I was listening to the Par Train the other day and one of the guys came up with an interesting take that I wanted to present to yall.
Out of the really good players playing right now, they seem to think that while most (Jordan, Justin, Rory, Day, Rahm, etc) had the/an IT factor, none of them have the attitude or mentality to intimidate except for DJ.
Now they didn't say he has the same effect on the field as Tiger did from 99-2002, but they mentioned that between his length and much improved short game, they felt it was fair to say that when he was competing, there is a for sure mental edge/element that effects other players.
I feel I have to agree with them. Obviously its not the same as Tiger, but he is certainly a player who you can't really get a read on. While playing, he seems like the same guy whether he is struggling or dominating and I think that can certainly put some "fright" (probably not the best word there) into playing partners. We know Jordan, Justin, and Rahm are very emotional especially when playing bad. DJ just seems to keep on truckin and works through it.
Thoughts?
I just felt it was an interesting way to look at his playing lately. Im not saying he is better than prime Tiger or is dominating like Tiger did haha.
Out of the really good players playing right now, they seem to think that while most (Jordan, Justin, Rory, Day, Rahm, etc) had the/an IT factor, none of them have the attitude or mentality to intimidate except for DJ.
Now they didn't say he has the same effect on the field as Tiger did from 99-2002, but they mentioned that between his length and much improved short game, they felt it was fair to say that when he was competing, there is a for sure mental edge/element that effects other players.
I feel I have to agree with them. Obviously its not the same as Tiger, but he is certainly a player who you can't really get a read on. While playing, he seems like the same guy whether he is struggling or dominating and I think that can certainly put some "fright" (probably not the best word there) into playing partners. We know Jordan, Justin, and Rahm are very emotional especially when playing bad. DJ just seems to keep on truckin and works through it.
Thoughts?
I just felt it was an interesting way to look at his playing lately. Im not saying he is better than prime Tiger or is dominating like Tiger did haha.