Shankster 24,434 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 Phil... I believe this man deserves his own thread. I am enjoying the 50+ Phil quite a bit. 100% win ratio, dwarfing drives out there, still providing short game genius shots. Plus, his social media game is top shelf. Lets make this a tribute to the Lefty himself. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GolfSpy MPR 9,138 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 So first discussion question: how much of Phil's public persona is performance art versus "just being him"? Or did those lines probably blend years ago? In any case, I'm with @Shankster on this: he is tremendously entertaining. Here's hoping that there's some Sunday in the future in which he catches "Watson at the 2009 British Open" magic at a US Open—but with an even happier ending. 5 Quote Epic Flash Sub Zero, 9°, Aldila Rogue White 70 X M4 3HL 16.5°, Atmos Red 60 F6 5-6W, 19.5°, Fujikura Motore 6.3 CBX 20°, Project X HZRDUS 85 5.5 699 Pro, Modus3 105, 5–PW Forged Black 50°, 54°, and 58° Stroke Lab EXO Seven Mini, 34" Z-Star XV Link to post Share on other sites
IDontGiveAchuck 114 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 When I first started to really get into golf, like a lot of others when Tiger hit the scene, Phil intrigued me and I grew to enjoy watching him on the course. I think he's up for some big things in the Champions League. Not too sure about the aviator's though. Maybe it was just a phase. I'm on board with a Phil only thread! 2 Quote Just tap it in. Lil' taparoo. TW747 460 10.5° Vizard stiff Hybrids 3 & 4 Eye2 Irons 5-P Tour Action 54°/58° Spider Interactive Link to post Share on other sites
FrogginBullfish 1,321 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 I think this has always been Phil but he's just really leaning into it more now. So first discussion question: how much of Phil's public persona is performance art versus "just being him"? Or did those lines probably blend years ago? In any case, I'm with [mention=69396]Shankster[/mention] on this: he is tremendously entertaining. Here's hoping that there's some Sunday in the future in which he catches "Watson at the 2009 British Open" magic at a US Open—but with an even happier ending.Sent from my Pixel 2 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny B 21,469 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 Phil certainly has the personality to go with his flamboyant style of golf. He is such an idiot. He will be able to compete for several years at the Masters and Open Championship, but will find it difficult at US Open and PGA depending on courses and setup. I liked his broadcast debut. However, he probably won't be doing that as long as he can have fun out on the course, and he will do that a lot on the Champions Tour when he feels he can't compete on Tour. 2 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 24,434 Posted October 20 Author Share Posted October 20 56 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said: So first discussion question: how much of Phil's public persona is performance art versus "just being him"? Or did those lines probably blend years ago? In any case, I'm with @Shankster on this: he is tremendously entertaining. Here's hoping that there's some Sunday in the future in which he catches "Watson at the 2009 British Open" magic at a US Open—but with an even happier ending. I think the lines blurred years ago. One of my favorite “Phil-isms” is when he interrupted the announcer when they were rattling off all of Tigers accomplishments. Haha. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tarheelvolvo 507 Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 Was a caddie for the recent Dominion Energy Charity Classic and got to see Phil a few times during the ProAm. He was a step above the field off the tee by a good 50yards on most holes. It's almost unfair to the rest of the guys! Got one photo of him on 18 the second day of the ProAm. Was very fun to see him join the "Champions" Tour! 2 Quote In my Hoofer: G410 LST 10.5* - Evenflow Black 65 6.0 Eye 2 Persimmon 3 Wood D7 4-GW, KBS 105 Glide 2.0 Stealth 54.12 SS & 58.10 SS Zing 2 LW - 60* Anser 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 24,434 Posted October 20 Author Share Posted October 20 2 minutes ago, Tarheelvolvo said: Was a caddie for the recent Dominion Energy Charity Classic and got to see Phil a few times during the ProAm. He was a step above the field off the tee by a good 50yards on most holes. It's almost unfair to the rest of the guys! Got one photo of him on 18 the second day of the ProAm. Was very fun to see him join the "Champions" Tour! That’s awesome. I think the up and coming Champions tour will be pretty fun to watch. If and when that other guy joins... the champ tour will get the spotlight it deserves... unfortunately it will take that happening. Phil should help out a lot too. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fixyurdivot 7,453 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 A big Phil fan here. He's been fun to watch since the start and, like Furyk, Couples, and others, adding new spice to the Champions Tour - which I've followed for years. 5 hours ago, IDontGiveAchuck said: Not too sure about the aviator's though. Maybe it was just a phase. No way.... it's all about the aviators . 2 2 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver | Official 2019 MGS Tester G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w G410 Irons 4-UW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) B61 Putter Link to post Share on other sites
