Who is everyone's favorite Tour Pro?

[d0m41n]

New MGS member here. Just trying to get to know and have fun with everyone. I'm curious who's everyone favorite Tour Pro? If you're inclined, include a rookie or obscure pro you've always liked.

My favorite Tour Pro is Viktor Hovland. Great young player, who's such a joy to watch for me. Even keel and always seems to be having fun. I'm not a fan of players who always look so mad.

Rookie/younger player, I like Sahith Theegala. Looks like a future star to me and he was really fun on Full Swing.

Let me know your thoughts!

[bens197]

Has to be cashmere Keith Mitchell or Joel Dahmen…Full swing reaffirmed why Joel is a man of the people.  Keith on the other hand is easily best dressed and most importantly, is Josh Allen’s partner for the AT&T PB pro am

 

[cnosil]

I watch golf because I enjoy the game.  No real favorite golfer and don't really have any connection to want to pick one. 

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Welcome to the forum!

I have two, I really enjoy hovland as a young player. I absolutely love JT though. His hot mic moments and honesty is just awsome

[GolfSpy_APH]

I think too many to count really... However based on my fantasy teams over the years there has really only been one player that is consistently on my squad. Hatton. 

I know his stuff kinda gets old, but he is a great player and one who hasnt won't anything huge yet so the breakout would be fun to witness.

I enjoy the story lines that come with many. Or comebacks like with Ricky this year, Spieths return to form and even JT hopefully bouncing back!

[rkj427]

Not one favorite as all of them are good, if not they wouldn't be on the tour.

For me personally, I like Scottie Scheffler for his attitude, and understanding that all of them are humans too.

He seems "down to earth" and appreciative of the opportunities his golf career has given him, and also seems to have a demeanor when playing that as long as he tries his best, the end result even if he doesn't win, is what he deserved that particular week.

[Shapotomous]

I dont have a favorite.  I like watching the guys and gals with quirky swings do well as it shows there are many paths to a consistent, effective ball strike.  

I also tend to root for the older players when they are on Sundays leaderboard since i am an old guy myself. 

[Golf2Much]

@d0m41n, welcome to the forum.  

Currently, it's Ricky Fowler for a few reasons (some more logical than others).  I appreciate his efforts to fight back and regaining his game.  For the last several years he seemed lost.  Too often others in that situation would have given up.  He chose to dial back the commercials, recommit to the game and had a very good year.  

The less than logical reason is that we share the last name.   I still like him and follow him even though Cousin Ricky (no real relation) this year, like the past 14 years during his pro career, he did not send me Masters tickets or signed golf memorabilia!  Let's see if he gets an invite for Thanksgiving here in Key West this year!

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I think too many to count really... However based on my fantasy teams over the years there has really only been one player that is consistently on my squad. Hatton. 

I know his stuff kinda gets old, but he is a great player and one who hasnt won't anything huge yet so the breakout would be fun to witness.

I enjoy the story lines that come with many. Or comebacks like with Ricky this year, Spieths return to form and even JT hopefully bouncing back!

I enjoy hatton to, his self comments relate to me, much like the others you mentioned.

if you’d ant bust your self who can you bust?

[GolfSpy_KFT]

I really like Will Zalatoris, so I am hoping he will be able to return to form and keep his back healthy when he returns to the tour. Another favorite of mine is Max Homa. 

[fixyurdivot]

Not in any particular order, Brian Harman, Webb Simpson, and Jordan Speith, Brook Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Harold Varner, Si Woo Kim, Cameron Smith, Will Zalatoris, and many more from this and the Champions Tour.

[Middler]

I’m not sure I have a favorite, but probably JT if I had to choose one. There are at least a dozen guys that will get me to tune in when they’re in contention. There are very few I’m not rooting for when in contention. E.g. I didn’t know much about Brian Harman, but I was happy to see him get a big win. Same for Lucas Glover yesterday, seemed like a hardworking, decent guy who was grateful to win again. Happy to see Spieth back in form, same with Fowler. Happy for Matt Fitzpatrick to break thru twice. Happy for Finau to pull off several wins after a few years.

My bride has a clear favorite, Rory. She seems to pull for Xander too?

All the LIV defectors went down a peg for me, but honestly there were only three I was sorry to see defect (Smith, Ancer, Varner). I couldn’t stand Phil, Sergio or Bryson before LIV. If they come back to the PGA I will root against them at every opportunity. YMMV

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

20 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Not in any particular order, Brian Harman, Webb Simpson, and Jordan Speith, Brook Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Harold Varner, Si Woo Kim, Cameron Smith, Will Zalatoris, and many more from this and the Champions Tour.

