Golf: The 19th Hole

[Davey Jones' Locker 1,323]

16 hours ago, Zsa Zsa's leg said:

https://www.google.com/amp/abc7.com/amp/sports/pro-golfer-tiger-woods-arrested-for-dui-police-say/2050763/

Tiger Woods arrested for a DUI. Seems to be going down the drunk and problematic athlete route. Should definitely keep an eye on him.

He claims it was due to prescription medication. He looks dreadful though. Not exactly a picture of a fit champion athlete:

 

 

 

[maryportfuncity 9,979]

So, this just-gone-viral video helps us all keep an eye on him:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-40115882/police-release-tiger-woods-dashcam-video

[Grim Up North 3,565]

Yes just seen that - hilarious.

 

His tests for alcohol showed zero so his state was caused by something else he took.

Lucky he just fell asleep and didn't crash into something.

[maryportfuncity 9,979]

10 minutes ago, Grim Up North said:

Yes just seen that - hilarious.

 

His tests for alcohol showed zero so his state was caused by something else he took.

Lucky he just fell asleep and didn't crash into something.

 

Something else is medication for a back problem, apparently.

 

 

[YoungWillz 18,905]

On ‎7‎/‎16‎/‎2007 at 18:58, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said:

The upcoming Open Championship and the announcement of Seve’s long overdue retirement led me to wonder what old golfers are still out on the course but trudging towards the great clubhouse in the sky. The DL has a half decent record with golfers in past years (Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson) and while most of the game’s legends are either gone or not old enough (Nicklaus, Palmer, Player), there are currently, to the best of my knowledge, just 7 men who have won a Major still alive at 80+. No idea how their health is, but step forward:

 

Tommy Bolt, 89

Kel Nagle, 86

Doug Ford, 85

Jack Fleck, 85

Jack Burke, 84

Roberto de Vicenzo, 84

Bob Rosberg, 80

 

None would be famous enough for the DL, but might be a consideration for other pools.

 

Now now, don't all run at once to get involved in such a blockbuster of a thread...

From the opening post, Roberto De Vicenzo has died aged 94. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarin.com%2Fdeportes%2Fpolideportivo%2Fmurio-roberto-vicenzo-gloria-deporte-argentino_0_S1nlcpTWZ.html&edit-text

 

DDP Pick.

[YoungWillz 18,905]

3 hours ago, YoungWillz said:

From the opening post, Roberto De Vicenzo has died aged 94. https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarin.com%2Fdeportes%2Fpolideportivo%2Fmurio-roberto-vicenzo-gloria-deporte-argentino_0_S1nlcpTWZ.html&edit-text

 

DDP Pick.

Sky Sports Obit: http://www.skysports.com/golf/the-open/news/14866/10901382/roberto-de-vicenzo-open-champion-in-1967-has-passed-away-at-94

[Grim Up North 3,565]

Tiger breathalyser test

 

The funniest bit is about 9 minutes in when they have confirmed he has zero alcohol and they say they are going to do a urine test.

 

Woods is handcuffed so he asks 'How am I going to hold it?' 

[Grim Up North 3,565]

Woods back in rehab - rumoured to have a prescription drugs addiction.

 

Rehab

[Sir Creep 7,011]

Former Ryder Cup golfer Tommy Horton has died at the age of 76.  Horton, who lived in Jersey, played for Great Britain and Ireland in the 1975 and 1977 Ryder Cups - both of which were won by the United States.  He also won four European Tour events and 23 events on the European Seniors Tour - topping its money list in 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999.

He was taken ill at the Royal Jersey Golf Club on Thursday and died shortly after in hospital.

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[gcreptile 10,200]

Dave Ragan, Florida golfer, Alabama golf instructor, and three-time winner of PGA tournaments, dead at 82:

 

https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/03/15/dave-ragan-obit.html

[gcreptile 10,200]

Update on DI's pick Bruce Lietzke:

https://m.panews.com/2018/04/10/bob-west-on-golf-lietzke-encounters-setback-in-battle-with-brain-cancer/

 

He did better after surgery but now there are some worrying developments.

