
I don't understand those who have a problem with his personality...the guy has some fire in his belly, he's competitive, and he's confident...all good things. Not sure about those alleged cheating rumors...but I'll treat those as such until they are proven.
I don't understand those who have a problem with his personality...the guy has some fire in his belly, he's competitive, and he's confident...all good things. Not sure about those alleged cheating rumors...but I'll treat those as such until they are proven.
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It wouldn't surprise me a bit if he won a major this year, if he can raise his ball flight a little and learn to get accurate in both directions, he could win a few green jackets in his career, he's that good. Still don't like the guy but he's a damn good golfer lol.
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Reed was pretty impressive last week, he was hitting poor drives most of the week but was getting up and down from everywhere. That remind you of anyone else that wears Red and Black on Sundays? Don't get me wrong he is no Tiger of old but he clearly didn't have his A game and he was right there at the end. If the guy could work the ball both ways it would do him some good, he just seems to want to draw everything. I look for him to be a top 5 player any day now.
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I think it puts Walker slightly ahead. Reed and Speith a toss up in my mind. I lean Reed still, but that's just me. Best on tour is a fluid situation.
I agree. Whatever is going on, it looks good for the U.S. In the next Ryder cup that's for sure. Those 3 are on fire and DJ is coming back up there too
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Walker and Speith seem to be just crazy consistent to me, Reed seems to be good with flare
Does anyone else feel like we are seeing a changing of the guard in terms of American players - Tiger and Lefty out; Walker, Reed and Speith in?
Without a doubt. While I am a Tiger and Phil fan, their best days are behind them.
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In a way yes but lefty and tiger are up in age so it was going to happen at some point, but I am liking the young american talent that includes These guys plus Rickie, Koepka, Matt Every, Harris English, Russel Henley.
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Yes but I wouldn't count those two out though, IMO either could come back with a vengeance.
Toss in Ricky for good measure when he figures out finishing, we are in a good spot for golf
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Also should point out that he had that one tournament won and blew like 6 shots straight. It's safe to say he's the best right now
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Agreed, and I wouldn't leave off DJ. Another top 10(T6) for him. He has been really good since his return.
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yeah. wasn't sure whether to count him in the young crowd or which way to go with him. he is consistent with at least 1 win/year...american golf seems to be in good hands and golf in general is with the international stars as well.
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Yeah, you're right. I forget he's 30. Then again, Walker is 36 already. Imagine how good DJ would have been if he had been more mature and focused earlier in his career.
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It's safe to say that Reed and Walker are firm a top the best American players with Jordan right on their heals. Walker did his damage late in 2013 when the wrap around season started then Reed started his surge. Jordan shows consistency and a few wins. Walker throws his game back in high gear with 2 wins and consistency in 2015.
They aren't flashy and don't command a great deal of attention in the non golf world. But these three are the best we have and hard tough to beat when they are on with their workman like games. Today I rank them as follows, Walker, Jordan then Reed.
They aren't flashy and don't command a great deal of attention in the non golf world. But these three are the best we have and hard tough to beat when they are on with their workman like games. Today I rank them as follows, Walker, Jordan then Reed.
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It's hard to watch Phil struggle with his game. And I don't see TW coming back with a vengence. And Ricky was consistent last year, I'd hoped he would show signs of winning this year but not seeing it. I don't think these 3 factor into the top 10 of American golfers.
Walker, Jordan, Reed, Kuch, Sneds, DJ, Bubba are the face of our golf brand as I see it.
i wouldn't have thought of sneds in that list. i would think rickie commands a much bigger following when you're talking strictly about brand and who moves the needle. when we were at bay hill, rory had the biggest crowd, and rickie had the second largest crowd following him.
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He will probably fade more as the season goes but you have to like what you see so far in the kid Berger too. Some good looking rookies in him, Blair, Barber, Thomas and Peterson to name a few.
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Lots of good young talent out there like Matt Every and Chesson Headley and some haven't shown their ability to match their potential Max Homa, Hudson Swafford.
Interesting choice with Sneds. a couple years ago i would have had no argument but last year and even somewhat this year he doesn't seem to have it. I hope he recovers and wins again, i am a sneds fan.
Walker was a late bloomer. DJ being 30 i would put him on the edge of young guys and the older vets. he is intense and seems to take things seriously when he plays but if he was maybe a little more dedicated away from the course he probably has a major or two and more victories.