I think you could have gone with people ya don’t like would have been shorter

[fixyurdivot]

2 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

I think you could have gone with people ya don’t like would have been shorter

That is in fact a pretty short list.

[KC Golf]

I like watching Adam Scott and Rickey Fowler.  Both have had some struggles but are going now in the right direction.  They are always  fun to watch,  They do their talking on the course.  Both have swings that look great too.

[funkyjudge]

On 8/4/2023 at 4:04 PM, d0m41n said:

New MGS member here. Just trying to get to know and have fun with everyone. I'm curious who's everyone favorite Tour Pro? If you're inclined, include a rookie or obscure pro you've always liked.

My favorite Tour Pro is Viktor Hovland. Great young player, who's such a joy to watch for me. Even keel and always seems to be having fun. I'm not a fan of players who always look so mad.

Rookie/younger player, I like Sahith Theegala. Looks like a future star to me and he was really fun on Full Swing.

Let me know your thoughts!

No particular favorite on the PGA Tour. On LPGA Tour, it’s In Gee Chun, but just slightly so. However, on the Champions Tour it is clearly Miguel Angel Jimenez, and then Bernhard Langer. On the DP World (a/k/a European) Tour, I root for Adrian Meronk.

Overall favorite for me is currently (and clearly) Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Edited August 6, 2023 by funkyjudge

[fixyurdivot]

29 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

No particular favorite on the PGA Tour. On LPGA Tour, it’s In Gee Chun, but just slightly so. However, on the Champions Tour it is clearly Miguel Angel Jimenez, and then Bernhard Langer. On the DP World (a/k/a European) Tour, I root for Adrian Meronk.

Overall favorite for me is currently (and clearly) Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Yes, the Champions Tours "most mysterious man" is high on my list as well.  Not that he pay's for them but I wonder what his annual expense in golf shoes come to? 

[MGoBlue100]

17 hours ago, bens197 said:

Has to be cashmere Keith Mitchell or Joel Dahmen…Full swing reaffirmed why Joel is a man of the people.  Keith on the other hand is easily best dressed and most importantly, is Josh Allen’s partner for the AT&T PB pro am

 

I also love “Cashmere Keith”. Seems like a great dude. I was a huge Greg Norman fan, and am still a big Phil Mickelson fan. With all of their foibles, I want to watch a player who goes for the win a hundred thousand times more than a player who lays up to get the third place check. 

[MGoBlue100]

55 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Yes, the Champions Tours "most mysterious man" is high on my list as well.  Not that he pay's for them but I wonder what his annual expense in golf shoes come to? 

Cigars, wine and shoes has to be a BIG number.

[silver & black]

I don't really have a favorite player, but I have always pulled for Jason Day. He just seems like a good guy.

[d0m41n]

19 hours ago, bens197 said:

Has to be cashmere Keith Mitchell or Joel Dahmen…Full swing reaffirmed why Joel is a man of the people.  Keith on the other hand is easily best dressed and most importantly, is Josh Allen’s partner for the AT&T PB pro am

 

Joel is amazing. He’s definitely up there for me too after full swing. He’s also a damn good golfer!

[d0m41n]

18 hours ago, Lacassem said:

Welcome to the forum!

I have two, I really enjoy hovland as a young player. I absolutely love JT though. His hot mic moments and honesty is just awsome

I agree with that! I want him to be successful too. The honesty aspect really makes him refreshing. 

[d0m41n]

12 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

I think too many to count really... However based on my fantasy teams over the years there has really only been one player that is consistently on my squad. Hatton. 

I know his stuff kinda gets old, but he is a great player and one who hasnt won't anything huge yet so the breakout would be fun to witness.

I enjoy the story lines that come with many. Or comebacks like with Ricky this year, Spieths return to form and even JT hopefully bouncing back!

Hatton is a fun one to watch. Spieth and JT are always ones to root for so I agree there. I love that underdog aspect with Hatton though

[d0m41n]

4 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

Not in any particular order, Brian Harman, Webb Simpson, and Jordan Speith, Brook Koepka, Dustin Johnson, Justin Rose, Adam Scott, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, Harold Varner, Si Woo Kim, Cameron Smith, Will Zalatoris, and many more from this and the Champions Tour.

