The Golf Thread - Page 4

Young Drachma · 12-04-2011, 04:49 PM

Tiger Woods tied with ~~Dustin~~ Zach Johnson at -8 with five holes to go at the Chevron World Challenge.

Thomkal · 12-04-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Tiger Woods tied with Dustin Johnson at -8 with five holes to go at the Chevron World Challenge.

Unfortunately that would be Zach Johnson not Dustin. Dustin had to pull out to have knee surgery which he's needed since July apparently at the British Open. Won't be back playing again till January some time.

Young Drachma · 12-04-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Unfortunately that would be Zach Johnson not Dustin. Dustin had to pull out to have knee surgery which he's needed since July apparently at the British Open. Won't be back playing again till January some time.

That's what I meant. I just typed it too fast.

kingfc22 · 12-04-2011, 05:48 PM

Big birdie putt on 17th for Tiger.

Tied headed into the 18th.

kingfc22 · 12-04-2011, 06:02 PM

And he makes two putts on the last two holes for the W.

Young Drachma · 12-04-2011, 06:02 PM

Tiger wins.

Dr. Sak · 12-04-2011, 06:44 PM

Color me unimpressed that he beat a hand picked field of only 18 players. He did make clutch putts coming down the stretch, but until he wins with a full field, I will hold off calling Tiger back.

Atocep · 12-04-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

Color me unimpressed that he beat a hand picked field of only 18 players. He did make clutch putts coming down the stretch, but until he wins with a full field, I will hold off calling Tiger back.

Back to being Tiger? No. But results aside the last month is the best he's hit the ball in quite some time.

Vince, Pt. II · 01-28-2012, 10:13 PM

So I took third in my golf tournament today with a net 68 (gross 90). 2nd place shot a 67, and the winner shot a 66. First time I've ever placed, and I shot a great round of golf today, so I'm pretty pumped.

Except for my six three-putts. I actually had a string of six consecutive Greens in Regulation, and I only parred one of them. My putter was complete ass today. Incredibly frustrating round of golf for that reason alone. Still one of the best rounds I've ever golfed though - course is 70.9/130, par 72. My index is 19.1. I was striking the ball incredibly well today, and my accuracy with my irons was just this side of amazing.

Can't wait to get back out there again!

Edit: The course was Ridgemark Country Club in Hollister, CA.

johnnyshaka · 01-30-2012, 01:42 PM

NICE!!!

I miss playing golf.

I look forward to the summers when I'll have a chance to get back to my 30-40 rounds but that won't happen for quite some time...either when my girls move out or actually take an interest in it. The latter would be AWESOME!!!

Blackadar · 01-30-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

NICE!!!

I miss playing golf.

I look forward to the summers when I'll have a chance to get back to my 30-40 rounds but that won't happen for quite some time...either when my girls move out or actually take an interest in it. The latter would be AWESOME!!!

Likewise. My 12 year old shows no interest nor aptitude in golf, so it'll be probably 10-16 more years before I can get back to playing (once my daughter grows up).

johnnyshaka · 01-30-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackadar

Likewise. My 12 year old shows no interest nor aptitude in golf, so it'll be probably 10-16 more years before I can get back to playing (once my daughter grows up).

Mine are 5 and 3 and are "girly girls" thus far...we'll see if school changes that. I have taken the oldest to play mini-putt and she seems to enjoy that so hopefully that translates to "real" golf one day...like it did for me so many years ago.

*praying smiley*

Blackadar · 01-30-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyshaka

Mine are 5 and 3 and are "girly girls" thus far...we'll see if school changes that. I have taken the oldest to play mini-putt and she seems to enjoy that so hopefully that translates to "real" golf one day...like it did for me so many years ago.

*praying smiley*

Don't count on it. My 12 year old still likes mini-golf, but has no interest in the real thing.

Maybe my 2 year old daughter will be different. But with her 'tude (she was born a diva), giving her a metal club may not be the best of ideas.

johnnyshaka · 01-30-2012, 02:53 PM

Young Drachma · 03-25-2012, 04:39 PM

Tiger is -14 through 9 holes (-3 on the day) at Bay Hill, with a 4 stroke lead on Graeme McDowell.

k0ruptr · 03-25-2012, 04:54 PM

Tiger looking like Tiger?

Young Drachma · 03-25-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Tiger looking like Tiger?

Pretty damn close.

NBC picked up this final round coverage from Golf Channel. He's looking pretty confident and McDowell just bogeyed after getting within 3 to fall back down to 4.

Atocep · 03-25-2012, 05:09 PM

His ball striking has been old Tiger-ish for several weeks now. His putting has been a disaster though. This weekend everything has been coming together for him and he's looked really good.

