Mr. 82 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 https://www.geoffshackelford.com/homepage/2018/8/30/johnny-50-years-on-the-road-may-be-enough Oh please, please, please, please let this actually happen!!! “It's been 50 years on the road, and part of me is saying, 'That's enough,'†Miller said Tuesday to promote the Safeway Open in Napa, California. “I haven't gotten to that point yet. They're still trying to convince me to keep going. So we'll see. I usually listen to my gut, so to speak, and my wife. Right now, I am planning on scaling down even more. We'll see what happens. Maybe I will say, ‘Hey, one more year.'†G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemclub Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I never understood all the hate for J Miller. I actually like him as a commentator. Bag: Bennington Quiet Organizer 9-Lite (link) Cart: 3.5+ Driver: F9 speedback, Accra iWood Woods: Sonartec GS Tour 14*, Fujikura Six S DI: T-MB 2 iron, KBS Tour-V 120 X, Irons: PP-9003SN 4-GW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Wedges: 1957 K-grind SW, LW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Putter: EXO Indianapolis (link) Ball: MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Dude is so arrogant and loves talking about himself and the past. I won't miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemclub Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I guess that is why I like him. I like that he gets a little negative with the pros, doesn't pull punches, says "That was a bad shot," throws shade for laying up. It's kind of fun and I figure pros should be able to take it. Sure he makes the face-palm comment here and there, but show me another golf announcer who doesn't (Gary McCord can get down right bizarre). Talking for 4-5 hours about golf can't be easy. Bag: Bennington Quiet Organizer 9-Lite (link) Cart: 3.5+ Driver: F9 speedback, Accra iWood Woods: Sonartec GS Tour 14*, Fujikura Six S DI: T-MB 2 iron, KBS Tour-V 120 X, Irons: PP-9003SN 4-GW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Wedges: 1957 K-grind SW, LW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Putter: EXO Indianapolis (link) Ball: MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Finally. I'm done with his I'm better than anyone attitude. His commentary in general doesn't keep my attention. There at several current GC guys I would like to see replace him Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemclub Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 So... Am I the only one planning on attending the virtual retirement party on Facebook live? You aren't going to miss his complaining about pros wearing tight shirts? Pure insightful sports journalism! Bag: Bennington Quiet Organizer 9-Lite (link) Cart: 3.5+ Driver: F9 speedback, Accra iWood Woods: Sonartec GS Tour 14*, Fujikura Six S DI: T-MB 2 iron, KBS Tour-V 120 X, Irons: PP-9003SN 4-GW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Wedges: 1957 K-grind SW, LW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Putter: EXO Indianapolis (link) Ball: MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excourse Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 It will be a loss if he goes. I enjoy the comments and insights he provides, and also that he doesn't suck up to the players. Sent from my SM-N950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Wishon clubs, Odyssey CS stroke lab putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Will miss Mr. Miller.His insight is always appreciated by me.Now Joe Buck? Not so much Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I never understood all the hate for J Miller. I actually like him as a commentator. Ditto People want honesty and then when they get it they don't like it. I like Miller and will miss him. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I never understood all the hate for J Miller. I actually like him as a commentator. I guess that is why I like him. I like that he gets a little negative with the pros, doesn't pull punches, says "That was a bad shot," throws shade for laying up. It's kind of fun and I figure pros should be able to take it. Sure he makes the face-palm comment here and there, but show me another golf announcer who doesn't (Gary McCord can get down right bizarre). Talking for 4-5 hours about golf can't be easy. Ditto People want honesty and then when they get it they don't like it. I like Miller and will miss him. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I think Miller is one of the best at doing what he does. Sure, he's not perfect but neither am I. But I like a man that tells it like it is and is willing to stick his neck out. And Johnny will do that. I wish he'd had more of a senior career going for him. Back in the day the man was an awesome player. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 American commentators don't really cut it for me. I'd prefer an older English guy with an upper crust accent. It's just a mood setter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charli Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I dig him. Just because their professionals doesn't mean they can't be critiqued/criticized. Why I hate gruden and jaws. They love everyone and it gets annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I'm a Johnny Miller fan. In fact he was one of my favorite players when I started golfing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I like Johnny Miller too, he tells it like it is and doesn't sugarcoat things. If it is a bad shot, it is a bad shot. I also like that he will critique Tiger just like everyone else. