What a golf tournament. I think it might be the best tournament I've ever seen.
The rollercoaster of emotions and excitement and disappointment makes golf the greatest sport.
I don't think I've ever cheered, gasped, screamed or even shed a year more than what I witnessed particularly on Sunday. The financial investment was small in comparison to what I didn't realize was my emotional investment into Rory. From hole 1 it was drama with an opening double and then Bryson birdieing 2, he was already on the back foot. Fast forward 8 holes and miraculous he was as much as 5 in front while only briefly.
He played 13 exactly how he should have, for 2 shots. Then unbelievable he hits his third shot into the creek, an impossible outcome for someone of his caliber. He drops 3 shots in 2 holes and whack, he's all tied up.
Ludvig and Rose and even Reed charging, it was anyone's with 4 to play.
After a booming drive on 15, Rory hit what I think was one of the best shots I've ever seen, with the amount of pressure and consequence on the line. A towering draw 7 iron to 5 feet for eagle, he misses the putt but take a 1stroke lead
Ludvig and Reed are dropping away, while Rosey is up ahead. He miraculously birdies 18 with a monster putt, reminiscent of his Open championship last year. He draws level with Rory with two holes to go.
Rory again hits an amazing iron shot into a terribly hard pin position on 17 to make the birdie and go into the final hole with a 1 shot advantage. All he needs i par for the jacket.
Rory in position A on 18 fairway, hits a gap wedge into the right hand bunker. An easy up an down normally, he hits a beauty to 4 feet for the win. And in the flavour of the day and his crushing US Open defeat last year, he misses the putt to bogey the last and finish at -11 with Rose.
He had to pick himself up again for about the 10th time, they head to 18 for sudden death and both absolutely nail their drives.
Rosey plays first and nearly dunks the thing and finishes 10ish feet from the cup, a little unlucky to not feed back to the hole.
In steps Rory, same shot as in regulations, and this time there is not push to the right, he finds the bank perfectly and rips it back to about 2 feet. The crowd are going sick.
Rosey finally steps in and pushes his putt ever so slightly right and taps in for par, leaving roroy to finish off. Heart in mouth for all, he hits the 2 footer dead centre and claims his Green Jacket after 14 years of pain and criticism and it all comes out of him.
I don't know how he did it. His resilience is unmatched. He tried to lose it 12 times. But now he gets to come back forever.
Financially, 33 units jumps back in which was well needed, the bet was made back in January.
His win also keeps me alive in the doubles, trebles and all 4 multis for the majors, with Ludvig (PGA), Scottie (US Open) and Hatton (The Open) the remaining legs, with collects from $600 to $100K all still live.
He might just win all 4 now with the career grand slam monkey off his back.
I'm not bothering with Corales at the moment. May have a look after round 2
At RBC Heritage, most of the big names suit up again in this designated event.
The heavy favorite is raining champ Scheffler at $4.
I've gone back to the well this week with Xander Schauffele. He is $16.40 with TabTouch with money back if he gets within 10 shots. Good enough for me and have had 2.5 units here pre tournament.
It won't be a Masters quality event but it's an event nonetheless and we love it.
Well it was the right idea but the execution was lacking.
Xander birdied the first two holes of the day and was looking good. Had 6 birdies on the day. But unfortunately countered with 4 bogies and a double to shoot even par and take himself out of the tournament.
Of course, recently backed players Justin Thomas and Chan Kim are up on the leader board, one behind Si Woo Kim.
Have a sweat in the euro with Jordan Smith only 3 back. Looks like that's the only hope this week
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What a golf tournament. I think it might be the best tournament I've ever seen.
The rollercoaster of emotions and excitement and disappointment makes golf the greatest sport.
I don't think I've ever cheered, gasped, screamed or even shed a year more than what I witnessed particularly on Sunday. The financial investment was small in comparison to what I didn't realize was my emotional investment into Rory. From hole 1 it was drama with an opening double and then Bryson birdieing 2, he was already on the back foot. Fast forward 8 holes and miraculous he was as much as 5 in front while only briefly.
He played 13 exactly how he should have, for 2 shots. Then unbelievable he hits his third shot into the creek, an impossible outcome for someone of his caliber. He drops 3 shots in 2 holes and whack, he's all tied up.
Ludvig and Rose and even Reed charging, it was anyone's with 4 to play.
After a booming drive on 15, Rory hit what I think was one of the best shots I've ever seen, with the amount of pressure and consequence on the line. A towering draw 7 iron to 5 feet for eagle, he misses the putt but take a 1stroke lead
Ludvig and Reed are dropping away, while Rosey is up ahead. He miraculously birdies 18 with a monster putt, reminiscent of his Open championship last year. He draws level with Rory with two holes to go.
Rory again hits an amazing iron shot into a terribly hard pin position on 17 to make the birdie and go into the final hole with a 1 shot advantage. All he needs i par for the jacket.
Rory in position A on 18 fairway, hits a gap wedge into the right hand bunker. An easy up an down normally, he hits a beauty to 4 feet for the win. And in the flavour of the day and his crushing US Open defeat last year, he misses the putt to bogey the last and finish at -11 with Rose.
He had to pick himself up again for about the 10th time, they head to 18 for sudden death and both absolutely nail their drives.
Rosey plays first and nearly dunks the thing and finishes 10ish feet from the cup, a little unlucky to not feed back to the hole.
In steps Rory, same shot as in regulations, and this time there is not push to the right, he finds the bank perfectly and rips it back to about 2 feet. The crowd are going sick.
Rosey finally steps in and pushes his putt ever so slightly right and taps in for par, leaving roroy to finish off. Heart in mouth for all, he hits the 2 footer dead centre and claims his Green Jacket after 14 years of pain and criticism and it all comes out of him.
I don't know how he did it. His resilience is unmatched. He tried to lose it 12 times. But now he gets to come back forever.
Financially, 33 units jumps back in which was well needed, the bet was made back in January.
His win also keeps me alive in the doubles, trebles and all 4 multis for the majors, with Ludvig (PGA), Scottie (US Open) and Hatton (The Open) the remaining legs, with collects from $600 to $100K all still live.
He might just win all 4 now with the career grand slam monkey off his back.
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-66.5 units
We on the way back.
I'm not bothering with Corales at the moment. May have a look after round 2
At RBC Heritage, most of the big names suit up again in this designated event.
The heavy favorite is raining champ Scheffler at $4.
I've gone back to the well this week with Xander Schauffele. He is $16.40 with TabTouch with money back if he gets within 10 shots. Good enough for me and have had 2.5 units here pre tournament.
It won't be a Masters quality event but it's an event nonetheless and we love it.
Best of luck
Xander is 7 back at -5. He has played fine, just cannot get a putt to drop.
I'm backing him again at $51. The putts will start dropping and if they do early in round 3 I'll look like a genius.
Another 2.5 units here at $51
Xander birdied the first two holes of the day and was looking good. Had 6 birdies on the day. But unfortunately countered with 4 bogies and a double to shoot even par and take himself out of the tournament.
Of course, recently backed players Justin Thomas and Chan Kim are up on the leader board, one behind Si Woo Kim.
Have a sweat in the euro with Jordan Smith only 3 back. Looks like that's the only hope this week
Jordan Smith an unlucky second by 1 shot today in China.
Scheffler is $10 to win and is only 4 back. He could be a bet for those looking
Also, at Corales, of you want some value outside of the leader, Vincent Whaley at $17 could be a show.
I've had 0.5 units at 170 for a miracle/interest.