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Post by Doyley on Apr 12, 2015 22:20:09 GMT -5
NOTE: Please do not post on rounds that have not been revealed on the leaderboard. Moderating is in effect and they will be removed. Please use the Locker Room threads to discuss rounds not revealed. Thanks!The Press Tent will be a feature on TGC Tours where you can come in after a round or tournament and answer some questions from the press. You can let off some steam or tell about some great (or not so great) shots. Some of your answers will be used in Tournament recaps. Have fun, keep it clean! Reminder: Please include your leaderboard name in your post or in the Tour Name portion of your forum profile so that our reporters can make the connection between your Press Tent posts and your leaderboard names. Thx! Questions (answer as many or as few as you like) - What was the highlight of your round/tournament?
- What was the low-light of your round/tournament?
- What did you think of the course?
- How did you fare on the leaderboard? Who were you trying to beat?
- Ask your own question and answer it!
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Post by SMIFFYLFC79 on Apr 13, 2015 11:47:30 GMT -5
Our first competitor back from Magnolia National is Andi Smith, HELLO ANDI, HOW ARE YOU TODAY?Hi Bob im ok thanks, how about yourself? OH, I'M GOOD THANKS ANDI, HERE DID YOU SEE BILL LAST WEEK?
Er no sorry Bob I did not frequent to tent last week. AND WHY NOT?
Don't want to speak about it Bob, if you don't mind? OH, TAKE IT THAT IT DID NOT GO WELL?
Could say that Bob. WELL WITH THAT OVER, HOW WAS YOUR FIRST OUTING TODAY?
Good Bob, happy with my round today , tough little course is The Happy Yeti Golf Resort, it can play lovely, but if you end up in the wrong spots off the tee and especially on the greens you may have a tough putt to contend with. SO, HOW DID YOU SCORE?Oh right yeah, well I Birdied 2-5-7-8-9 for a -5 @the turn, then I managed to Birdie 10-11-14-16-17-18 for a -6 bck9, total of 61 (-11), plus the added bonus of a bogey free round as well, so as I say happy with the days work. WELL PLAYED, ANY PLANS FOR NOW?Yep, going to plant my bottom on that sofa over there and get ready to watch Liverpool Vs Newcastle, so if you would excuse me Bob I will see you after round 2. CERTAINLY, THANKS ANDI, SEE YOU AFTER ROUND 2.
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Post by acidflashback on Apr 13, 2015 17:43:32 GMT -5
Hello Acid, did you manage to register this week ok? Heya mate. Yeah, I was so engrossed with the Masters that I forgot to register for the Alistair McKenzie tournie. Oh well, I was seven over after 2 rounds anyways.
The cut was to your level Acid, you could've made some more money! Monopoly money Bob. The real money is in my suitcase. Literally. I hear the Chinese government are reclaiming land that golf courses had "illegally" been setup on. I'm here to see if I can get some cheap golf stuff - carts, bins, clubs,bags, there is even a cute panda for sale.
Always looking for an opportunity to peddle your wares. So how was the golf course to your liking? It was great out there today Bob. The Yeti has designed a fabulous course in my eyes. The greens have particular landing zones if you want a half decent attempt at making putts. I had a couple of doozies, having to put laterally to the hole along a crest, and timing it Phil Mickleson styles to feed down the slope to the hole. I love it when you have to imagine the shot, not just step up and putt in a straight line. The greens were also forgiving. The firmness must have been above average, but no silly like the previous course. Was very enjoyable.
What's your plan now Acid? Want to go and grab a bite seeing as the tent is relatively empty? Sure, though I am keen to taste the local cuisine. I mean, fried rice in NZ is ok, but here it must be bloody awesome. So some fried rice and a smorgasbord for me. Actually, can you get Dick to order in a large smorgasbord and a couple of local brews, I'm going to park up on the sofa and catch up with the lads and some footy.
Deal
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Post by SMIFFYLFC79 on Apr 15, 2015 4:51:53 GMT -5
Back in to the tent is Andi Smith, HI ANDI HOW YOU FEELING?Hi Bob got a bit of a dicky belly, had some of acidmans fired rice, don't think its agreed with me. OH NO, YOUR NOT GOING TO STINK US OUT ARE YOU?No your quite safe Bob. PHEW, SO 2ND WHACK OF THE COURSE, HOW DID IT GO?
Good again Bob, cant complain, Birdies on 2-5-7-8-9 same as rd1, so -5 @ the turn, Birdies on 11-14-16-18 for a -4 bck 9, results in a 63 (-9), don't think it will be quite enough over the course of the week but we will have to see, plus again Bogey free so happy Bob. TWO BOGEY FREE ROUNDS, YOU FEELING OK?Cheeky, lol. SO PLANS FOR NOW?Don't know really Bob, park my bum on the sofa and wait for acidman to arrive, see what he has in mind. WELL THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ANDI, SEE YOU AFTER ROUND THREE.Thanks Bob, see you then.