IDontGiveAchuck 114 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 17 hours ago, IDontGiveAchuck said: When I first started to really get into golf, like a lot of others when Tiger hit the scene, Phil intrigued me and I grew to enjoy watching him on the course. I think he's up for some big things in the Champions League. Not too sure about the aviator's though. Maybe it was just a phase. I'm on board with a Phil only thread! I just realized I called it Champions 'League'. I am mixing up sports! I've been keeping on eye on Premier League soccer and how my Spurs are doing, so I had the Champions League in my head. My apologies to everyone. 3 Quote Just tap it in. Lil' taparoo. TW747 460 10.5° Vizard stiff Hybrids 3 & 4 Eye2 Irons 5-P Tour Action 54°/58° Spider Interactive Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 13,654 Posted October 21 Share Posted October 21 Haven’t been much of a fan of the champions tour in the past. The recent group of players that have hit 50 has generated some interest. Guess it is because I don’t know a lot of the players on the PGA tour and anyone can win in any given week so the names at the top are always different...not necessarily a bad think, but makes it harder to follow the players. I am actually starting to look for the broadcast times to watch TV coverage. 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Ten S Backups: 6330, ER2.2, Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
FrogginBullfish 1,321 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Phil's testing a 47.5" driver this week in preparation for the Masters lolSent from my Pixel 2 using MyGolfSpy mobile app 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
808nation 1,557 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Phil is cool Phil and Rickie Fowler was the only ones that took the time to sign everyone's autographs and spoke to people like they were their friends, compared to a few others that looked at you like you had a disease. Sent from MyGolfSpy mobile 3 Quote WITB: Driver: F9 driver 9* stiff shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* regular shaft Hybrids: Vapor Flex 3 hybrid regular shaft Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Ben Hogan BHB01 blade Ball: Black Bag: 2015 Ogio Chamber Cart Bag & 2018 MyGolfSpy Stand Bag Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 24,434 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 21 hours ago, IDontGiveAchuck said: I just realized I called it Champions 'League'. I am mixing up sports! I've been keeping on eye on Premier League soccer and how my Spurs are doing, so I had the Champions League in my head. My apologies to everyone. Champions League sounds better. Like a League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. No reason to apologize. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 24,434 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 29 minutes ago, FrogginBullfish said: Phil's testing a 47.5" driver this week in preparation for the Masters lol Sent from my Pixel 2 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Love it. Hopefully he uses it and wins the Masters in a playoff vs BAD and Kizner. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 19,190 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Phil’s always been one of my favorites.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Ping G410 Plus 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead Irons; Ping G410 5-SW & Mizno 919 Hot Metal 5-SW Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Rickp 19,190 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 Phil is cool Phil and Rickie Fowler was the only ones that took the time to sign everyone's autographs and spoke to people like they were their friends, compared to a few others that looked at you like you had a disease. Sent from MyGolfSpy mobile Yup, I’ve seen that in person also. Phil signed every autograph even when the cameras were off.Some of these guys are great when cameras are on but disappear when there’re off.Phil seems to be real.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; Ping G410 Plus 5 Wood; Cally Steelhead 5 Hybrid; Cally Steelhead Irons; Ping G410 5-SW & Mizno 919 Hot Metal 5-SW Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to post Share on other sites
Getoffmylawn 1,647 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 I'm a fan. He took a lot of heat for the "takedown" of Captain Tom Watson after the 2014 Ryder Cup, and maybe there was a batter way to handle it, but I genuinely think he believed the only way to effect needed change was to rattle some cages. You could argue that the "task force" and the win at Hazeltine were results. Yeah, 2018 didn't go so well, but you don't give up the formula after one loss. Long-winded way of saying it seems to me he stuck his own neck out and took some hits for it, and did it to effect change that was clearly needed. EDIT: Side note, and I don't want to take us off topic, but the Ryder Cup to me is hands down the greatest event in sport, never mind golf. I'm beyond bummed to have to wait another year. 4 Quote Driver: TR20 460, Vizard 60g Stiff FW: CBX 119 3w, 15, Project X Evenflow Blue 75g Stiff Hybrids: TS3 3 & 4H, Project X Evenflow Blue 85g Stiff Driving Iron: MP-20 HMB 3i, UST Mamiya recoil ES 780 F3 Iron: JPX 919 Forged 4- GW, Project X 6.0 Wedges:SM7 54 S Grind, 58 M Grind Putter: ER2B Tested the Honma TR20 460 driver Link to post Share on other sites
Bustaferrari 17 Posted October 28 Share Posted October 28 I hope Phil goes out in style! He doesn't need to win anything to go out in style either. Just making a push or being in the final pair will be awesome. If he somehow make the cut at the Masters this also is an accomplishment in itself with the field being so deep. Kudos to Phil on everything 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shankster 24,434 Posted October 28 Author Share Posted October 28 I mean... he is hitting bombs out there. At what point does the putting and short game fail him? I’m actually surprised he isn’t doing better. Must be inaccurate with the extra speed... more so than he was before. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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