Love him or hate him golf is a hell of a lot more interesting when Tiger is playing well.

kcchief19 · 03-25-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

Love him or hate him golf is a hell of a lot more interesting when Tiger is playing well.

I don't really like Tiger, but I love watching him play golf. When he is himself, I don't think anybody in the world can still touch him. It's just a matter of being healthy and focused.

His putting touch has been much better this week for sure.

Matthean · 03-25-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Atocep

Love him or hate him golf is a hell of a lot more interesting when Tiger is playing well.

+1. Amazing to think his drought has made me want to see him win again and even become half of what he use to be.

SirFozzie · 03-25-2012, 06:25 PM

Tiger hasn't even played super.. he's just managed to keep his head while everyone else was losing theirs.. he was the only one of the final fifteen or eighteen folders to be below par in round 4

MacroGuru · 03-25-2012, 06:32 PM

Nice!

Happy to see Tiger finally get a win...I think the Masters will be exciting this year.

Young Drachma · 03-25-2012, 06:32 PM

So good to see a Tiger win finally.

kcchief19 · 03-25-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Tiger hasn't even played super.. he's just managed to keep his head while everyone else was losing theirs.. he was the only one of the final fifteen or eighteen folders to be below par in round 4

There are two classic Tiger approaches. One is to stick around on Thursday and Friday and then go nuts on Saturday, take the lead and never look back. The other was what we saw this weekend ... Big round early, hold the lead Saturday, then never look back on Sunday. Only two guys in the whole field went lower than him today -- with the Sunday pins, going lower than 68 was almost impossible.

My disappointment is that I don't think we're going to ever get the full Tiger back. The current Tiger will win if he hits fairways, hits greens and makes putts. The only Tiger could miss eight fairways and still hit a three-iron stiff to scramble for birdie. He can still score birdies, but only if he's hitting fairways.

You know Tiger's going to be among the leaders on Sunday at Augusta ... if he can finally win there again, I'll believe he is fully back.

Ksyrup · 03-26-2012, 11:20 AM

John Ourand ‏ @Ourand_SBJ
What does Tiger mean to sports TV ratings? Sunday overnights for golf were up +129% (4.8 vs. 2.1), while NCAA games down -17% (6.6 vs. 8.6).

KWhit · 03-26-2012, 09:23 PM

And I just found out that I will be going to the Masters this year. I have a ticket to Monday's practice round and then...

Fucking Sunday!

lcjjdnh · 03-26-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

And I just found out that I will be going to the Masters this year. I have a ticket to Monday's practice round and then...

Fucking Sunday!

Awesome! Went to the PGA Championship one year and had a blast. Watching golf in person is really an underrated experience--especially when its a major.

Young Drachma · 04-01-2012, 07:28 PM

For U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Randal Lewis, Masters week pure fantasy - ESPN

Great article about the U.S. Mid-Am champ at the Masters this week.

cartman · 04-03-2012, 10:06 PM

On Masters Monday, some of the players were goofing around at practice, skipping shots across the water at 16, when this happens (2nd shot in video):

KWhit · 04-03-2012, 10:14 PM

Awesome. One of my favorite holes on the course. And it's always cool to watch them skip the balls across the pond.

Scoobz0202 · 04-03-2012, 10:15 PM

That's awesome. I think Vijay did that a few years back. At least i think it was Vijay.

MrBug708 · 04-03-2012, 10:17 PM

Wonder if he tries that this weekend?

Scoobz0202 · 04-08-2012, 07:29 PM

Bubba's recovery on the 2nd playoff hole was insane.

k0ruptr · 04-08-2012, 07:42 PM

Amazing amazing shot.

Logan · 04-08-2012, 07:49 PM

That was a hell of an awkward handshake.

Young Drachma · 04-08-2012, 07:50 PM

Kudos to Bubba on his first major.

spleen1015 · 04-08-2012, 07:56 PM

One of the best Masters in a long time, IMO.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-08-2012, 08:09 PM

I don't often use this sort of language but ... Good Dawg Bubba, good Dawg

JonInMiddleGA · 04-09-2012, 08:00 AM

There'll be any number of good columns written about yesterday's Watson win, this is one of them.
Watson's win at Masters is good for golf

RomaGoth · 04-09-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

One of the best Masters in a long time, IMO.

Completely agree. I rarely watch golf for longer than about 10 minutes, but I found myself glued to this Master's for nearly 3 hours yesterday.

A great win for Bubba on a helluva shot out of the woods there on the 10th hole.

Matthean · 04-13-2012, 08:53 AM

Young Drachma · 04-13-2012, 10:00 AM

Oh goodness. Heh.