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Post by SMIFFYLFC79 on Apr 17, 2015 1:05:09 GMT -5
The cut has come and gone, in after his third round is..... HI ANDI, HOW YOU DOING TODAY?Hi Bob, im ok thanks, how about you? IM OK ALSO, THANKS FOR ASKING, DONE ANYTHING INTERESTING?No Bob, cannot seem to find anyone, am I missing something somewhere? I COULD ANSWER THAT, BUT I AM NOT GOING TOO. Steady Bob, steady. HA HA SORRY COULD NOT RESIST, HOW WAS ROUND THREE?Bob, I am so far having a nice steady little week , Birdies on 2-3-5-6-7-8-9 got me to -7 @the turn, thought this is beaut, keep going , but it was not to be Birdies on 10-12-18 on the bck9 for a 62 (-10) round total again Bogey free but it coulda/shoulda been better, but hey ho. WELL YOUR CURRENTLY 9 SHOTS OF THE LEAD AS IT STANDS, CAN YOU PUSH ON FOR THE TITLE?Tough ask this I feel Bob, what with WGR No2 Bradley 'The Game' Garcia, and WGR No1 Brionne 'The Brute' Beaumont-Thomas fighting with one another plus I have just noticed WGR No3 Scott 'Hot Shot' Doyley is also in the mix, plus all the other great players in the area, it is going to be a very tough ask, but hopefully I sneak in to the Top Ten, that would be a nice end to the week. PLANS FOR NOW?Yes Bob going to try and track down Acidman, have not seen him for a couple of days, going to see if he is in a gutter somewhere, lol. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ANDI, SEE YOU AFTER ROUND FOUR.Thanks Bob, see you then.
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Post by justamush on Apr 17, 2015 11:01:42 GMT -5
Q. Well look who it is, it looks like PGA player Jason Rosol has joined us. It's been a while since we heard from you. Where were you last week?
A. Well Bob, I shot an 83 last week. After that I was in no mood for your inane questions.
Q. 83!!! Wow, Even I can do better than that!!
A. Maybe on a putt-putt course you could. Otherwise, I know for a fact you've killed many worms with your drives.
Q. Enough about me, why did you wait until after round 3 to talk to me?
A. Honestly? The smell in this tent is not the best. Soap and water are your friend Bob. Anyways, I felt like chatting because I finally had a good round of 62 in round 3. After shooting back to back 66's, it was nice to have a round where I felt like I played well.
Q. Too little too late though. Even after that round you are only tied for 39th place.
A. I know that. Baby steps Bob, baby steps.
Q. So what's the plan for the rest of the evening?
A. Well, I heard there was this place that sold traditional Chinese cuisine called McDonalds right by my hotel. I might give that a try.
Q Um ok..........
A. Later Bob.
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Post by acidflashback on Apr 17, 2015 23:23:52 GMT -5
Hello Acid. Unexpected surprise. I thought you missed the cut by one? Sure did Bob. Was just checking in and seeing if there has been any action.
No its very quiet around here Acid, justamush and Andi are playing poker but that's about it it. Well Bob, that's very disappointing to be honest. I mean you and Dick take the time out to set up the tents...
No the ground staff do that thankfully. ... well you and Dick take the time to give up your precious free time to come here and perform this tasking duty...
No, actually Acid we get paid to come here. ....... Well you and Dick put in endless hours of dedication in coming up with the questions and keeping the bar stocked, TV on and sofas debri free...
Once again Acid, Im gonna have to pull you up. The producer gives us the questions and we have two unseen helpers who clean up, after you mostly I might add. Well bugger me. What I am trying to say, is, an excellent arena is provided for the banter and sportsmanship we would expect a tour to exhibit. We have the likes of the mountain men who dwell in the snow who have made there way across, the Doyleys, Sloans and the man with the bent five-wood. We have world number ones, twos, threes and let me dare say it, fours out there. Why is it the hacks, the Andi Smiths of this world, great singer he may be, and Justamush whose name escapes me but has been seen often of late playing poker or rather solatiare at the bar, Acid Flashback, worst golfer to play the Euro tour but shows up for a word and bit of laugh anyways. All we get is the winners and the regulars.
So you say I should be able to have the weeks of now Acid? Pull down the tent. Put away the bar. What will you do? Sober up and play darts I guess. But for now I might as well buy a round and join in on this game of poker and watch the tumbleweeds roll on by.
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Post by SMIFFYLFC79 on Apr 19, 2015 1:29:06 GMT -5
Coming in to the tent for the final time this week is,
HI ANDI, HOW YOU DOING?
Hi Bob, Buzzing me, absolutely Buzzing.
YOU DO SEEM RATHER BOUYANT?
