Also... Tom Kim

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[tommc23]

I really like the kid especially after the presidents cup

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7 hours ago, tommc23 said:

I really like the kid especially after the presidents cup

Obviously... he is the real deal.  One could say he was a fluke after starting the first of 72 holes with a quad, then going on to win his first tourney.  Then one could say that he was in the right place at the right time when he rolled in eagle after eagle at the Presidents Cup... now he backs all that up with his second win at the Shriners... Oh yeah... he is 20 years old.  I don't want to be "that guy" that says he is "The Next..." fill in the gap of any of the short list of all time greatest golfers... but this kid has GAME!  How about being 20 and people are already saying "Yeah, but he hasn't won a major"... give him time people... give him 10 months.

[GolfSpy_APH]

10 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Obviously... he is the real deal.  One could say he was a fluke after starting the first of 72 holes with a quad, then going on to win his first tourney.  Then one could say that he was in the right place at the right time when he rolled in eagle after eagle at the Presidents Cup... now he backs all that up with his second win at the Shriners... Oh yeah... he is 20 years old.  I don't want to be "that guy" that says he is "The Next..." fill in the gap of any of the short list of all time greatest golfers... but this kid has GAME!  How about being 20 and people are already saying "Yeah, but he hasn't won a major"... give him time people... give him 10 months.

He speaks really well has a good personality and game to go with it. Exciting time for him and golf. He had a great interview with NLU a few weeks back. Highly recommend!

[tommc23]

1 hour ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Obviously... he is the real deal.  One could say he was a fluke after starting the first of 72 holes with a quad, then going on to win his first tourney.  Then one could say that he was in the right place at the right time when he rolled in eagle after eagle at the Presidents Cup... now he backs all that up with his second win at the Shriners... Oh yeah... he is 20 years old.  I don't want to be "that guy" that says he is "The Next..." fill in the gap of any of the short list of all time greatest golfers... but this kid has GAME!  How about being 20 and people are already saying "Yeah, but he hasn't won a major"... give him time people... give him 10 months.

The fire he showed at the Presidents cup was what drew me to him immediately. The celebrations are what golf needs to stand out right now.

[ejgaudette]

Totally agree with everyone, his energy and personality are exactly what the game needs. I wish more tour pros showed this energy.

[tdroma98]

Agreed Golfspy! Tom Kim is going to be a star. His play is poised and showing he is the real deal. Impressed with his poise, not to mention he has a great caddy who keeps Tom focused.  Kim's play during Presidents Cup certainly gave him confidence, which clearly he's parlayed into a quick PGA Tour victory! 

[tommc23]

50 minutes ago, ejgaudette said:

Totally agree with everyone, his energy and personality are exactly what the game needs. I wish more tour pros showed this energy.

It’s like Speith with his chest bump I love that kind of stuff especially because I enjoy other sports more than golf there’s little emotion on the course

[ejgaudette]

Just now, tommc23 said:

It’s like Speith with his chest bump I love that kind of stuff especially because I enjoy other sports more than golf there’s little emotion on the course

I totally agree, heck if I remember on of my golf psychology books said big celebrations on the positive shots and no reaction to the negative ones. Helps ingrain those positive shots, as a larger emotional response is easier to remember. See a psychological case for more flair on the course, now lets see it.

[tommc23]

1 hour ago, ejgaudette said:

I totally agree, heck if I remember on of my golf psychology books said big celebrations on the positive shots and no reaction to the negative ones. Helps ingrain those positive shots, as a larger emotional response is easier to remember. See a psychological case for more flair on the course, now lets see it.

I mean look at Jordan as an example he plays with emotion sometimes good sometimes bad you can tell when he isn’t playing well and it can effect him. I’d love to see the pumped up Jordan and Tom Kim pumped up go head to head in a playoff would be awesome. I mention JS because he is the other player who has emotion often most others don’t unless it’s every once in a while.

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1 hour ago, ejgaudette said:

I totally agree, heck if I remember on of my golf psychology books said big celebrations on the positive shots and no reaction to the negative ones. Helps ingrain those positive shots, as a larger emotional response is easier to remember. See a psychological case for more flair on the course, now lets see it.

I am absolutely taking this to the course!  great reminder @ejgaudette!!!

I am probably not unique in my reactions moving in the opposite direction... larger responses to poor shots... essentially quiet on the good ones.  It is like treating a dog that barks.  they just keep barking for more treats.  

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4 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

I am absolutely taking this to the course!  great reminder @ejgaudette!!!

I am probably not unique in my reactions moving in the opposite direction... larger responses to poor shots... essentially quiet on the good ones.  It is like treating a dog that barks.  they just keep barking for more treats.  

Response from my playing partners when I sink a 10 footer for par and fist pump to the non existent gallery....   

https://tenor.com/KZc2.gif

 

[ejgaudette]

11 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Response from my playing partners when I sink a 10 footer for par and fist pump to the non existent gallery....   

https://tenor.com/KZc2.gif

 

This is why I play by myself, that makes it much less weird ..... right?

[Berg Ryman]

45 minutes ago, Golfspy_TCB said:

Response from my playing partners when I sink a 10 footer for par and fist pump to the non existent gallery....   

https://tenor.com/KZc2.gif

 

That was the look when I used to give out moose sized bellows for birdies in High School. Got me hype though... maybe that needs to make a return.