Matthean · 04-13-2012, 10:12 AM

It needed more lyrics. It's times like this were I wished Tiger wasn't so uptight so he would have included himself in this. Even if they did a transition to showing him sitting down with a drink in hand looking all classy busting out some rhymes. Something, just anything to help break down the walls between him and the masses.

Vince, Pt. II · 04-13-2012, 10:41 AM

Not to derail from pro golf, but anyone have any recommendations for a golf bag? I bought a new one a few years back and it's a pile of junk. I'll probably pick up a walking bag, as even though I cart it most of the time I do walk occasionally. Seems like it's a total preference kind of thing, but I'm open to any feedback before I buy.

Young Drachma · 06-03-2012, 05:31 PM

Tiger Woods leads the Memorial by 1 stroke, after being down most of the day. The 3rd rounder leader Levin came back to the field. Rory Sabbitini was tied, but just bogeyed to go down by 1. Tiger is on 18 now. A win today would tie Jack Nicklaus with 73 career PGA tour victories. (Obviously a lot more events now than when Jack was playing...)

Sabbitini is in the final group, so he still has a shot to see what Tiger does and match it with two to go.

Tiger is look super confident though, which regardless of whether he wins outright or they go to a playoff, is good to see.

No video yet of the crazy shot Tiger hit to get himself back in this thing, but it'll be up there with one of his best ever.

Young Drachma · 06-03-2012, 05:33 PM

This is Tiger's flop shot on 16.

Young Drachma · 06-03-2012, 05:37 PM

Tiger just birdied 18 to finish -9. That should do it. 3 birdies in the last 4 holes to win this thing short of a magical finish by Sabbitini to tie it.

Grover · 06-03-2012, 05:45 PM

So he's the favorite in the next major automatically, right?

cartman · 06-03-2012, 05:47 PM

Jack called that the best shot he'd ever seen at the Memorial. It is funny to see Tiger still gets googly-eyed when talking to Jack, even though he has almost surpassed him.

Young Drachma · 06-03-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Grover

So he's the favorite in the next major automatically, right?

If he plays like he did today? Damn skippy. He's never been much of a comeback artist in his pro career, so seeing him grind out a victory by hitting Tiger-like shots and attacking to take a victory he might not have otherwise got was pretty impressive. Without that shot on 16, he's only got a 1 stroke lead and I'm guessing one of those other two guys might have had the inspiration to try to birdie 17 or 18 to get tied or with him for a playoff.

But he played inspired golf. We'll see how he does at Olympic though.

12-04-2011, 04:49 PM	#151
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Tiger Woods tied with ~~Dustin~~ Zach Johnson at -8 with five holes to go at the Chevron World Challenge. Last edited by Young Drachma : 12-04-2011 at 05:38 PM.

12-04-2011, 05:48 PM	#154
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Big birdie putt on 17th for Tiger. Tied headed into the 18th. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

12-04-2011, 06:02 PM	#155
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	And he makes two putts on the last two holes for the W. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

12-04-2011, 06:02 PM	#156
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Tiger wins. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

01-28-2012, 10:13 PM	#159
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	So I took third in my golf tournament today with a net 68 (gross 90). 2nd place shot a 67, and the winner shot a 66. First time I've ever placed, and I shot a great round of golf today, so I'm pretty pumped. Except for my six three-putts. I actually had a string of six consecutive Greens in Regulation, and I only parred one of them. My putter was complete ass today. Incredibly frustrating round of golf for that reason alone. Still one of the best rounds I've ever golfed though - course is 70.9/130, par 72. My index is 19.1. I was striking the ball incredibly well today, and my accuracy with my irons was just this side of amazing. Can't wait to get back out there again! Edit: The course was Ridgemark Country Club in Hollister, CA. Last edited by Vince, Pt. II : 01-28-2012 at 10:13 PM.

12-04-2011, 06:44 PM	#157
Dr. Sak Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stuck in Yinzerville, PA	Color me unimpressed that he beat a hand picked field of only 18 players. He did make clutch putts coming down the stretch, but until he wins with a full field, I will hold off calling Tiger back.

01-30-2012, 01:42 PM	#160
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	NICE!!! I miss playing golf. I look forward to the summers when I'll have a chance to get back to my 30-40 rounds but that won't happen for quite some time...either when my girls move out or actually take an interest in it. The latter would be AWESOME!!!

01-30-2012, 02:53 PM	#164
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB

03-25-2012, 04:39 PM	#165
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Tiger is -14 through 9 holes (-3 on the day) at Bay Hill, with a 4 stroke lead on Graeme McDowell.