Yes Bob I had a great finish to the week. But firstly, How long has Acidman been crashed out on the sofa there?
OH HE HAS BEEN THERE SINCE YOU AND JASON ROSOL WHERE PLAYING CARDS?
Don't talk to me about that . I lost $10.000 playing GO FISH against Jason 'Justamush' Rosol, sure he is just like Rain Man. ANYWAY HOW WAS ROUND FOUR?
Awesome Bob, just Awesome, Birdies on 2-3-4-5-6-9, -6 @the turn, Birdies on 10-11-12, then this happened on 13
my second HIO on tour, but then this approach on 14,
bck to bck EAGLES, happy days, but only Birdied 18 after that for a -8 bck 9, 58(-14) total.
WE HEARD A ROAR ON COURSE BUT DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS, WELL DONE.
Thanks Bob, managed to squeak into the Top Ten, Happy Days, I would like to say that after his Masters finish last week Rod 'Sneaks In' Simpson has a another Top Ten well played to him, and to all the other Top Ten finishers, But Congratulations to Bradley 'The Game' Garcia on taking the victory this week.
PLANS FOR NOW ANDI?
Yep get Acidman a beer and then get ready to watch the FA CUP Semi-Final this afternoon.
WELL THANKS FOR YOUR TIME THIS WEEK ANDI, SEE YOU NEXT WEEK.
That you will Bob, and thanks.
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Post by SMIFFYLFC79 on Apr 19, 2015 1:31:12 GMT -5
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Post by SMIFFYLFC79 on Apr 19, 2015 1:44:15 GMT -5
Sorry if I have put this up twice, still not great at this video posting, I have put the link in my press tent interview.
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Post by blueorfe on Apr 19, 2015 5:10:40 GMT -5
Congratulations Brad on your second European Tour victory. You've had a few near misses lately so this must feel pretty good?
Thanks Bob. When I finished playing I thought I was going to come up a little shy again, so to win by one is a big relief. I thought that my poor back nine on Sunday was going to seriously hurt my chances. A plugged lie on 14 after a bad contact led to a bogey, I had to regroup after that and finished with a couple of very important birdies on 17 and 18. Judging by the leaderboard I think that most people in contention on Sunday were feeling the pinch out there, me especially. A particularly strong field this week, so that must make winning here more satisfactory?
Absolutely. To come out ahead of great players like Brionne and Scott, not to mention Andi, Ron, Steve.... the list goes on, feels wonderful. There are so many great players on tour now and so many people are improving. The competition is getting stronger week by week. How do feel about potentially becoming World number 1?
I am not sure how the points work? who does? If that is the case then I'll enjoy it for how ever long it lasts. The fact is that there are so many great players that it would be pretty hard to stay there for any amount of time. So to say that I have been number at some point would be pretty special. I see that you are staying in China for next weeks Volvo China Open.
Yes, maybe it's a lucky country for me? I seem to play well in Asia generally. My only other victory coming in the Thailand Classic. Thanks for your time and good luck.
Thanks Bob. Good luck to Liverpool this afternoon, I know it would make European tour star Andi Smith very happy if they were to make it to the F.A. Cup final.
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Post by Brighttail on Apr 19, 2015 8:27:27 GMT -5
So all said in done you finished 2nd, one stroke behind Bradley. How are you feeling this moment?
I'm feeling a combination of elation and frustration. Elation because it is my best finish to date. It is amazing what happens when you can put in four, solid and consistent rounds. Normally I'll shoot a nice low score, to be followed up by a below average score and maybe two more average scores. As I found out this week, consistency counts. As for frustration, I was within striking distance a few times of Brad coming down the back nine in that final round. I needed three birdies after #12 and could only manage two from the par 5's. The other four holes I had a putt for birdie on each and just missed on each. Kudos to Brad for doing just enough to take down the trophy.
This should solidify your position within the top 64 for the Match Play tournament coming up. Did you ever think you'd make it?
Four weeks ago I was 96th on the outside looking in to get to the Masters. I managed a fourth place finish and jumped to 60th. I was 55th coming into this tournament and have a 2nd place so I should be firmly in the middle of the pact. If I can continue playing solid, consistent golf at the Challenge Club, I could make some moves. The format is that regardless of what score you shoot, you can still win as you are only playing against one person at a time. A winning three rounds could be 66, 72 and 58 ... it all depends on your opponent at the time.
You are headed back to the PGA after a couple months off, why the change?
I need the FedEx points to be honest
Any thoughts on Blue Willow, the course for next weeks tour stop?
Blue Willow is a lot like the Yeti course I just finished playing. You can fire at each hole, but the numerous undulations in the greens from slight, gentle slopes to mountains, makes putting very important. I had a putt the other day of 15 feet that had four different breaks in it!
I must catch a plane now back to the States. See you around and thanks.
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