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Did anyone else watching the Dell this afternoon catch Miller describing Tyrell Hatton's lie on #18 as a "muffburger"? Lol! PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPenso Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 If they put a cheerleader in his place golf will be a lot more boring to watch. You need someone there who doesn't pull punches to counterbalance all the rah rah rah stuff and constant fawning over how great the pros are. They are great and we all know that but Johnny has glimpsed a level of golf most of us will never see and his no holds barred insights are very refreshing in this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokeForeLyfe Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Don't like some of his comments about the obvious like if he would have hit that on the right line and right speed he would have made it. Some, well duh comments but bottom line is he understands the swing and the game, he calls it like it is which I do appreciate and I'll take him to Joe Buck, Brad Faxon and a host of others any day. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 I'll miss him just like I miss Keith Jackson; hate seeing the names I grew up with leaving the scene. I've always enjoyed his commentary and his career stats are worthy of a little bragging IMHO. G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 I think anyone in any position for too long can become stale. Johnny has always said what he felt and has never deviated from that. Show me any public personality that doesn't have an ego. I do feel they need to change things up. This next year with the Fed-Ex changes would be a good opportunity. Like I said I have respect for the entire golf announcing community. If I need a break, there is a Mute Button. So here is he million dollar question, should they replace him with an former LPGA professional? F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excourse Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Personally I'd prefer a womans voice to that of a stodgy brit or wanky aussie accent. Sent from my SM-N950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Wishon clubs, Odyssey CS stroke lab putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemclub Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I think anyone in any position for too long can become stale. Johnny has always said what he felt and has never deviated from that. Show me any public personality that doesn't have an ego. I do feel they need to change things up. This next year with the Fed-Ex changes would be a good opportunity. Like I said I have respect for the entire golf announcing community. If I need a break, there is a Mute Button. So here is he million dollar question, should they replace him with an former LPGA professional? I think you will see a mix of people in the Miller spot next season until they find someone who clicks. I also think Miller will come back for some of the bigger events. Bag: Bennington Quiet Organizer 9-Lite (link) Cart: 3.5+ Driver: F9 speedback, Accra iWood Woods: Sonartec GS Tour 14*, Fujikura Six S DI: T-MB 2 iron, KBS Tour-V 120 X, Irons: PP-9003SN 4-GW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Wedges: 1957 K-grind SW, LW, Nippon 1150GH Stiff Putter: EXO Indianapolis (link) Ball: MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Personally, I will not miss Miller at all. I do love it when announcers "call 'em as they see 'em" (IMO, Steve Stone was the best during his time in the Cubs booth), but Miller frequently comes off as bitter and arrogant. His inability to recognize and acknowledge excellent play as anything other than driven by modern equipment frustrates me. He may be correct to some extent, but can't you at least be happy that someone tied your score without saying it was all the equipment? Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 "The decision to possibly step away from broadcasting is almost as difficult as my 63 in the 1973 US Open at Oakmont" ~Johnny Miller~ (probably) Seriously though, if I shot a 63 in any US Open, I would let the world know at every opportunity too! I think most long-time golf fans will miss him after some time without him like they did with Ken Venturi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Personally, I will not miss Miller at all. I do love it when announcers "call 'em as they see 'em" (IMO, Steve Stone was the best during his time in the Cubs booth), but Miller frequently comes off as bitter and arrogant. His inability to recognize and acknowledge excellent play as anything other than driven by modern equipment frustrates me. He may be correct to some extent, but can't you at least be happy that someone tied your score without saying it was all the equipment? HA! I was about to use the same analogy! I love Len and JD but Steve Stone will always be the voice in my head when I think back to Cubs baseball during my childhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 HA! I was about to use the same analogy! I love Len and JD but Steve Stone will always be the voice in my head when I think back to Cubs baseball during my childhood. Cable TV made me a Cubs fan when I was in high school - The Cubs were all day games back then, starting around the time I rolled out of bed during the summer (11 AM Pacific), so I watched at ton. Steve was the best. Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Cable TV made me a Cubs fan when I was in high school - The Cubs were all day games back then, starting around the time I rolled out of bed during the summer (11 AM Pacific), so I watched at ton. Steve was the best. Same for me! Wrigley didn't get lights until 1988 so my whole elementary school and middle school years were spent with Wrigley only having day games. My cousin and I would race home after school every day to watch those games on WGN. Games started at 1:05 (2:05 for me in Virginia) so we could watch the last 6 innings or more. Fond memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I liked his candor but despised his self-centered commentary. Everything was somehow related to what he did. If a pro hit a bad shot, tell us, but I don't care if it reminded you of a shot you hit in the 1978 Byron Nelson. I'd watch Napoleon Dynamite if I wanted to hear Uncle Rico talk about how good he was back in the day. I'd love to see Shane Bacon or Bones Mackay take his spot. Someone with a love and knowledge for the game and won't just sit there and give us fluff. Heck, give us the Club Pro Guy once and awhile. That would be hilarious. Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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