Will and Si Woo are super easy to root for. Brooks is a bit of a hard one to root for in my opinion though. Phil’s a legend so I get that as is DJ

[d0m41n]

8 hours ago, Golf2Much said:

@d0m41n, welcome to the forum.  

Currently, it's Ricky Fowler for a few reasons (some more logical than others).  I appreciate his efforts to fight back and regaining his game.  For the last several years he seemed lost.  Too often others in that situation would have given up.  He chose to dial back the commercials, recommit to the game and had a very good year.  

The less than logical reason is that we share the last name.   I still like him and follow him even though Cousin Ricky (no real relation) this year, like the past 14 years during his pro career, he did not send me Masters tickets or signed golf memorabilia!  Let's see if he gets an invite for Thanksgiving here in Key West this year!

Can’t disagree with Ricky. Such a talent and I love to see him fight back. I’ll root for him always unless it’s against Hovland! Haha

[JScott]

Has been JT for a while now.  After just watching him literally get robbed of a season extending birdie and then taking time to sign some things afterwards just solidifies this.  He still could get into top 70 but not looking good.

[ParFore74x]

There are quite a few players on tour that I enjoy watching. JT, Rickie, and Max Homa are pretty high up on my list and if they are in a featured group that’s probably where my TV is set. However, number one on my list is Tommy Fleetwood. When he’s having a good day he is a blast to watch. When he’s having an off day I enjoy the fact that he remains totally chill and just tries to find his game. 

[tdroma98]

Have to agree with many Spies, there are many favorite players, but not one dominate one.  Funny a golf buddy asked the question this morning, since Tiger, who do you drop everything to watch on PGA Tour?  There isn't a player who had the impact Tiger & Jack Nicklaus had.  There are many great players: Scheffler, JT, Homa, Harman, Morikawa, Hatton, Cantlay, Schauffle, Speith, Rory, Day, Fowler, Finau, Rahm. Rahm is great to watch.  As for Tommy Fleetwood, he's the real deal @ParFore74x.  A friend of mine, was a caddy at a club Fleetwood a member & my buddy said Fleetwood was & is a true gentleman. Nice to everyone, a gentleman & respectful.  It's so good to hear! Will be nice to see Fleetwood win a PGA event!  
One last note, there are varying opinions, but I don't miss a one of the SaudiLIV defectors. The PGA has good stable. 

[d0m41n]

36 minutes ago, tdroma98 said:

Have to agree with many Spies, there are many favorite players, but not one dominate one.  Funny a golf buddy asked the question this morning, since Tiger, who do you drop everything to watch on PGA Tour?  There isn't a player who had the impact Tiger & Jack Nicklaus had.  There are many great players: Scheffler, JT, Homa, Harman, Morikawa, Hatton, Cantlay, Schauffle, Speith, Rory, Day, Fowler, Finau, Rahm. Rahm is great to watch.  As for Tommy Fleetwood, he's the real deal @ParFore74x.  A friend of mine, was a caddy at a club Fleetwood a member & my buddy said Fleetwood was & is a true gentleman. Nice to everyone, a gentleman & respectful.  It's so good to hear! Will be nice to see Fleetwood win a PGA event!  
One last note, there are varying opinions, but I don't miss a one of the SaudiLIV defectors. The PGA has good stable. 

I'll have to pay attention more to Fleetwood. I was just watching a TaylorMade challenge video with him and wasn't really familiar.

19 hours ago, ParFore74x said:

There are quite a few players on tour that I enjoy watching. JT, Rickie, and Max Homa are pretty high up on my list and if they are in a featured group that’s probably where my TV is set. However, number one on my list is Tommy Fleetwood. When he’s having a good day he is a blast to watch. When he’s having an off day I enjoy the fact that he remains totally chill and just tries to find his game. 

Love that! I love even keel and just tries to figure it out. I relate very much to that.

[GolfSpy TCB]

Love to see Joel Dahmen in the comments above... he is from my Grandparents hometown... Clarkston, Washington - and LOVED the Full Swing episode featuring him.  

It is difficult to pick my favorite... Probably easier to pick my least favorites (but I will leave that for a different thread  ).  

I do love to watch many of the guys mentioned above.  Fowler, Fleetwood, Finau - and I watched Scheffler in person at the Houston Open come close but just short - back before he was dominating the tour.  

But I'm going to pick a couple of future "Schefflers" in my opinion..  

Sahith Theegala, Cameron Young and Tom Kim.