03-25-2012, 04:54 PM	#166
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Tiger looking like Tiger? __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

03-25-2012, 05:09 PM	#168
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	His ball striking has been old Tiger-ish for several weeks now. His putting has been a disaster though. This weekend everything has been coming together for him and he's looked really good. Love him or hate him golf is a hell of a lot more interesting when Tiger is playing well.

03-25-2012, 06:25 PM	#171
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Tiger hasn't even played super.. he's just managed to keep his head while everyone else was losing theirs.. he was the only one of the final fifteen or eighteen folders to be below par in round 4 __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

03-25-2012, 06:32 PM	#172
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	Nice! Happy to see Tiger finally get a win...I think the Masters will be exciting this year. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

03-25-2012, 06:32 PM	#173
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	So good to see a Tiger win finally. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

03-26-2012, 11:20 AM	#175
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	John Ourand ‏ @Ourand_SBJ What does Tiger mean to sports TV ratings? Sunday overnights for golf were up +129% (4.8 vs. 2.1), while NCAA games down -17% (6.6 vs. 8.6). __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

03-26-2012, 09:23 PM	#176
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	And I just found out that I will be going to the Masters this year. I have a ticket to Monday's practice round and then... Fucking Sunday!

04-01-2012, 07:28 PM	#178
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	For U.S. Mid-Amateur champion Randal Lewis, Masters week pure fantasy - ESPN Great article about the U.S. Mid-Am champ at the Masters this week. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

04-03-2012, 10:06 PM	#179
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	On Masters Monday, some of the players were goofing around at practice, skipping shots across the water at 16, when this happens (2nd shot in video): __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

04-03-2012, 10:14 PM	#180
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Awesome. One of my favorite holes on the course. And it's always cool to watch them skip the balls across the pond.

04-03-2012, 10:15 PM	#181
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	That's awesome. I think Vijay did that a few years back. At least i think it was Vijay.

04-03-2012, 10:17 PM	#182
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Wonder if he tries that this weekend?

04-08-2012, 07:29 PM	#183
Scoobz0202 Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio	Bubba's recovery on the 2nd playoff hole was insane.

04-08-2012, 07:42 PM	#184
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	Amazing amazing shot. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

04-08-2012, 07:49 PM	#185
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	That was a hell of an awkward handshake.

04-08-2012, 07:50 PM	#186
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Kudos to Bubba on his first major. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

04-08-2012, 07:56 PM	#187
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	One of the best Masters in a long time, IMO.

04-08-2012, 08:09 PM	#188
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I don't often use this sort of language but ... Good Dawg Bubba, good Dawg __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-09-2012, 08:00 AM	#189
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	There'll be any number of good columns written about yesterday's Watson win, this is one of them. Watson's win at Masters is good for golf __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-13-2012, 08:53 AM	#191
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04-13-2012, 10:00 AM	#192
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Oh goodness. Heh. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

04-13-2012, 10:12 AM	#193
Matthean Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008	It needed more lyrics. It's times like this were I wished Tiger wasn't so uptight so he would have included himself in this. Even if they did a transition to showing him sitting down with a drink in hand looking all classy busting out some rhymes. Something, just anything to help break down the walls between him and the masses. __________________ Board games: Bringing people back to the original social network, the table.

04-13-2012, 10:41 AM	#194
Vince, Pt. II Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Somewhere More Familiar	Not to derail from pro golf, but anyone have any recommendations for a golf bag? I bought a new one a few years back and it's a pile of junk. I'll probably pick up a walking bag, as even though I cart it most of the time I do walk occasionally. Seems like it's a total preference kind of thing, but I'm open to any feedback before I buy.

06-03-2012, 05:31 PM	#195
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Tiger Woods leads the Memorial by 1 stroke, after being down most of the day. The 3rd rounder leader Levin came back to the field. Rory Sabbitini was tied, but just bogeyed to go down by 1. Tiger is on 18 now. A win today would tie Jack Nicklaus with 73 career PGA tour victories. (Obviously a lot more events now than when Jack was playing...) Sabbitini is in the final group, so he still has a shot to see what Tiger does and match it with two to go. Tiger is look super confident though, which regardless of whether he wins outright or they go to a playoff, is good to see. No video yet of the crazy shot Tiger hit to get himself back in this thing, but it'll be up there with one of his best ever. Last edited by Young Drachma : 06-03-2012 at 05:46 PM.

06-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#196
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	This is Tiger's flop shot on 16. Last edited by Young Drachma : 06-03-2012 at 05:34 PM.

06-03-2012, 05:37 PM	#197
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Tiger just birdied 18 to finish -9. That should do it. 3 birdies in the last 4 holes to win this thing short of a magical finish by Sabbitini to tie it. __________________ Current dynasty: OOTP25 Blitz: RTS meets Moneyball \| OOTP Mod: GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github