I know I haven't been posting on here long and I want it to be clear that I am not on here stirring for the sake of it.
That said, the last post frankly is rubbish. Brian Gay according to the following source click has earned almost $8 million from tournaments alone - I've no idea how much sponsorship must have made him but could we safely guess half as much again?
To suggest he is out there grafting for his family is a crock in my opinion. The only way to get remembered is by winning majors. Ask Monty how many of his European money list titles he'd swap for just one major. At least Monty played in every single major he could.
What's next, avoiding certain courses because of windy or rainy conditions?
I understand why you think as you do. My point was not clear enough. I made the Lietzke comparison because I have read that he would put the sticks up during the summer months (missing the US Open often) because it allowed him to fully participate in his children's lives. I was not referencing monetary considerations. A little league game, or a fishing trip ranked very high on his to do list (as well as classic cars!) The journeyman lifestyle (even with all the perks of a tour player) is no picnic. I have been told by those that know that it can reak havoc with a good family life.
For the record Monty has gone on record as saying he would not trade his eight orders of merit for any one major. Why? Who cares, it is a retarded hypothetical!
It is easy to think of these sportsmen as public domain, afterall they are in the business of entertaining us, right? I would love for Brian to tee it up at Torrey Pines, and would love it even more if he played to his potential there. With every swing I know I am watching a triple barrel hit! He is a pro, and he has good reasons...no doubt Those viewing the hoisting of the US Open trophy with misty eyes from easy chairs seldom think in practical terms...and probably do not give a crap about the person himself (only the entertainment value itself) I am sure somebody somewhere is pissed off that Tiger only tees it up 17 times a year, afterall 17 tournaments would have been a frenetic year for Nicklaus!
I think it was Scott Hoch who used to get it in the neck for not playing the British Open. They are all private contractors in a free world.
did we all see jb holmes walk right by jack......at 18....after having a bad day...
im sorry...did i say bad day?? 4 days 65,000.....bad day?? 20th place
jb....do me a favor.....call jack in north palm beach.....and apologize....
you dont diss the greatest golfer whoever lived...AND
WHILE IM RANTING......eldrick.....i love your game.......you have brought young and old....men and women to the game.....BUT.....
TIGER TIGER TIGER........you never personally called jack to say you coudnt attend....................your agent did........now tiger your dad taught you more respect then that.....yes your agent called jack over the last few months updating him on your progress.....BUT
have respect for the man you will be replacing as the greatest ever..
Not sure how Brian is fixed for July at Royal Birkdale....but he would be welcome in UK...great place for family holiday...Liverpool (current European City of Culture) is nearby ...ok that might be seen by some southern english chaps as a bit funny but I like scousers...and London is never far away...
Birkdale is measuring 7,173 yards this year - par 70 - but if you know links golf in the summer the yards don't mean much...if it is dry and sunny it is less...if a gale whips up off the Irish Sea then even Tiger struggles...but I know that a guy who can hole putts will win!
Royal Birkdale has a really great Art Deco style clubhouse design - quite popular style amongst many English coastal towns.
Loads of other great course nearby...Formby I have played and it really nice and varied....some pine tree stuff....some obvious links stuff. Hosting British amateur this or next year....Olazabal beat Monty there years ago for the amateur championship... again another major that Monty missed....
Welcome to UK , Brian !! Not sure how your recent PGA tour win puts you for automatic qualifying but come on over and bring the family. You can putt and you could win!! Faldo won on links because he could control the ball...position not distance...
I really want to go this year - hope to finally see Tiger in the flesh...my father saw Hogan at Carnoustie and I want to see Tiger.
For someone who decided to forego U.S. Open qualifying this year, B.G. sure got a lot of air time on Golf Central tonight regarding his qualifying round.
Just returned to Planet LBG after a full teaching agenda at Cuscowilla (Swamp East) and Marietta Golf Center (Swamp West).
Reading this thread has made my fingers very itchy.
Soon . . .
LB, I hope I am not irritating you (or BG) with my comments here. I was introduced to TGM on ISG and found your site because of it. I got a hell of a lot out of your video lessons with Collin Neeman and said as much on ISG.
My comments are those akin to an innocent child. BG can safely be considered as one of the best golfers in the world, why therefore would he not automatically plan his year around the 4 biggest tournaments in the world?
If each person reading this considered what their own 'majors' were each year - for some it could be Captain's Day at the local club, others it could be the scratch cup or for others major amateur or indeed professional events. Personally for me, it is the North of Ireland Amateur Championship played at Royal Portrush GC in Northern Ireland.
Now, come hell or high water, no matter how well or poorly I am hitting it, I am going try my best to ensure I am there teeing it up on the first morning.
Can anyone get that I am not trying to be rude or controversial, I am just amazed that BG wouldn't want to be in the field trying.
If you compare the other leading golfers in the world, yes, they pick and choose where they play each season, but they build their schedule around the majors - bloody hell, Tiger builds his surgery around the majors lol!
Hopefully the people getting annoyed at me will realise I'm not here trolling or trying to start an argument, just amazed and curious at BG's decision.
LB, I hope I am not irritating you (or BG) with my comments here. I was introduced to TGM on ISG and found your site because of it. I got a hell of a lot out of your video lessons with Collin Neeman and said as much on ISG.
My comments are those akin to an innocent child. BG can safely be considered as one of the best golfers in the world, why therefore would he not automatically plan his year around the 4 biggest tournaments in the world?
If each person reading this considered what their own 'majors' were each year - for some it could be Captain's Day at the local club, others it could be the scratch cup or for others major amateur or indeed professional events. Personally for me, it is the North of Ireland Amateur Championship played at Royal Portrush GC in Northern Ireland.
Now, come hell or high water, no matter how well or poorly I am hitting it, I am going try my best to ensure I am there teeing it up on the first morning.
Can anyone get that I am not trying to be rude or controversial, I am just amazed that BG wouldn't want to be in the field trying.
If you compare the other leading golfers in the world, yes, they pick and choose where they play each season, but they build their schedule around the majors - bloody hell, Tiger builds his surgery around the majors lol!
Hopefully the people getting annoyed at me will realise I'm not here trolling or trying to start an argument, just amazed and curious at BG's decision.
He is a pro, and he has good reasons...no doubt Those viewing the hoisting of the US Open trophy with misty eyes from easy chairs seldom think in practical terms...and probably do not give a crap about the person himself (only the entertainment value itself) I am sure somebody somewhere is pissed off that Tiger only tees it up 17 times a year, afterall 17 tournaments would have been a frenetic year for Nicklaus! 
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