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Post by jwfickett on Jan 9, 2015 16:40:47 GMT -5
I know Doyley tried this on his previous tour, but I'd like to entertain this idea yet again. DO NOT interpret this as though we are going to do it. I'm just interested in hearing the different opinions.
So, assuming:
1) The courses are announced well in advance, giving adequate practice time; 2) The green grids and wind meter will remain ON; 3) It might be cool to see the winner of each major at a score in the teens under par instead of the 30s or 40s
Would you be willing to play the majors without the use of Scout Cams?
If no, why not?
Please keep this discussion civil. Thanks.
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Post by NCFCRulz on Jan 9, 2015 16:54:21 GMT -5
I know Doyley tried this on his previous tour, but I'd like to entertain this idea yet again. DO NOT interpret this as though we are going to do it. I'm just interested in hearing the different opinions. So, assuming: 1) The courses are announced well in advance, giving adequate practice time; 2) The green grids and wind meter will remain ON; 3) It might be cool to see the winner of each major at a score in the teens under par instead of the 30s or 40s Would you be willing to play the majors without the use of Scout Cams? If no, why not? Please keep this discussion civil. Thanks. I don't mind either way as I feel I get enough practice to know the course The reason I would say no is because those that don't get to practice much typically aren't the top 20 and therefore won't know the course as well and therefore the gap from top 20 would only increase
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Post by djdavefl on Jan 9, 2015 16:59:08 GMT -5
There would still be the fly-over as you step to the tee, that would give you an idea of where to place the drive, and get a look at what is around the green.
I think if all aids were turned off, that would be a problem.
If only the scout cam, I say go for it, IT IS A MAJOR after all.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2015 17:23:55 GMT -5
I don't mind no scout cams, but green grids is where it starts getting really tricky.
The only argument I've heard that I somewhat agree with is that the lack of aids doesn't really make it as hard on the top players as it does a lot of the average players, as most of the top guys play without these often or are just good enough to not need them as much.
I personally don't mind not having scout cam for Majors as I said, as long as there are green grids.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2015 18:22:24 GMT -5
Would rather do no grid majors, but if you go with no scout cam, make sure you can see the fairway from the tee box
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Post by firstblitzer on Jan 9, 2015 18:58:37 GMT -5
I know Doyley tried this on his previous tour, but I'd like to entertain this idea yet again. DO NOT interpret this as though we are going to do it. I'm just interested in hearing the different opinions. So, assuming: 1) The courses are announced well in advance, giving adequate practice time; 2) The green grids and wind meter will remain ON; 3) It might be cool to see the winner of each major at a score in the teens under par instead of the 30s or 40sWould you be willing to play the majors without the use of Scout Cams? If no, why not? Please keep this discussion civil. Thanks. Turning scout cam off won't achieve this, the really good players will still go as low as they are now.
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Post by justamush on Jan 9, 2015 18:58:54 GMT -5
I have no problem with not using the scout cam as long as that is the only aid turned off.
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Post by misternic on Jan 9, 2015 21:26:00 GMT -5
I voted yes, but I dont think it would have the effect noted (-30 to negative teens)
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Post by Phil Balfezzy on Jan 9, 2015 22:13:37 GMT -5
I vote yes. After all its a major. plus in your practice rounds even if jus once or twice take a few notes for every hole and ull be fine as lone as green grids are on.
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Post by Brionne on Jan 10, 2015 4:31:37 GMT -5
I voted yes as well
The majors come with way more prize money, points, bigger trophies, status, etc. So they should be a little harder than normal..
I prefer this method to increase the difficulty of a course instead of creating greens that are small speedways on the side of a cliff.
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Post by roddymacd on Jan 10, 2015 6:16:30 GMT -5
I voted yes you always have the overhead view played it quite a lot and as long as you can judge where a dog leg starts it's enjoyable.
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Post by silap on Jan 10, 2015 7:14:04 GMT -5
It's a yes from me, I would play blindfolded if I have to, but I don't think we should change the way we play just because it's a Major. I think course selection is key to get that Major feeling.. add four different pin positions to that and we'll have a real challenge on our hands. Magnolia National has that feeling and not just because it's a replica of Augusta National.
Maybe we should stop looking at the #1 of a tournament when determing the difficulty of a certain course. Look at #30 instead.
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Post by Oblong on Jan 10, 2015 13:05:44 GMT -5
I voted yes. It does take longer to play a round this way but it is far more true to the sport as golfers don't hop on helicopters to check out their landing area. I feel a bit for the top golfers as it's a bit like changing the game for the most important events but I suppose if you want to be considered the best you need to have game in all aspects. If anything I thing it would be good for the health of the league as it has the potential to shake up the leaderboards for those who excel/struggle in this style of play.
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Post by dlw1964 on Jan 10, 2015 14:59:19 GMT -5
Here's the dilemma. We play all of the tournaments one way but the biggest 4 events were going to play another. Now for me it really doesn't matter, turning off the scout camera just makes the round more time consuming for me. I'm like the Alabama song "I'm in a hurry and don't know why" lol
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Post by dlw1964 on Jan 10, 2015 15:00:33 GMT -5
Oh BTW my answer is no
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