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Apart from noting that Oliver Wilson looks like one for future winning Ryder Cup matches and will learn a lot from his play off defeat, one of the most interesting things about the PGA to me was the reaction of the pros to some of Peter Alliss' comments.
He noted that very few were able to adapt their game to cope with the wind and the less receptive than usual greens yesterday; given the scores on Day 3 I think he had a point but not according to the pros who had a few ruffled feathers.
Another thing struck me, about how to handle the extra distance the guys are getting, off line but still with a shot to the green. "Old Jack."
I'm sure most non pro-courses have an "Old Jack", mine does, you know the old guy, tweed jacket, walking a terrier, carrying a bag. Sells you your ball back after the round.
I'm sure if the pros had "Old Jack" instead of the numerous spotters employed these day they'd rein in a bit and respect the course a bit more - no need to lengthen the courses, just make it more like real golf.
He noted that very few were able to adapt their game to cope with the wind and the less receptive than usual greens yesterday; given the scores on Day 3 I think he had a point but not according to the pros who had a few ruffled feathers.
Another thing struck me, about how to handle the extra distance the guys are getting, off line but still with a shot to the green. "Old Jack."
I'm sure most non pro-courses have an "Old Jack", mine does, you know the old guy, tweed jacket, walking a terrier, carrying a bag. Sells you your ball back after the round.
I'm sure if the pros had "Old Jack" instead of the numerous spotters employed these day they'd rein in a bit and respect the course a bit more - no need to lengthen the courses, just make it more like real golf.
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