[YoungWillz 18,905]

On ‎7‎/‎16‎/‎2007 at 18:58, harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy said:

The upcoming Open Championship and the announcement of Seve’s long overdue retirement led me to wonder what old golfers are still out on the course but trudging towards the great clubhouse in the sky. The DL has a half decent record with golfers in past years (Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson) and while most of the game’s legends are either gone or not old enough (Nicklaus, Palmer, Player), there are currently, to the best of my knowledge, just 7 men who have won a Major still alive at 80+. No idea how their health is, but step forward:

 

Tommy Bolt, 89

Kel Nagle, 86

Doug Ford, 85

Jack Fleck, 85

Jack Burke, 84

Roberto de Vicenzo, 84

Bob Rosberg, 80

 

None would be famous enough for the DL, but might be a consideration for other pools.

 

Now now, don't all run at once to get involved in such a blockbuster of a thread...

From the opening post, Doug Ford has died aged 95. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/05/15/doug-ford-obituary.html

 

DDP Pick, one of those Joker chappies...

 

Edit: Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-5733433/Doug-Ford-former-Masters-PGA-champion-dies-95.html

[Ulitzer95 10,904]

1 hour ago, YoungWillz said:

From the opening post, Doug Ford has died aged 95. https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/05/15/doug-ford-obituary.html

 

DDP Pick, one of those Joker chappies...

 

Edit: Mail Obit: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-5733433/Doug-Ford-former-Masters-PGA-champion-dies-95.html

Just Jack Burke (Jr.) alive from that list then. Turned 95 in January.

[Thatcher 2,123]

Carol Mann, American golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died aged 77.

[Sir Creep 7,011]

12 hours ago, Thatcher said:

Carol Mann, American golfer and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, has died aged 77.

Not the only Mann in the LPGA Hall of Fame if you know what I mean, nudge nudge say no more.

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[alt obits guy 3,088]

Legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson has died.

 

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/golf-loses-a-legend-in-peter-thomson-20180620-p4zmke.html

 

A DDP pick, as well

[YoungWillz 18,905]

1 hour ago, alt obits guy said:

Legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson has died.

 

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/golf/golf-loses-a-legend-in-peter-thomson-20180620-p4zmke.html

 

A DDP pick, as well

My sixth hit for my main team, now officially improved year on year.

 

It's sad news, one of the greats. I think it was me last year who pointed out he hadn't been well, courtesy of Peter Alliss' commentary during one of the Majors. Edit: Here is the post:

 

I'll take the Express Obit: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/976776/Peter-Thomson-British-Open-golfing-champion-five-times-dead-88-Parkinson-s-disease

[Spade_Cooley 9,001]

5 hours ago, YoungWillz said:

My sixth hit for my main team, now officially improved year on year.

 

It's sad news, one of the greats. I think it was me last year who pointed out he hadn't been well, courtesy of Peter Alliss' commentary during one of the Majors. Edit: Here is the post:

 

I'll take the Express Obit: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/976776/Peter-Thomson-British-Open-golfing-champion-five-times-dead-88-Parkinson-s-disease

 

Puts you in the top 40.

[charon 4,938]

Hubert Green, two time Major winner also deid, aged 71.

 

https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/06/20/hubert-green-dies-age-71-world-golf-hall-of-fame-member.html

[Sir Creep 7,011]

Wow.... beat me to it.  I have a book of golfer autographs from like 1975, Hubie Green is the first name.  RIP to the golfers today.
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[Sir Creep 7,011]

Former Buick Open champion Phil Rodgers, a five-time winner on the PGA Tour who became one of golf’s top instructors, died after a long battle with leukemia. He was 80.

Rodgers died Tuesday morning at his home near San Diego.
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[charon 4,938]

On 20/06/2018 at 15:19, charon said:

Hubert Green, two time Major winner also deid, aged 71.

 

https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/06/20/hubert-green-dies-age-71-world-golf-hall-of-fame-member.html

 

 

Mark Hayes at 69.

 

With Green and Tommy Horton (who died in December), that's 3 of the top 12 from the Duel in the Sun dead in the last 7 months.

 

Trevino and Ray Floyd must be shitting it.

 

 

https://www.pgatour.com/news/2018/07/17/mark-hayes-dies-age-69.html

[Joey Russ 7,118]

Often mentioned TJS B Team pick Bruce Lietzke has died aged 67.

[Spade_Cooley 9,001]

Bruce Lietzke, DDP pick, loses fight against brain cancer aged 67. Was a member of the US's 81 Ryder Cup-winning team, so an obit should be along asap.

[Joey Russ 7,118]

3 minutes ago, Spade_Cooley said:

Bruce Lietzke, DDP pick, loses fight against brain cancer aged 67. Was a member of the US's 81 Ryder Cup-winning team, so an obit should be along asap.

You were a minute late with that one Spade.